New Engagement!
Nissin Kornfeld (Seattle, WA) and Mushka New (Montreal, Canada)
L’Chaim tonight, Monday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave]
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Monday: Parking Rules and Regulations in Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Due to the annual West Indian American Day Parade on Labor Day in Crown Heights there will be a slew of driving and parking regulation changes.
Rabbi Makes Sure Foods Earn Kosher Stamp
Rabbi Elazar Green has climbed ladders to the top of towering silos, stood atop tractor-trailers and peered at the inner workings of flour-milling machines. As a kosher inspector, he is a stickler for thoroughness and details. He has to be.
Photos: Chevra Shas Welcomes New Torah
A new Sefer Torah was completed Sunday afternoon, in memory of Mrs. Ettel Gurari OBM, mother of Rabbi Mordechai Gurari the Rov of Chevra Shas. The Torah was completed in his home on Empire, and a procession with live music made its way to the Shul.
TODAY: Got Shaimos?
This Sunday the CH Shaimos truck will be parked on Kingston and President from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Have Sheimos and can’t wait for Pesach? Here is your chance to get it out of your house before Yom Tov!
Photos: Slichos in Mezhibuzh
Shluchim, Anash and Mekurovim from all over western Ukraine gathered last night in the small village of Mezhibuzh to pray at the Baal Shem Tov’s graveside and recite inspirational Slichos in the Baal Shem Tov’s Shul (which was rebuilt a few years ago after having been destroyed during WWII).
Video: Wedding Speech.. South Africa Style
At the wedding of Yossi Lazarus and Kim Melamed, which took place about a month ago in Johannesburg, South Africa, the father of the bride got up to give his blessings to the new couple, but instead of a speech – a surprise musical performance ensued.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mr. Yisroel Poezepoff, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Yisroel Poezepoff, OBM, of Los Angeles, CA.
Photos: Farbrengens and Slichos in 770
Motzai Shabbos marked the beginning of the reciting of Slichos, and in 770 it began with the customary Farbrengens before the prayers began after midnight.
Video: Pre Slichos Joy in Brunoy
Bochurim at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brunoy, France dance joyously prior to the midnight recitation of Slichos.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Laya Block, 79, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing Mrs. Laya Block, a Shlucha who served in London, Ontario for over 50 years. She passed away Shabbos morning at the age of 79. The Levaya will take place on Monday, and will be passing by 770 at 9:00am.
Children Celebrate First Day of Cheder in Montreal
This week, over 30 boys celebrated their entrance to Cheder in Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Montreal, Canada, and the parents were invited to join in the celebration.
Photo Gallery: Slichos at the Western Wall
Thousands of Jews from all walks of life flocked to the Western Wall for the recitation of Slichos.
Video: Avraham Fried in the City of Our Fathers
Chasidic singing star Avraham Fried performed a rocking concert in the holy city of Chevron yesterday, August 29, for the first time in 16 years.
Video: How to Cut the Apple to Be Dipped in Honey
Dip your apple in honey by cutting it horizontally, and you will reveal a Rosh Hashana secret, says Rabbi Anchelle Perl, director of Chabad of Mineola, Long Island.
Weekly Living Torah Video: Precisely Worded Blessings
“The translation of my Rosh Hashana message can be found in the High Holiday prayer book.” 1 Elul, 5751 — August 11, 1991.
2 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Avi and Chaya (nee Bryski) Lesches
329a Crown St. [between New York and Nostrand Aves.]
Yale and Rivky (nee Yaffee) Spalter
517 Crown St. [between Kingston and Albany Aves.]
