New Engagement!
Menachem Mendel Ramniceanu (Crown Heights) and Shterna Sara Kalmenson (Aubervilliers, France)
Man Accused in Menorah Damage Charged with Felony
A Parkland College student who lives in Champaign, Illinois, has been charged with a Class 4 felony for allegedly damaging a religious symbol at a campus Jewish gathering place.
Video: Shofar Auditions
The students and staff of JETS Yeshiva of Los Angeles, CA, created this humorous video in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.
Picture of the Day: Tishrei Guests Arrive
Hundreds of guests began pouring into Crown Heights ahead of the upcoming high holidays, and with this year being a ‘Shnas Hakhel,’ thousands more than usual are expected. Many of the guests made their first stop at 770, creating the familiar scene of piling up luggage.
New Engagement!
Eli Goorevitch (Laguna Beach, CA) and Faygie Lew (Peachtree City, GA)
Video: Being There for Another
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Nitzavim. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is the best way to be there for another human being?
New Mikvah for Russian City of Ulyanovsk
Rabbi Yossi and Suri Marozov are Chabad Shluchim in Ulyanovsk, Russia. Since their city does not have a Mikvah, any Jewish woman who wishes to immerse in one must travel for four hours each way – often in the frozen Siberian winter.
In Central Jerusalem, a Special Place for Special People
“This Friendship Circle lives on miracles,” says Chanie Canterman, who has directed the program in central Jerusalem since 2008.
Video: Father and Sons Lead Selichos in Hallandale
The traditional Selichos featuring Chazzan Rabbi Yossi Lebovics and the Lebovics Boys Choir took place Motzoei Shabbos in Hallandale Beach, FL, at Chabad of South Broward Headquarters.
Photos: Borsalino Opens Branch in Flatbush
Italian hat manufacturer Borsalino opened a state-of-the-art branch in Flatbush, where their wide variety of Chasidic, Litvish and Lubavitch hats are on display. A few Crown Heights residents went to have a look, accompanied by photographer Itzik Roitman.
Hundreds Gather for Shloshim of R’ Gershon Giter
Over 200 people gathered last week at Adath Israel Synagogue in St. Paul to pay tribute to a beloved rabbi and legendary humanitarian. They were a diverse assemblage from every sector of the Jewish community and they were there to honor the legacy of Rabbi Gershon Giter, who passed away in August at the age of 61 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Photos: Selichos at Alter Rebbe’s Ohel
Dozens of Chasidim and local Jews traveled to the Alter Rebbe’s gravesite in Hadiach, Ukraine, to recite Selichos at midnight Motzei Shabbos. The Selichos prayers were led by R’ Bentzion Raskin of Crown Heights.
Gofundme Campaign for R’ Meir Roness’ Family
For over fifty years, R’ Meir Roness, OBM, dedicated himself to illuminating the lives of others. Beginning as a bochur many decades ago, and continuing to do so under Tzach-Lubavitch Youth Organization until his last days, thousands were introduced by him to the inner teachings of the Torah – Chassidus.
Man Found Dead Inside Shopping Cart
Police are investigating the death of a Hispanic man who was discovered dead in the hallway of a Crown Heights building. Neighbors told CrownHeights.info that the body was found inside a shopping cart.
New Engagement!
Bentzi Gopin (Kfar Chabad, Israel) and Devorah Leah Goldstein (Madrid, Spain)
Elderly Dutch Jewish Couple Brutally Attacked, Robbed
An elderly Dutch Jewish couple said they were subjected to anti-Semitic abuse by robbers who broke into their Amsterdam home.
Ribbon Cut to Restored Synagogue in Muslim Republic
The main synagogue of Kazan, capital city of the autonomous Russian republic of Tatarstan – which has a Muslim majority – underwent a complete restoration in honor of its 100 year anniversary.
