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.
New Engagement!
Mendy Berkowitz (Kensington, NY) and Aydla (bas R’ Gershon) Zirkind (Montreal, Canada)
Need a Shidduch? Devorah Benjamin Has an Idea!
Elul is the Chodesh Harachamim, the time when the King is in the field and hears our Tefillos with a broad smile. It is also the month of Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li. All of us know someone who needs a Shidduch, and a special time, place and Zechus together can bring that Brocho.
Hundreds in Estonia to Join in Public Rosh Hashanah Tradition
In years past, the Jewish community of Tallinn, Estonia, kept a low profile, the long-term result of half-a-century of Soviet oppression and Nazi persecution. Yet come Rosh Hashanah, hundreds of Jewish people will parade through the center of this nation’s capital city again this year, singing Jewish songs, many wearing kipahs on their heads.
Jewish Couple Among Killed in Fatal Upstate Accident
Three Orthodox Jewish people have died and several others are left in critical condition following an accident in Rock Hill, New York, Monday afternoon.
Photos: Selichos in Moscow
Over 100 Jews gathered last night in the Marina Roscha synagogue in Moscow, Russia, for the recitation of Selichos. Following an inspiring Farbrengen and joyous dancing and singing, Selichos were recited, led by Chazzan Zalman Shimon Deren.
Photos by Itzik Roytman
Photos: West Indian Day Parade on Eastern Pkwy
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, and New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio as well as Police Commissioner Bill Bratton kicked off the 48th Annual West Indian Day Parade on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights.
An anti-Semitic attack perpetrated by three hoodlums in North Manchester at the Bowker Vale Metrolink station has left one 17-year-old unconscious with a brain bleed and three other young men between the ages of 18 and 20, badly beaten.
Manchester Yeshiva Students Attacked, 1 Critically Injured
An anti-Semitic attack perpetrated by three hoodlums in North Manchester at the Bowker Vale Metrolink station has left one 17-year-old unconscious with a brain bleed and three other young men between the ages of 18 and 20, badly beaten.
How a Chabad Chasid Became a South Bronx Middle School Legend
The Forward today profiled R’ Tuvia Tatik, a Chabad Chossid and longtime Crown Heights resident, who has become something of a legend as the dean of a troubled South Bronx public middle school.
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New ‘Companion App’ Makes Sure You Never Walk Home Alone
A new app with the tagline “Never Walk Home Alone” has some Crown Heights residents feeling more secure as they walk in the neighborhood.
Mid-Atlantic Shluchim Unite at Regional Kinus
On Rosh Chodesh Elul, 70 shluchim from the Mid-Atlantic region (New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia and W. Virginia) came together for their annual regional Kinus Hashluchim, hosted by Silver Spring, Maryland, Shluchim Rabbi and Mrs. Berel Wolvovsky at their Chabad House.
Violent Start to Labor Day Festivities, 2 Dead
The 48th Annual West Indian Day Parade got off to a violent start during the traditional early-morning festivities of ‘J’Ouvert’ in Crown Heights, with a number of shootings and stabbings that left two people dead in separate incidents.
Beis Gimpel Chaim Celebrates Completion of New Shul
Last week Sunday, “Beis Gimpel Chaim-The Nemes Hall” celebrated its grand opening at 309 New York Avenue in Crown Heights. The beautiful, newly renovated location was filled to capacity with members of the Shul and their families, who enjoyed a catered dinner while being entertained by world renowned composer/singer Yossi Green, accompanied by the Mezamrim Choir.
2,000 Woman Attend Mega Challah Bake in Brazil
If one Jewish woman making Challah can bring many blessings to her home, imagine the power of two thousand woman united, kneading their dough and then praying together, bringing positive energies and blessings to all those around.
8:00pm: Agoraphobia on Yom Tov; Why Does G-d Need Us to Constantly Thank Him? Coping with Tragedy; Does G-d Rule Over Us or Dwell Within Us?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 83, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Agoraphobia on Yom Tov; Why Does G-d Need Us to Constantly Thank Him? Coping with Tragedy; Does G-d Rule Over Us or Dwell Within Us? Continued: Intrusive Mother-in-law and Mental Health.
Rabbi Boruch Greenberg (center) at the Ohel.
New Shluchim to Pennsylvania
After a trip to the Ohel last night, Rabbi Boruch and Rivkah Greenberg informed family and friends that they will be moving on Shlichus to Allentown, Pennsylvania, where they will establish a campus Chabad House at Muhlenberg College.
Picture of the Day: Rivkah Would Not Bow
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin paid a visit to Pope Francis in Rome, accompanied by his personal secretary Rivkah – an Orthodox-Jewish woman. When a person usually greets the pope, they shake his hand and bow down. But when Rivkah’s turn came to greet the pope, she explained to him that for religious reasons she could not shake his hand, nor could she bow down since he was wearing a cross. The pope then covered his cross with his hand, and bowed down to her!
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