New Engagement!
Shlomo Kaplan (Crown Heights/Tzfas) and Orit Dahan (Tekoa, Israel)
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Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Yekutiel Rapp, 66, OBM
With great sadness, shock and deep pain we inform you of the tragic and sudden passing of Rabbi Yekutiel Rapp OBM, a Mashpia in Tomchei Temimim 770. He was killed in a horrific accident in Crown Heights. He was 66 years old. The Levaya will take place Tuesday, times below.
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Story: Dodging the Czar’s Draft
In honor of 12-13 Tammuz, the birthday and day of liberation of the Previous Rebbe, we present an inspiring story that occurred during the lifetime of his father, the Rebbe Rashab, written by renowned author Rabbi Sholom Dovber Avtzon.
Rabbi Preps for ‘Leap Second’ with Timely Message
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, the day will officially be a bit longer than usual – because an extra second, or “leap” second, will be added.
TRAGEDY: Noted Mashpia Dies in Vehicular Accident
A noted Mashpia, who served as a longtime Mashgiach of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim-770, was run over multiple times by a car on the corner of Empire Blvd. and Balfour Place. After frantic efforts to save his life, the man tragically passed away from his injuries.
Picture of the Day: Sen. Lieberman Meets with Brussels Shliach
While on a visit to Brussels, Belgium, for the launch of the “Counter Extremism Project,” former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman and his wife Haddasah met with Rabbi Michoel Rosenblum, director of the EU Jewish Buildings and the European Synagogue – Ohel Eliezer. “My trips are never complete without meeting up with Chabad,” said Sen. Lieberman.
Knife-Wielding Man Tells Young Woman ‘Come with Me’
A horrifying incident occurred Sunday night to a young Jewish mother in Crown Heights, when she was accosted in the dark by a knife-wielding assailant, who menacingly said to her “Come with me.”
Baby Boy!
Shmuel and Draizy (nee Wilansky) Lefkowitz (Crown Heights)
JETS Completes 10th Successful School Year
JETS (The Jewish Educational Trade School) in Granada Hills, California, has completed its 10th successful school year.
Up-and-Coming Chabad Community Marks 3 Tammuz
The fast-growing Lubavitch Community of Walnut Creek, located in Hollywood, Florida, held a special Shabbaton in Honor of Gimmel Tammuz, with the attendance of guest speaker Rabbi Rabbi Velvel Lipsker.
First Shabbos at CGI-Parksville an Inspiration
The first Shabbos of the summer at Camp Gan Yisroel-Parksville was a sight to behold. The camp spirit that is present throughout the week is especially prevalent on Shabbos, and the singing by each seudah, davening with chayus, and Mishnayos Ba’al Peh energized the entire camp.
Photos: Friends and Family Gather for Shloshim
On Sunday, the 11th of Tammuz, family and friends of Mordechai Goldin a”h gathered at F.R.E.E. to mark his Shloshim.
Chabad of NE London Unveils 5-Year Plan
On Sunday, June 21st, over 200 guests joined Chabad Lubavitch of Northeast London and Essex at the Prince Regent Rooms in Woodford Bridge for their annual dinner to celebrate the ongoing work and growth of Chabad in Essex.
New Engagement!
Simcha Bloom (Sydney, Australia) and Mushky Notik (Seattle, WA)
New Engagement!
Michel Skura (West Palm Beach, FL) and Chani Jalusi (Coral Springs, FL)
8:00pm: The Challenges and the Opportunities of Vacation; Contemporary Lessons from 12 Tammuz; Reward and Punishment
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 73, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week, in a special summer edition, Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: The Challenges and the Opportunities of Vacation; Contemporary Lessons from 12 Tammuz; Reward and Punishment.
Center With a Soul Goes Up in Wilmette
Affluent Wilmette, a Chicago suburb on Lake Michigan where homes go for 40% more than other area suburbs, attracts well to do families looking for amenities and good public schools. Compared to neighboring Skokie, Northbrook or the Rogers Park neighborhood, it does not have much of a Jewish infrastructure.
