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.

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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.

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.

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

Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Chaim New, 53, OBM

With great sadness and pain we inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of Reb Chaim New, OBM, a prominent member of the Lubavitch community of Melbourne, Australia, who passed away suddenly this morning while visiting New York. He was 53 years old. The Levaya will take place Monday, 11:00am at 770.