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Op-Ed: We Don’t Have A Money Problem, We Have A Priorities Problem
The problem is that if there are people in need and people are fundraising, everyone should be fine. Well, the fundraisers are 9/10 fundraising for people who don’t live in Crown Heights. That’s not good.
New Engagement!
Yaakov David Gordon (Melbourne, Australia) to Rivka Pink (Solihull, England)
Police Searching For Woman, Investigating Hate Crime At Chabad of Sunny Isles Beach, FL
A Chabad Center in Sunny Isles Beach was the target of a hate crime this past week when a woman toppled a Menorah outside the center.
Did You Hear What Herod the Great Did to Impress A Guest
In 16 BCE Marcus Agrippa, the deputy of the Roman Emperor Augustus, met with Herod the Great. During their journey through Asia Minor the two became friends, and later, when Agrippa arrived for a visit in Judea, Herod decided to turn the king’s reception hall at Herodium, which was above his private theater, into a magnificent guest room.
The Holy Day In the Holiday
Our children need the sedarim to be memorable in positive ways. Parents need these years of raising their families in our wholesome traditions to be seasons of closeness and bonding. Consider some of these recommendations.
New Engagement!
Mendel New (Crown Heights) to Sara Silverman (Marietta, GA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
JEM: The Frierdiker Rebbe and the Amazing Miraculous Escape from Tyranny
Mrs. Chana Popack and her husband served as Chabad emissaries in Philadelphia for three decades. She was born in Soviet Russia during Stalinist times, and her father was at a loss about where to send her to school.
Shul Representatives of Crown Heights Clarify Eligibility Disqualifications for Upcoming CHJCC Board of Directors Election
Preparations have been underway for the first election of Directors of the Vaad Hakohol and Crown Heights Jewish Community Council in 14 years. The Shul Representatives, who play a crucial role in this process, recently held an independent meeting to address important matters related to the upcoming election.
Ohio Mayor Visits Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati To Proclaim Education Day
In preparation for 11 Nissan, Mayor Stefan Densmore – Mayor of Golf Manor Ohio – visited Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati to read and present the Education Day proclamation. The proclamation designates 11 Nissan and “Education and Sharing Day”. Mayor Densmore joins the Mayor of Cincinnati and the Governor of Ohio who have done the same.
Lubavitch Shul In Pomona Heights, Chassidim 110, Completely Destroyed In Early Morning Blaze
An early morning blaze tore through Chassidim 110, a predominantly Lubavitch Shul in Pomona Heights Wednesday, leaving the Shul a smoking ruin, but thankfully without injuries.
Judaism on The Offense: Yeshiva Students Receive Front Lines Training To Bring Pesach To The World
With Pesach around the corner, 800 Yeshiva Students heading on Merkos Shlichus participated in a Yom Iyun to gain guidance from veteran Shluchim. Workshops covered halachic queries and Seder tips to help them maximize the experience of those who attend.
New Engagement!
Sholom Ber Gurary (Buffalo, NY) to Mussie Baumgarten (Rockaway, NJ) L’Chaim: Tuesday, May 7th, 8:00pm at the JCM Lower Level
New Engagement!
Binyomin Wilhelm (Zhitomir, Ukraine) to Chaya Sosonkin (Brooklyn, NY)
Gallery: The Ruins of The City of Koumran
Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubecki visited the ruins of the 2,000-year-old city of Koumran, an archaeological site in the West Bank overlooking the west bank of the Dead Sea. The city sits on the historic boundary of Judea, Idumea, and Perea, and in the territory of the Roman province of Judea at the time the site was attacked and destroyed by the Romans.
Twins!
Two girls were born to Zalman and Chaya (nee Slonim) Phillips from East Flatbush!
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Wins Most Trophies for this years Chidon
Talmidim of United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Heights were remarkably involved and successful in this year’s Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos! A total of 186 Talmidim participated in the Chidon. Six of their 8th grade students completed Kol Hatorah Kula.
