New Engagement!
Mendel (Benams) Benhamou (Lyon, France) and Tsivia Elfassy (Paris, France)
Baby Boy!
Meir and Mushky (nee Borisute) Blizinsky (Crown Heights)
Food-Packing Program Helps the Hungry Amid Blizzard
As predictions of the mammoth snowstorm that dumped more than two feet of snow on New York City over the weekend gusted through the news earlier in the week, Sandra Justin brought her three children—Ethan, 9; Zoe, 12; and Talia, 14—to help pack boxes kosher food staples for those in need.
Rebbe’s Letter from 1944 Explains Significance of Tu B’Shvat
In honor of Tu B’Shvat, we present a letter from the Rebbe in 1944, when he served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of Merkos, written to a well-known supporter of the Frierdker Rebbe and Chabad in the early years in America.
PSA: Garbage Collection in Alleyways Suspended
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council has issued an advisory to members of the community that the NYC Dept. of Sanitation has suspended the collection of garbage while they focus on clearing the snow. Additionally, when resumed, garbage collection will not take place in alleyways until the snow melts, and all garbage must be placed on the sidewalk at the proper times.
Graphic Designers Create Universal Chabad Logo
Lemon Place, a small Crown Heights-based graphic design company, took it upon themselves to make an open-source Chabad logo that any Shliach can use free-of-charge, in the hopes of uniting Chabad houses across the globe with uniform branding.
Pop-Up Mall Returns to Crown Heights for Kinus Hashluchos
Due to popular demand after last year’s success, the Chof Beis Shvat Pop Up Mall is returning to Crown Heights on January 31. In honor of the visiting shluchos, Lullaby Baby, the Park Slope boutique store, is coordinating the event and will be joined by several local vendors including Teela, Salon MB, Ruti Horn and iKippah.
Kfar Chabad Small Business Wins Award
Nine Israeli small businesses competed in the final round for an award sponsored by Bank Hapoalim, Yediot Ahronot and Y-Net. Roeber leather Binding, based in Kfar Chabad, took first place.
Video: Man Fights Off 2 Terrorists with Shopping Cart
Two Palestinian terrorists stabbed and seriously wounded two Israelis in a supermarket in the settlement of Beit Horon on Monday night, before they a security guard shot and killed them.
Hundreds Attend Levaya for R’ Chaim New OBM
Hundreds of people gathered in front of 770, the Lubavitch World Headquarters, to partake in the Levaya for Reb Chaim New OBM who passed away Erev Shabbos. The Kevurah will take place in Australia.
‘Your Mother Is Not Your Servant’
In honor of his mother’s birthday, Rabbi Manis Friedman relates a childhood memory about his great-uncle Chaim, and the lesson he taught him about how one ought to respect his parents.
‘Hashem Melech’ Re-released with a Hip Hop Twist
In an exuberant explosion of music, Israeli star Gad Elbaz joins forces with Chasidic rapper Nissim Black, taking to the streets of New York City to perform a new rendition of Elbaz’ iconic hit ‘Hashem Melech.’
Tonight: Rally at the Ohel
On Monday, Tu B’shvat (January 25), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12, featuring a grand game, refreshments and prizes. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Video: Avraham Fried Sings for Special Children
The atmosphere was electric as Avraham Fried sang at the Belev Echad Shabbaton for children with special needs in Israel this past Motzei Shabbos.
Baby Girl!
Shuie and Leah Metal (Monsey, NY)
Alternate Side Parking Suspended for Full Week
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended through Monday, February 1, for snow removal. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
8:00pm: Regrets Over Parenting Mistakes
Marking 100 episodes! This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 100, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Launching MyLife Essay Contest; Regrets Over Parenting Mistakes; Special Children; Middos and Personality; Tu B’Shvat
