Crown Heights Bes Din Releases Shavuos Guide
In preparation for Shavuos 5779, the Beis Din of Crown Heights has released a Shavuos guide to help anash with the details of the Yom Tov. Both a Hebrew and an English version are attached.
Special Surprise Gift at Siddur Party
Do you remember when you learned Alef? For the Kindergarten students of Cheder Menachem, NJ, today was a very special day indeed – it was time for each child to receive their very own Siddur.
Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts American Plane Over Mediterranean
A Russian fighter jet harassed a US Navy aircraft flying over the Mediterranean on Tuesday, placing the aircraft in an “unsafe” position, the US claimed and acting in an “irresponsible” manner.
Another Case of Measles Confirmed in Crown Heights
Crown Heights’s nearly clean record of staying measles free took another hit today, as the Department of Health confirmed a 9 Month old as having the virus. Although details on the exposure are yet unclear, it is believed to be significant.
Leadership Training Trip to Begin for Young, Jewish Professionals
This upcoming June 16-23, Chabad’s Young Professionals program is sponsoring a leadership trip to Russia for a select group of “ambassadors.” The new program trains millennials to serve as ambassadors to their Jewish community
Toras Menachem Massive Gimmel Tammuz Sale at Lahak
In honor of the upcoming Gimmel tammuz, Lahak Hanachos has announced a one-time sale for the entire twenty volume set of the Rebbe’s Maamarim from 5711-5731 for just $100. The sale is formatted as a pre-order, with the printing and distributing being done after the purchase.
Aleph Institute to Host National Summit for Alternative Sentencing
This June 17-18, Aleph Institute will partner with Columbia Law School to host Rewriting the Sentence, a summit on alternatives to incarceration. The high-level summit at Columbia University in New York City will highlight the range of alternative sentencing policies and the variety of incarceration alternatives presently available in the U.S. and abroad.
New Shluchim to Westboro, Ottowa
Dovid and Mushky (nee Sirota) Caytak and their family will soon be moving on Shlichus to the Westboro area of Ottawa, under the Head Shliach, Rabbi Dovid Hayes.
N’Shei Gimmel Tammuz Issue Hot off the Press
With the Gimmel Tammuz Newslwetter hot off the press, now is the time to subscribe. This edition showcases people such as Rabbi Yossi Paltiel, and questions such as “What are the magic words to tell a mother struggling to cross the street with several howling children on Kingston Avenue?”
The ark in Safed's Ari Synagogue, named for the preeminent Safed Kabbalist Rabbi Isaac Luria
Sleepless in Safed: A Shavuot Custom Continues at Its Source
The first night of the festival of Shavuot is not one for sleeping in Jewish communities around the world. It is the night when Tikkun Leil Shavuot (rectification of the night of Shavuot)—a specific text comprising written, oral and mystical aspects of the Torah—is recited, followed in many places by study and classes until dawn.
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Person Struck by Car in Crown Heights in Hit and Run
A Jewish man was brought to the hospital Monday night after being struck by a car in Crown Heights. The driver fled the scene before the police arrived.
Shoneh Halachos Chidon at Oholei Torah, Winners Announced
Shoneh Halachos is a program for eighth grade boys to encourage and guide them in the study of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with the Alter Rebbe’s Psak. The finale of the program was a Chidon amongst 31 contestants, which was held this past Thursday evening.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended June 4th-6th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Tuesday-Thursday, June 5th, 2019 for a holiday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
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Councilman Mathieu Eugene wishes Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky a happy birthday, and proclaims Monday in Brooklyn as “Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky Day.”
Levaya of Tzvi Dov Hager OBM
The Levaya of Tzvi Dov Hager OBM took place Monday, and passed by 770 at 1:00pm. A large crowd of community members came out to pay their respcts to the long time community member, and loved friend.
One Person Arrested for Shoplifting at The Marketplace
One teenager was arrested Monday afternoon for shoplifting at The Marketplace in Crown Heights. The staff of The Marketplace had noticed the teen attempting to leave with some items, and called Shomrim and 911.
Israel’s First Lady, Nechama Rivlin Passes Away
Baruch Dayan HaEmmes: Nechama Rivlin, the wife of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, was Niftar on Tuesday morning at the age of 73, on the eve of her 74th birthday.
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