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Putting Hope into Hospice: One Rabbi’s Mission
Roughly twenty percent of Florida’s population is 65 and older. But that population isn’t all local: most moved to the state as retirees, leaving them without family nearby at times of illness or death.
Purim Circus Comes to Ukraine Synagogue
Turning the main synagogue of Sumy, Ukraine, into a circus was not an easy task. A tent had to be devised to hang throughout the ceiling without a nail knocked in the wall. The Purim props began to slowly fill the Shul and the Shluchim Rabbi Yechiel and Rochi Levitansky with their dedicated staff came up with exciting ideas to decorate it.
New York’s Francophone Jews Unite for Purim
Over one hundred people from New York City’s French-Speaking Jewish community gathered to celebrate Purim at the Carlton hotel in Manhattan, with non-stop Megillah readings and a grand ‘feast of Esther’ enjoyed by all.
Purim in Kharkov Celebrated in the Circus – On Ice
This year, Kharkov, Ukraine, is celebrating a quarter of a century since the rebuilding and revival of Judaism in the city. Purim in Kharkov has taken place in the circus for nearly 25 years, ever since the first shluchim arrived in 1990. But this year, the Circus on Ice was a first.
Chief Rabbi Inspects ‘Russian Standard’ Vodka Factory
Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, accompanied by a delegation of rabbis, was given a tour of the factory that produces the world renowned ‘Russian Standard’ vodka, as well as the locally popular ‘Baltika’ brand of beer.
Video: A Bar Mitzvah for the Head Flight Attendant
Watch what happens when airline passenger Shmuly Shapiro tries to wrap other Jewish travelers in Tefillin, and is told by a stewardess that he must sit down or else she will call the Head Steward/Flight Manager.
Pair of Tefilin Stolen from Vehicle, Desecrated
On Friday night, a pair of Tefilin was stolen from inside a vehicle parked in the vicinity of Carroll Street between Troy and Schenectady Avenues.
Video: Thief Steals Unsecured Bike
An opportunistic thief was caught on video stealing a bicycle that was left unlocked in front of Empire Grill restaurant, located near the corner of Empire Blvd. and Kingston Ave.
Video: Montreal Friendship Circle’s Purim Highlights
The incredible volunteers of Montreal’s Friendship Circle bring ‘pop up’ Purim fun to their special friends.
Photos: Purim Joy Uplifts Moscow
A photo gallery of the Megillah being read Purim morning in Moscow’s Marina Roscha synagogue, as well as a Purim celebration that was held later that day in the ‘Congress Park’ hall on the banks of the Moskva river.
New Engagement!
Avremel Kaminetzky (Melbourne, Australia) and Altie Lepkivker (Crown Heights)
New Torah Completed for New Shul
A brand new Sefer Torah was completed and dedicated by the Zion and Elmakies families in honor of their grandparents, and a joyous procession made its way through the streets of Crown Heights.
New Engagement!
New Engagement!
Shimon (ben Laibel) Levine (Monsey/Crown Heights) and Malky (bas Shmuel Dovid) Rapoport (Atlantic City, NJ)
8:00pm: Individuality Vs. Conformity
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 109, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Individuality vs Conformity; Why is Joy So Vital and How Do We Achieve It? My Family Feels Threatened by My Increased Torah Observance! What Exactly Are Kelipat Nogeh and Shalosh Kelipot Ha’tmayot?
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Fraida Gluckowsky, 84, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the sudden passing of Mrs. Fraida Ratza Gluckowsky OBM, a much beloved educator in Toronto, Canada. She was 84 years old.
