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Sholom Ber and Leah Mushka (nee Haber) Zimmerman (Crown Heights)
NYC 10-Day Murder-Free Streak a Record
New York City, once notorious for high crime, broke a record on Thursday with no murders reported for 10 straight days, police said.
Alternate Side Rules Suspended Friday & Saturday
Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, to facilitate snow removal. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
United Will Not Honor Low Fares Caused by Glitch
United Airlines will not be honoring the mistake in shockingly low trans-Atlantic flight prices many were able to purchase Wednesday due to a third-party software mistake with currency conversion.
Photos: Lubavitch of Paris Hosts Gala Dinner
Close to 2,000 men and women – among them Shluchim, Rabbonim, Anash, Mekurovim and members of the Paris Jewish community – came out to salute and express appreciation to Chabad of Paris and its myriad of organizations at its annual gala dinner Wednesday night, the 22nd of Shvat.
Picture of the Day: Banner Welcomes Shluchos
A large banner was strung up last night across Kingston Ave. with a message of welcome to all the Shluchos who arrived in Crown Heights for this year’s Kinus.
Released Time Hosts Shabbaton In Crown Heights
Year round, the New York City public school children enrolled in the Released Time program look forward to the annual Crown Heights Shabbaton. This year, as always, a large group of children joined the Shabbaton, which consisted of many exciting activities and gave the children a true taste of Shabbos.
Here’s My Story: The Kollel Student
Rabbi Chaim Brovender is the founder of Yeshivat Hamivtar, Midreshet Lindenbaum and WebYeshiva. He was interviewed in his home in Jerusalem in March of 2010.
Kinus Hashluchos: Registration and Orientation
Hundreds of Shlucos from around the world have converged in Crown Heights for the annual Kinus Hashluchos, to receive inspiration, elevation and recharge their batteries, as well as mark the 26th Yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, OBM.
Video: How Much Must One Sacrifice to Help a Fellow Jew?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Mishpatim. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How much must one sacrifice to help a fellow Jew?
New Englanders Trudge Forward, Under Record Blankets of Snow
There’s snow, and then there’s the snow that has buried Boston and its environs. Since the start of 2015—as in, the last 40 days or so—Beantown has received nearly 77 inches of snow and more is expected by week’s end. Many say there’s simply nowhere to put it, with residents dealing with narrow roads and difficult driving conditions, as well as schools closed for days on end.
Beis Rivka Students Given Special Glimpse into Rebbetzin’s Life
Students in Beis Rivkah’s 8th Grade were given a special glimpse into the life of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka in honor of Chof Beis Shvat, her Yahrtzeit.
Jewish Man Mugged and Shot At by Keffiyeh-Clad Thug
A Jewish man was mugged at gunpoint and shot at late last night on Kingston Avenue. The mugger was described as a black male who was wearing an Arab ‘keffiyeh.’
Oholei Torah Students Rewarded with Ski Trip, Concert
Last week, while most of Crown Heights was trying to stay warm and dry, the 7th and 8th grades of Oholei Torah Mechina enjoyed the winter weather at the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in upstate New York.
Chabad of West Hempstead Aims to Raise $100,000
Chabad of West Hempstead, under the directorship of Rabbi Yossi and Chaya R. Lieberman, is now running an exciting 24-hour campaign where every dollar contributed is worth $4.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday, February 12, for Lincoln’s Birthday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
