Baby Boy!
Mendel and Sonya (nee Fedorovsky) Rogatsky (Crown Heights)
100 Attend Event on Strengthening Sholom Bayis
Some 100 women gathered in the large hall at Lubavitcher Yeshiva-Crown Street for an event on strengthening Sholom Bayis, along with advice based on teachings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Female IDF Soldier Stabbed; Condition Critical
A female IDF soldier was stabbed in Kikar Adam in Shomron, West Bank, and is reportedly in critical condition and fighting for her life. The terrorist was neutralized by gunfire from other soldiers.
Terror Attack Thwarted in Midst of Farbrengen
Last night, two teenaged Palestinian terrorists launched an attack on a Jewish multi-family home in Chevron. The attack occurred while a ‘Farbrengen’ was going on upstairs. Miraculously, the attacked was thwarted by fast-acting IDF soldiers stationed outside, one of whom sustained a light injury.
Boy Volunteers Kick Off the Year at Friendship Circle
50 Bochurim who have committed to give up one hour a week of their free time to spend time with children with special needs this coming year have gathered together for a special kickoff event with The Friendship Circle of Brooklyn.
Whooping Cough Cases Spike in Orthodox Jewish Neighborhoods
A wave of whooping cough has hit the Orthodox Jewish Brooklyn neighborhoods of Crown Heights, Williamsburg and Borough Park, city health officials said Monday.
Kinus Production Team Plan to Transform the Armory
In just two weeks, thousands of Shluchim from around the world will converge upon the Bedford-Union Armory in Crown Heights, where more than 80 sessions, workshops and the Melava Malka of the International Kinus Hashluchim will be held.
New Engagement!
Yanky Biggs (Crown Heights) and Sheina Litvin (Louisville, KY)
New Engagement!
Mendy Epstein (Columbia, SC) and Mussie Kreiman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Yanky (ben Yerachmiel) Wolowik (Los Angeles, CA) and Chaya Mushka (bas Boruch) Mishulovin (Crown Heights)
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Chaya (nee Goldstein) Zarchi (Crown Heights)
Wrap One for the Chicago Cubs
It’s been a pretty difficult century for Chicago Cubs fans; the baseball team hasn’t won the World Series since 1908, the longest championship drought in sports history. But that hasn’t stopped the team’s hardcore fans from cheering—and praying—for a miracle.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Rochel Pink, 90, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel (Rene) Pink, OBM, matriarch of a large family of Chabad Chasidim and Shluchim all over the world. She was 90 years old.
Video: Debate over Secular Education at Yeshivas
In a video interview released today on BRIC TV, a channel discussing issues of interest to Brooklyn residents, three panelists: Naftali Moster, founder of YAFFED, Amy Sara Clark, editor of The Jewish Week, and community activist Ezra Friedlander tackled the hot-button issue of secular education in Chasidic Yeshivas – or the alleged lack thereof.
Crown Heights Startup Aims to Personalize Fitness
As a young teenager looking for a healthy after-school activity, Golda Reichman joined an all-women’s kickboxing class in her hometown of Detroit, MI. “I gained strength and confidence, and soon I was going a few evenings a week trying out a variety of workouts. I found it to be an amazing outlet and physical fitness has been a huge part of my life ever since,” she says of the experience. Now, she is determined to share that passion for physical health and fitness with the Crown Heights Jewish community, which is why she created StreetLite.
Terror Continues: Vehicular attack, Stoning, Stabbing
Today, Tuesday, a Palestinian terrorist drove his vehicle into a group of Israelis near the Israeli settlement of Gush Etzion in the West Bank. The attack follows two previous attacks that occurred in the West Bank today: an Israeli citizen was hit by a truck and killed after his car was pelted with stones, and the attempted stabbing of an IDF soldier – both of which occurred near Chevron.
High Schools Unite for Friendship Circle Kickoff
Shortly after the hustle and bustle of Tishrei, close to 300 Crown Heights high school girls gathered for their annual Friendship Circle volunteer kickoff and registration.
