UK Campus Shluchim Participate in Fundraising Seminar
Shluchim from university campuses around the United Kingdom gathered for a two-day fundraising seminar as part of this highly successful program.
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South Florida Jewish Academy’s Tribute Gala Dinner
On the evening of April 28th 2013 while most people were home recovering from a long day of Lag B’omer celebrations, nearly 300 people joined together for South Florida Jewish Academy’s annual dinner. This Extra-Ordinary “Evening of Tribute” was in recognition of their students that have overcome personal challenges by attaining remarkable achievements.
Yarchei Kalah to be Held at Chovevei Torah
Continuing a tradition that has taken place for more than 20 years, Chovevei Torah Mesivta & Beis Medrash will be holding a Yarchei Kallah in preparation for the Yom Tov celebrating Matan Torah.
Shavuos on a Wednesday, a Boon for Released Time
With the holiday of Shavuos being on a Wednesday, each child, of the more than 1,000 children attending Released Time across the greater New York area, received a personalized Tehilim with their Hebrew names.
Picture of the Day: Avner Netanyahu Puts on Tefillin
Avner Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, turned to Shliach Rabbi Avraham Grennberg and asked if he had his Tefillin with him, which he did, and the two went off to the side to put on Tefillin. What followed was a firestorm in the Chinese media and a major Kiddush Hashem.
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Baby Boy!
Moshe and Mussie (nee Denebeim) Witkes (Tzfas, Israel)
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Henni (nee Denburg) Halberstam (Miami Beach, FL)
Baby Boy!
Asher and Rivka (nee Goldstein) Putter (Crown Heights)
8th Graders Enjoy A Shabbaton on the Space Coast
Miami, FL — Students in the Klurman Mesivta’s 8th grade enjoyed an exciting Shabbaton on Florida’s space coast, with trips to the NASA space center, local Chabad House, and an Eco-safari.
Virginia Shluchim Host Workshop with R. Manis Friedman
Over 20 Shluchim from the greater Washington D.C. region gathered for a one-day seminar at Chabad of NOVA with Rabbi Manis Friedman. The seminar focused on learning, discussing, and growing in their understanding of Chassidus and their connection to the Rebbe’s teachings.
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Baruch Izik Hakohen Torenheim OBM, a longtime Crown Heights resident.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Reb Baruch Torenheim OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Baruch Izik Hakohen Torenheim OBM, a longtime Crown Heights resident.
Photos: Commissioner Kelly Honored at 8th JCM Dinner
Police commissioner Raymond Kelly was awarded the Ari Halberstam Memorial Award Wednesday evening at the Jewish Childrens Museum’s 8th annual award dinner.
Video: Woman Alerts Store Owner to Theft
Surveillance video from Sterling Electronics captured the theft of an umbrella, and how a woman passing by alerted the store owner to the theft.
New Engagement!
Shmuel Levi (ben Eliezer) Yarmush (Crown Heights) and Mushkie (bas Uri) Niasoff (Crown Heights)
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Thursday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday, May 9 for holiday observances. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Hatzalah Aids Young Accident Victim
A young cyclist crossing Albany was hurt after he was struck by a van that was making a turn.
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PSA: City to Sell Dozens of CH Homes Tax Liens
Dozens of properties in Crown Heights are currently in delinquency after not paying their property taxes. Jacob Goldstein, chairman of Community Board 9 sent out a letter urging homeowner to take care of the liens before the city auctions them off in the next few weeks.
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