New Engagement!
Shloimy (ben Meyer) Gutnick (Crown Heights) and Dina Hirsch (Coral Springs, FL)
2 Shot in Pre-Labor Day Violence; 1 Dead
Last night, Sunday, during the pre-Labor Day Parade ‘J’ouvert’ celebrations in and around Crown Heights, police responded to two shootings, one of which was fatal.
Two New Online Schools Open ‘Doors’ in Russia
The excitement could be felt in the voice of Rabbi Berl Lazar, Chief Rabbi of Russia, as he was honored with opening the first class of the new Jewish Online School. The pure faces of dozens of Jewish children were watching him from their screens from all over the country.
New Engagement!
8:00pm: Are Marijuana and Chassidus Compatible?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 178, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: How Do We Apply Chai Elul to Our Lives? 120th anniversary of Tomchei Temimim; Why is Life So Challenging? Are Prayers from a Non-Jewish Origin Legitimate? Are Marijuana and Chassidus Compatible? What is the Difference between the Father’s and the Mother’s Contribution to the Soul of their Child?
A Sparkling Wedding Miracle
Many have the good fortune of being invited to weddings all the time, with some being more memorable than others. Nina Glick writes about an especially memorable one between two very special individuals which recently took place.
Labor Day Parking Regulations and Street Closures
Tomorrow, Labor Day Monday, hundreds of thousands will be attending the annual West Indian American Day Parade in Crown Heights. Celebrations begin Sunday evening and run through Monday night. CrownHeights.info has compiled all the info you need to know in order to navigate the gridlocked neighborhood. Interactive map in the Extended Article.
Police Seek Woman Who Stole from Arizona Chabad
Local authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who was caught on surveillance video stealing from a Phoenix Chabad synagogue.
Pop-Up Mini-School Gives Houston Parents a Break
Wednesday was supposed to be the first day of Hebrew school at The Shul of Bellaire. Then Hurricane Harvey sent water flooding into the city of Houston, and schools all over the affected area were canceled.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Motl Zajac, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Motl (Mordechai) Zajac OBM, longtime Shliach and educator in S. Paulo, Brazil.
Dozens ‘Walk 4 Friendship’ in Wisconsin
On a cool Sunday morning, dozens of people came together in Milwaukee to raise money for the Friendship Circle, an organization that works to improve the lives of those with special needs.
Baby Boy!
Yossie and Esty (nee Lieberman) Majesky (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Shmuly (ben Yisroel) Hurwitz (Crown heights) and Devora Raitman (Melbourne, Australia)
Girl Charged in Murder of Chabad MMA Fighter
A 16-year-old girl is facing first-degree murder charges in the death of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Aaron Rajman, 25, who was shot dead in his surburban Boca Raton home in early July.
Update: two more teens arrested.
Weekly Story: Judge Meritoriously
“Shortly after I began driving, he said that he forgot to charge his phone and could I please hook it up into the USB connector. In the meantime, he asked if he could please use my cell phone to call his host to mention that he was on his way. So what else is new? I gave him my phone, wondering what my guest will offer as his next challenge to my ever-thinning patience. I didn’t need to wait very long.”
New Aleph Beis Posters for Pre-Schools
“If you know Aleph, teach Aleph.” Each and every one of us has what to offer, has something to contribute, no matter what they may look or act like, no matter what their ability or capability may be. Now, thanks to the members of the Friendship Circle, the children in our community can feel included in this special mitzvah. They too can be included in teaching “Aleph” to others.
Two Hasidim in Old Army Truck Save Flood Victims
Tomer and Mishiko, two Chassidic friends from Houston, used a salvaged U.S. Army vehicle to save lives during flooding from Hurricane Harvey.
