Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rochel Leah Katz, 26, OBM
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the untimely passing of Rochel Leah Katz, OBM, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was 26 years old.
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Paris Community Marks Bochur’s 1st Yahrtzeit
On Sunday evening, the eve of the 9th of Elul, a gathering was held at the Sinai Educational Institute in Paris, France, to commemorate the first Yahrtzeit of Hatomim Shneur Zalman Pevzner, who passed away at the young age of 22 after a yearlong battle with a difficult illness.
New Shul Dedicated in Moscow Airport
In a simple, yet impressive, ceremony last week, a beautiful new shul was dedicated in Moscow’s international airport for the benefit of the many Jewish travelers arriving in Russia or just passing through.
Video: How to Keep Your Spiritual Fire Alive
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Ki Teitzei. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can you keep your spiritual fire alive?
Song Celebrates Life of Yossi Piamenta on 1st Yahrtzeit
Israeli musician Achiya Asher Cohen Alloro recently came out with his first single, “Yoseph’s Tune.” The piece was composed by Achiya in memory of the musician and guitarist Yossi Piamenta. The day after Piamenta’s funeral, Achiya sat down by the piano remembering Yoseph , when his feelings transformed into a melody. This piece was released exactly one year after Piamenta’s passing, on 8 Elul.
R’ Moshe Havlin: Intruders Threatened to Kill Me, Cursed the Rebbe
Rabbi Moshe Havlin, whose home was attacked by extremists last week, stated in an interview with the Haredi news site Kikar Hashabbat that the attacks against him continued throughout the weekend. Three suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.
New Shluchim to New Jersey
Rabbi Shmulie and Musi Naparstek are moving to Jackson, New Jersey, with their two daughters to open a new branch of Chabad that will provide services to the Jewish community.
Baby Girl!
Nechemia and Devorie (nee Hershkop) Newman (Kingston, PA)
Video: No Jews Allowed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals that the Palestinian leadership demands a Palestinian state with only one pre-condition: No Jews. “Ask yourself this: Would you accept ethnic cleansing in your state? A territory without Jews, without Hispanics, without Blacks?” He challenges.
New Engagement!
Zushie Litkowski (Bal Harbour, FL) and Megan Hadad (Aventura, FL)
8:00pm: Did the Rebbe Say Anything That Can Help Us Understand 9/11?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 131, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Did the Rebbe Say Anything That Can Help Us Understand 9/11 and Today’s War on Terror? Is it a Crime to Ignore Another? What Lessons Can California Redwoods Teach Us? Being Constantly Aware of a Higher Purpose: Realistic or Fanciful? Do Women Have More Faith Then Men?
Debut CTeen Trip to Poland and Israel
Heritage Quest, CTeen’s groundbreaking summer trip through Poland and Israel, recently concluded its first annual trip, offering a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Jewish teens from around the world to explore the roots of their Jewish heritage at the source. Teens traveled in time, through the tragic history of Poland, leading all the way to visiting and learning about Jewish life in Israel. The effect of Heritage Quest is one that will go down in history.
MBD Performs 25-Year-Old Classic Live
For the first time ever, MBD, Shira Choir and Mendy Hershkowitz performing the song “B’ein Meilitz Yoisher” Live! The song was released originally on the album “Let My People Go” back in 1991, 25 years ago.
Motty OBM together with his children, Leah (6) and Yoni (4).
Matching Funds Campaign Launched for the Lipsh Family
A group of friends have banded together and launched a campaign to raise funds for the wife and two children of R’ Motty Lipsh OBM, with donations quadrupled in the next 24 hours.
Growth and Excitement at Cheder Chabad of Baltimore
It has been an exciting couple of weeks for the Cheder Chabad community in Baltimore. As the summer started winding down, children and parents were looking forward to the new school year in anticipation of another year of educational excellence. During the summer months the Cheder made many changes, updates and additions; in the building and infrastructure.
Alternate Side Rules Suspended Monday-Wednesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Monday through Wednesday, September 12-14, for a Muslim holiday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Tribute in Light. Photo: Jackie, Flickr
9/11 – 15 Years
Today, 9/11/15 marks 15 years to the terror attacks on our country, the attacks that claimed 2,977 lives including 343 firefighters and 72 police officers.
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