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Kabbalah of Guilt: The Cure Within the Malady
A friend of mine is fond of saying, “My tribe (he is Jewish) invented guilt.” Still, be that as it may, along with shame and humility, the feeling of guilt is among the character traits that have become taboo and outmoded in our age and culture of self-centeredness and gratification.
Airline Makes Amends to Crown Heights Couple
A disturbing experience involving the positioning of an infant car seat on an airplane has been amicably resolved with Southwest Airlines. Yosef and Sarah Shidler, the Crown Heights couple at the center of the dispute, received both an apology and compensation for their troubles.
KSCVK Raises $100,000 in Only 5 Hours!
Today at noon, CrownHeights.info announced that KSCVK had launched a fundraising campaign with a goal of $100,000 over 24 hours. A short while ago, we were informed by Devorah Benjamin that her organization surpassed that goal after only five hours!
Video: Bring Back Our Boys
Chassidic rapper Ari Lesser busts out some rhymes in his latest composition in solidarity with the three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped by Palestinian terrorists last week.
Paula Abdul Pitches Synagogue Building Campaign
International celebrity Paula Abdul arrived with her spiritual mentor, Rabbi Chaim Mentz, Shliach to Bel Air, CA, in Sydney Australia, where she appeared in front of sell-out crowds at two events.
Picture of the Day: Tefilin at World Cup in the Amazon
Rabbi Arieh Raichman, Shliach to Manaus in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, puts on Tefilin with a Jewish soccar fan at yesterday’s World Cup match between Honduras and Switzerland.
New Engagement!
Reuven Kaminetzky (Kfar Chabad, Israel) and Shira Greenberg (Cleveland, OH)
L’chaim will be tonight, Thursday, at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.]
Family Marks First Yahrtzeit of Zevi Silver, OBM
Family and friends gathered last Thursday night at Getzel’s Shul in Crown Heights to mark the first Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Zevi Silver, OBM, a beloved husband, father of four young children and Shliach to Mequon, Wisconsin, who tragically passed away one year ago at the age of 31.
Baby Girl!
Yossi and Tzippy Vigler (Flatbush, NY)
Photos: Day One at YSP-Morristown
For many young Bochurim in North America, this week marked the end of elementary school and the beginning of an exciting summer at Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ.
KSCVK Aims to Raise $100,000 in 24 Hours
Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah, a beloved Crown Heights organization run by Devorah Benjamin, is hoping to raise $100,000 over the next 24 hours with the launch of a donation matching campaign. The much needed funds will go toward helping couples in financial stress, particularly orphans, with their wedding needs and expenses.
Lubavitcher Panelist at Lakewood Business Seminar
An event titled ‘Finance Your Business’ took place Monday night in the Orthodox-Jewish community of Lakewood, New Jersey, at which a few panelists shared their business acumen with several dozen of the community’s budding entrepreneurs. One of the four panelists was Crown Heights’ Yankie Markowitz, CEO of SBA Loan Group.
Shluchim Enthusiastic About Turning Judaism Outward
The first printing of Rabbi Chaim Miller’s new biography of the Rebbe, Turning Judaism Outward, has sold out in just two weeks. The success of the book has been attributed to the author’s riveting and engaging style, and the full, year-by-year coverage of the Rebbe’s entire life.
Driver Flees After Violent Collision Flips Parked Car
The driver of a speeding SUV fled the scene of a Midwood Street accident, after the force of the crash flipped a double parked vehicle onto its side. Police suspect that the car may have been stolen.
Five Towns Pays Tribute to the Rebbe
A capacity crowd filled Chabad of Five Towns to pay tribute to the Rebbe and reflect on his timeless leadership. The event featured Rabbi Chaim Miller, author of of Turning Judaism Outwards.
JEM Releases New Film in Time for Gimmel Tammuz
Standing just few days away from Gimmel Tamuz, this is a time when Chassidim worldwide are preparing themselves for the Yom Hahilulah and yearning for a deeper and stronger Hiskashrus to the Rebbe. It is this spirit of connection, learning, and inspiration, JEM has released a new film called Marching Orders.
