Mothers of Special Needs Kids Coached
On Monday evening, the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn launched its mothers’ lecture series, hosting professional life coach Mrs. Heidi Krantz.
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Pig’s Head Dumped at Ukraine Chabad Synagogue
A pig’s head was left on the doorstep of a synagogue being built in Sevastopol, the Ukrainian city’s Jewish community said.
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Picture of the Day: Rabbi Binyomin Wolf
This is a photo of Rabbi Binyomin Wolf hanging out at the Kinus Hashluchim in New York. That’s right, all three Chabad rabbis share the same name. They serve their respective communities in Sevastopol, Ukraine; Hanover, Germany; and Helsinki, Finland.
Who Voted for Whom?
A nifty interactive map created by the New York Times allows users to see what percent of votes from each election district – each only a few blocks wide – went to which candidate.
How Chabad Breeds Fearlessness
Jewish communal activists often pontificate about what is behind Chabad’s success, and some success it is.
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Mendy and Chaya (nee Vogel) Hecht (Forest Hills, NY)
Left: Kenneth P. Thompson. Right: Charles J. Hynes.
Thompson Trounces Hynes by 3 to 1 Margin
After being trounced by Democratic nominee Kenneth P. Thompson in Tuesday’s race for Brooklyn District Attorney, Charles J. Hynes said he was “surprised” at the overwhelming support for his opponent, who he said now has a “clear mandate.”
Sixteen Epic Moments from the Kinus Hashluchim
During the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries, rabbis and guests from around the world came to Crown Heights, Brooklyn for a chance to improve their craft, reconnect with old friends and gain inspiration for the year to come.
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Op-Ed: Am I Really a ‘Good Bochur’
They say I am a ‘good bochur.’ I went to good yeshivas and accomplished a lot. My yeshiva years were spent diligently studying in zal from 7:30 in the morning until 9:30 at night. During the three breaks of breakfast, lunch, and supper, I would finish chitas and Rambam.
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Lhota Concedes, De Blasio Declared NYC’s Next Mayor
Exit polls in New York City’s mayoral race show Democrat Bill De Blasio with an overwhelming victory, defeating Republican contender Joesph Lhota who, according to the NYT, conceded earlier Tuesday evening.
File photo: Deputy Inspector John Lewis greeting community members on Kingston Ave.
Open Letter: The Commander Who Lead by Example
Shomrim volunteer Mendy Hershkop wrote the following open letter in appreciation to outgoing Commanding Officer of the 71st Precinct, John Lewis:
Rabbi Ovadia Isakov recites the Rebbe's Kapital at the Kinus Hashluchim grand banquet.
NY Post: Shliach Who Was Shot Attends Kinus
The New York Post today profiled Rabbi Ovadia Isakov, the Shliach who was shot and seriously wounded in the Russian region of Dagestan last July by suspected Muslim extremists. Rabbi Isakov attended the Kinus Hashluchim grand banquet on Sunday, where he was honored with reading the Rebbe’s Kapital.
Mayanot Trip Leaders Gather in Crown Heights
Yesterday, Mayanot Israel hosted more than 30 of their Taglit-Birthright Israel trip leaders in an interactive and entertaining seminar. The staff, rookies and veterans alike, shared ideas and experiences from trips and for trips.
Photo: Jacob Kornbluh.
Picture of the Day: Activist Greets Mayor-to-Be
Crown Heights political activist Yaakov Behrman greets Democrat Bill de Blasio on the final day of his campaign for New York City Mayor. As New Yorkers head to the voting booths, polls show De Blasio with a commanding 40 point lead over Republican rival Joe Lhota.
Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky with Rabbi Rick Jacobs. Photo: Shmuli Evers - CrownHeights.info
Leader of Reform Judaism Attends Kinus Banquet
Among the thousands of Chabad emissaries and lay leaders attending this year’s Kinus Hashluchim grand banquet was someone whose presence raised the eyebrows of those who noticed him. Rabbi Rick Jacobs, leader of the Union for Reform Judaism, attended the banquet as a personal guest of Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky.
Chabad on Campus Shabbaton: A Life Changing Experience
They came from Ohio. California. Kansas. France. Arizona. Florida. England. Israel. Wisconsin. Canada. To mention just a few.
Left: Bill de Blasio. Right: Joe Lhota.
NYC Votes For Mayor, De Blasio Poised For Landslide
New Yorkers began voting for their first new mayor in 12 years on Tuesday with early public opinion polls giving Democrat Bill de Blasio a 40-point lead over Republican rival Joe Lhota. Brooklyn voters will also determine whether District Attorney Charles Hynes will serve another term, or be replaced by Ken Thompson.
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