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Shua and Tova (nee Shallman) Altman (Monsey, NY)
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‘Tank’ Time Works for the Student and the Seasoned
Every Friday, 23-year-old Yonasan Waller hops aboard an oversized RV outfitted with colorful signs and loudspeakers. Dubbed a “mitzvah tank,” the vehicle—stocked with folding tables, Torah literature, tefillin and Shabbatcandles—serves as a mobile command center for Waller and a dozen of his fellow yeshivah students, who drive from Brooklyn to Manhattan every week. Their goal along the way is to spread Jewish awareness, and encourage Jewish men and women to perform mitzvahs.
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Hirshy and Sheina (nee Lewis) Raskin (Crown Heights)
Factory Fire Leads to Nationwide Knish Shortage
A fire at a factory billed as the world’s biggest maker of knishes has created nationwide shock and oy for those who can’t seem to find the Jewish treats anywhere.
Video: ‘Knockout’ Assault Caught on Surveillance
Sunday evening a young Jewish man fell victim to a violent assault by a gang of 10 thugs, which CrownHeights.info reported was part of a sick new ‘game’ called ‘knockout.’ We have now obtained video of the attack, which was captured on Post-Mark-It’s surveillance system.
Crown Heights Armory to Become Recreational Center
The Crown Heights Armory, located on Union St. and Bedford Ave., will likely be converted from an abandoned cavern into a long-desired sports and recreation center similar to the one in Park Slope.
Home Depot Hosts Friendship Circle Menorah Workshop
Yesterday, November 10, the Friendship Circle’s Menorah Building Workshop at The Home Depot was filled to capacity, with over 100 in attendance.
Alumni Couple Lead Chabad Center at Berkeley
Known for its liberal activism, the University of California, Berkeley, consistently ranks among the top academic institutions in the country. For Jewish students, however, the school presents certain challenges.
L’chaim: Lasky – Lieblich
Photos from the L’chaim of Dun Lasky (Los Angeles / Detroit) and Malka Lieblich (Crown Heights), which took place Sunday night, November 10, at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Picture of the Day: 360 Degree Photo of ‘Other 770’
Photographer Menachem Benhamou captured a 360 degree photo of the central Shul in Kfar Chabad, Israel, which was built as an exact replica of 770 Eastern Parkway.
Video: Thief Steals Package Dropped Off by UPS
In a recent trend, thieves have been following delivery trucks, waiting for the driver to leave a package at the recipient’s doorstep unattended. In this video, shortly after a package is dropped off by UPS, a woman sneaks up on the porch, grabs it and hurries off with it.
Young Girl Struck and Injured by Out-of-Control Car
A young girl on her way to school was hurt after being struck by an out-of-control car while waiting to cross the street. Miraculously, the girl suffered only minor injuries.
2-Month Old Baby Passes Away
With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Menachem Mendel Spalter, the 2-month-old son of Yale and Rivky Spalter of Crown Heights.
Jewish Man Assaulted as Part of Sick ‘Knockout’ Game
A young Jewish man became the victim of an unprovoked attack and was punched in the mouth while walking on Kingston Avenue Sunday Evening.
Lubavitch Youth Minyan Holds Annual Shabbaton
Manchester’s Lubavitch Youth Minyan, led by Moshe and Gav Cohen, enjoyed their annual Shabbaton at the Chabad Retreat Center in Llandudno, North Wales, this past Shabbos – Parshas Vayetzei.
Kosher Pizza a Delicacy for Delaware Faithful
It used to be that if Jody Grinberg’s family wanted pizza, they had to schlep to Jersey and make a day of it.
Top Aide to Letitia James Found Hanged in Crown Heights
A top aide to Letitia James, the city’s newly elected Public Advocate, was found hanging in his Crown Heights home on Thursday.
