Photos: 100’s Attend Raitport Assembly Event
Hundreds of Crown Heightsers turned out for Mendy Raitport‘s “Rally for Assembly”, featuring entertainment for children including the French Twins and Benjilini.
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Video: Introducing the BMD Staff at CGI Parksville
In a cute promo video, Gan Israel in Parksville, New York has announced and introduced the staff of their Bar Mitzvah Division for the upcoming summer.
Raitport Snags Dozens of Endorsements in Crown Heights
Ahead of the upcoming special elections for the New York State Assembly seat vacated by Karim Camara, Mendy Raitport received dozens of endorsements from the Crown Heights Political Action Committee as well as many community rabbis.
8:00pm: The Lost Art of Farbrenging; Doubts in Marriage; Vegetarianism
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 66, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: The Lost Art of Farbrenging; Doubts in Marriage; Vegetarianism.
Op-Ed: Why You Should Vote for Shirley Patterson (ad)
In the upcoming special elections for the 43rd District in the New York State Assembly on May 5th, Shirley Patterson lays out the reasons why she should receive your vote. From the affordable housing, to economic development, education, public safety and immigrant services she lays out the reasons why she should be our next State Assemblywoman.
“It’s never too late. There’s always a second chance.” This, according to Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, 1880-1950), is the message of Pesach Sheini, the biblically ordained “second Passover” for those who fail to bring the Passover offering on its designated time.
Pesach Sheini: A Second Chance
“It’s never too late. There’s always a second chance.” This, according to Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, 1880-1950), is the message of Pesach Sheini, the biblically ordained “second Passover” for those who fail to bring the Passover offering on its designated time.
by Yanki Tauber - Chabad.org
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Eliezer Dov Zylbernagel, 77, OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Eliezer Dov Zylbernagel OBM, a resident of Crown Heights and more recently Baltimore, at the age of 77. Levaya and Shiva information in the Extended Article.
Monday: Rally at the Ohel
On Monday, the 15th of Iyar (May 4), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12 featuring a raffle, refreshments and an amazing program. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Shomrim Apprehends Sicko Who Groped 2 Jewish Women
A pervert on a rampage, who groped two Jewish women and attempted to touch a few more, was apprehended and arrested thanks to one of the victims – who called Shomrim and persisted in pressing charges.
Weekly Living Torah Video: A Double Portion of Blessing
When Shraga Jameson and his wife experienced a personal tragedy, they decided to travel to the Rebbe in search of some solace. After a seemingly uneventful first encounter, they decided to write the Rebbe about their troubles.
A 31-year-old Jewish man was assaulted by a Black man on Albany Avenue Friday night and police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Friday Night Assault Investigated as Possible Hate Crime
A 31-year-old Jewish man was assaulted by a Black man on Albany Avenue Friday night and police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Sunday: Mendy Raitport Hosting Community Rally
In his bid for the 43rd District Assembly Seat Menachem (Mendy) Raitport is hosting a Community Rally and Carnival Sunday on Kingston and Eastern Parkway in front of the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Chabad of Asia Looking Toward the Future
“There are times when life on shlichus is tough but I’d never want to switch it with anything else,” declared nine-year-old Sender Ouiezerat, shliach to Shanghai, China, during his speech at the gala banquet of the Asian Regional Kinus HaShluchim. “After all, it is we who are on the front lines bringing Moshiach.”
Oholei Torah Founders Honored with Permanent Dedication
In preparation for the 59th Annual Dinner of Oholei Torah, bronze plaques have been erected on the main entrance ways of the Anchor building of Oholei Torah’s Eastern Parkway Campus, dedicating them in everlasting memory of the mossad’s co-founders, Reb Michoel and Rebbetzin Esther Teitelbaum, OBM. They will now be known as the ‘Sha’arei Teitelbaum,’ gateways of Torah and Avodah.
Illustration photo: Civil unrest in inner city Baltimore.
Story: What a riot! In the (Jewish) Heart of Baltimore’s Inner City
The following heartwarming and inspiring story was sent to us by Rabbi Levi Kaplan, Shliach in Baltimore, MD. It was written by K.Y.L., a Lubavitcher therapist working in Baltimore’s inner city public schools:
Shabbos at the Besht: Don’t Run away from Materialism
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yossi Engel, Shliach to Adelaide, Australia, will lead a discussion on the topic – Don’t run away from materialism, elevate it to it’s intended purpose.
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