New Engagement!
Yossi (ben Moishe) Denburg (Boca Raton, FL) and Shayna (bas Zalman) Karp (Crown Heights)
L’chaim will be tonight, Monday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.]
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Crown Heights Panhandler Shoplifts Bottles of Rum
An elderly beggar who collects alms on Kingston Ave. was caught on surveillance video stealing two bottles of rum from Eber’s Liquor and Wine store in Crown Heights.
Lavaya of Nochum Tzvi Potash to Take Place Today
After being delayed for several days by UK investigative authorities, the Levaya of Nochum Tzvi Potash, OBM, an 8-year-old boy who died suddenly and tragically last week, will be held today in London. Additionally, a new building project has been launched in the boy’s memory (see extended article).
Rare Bar Mitzvah Makes a Lasting Impression
It’s been years—a decade, at least—since anyone can remember a bar mitzvah celebration in Southampton, United Kingdom, a southern port city famous for being the launching point of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic in 1912. Yet on Thursday morning Dec. 12, Sam Rachman put on tefillin and read from the Torah for the first time at the Southampton Hebrew Congregation, an event that may not have occurred if not for a few chance meetings.
Judaism is Thriving in South Africa
South Africa is a captivating country that offers a multitude of experiences from wildlife spotting and whale watching to spectacular scenery.
Info to Be Menachem Avel R’ Tzvi Thaler
R’ Tzvi Thaler is sitting Shiva after the passing of his father, Binyomin Moshe, OBM, at 1398 Union St. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.] until Friday morning. Shacharis – 7:45 Mincha – 4:20 Maariv – Tzeis. Memories and condolences can be sent […]
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Shalom Natan Klingman, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Shalom Natan (Steve) Klingman, OBM, of Crown Heights, after a brief illness.
Baby Boy!
Yossi and Chaya (nee Lever) Witkes (Jerusalem, Israel)
New Engagement!
Sholom Stiefel (Montreal, Canada) and Simi Hanoka (Pasadena, CA)
Popular Backpack Contains ‘Foreign’ Symbols in Lining
A concerned reader reached out to CrownHeights.info after a parent discovered symbols of a foreign religion within the lining of her daughter’s backpack. The bag had torn and the symbols were found hidden on the inside of the lining.
Yeshiva Institutes Changes; Mashpiim Issue Statement
Mounting pressure and public outcry finally lead to Oholei Torah’s Mashpiim distancing themselves from ‘self awareness’ group • Yeshiva administration issues memo prohibiting staff members from referring students to outside help without prior permission • Schools worldwide prohibit their students from attending Oholei Torah functions until clarification is issued
Jacksonville Synagogues Reach Out to Young Jews
More young Jews are going to Jacksonville synagogues, but several local rabbis say challenges, as detailed in a controversial study of Judaism in America, remain to ensure that current and future generations keep the faith.
SW Florida Shluchim Gather to Mark Shloshim
All five Shluchim to Southwest Florida gathered to mark the Shloshim of the families two Mekurovim.
From Days Gone By: Satmar Rebbe at Chabad Wedding
The Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum, OBM, attends the wedding of R’ Avrohom and Chaya Landa in 1948.
Durham Chabad Center Defaced with Swastika
Rabbi Tzali Borenstein arrived at prayer services last weekend to the last thing he ever expected to find in this community.
Photos: Multi-Vehicle Collision Off Eastern Parkway
A multi-vehicle collision occurred Friday afternoon on Troy Ave. between eastern Parkway and Lincoln Place, after the driver of a BMW SUV lost control of his vehicle while crossing Eastern Parkway and crashed into several parked cars.
