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.
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Rabbi Manis Friedman with his mother, may she live and be well.
‘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
Torah Dedicated in Memory of Beloved Mashpia
Undaunted by the massive snowstorm, the Lipskier family completed a brand new Sefer Torah in memory of their dear father and beloved Mashpia Reb Fitzy Lipskier OBM.
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.
NPR Erases Israel From the Map
In a column on world travel, NPR featured data on concerns topping the lists of world travelers. Not surprisingly the Middle East and N. Africa topped the list of places perceived to be the biggest danger. This was equally scary for the State of Israel, which in a graphic illustrating the article, was ‘wiped off the map’ and replaced with ‘Palestine’.
Oregon College Town Gets Infusion of Jewish Life
In a city where tie-dye and Birkenstocks are the garb of choice, environmentalism is a like a religion, Rabbi Berel and Rivkah (Rivky) Gurevitch — and their year-old twin daughters — have planted themselves to run a campus Chabad House at the University of Oregon, Eugene.
Stunning New Chabad Kindergarten Opens in Orel
As the winter break comes to an end, the Jewish community of Orel in western Russia, led by Rabbi Aleksandr Grishin, announced the opening of a new kindergarten to serve the Jewish families of the city and surrounding region.
Russian Junior N’shei Hold Annual Event
Russian speaking women and youth from Crown Heights and the surrounding areas joined together last week for Russian Junior N’shei Chabad’s 16th annual gala banquet and Hakhel event.
Baby Girl!
Yaisef and Mushkie (nee Posner) Junik (Crown Heights)
World’s Oldest Man Now Frum Holocaust Survivor
Following the death of 112-year-old Yasutaro Koide in Japan, the oldest man in the world is now most likely an Israeli Holocaust survivor, Yisrael Kristal, also aged 112.
Picture of the Day: Top IDF General Puts on Tefilin
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi came across a Chabad Mitzvah Tank in Rosh Pinah, and was invited inside by the Bochurim to put on Tefilin and say a prayer for the safety and security of the Holy Land, which he readily agreed to.
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