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Berri and Mushky (nee Dubrawsky) Spitezki (Vancouver, Canada)
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Monday: Rally at the Ohel
This Monday, the 16th of Adar II (March 17), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12. Buses will leave 770 at 11:30am and return at 2:00pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Hatzalah Equipment Stolen Repeatedly over Past Month
Hatzalah of Crown Heights has been coping with a string of robberies that have occurred over the past month, which have left the volunteer organization struggling with losses of several thousands of dollars.
Photos: Purim Around Crown Heights – Gallery 3
Purim on the streets of Crown Heights. Part 3.
Photos: Purim Around Crown Heights – Gallery 2
Purim on the streets of Crown Heights. Part 2.
Photos: Purim Around Crown Heights – Gallery 1
Purim on the streets of Crown Heights. Part 1.
Op-Ed: The Call of the Shiduch
In honor of Purim, we present an op-ed written by one of our readers – with his tongue planted firmly in his cheek. The views expressed in this article are neither ours, the writer’s nor of any sane human being.
Derher: The Presidential Purim Guest
In its Adar Beis edition, A Chassidisher Derher Magazine features the story of the President who visited the Rebbe, amongst other Purim related articles. 43 years ago, President Zalman Shazar visited the Rebbe on Purim, in a most unique visit.
Baby Girl!
Tzally and Miriam (nee Wilmowsky) Perlow (Crown Heights)
Baby Boy!
Avraham and Nechama (nee Wasseman) Laber (Troy, NY) .
Photos: Megillah Reading at Beis Shimshon
Marking their move to a brand new location on Kingston Avenue – the Kehillah of Beis Shimshon held a Megillah reading last night.
Purim Miracle: Man Run Down by SUV, Barely Injured
Last night, Purim Eve, at about 2:00am, a young Jewish man was crossing Eastern Parkway towards 770 when he was struck by an SUV making a left turn from Kingston Ave. onto the parkway.
Photos: Megillah Reading at Tiferes Menachem
Parents and children gathered at the newly renamed Tiferes Menachem – formerly Rayim Ahuvim – for the reading of the Meglliah last night.
Audio: Non-Stop Purim Dance Music!
Yossi Cohen, one of the best and most veteran names in simchadiker music, put together an hour long performance of non-stop Purim dance music for the enjoyment of the public. A download is available in the Extended Article.
Video: A Hilarious Purim Thought and Safety Message
Rabbi Benny’s meaningful and hilarious thoughts for Purim – Including the first ever pre-Purim-party safety demonstration video.
Photos: Megillah Reading at Itchke’s Shtiebel
Marking the beginning of the holiday of Purim, parents and children gathered at Itchke’s Shtiebel to listen to the reading of the Megillah, children – and some parents – came already dressed up in their costumes.
PSA: Shomrim Issues Purim Safety Advisories
Purim is here! The joyous holiday brings out the costumes, the gifts and charity! But there are those out there that may try and take advantage of our open and welcoming homes. Shomrim has compiled a list of tips that can help prevent the holiday from turning sad.
