From Days Gone By: Torah Giants Converse
Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, one of the leading Poskim in postwar United States, and Rabbi Zalman Shimon Dvorkin, Rov of Crown Heights, have a scholarly conversation in 770, 1974.
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Rabbi Moishe Kievman
Chabad Career Camp to Vocationally Train Children
In what might be a first in vocational training, a South Florida Chabad center on Wednesday announced it will commence a ‘Career Camp’ that trains children as young as five to be bakers, bankers and other heretofore adult jobs.
Examiner
Cab Driver Robbed by ‘Passenger’ in Crown Heights
Police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with a handful of Brooklyn cab robberies, one of which took place in Crown Heights.
Patch
Baby Boy!
Hersh and Leah Batkin (Stamford, CT)
Photo Gallery: Crown Heights’ First Snow
Jerusalem got over 4 feet of snow, and winter in New York does not begin until December 21s, but over Shabbos Crown Heights got a dusting of snow which accumulated up to 6 inches. Our photographer took a walk Motzai Shabbos and captured the scenes.
Newly elected Mayor Bill de Blasio and Public Advocate Letitia James.
After Years on Sidelines, NYC Liberals Retaking Control
With Bill de Blasio taking office as mayor in January, New York City appears poised for a resurgence of liberal policies.
Reuters
Op-Ed: Returning Democracy to Crown Heights
It’s been more than 3 years since the last election for Vaad and Rabbonim. The turn-out last time was unprecedented, and I believe it demonstrated the Schcuna’s desire for change.
by Dr. Meir Shlomo Spinner
Ben Winer with his Chabad presentation boards.
7th Grader Picks Chabad, Takes Lead in Charity Project
Every December, Americans open their wallets a little bit wider, making donations to their favorite causes as the year comes to a close and tax season looms just ahead. It’s also a time of year when many charities are wondering how to teach a young generation about the importance of philanthropy.
New Engagement!
Mendy (ben Shloimie) Friedman (Crown Heights) and Mushka Sapochkinsky (Westlake Village, CA)
New Engagement!
Daniel Zebberman (Tarzana, CA) and Yocheved (bas Mordechai) Eckhaus (Crown Heights)
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Shabbos Forecast: Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain
New Yorkers should expect snow, sleet and freezing rain across the region Shabbos day, after a week of dealing with chilling cold.
Weekly Living Torah Video: A Message from Tashkent
Rabbi Bentzion Vishedsky relates that when his sister was in the former USSR, her father in law, Reb Simcha Gorodetzky, was overjoyed to receive word from the Rebbe that she and her husband would soon be allowed to leave the Soviet Union.
Hundreds Turn Out to Celebrate Epic Menorah Lighting
On a cold night in Downtown Boston, steps from the marathon finish line where months earlier explosions had rocked the city, a symbol of hope and liberty was lit. Chabad of Boston held their second annual Menorah lighting.
Launching CTeen in the French Riviera
For the very first time in Nice, France, over 1,200 people from the Jewish community and visitors to the French Riviera joined together at a local ice skating rink to celebrate the 4th night of Chanukah.
2 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Yisroel and Nechama Dina (nee Stern) Zilberstrom
736 Montgomery St. [between Kingston and Albany Aves.]
Motty and Raizy (nee Konikov) Rosenfeld
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L’chaim: Gourarie – Herbst
Pictures from the L’chaim of Levi Gourarie (Sydney, Australia) and Chaya Herbst (Melbourne, Australia), which took place Thursday night at Chovevei Torah in Crown Heights.
Shabbos at the Besht: Chasidus as Therapy
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Zalman Abraham will lead a discussion on the topic: Aliba D’nafshei – Chasidus as therapy to transform your life.
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