Baby Girl!
Akiva and Chaya (nee Chazan) Isenberg (Crown Heights)
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NYC Government Takes Aim at Jaywalking
For many New Yorkers, crossing the street in the middle of the block or against the light is a way of life, part of an attitude that tells everybody, “I’m walkin’ here!”
Meet the Women of Chabad
We present an article written by the JTA’s Ben Harris after he attended the Kinus Hashluchos gala banquet on Sunday, which was published in several Jewish publications in the U.S. and Israel.
Zenta Rebbe Visits Chabad Cheder in Ukraine
The Zenta Rebbe, Rabbi Lipa Teitelbaum, brother of the Satmar Rebbes of Kiryas Yoel and Williamsburg, visited the Chabad Cheder in Zhitomir amid a tour of Kivrei Tzadikim in Western Ukraine.
Blog: The Rebbe’s Surprising Thoughts on Prison
In honor of Aleph’s upcoming auction, which I encourage all of you to participate in, I thought it would be appropriate to present an overview of the Rebbe’s efforts in helping Jewish prison inmates.
New Engagement!
Shneur Zalmen (ben R’ Mendel) Raicez (Crown Heights) and Raizy (bas R’ Yossi) Chein (Crown Heights)
L’chaim will be tonight, Tuesday, at Eshel
272 Kingston Ave. [between Eastern Pkwy. and Lincoln Pl.]
Video: Avraham Fried Takes a Three Pointer
On a visit to the Manchester Mesivta in the UK, Chasidic singing star Avraham Fried interrupted his performance in the school’s gym to throw a basketball at the hoop located at the other end of the court, proving that singing is not his only skill. Watch the video in the extended article to find out if he makes the shot.
Op-Ed: I Hate This Word, So I Let a Man Write It on My Face
“I want to write Schvartze on your face and then take a picture.”
I was stunned and not stunned. This is what I was here for. It had to come down to this. I was sitting with photographer Steve Rosenfield, creator of the What I be Project. Steve offers people the opportunity to express their insecurities, by writing them on their faces. After a discussion about myself, Steve and I decided we would write Shvartze (yiddish/german for black) on my face.
Zumba Fitness Workshop a Hit with Special Needs Girls
A winter Motzei Shabbos can really drag on, but for one group of young women with special needs, it never seemed long enough.
Baby Boy!
Bentzion and Sarah Chaya (nee Bogart) Elisha (Crown Heights)
Sholom Zochor will be at 808 Eastern Parkway [between Kingston and Albany Aves.] 3rd Floor
Video: A Word on the Parsha with Rabbi Minkowicz
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Trumah. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is the secret to living a G-dly life in your thoughts, speech and actions?
Tzfas Community Joins Yeshiva for Siyum HaRambam
Agudas Kiryas Chabad and Yeshivas Tzeirei Hashluchim of Tzfas hosted a Seudas Melava Malka and Farbrengen in honor of the recent Siyum HoRambam – the conclusion of the 32nd study cycle and the start of the 33rd, and marking 30 years since the start of the study regimen by the Rebbe.
Condition of Brothers Poisoned by Pesticides Upgraded
Over the weekend doctors at the Schneider Children’s Medical Center said that the conditions of the two young brothers poisoned by pesticides have been upgraded from “serious” to “stable,” and that doctors are discussing the possibility of waking the two from induced anesthesia.
Alternate Side Parking Resumes Tuesday
After its suspension for a week following a heavy snowstorm, Alternate Side Parking Rules will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, throughout New York City.
Op-Ed: Letting Ourselves Enjoy the Shluchos’ Banquet
I honestly wanted to step away from the computer and forget that I ever had strong feelings on this subject. That way, I wouldn’t have to do anything about it. The thought, however, of possibly reaching one person out there and removing the false tune of failure playing in their heart compelled me to continue.
