New Engagement!
Ari Havlin (Frankfurt, Germany) to Raizel Vigler (Flatbush, Brooklyn) L’Chaim: Motzei Shabbos Shuva, Sept. 27th, 9:00pm at 3315 Ave N, Brooklyn
Weekly Letter: An Overview of Tehillim
As it is our custom during these weeks before Rosh Hashanah and through Yom Kippur to recite extra Tehillim/Psalms – we present a letter where the Rebbe gives an overview of Tehillim – its origin and historical perspective and as it is emphasized by kabbala and chasidus.
SUNDAY: Siyum Sefer Torah In Crown Heights
A Siyum and Hachnosas Sefer Torah will take place this Sunday, Vav Tishrei, in Crown Heights.
Response: We Must Protect 770 — Without Abandoning Hachnosas Orchim
The Op-Ed is right to sound the alarm. What happened on Rosh Hashanah — seats thrown into the street, a Rabbinic table upended, Rabonim ignored while chaos reigned — was intolerable. But responsibility without clear thinking will get us nowhere.
Kohanim Can Now Travel On Road Along Cemeteries On The Outskirt of Boro Park and Midwood
Due to the continued advocacy of Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, and under the strict guidance of Rabbi Yitzchok Stein Shlita, Supervisor of Va’ad Mishmeres Kahuna, Rov and Rosh Bais Din of Foltichen, we are pleased to announce that the trees have been trimmed once again and Kohanim will now be able to travel on the following street lanes along the cemeteries.
Here’s My Story: The Man Who Flew Over Mount Sinai
Mordechai Gorelik is an engineer and architect who resides in Nachalat Har Chabad, Israel. He was interviewed in his home in December of 2013.
Security Company Releases Public Statement Over Rosh Hashana Madness
Guardian security, a Jewish owned security company, has released a statement after hired guards involved in the Rosh Hashana madness in 770 were seen wearing the company logo.
Op-Ed: Yes, It’s Our Community Funding This Chaos
Who is hosting these individuals? We are. Where are they eating? In our homes, or In the lunchrooms of our mosdos. Where are they building their sukkahs? On our school grounds. Where are they sleeping? In trailers on land provided by our community members, and in our own homes.
Amid Drone Strikes: Hundreds of Jews Celebrated Rosh Hashanah in Kyiv With Ambassadors and Senior Officials
Despite the tense security situation, the head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence joined the Chag meal • President Zelensky, attending the UN General Assembly in New York, sent his representatives • Kyiv’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch: “Precisely under the shadow […]
Starbucks to Lay Off 900 Employees, Close Stores in US, Canada
Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.
Nagar Family To Welcome New Sefer Torah In Crown Heights
The Nagar family warmly invites the Crown Heights community and friends to join them for a Siyum and Hachnasas Sefer Torah in loving memory of their beloved husband, father; grandfather, source of light and inspiration, R’ Ezra ben R’ Yichye Nagar, ע”ה.
Bais Rivkah EmBRace Magazine Releases 19th Issue
The newest issue of the EmBRace magazine has been delivered to your mailbox! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside Issue #19.
Free Kaparos by NCFJE at Bais Rivkah Crown
Free chickens for kaparos will be distributed this Sunday, 6 Tishrei, September 28 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the parking lot of Beis Rivkah Crown St. This offering is exclusively available to residents of Crown Heights, East Flatbush and Remsen Village, and only at the Beis Rivkah location.
Chaim V’Chessed: Guidance for Sukkos Travel with Arba Minim
As the Sukkos holiday approaches, Chaim V’Chessed has issued a general travel advisory for the upcoming holiday travel season. Now, we are pleased to provide important information regarding bringing Arba Minim into Israel and other countries.
Polishing Torah scrolls and Distribution of Kimcha DeTishrei to all on Erev Rosh Hashana
At the behest of Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Berel Lazar, the distribution of food baskets was increased this year, and the Rabbi personally came to oversee the large distribution that took place over several days at the Shaarei Tzedek Jewish Chesed Center.
NYC to Implement Citywide Speed Limit for e-Bikes Next Month
Starting Oct. 24, New York City will implement a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist commercial bicycles. The new protocol will match the same limits that currently apply to stand-up e-scooters.
Baby Boy!
Zevi and Musy (nee Fradkin) New from S. Diego, CA had a baby boy!
