New Engagement!
Avraham Meir (Maychee) Sherr (Crown Heights) and Shaindee Cadaner (Crown Heights)
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Photo Gallery: Yeshivas Erev 5773 Gets Underway
This week hundreds of boys in grades 5-8 from all the schools in Crown Heights gathered for an extra hour of learning, from 7:00 to 8:00pm. The Yeshivas Erev program will continue throughout the year, and boys who attend on a daily basis will receive wonderful rewards and prizes.
Jewish Furniture Traders Find Warm Welcome
The High Point Furniture Market is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world. But until recently, there were no programs or services addressing the needs of Jewish visitors among the convention’s 80,000 participants.
After over 50 years of not having their own professional sports team to root for - ever since the Dodgers left in 1958 - residents of Brooklyn were overjoyed this year to welcome the Nets as the borough's very own Basketball team. It is now being reported that the Islanders have decided to relocate from Nassau County to Brooklyn in 2015.
Brooklyn to Get Professional Hockey Team
After over 50 years of not having their own professional sports team to root for – ever since the Dodgers left in 1958 – residents of Brooklyn were overjoyed this year to welcome the Nets as the borough’s very own Basketball team. It is now being reported that the Islanders have decided to relocate from Nassau County to Brooklyn in 2015.
How I Got the Story of Chabad at Northwestern Wrong
When I heard that the rabbi of a Chabad house on a university campus was in trouble for providing alcohol to students, I assumed that I didn’t need to hear any further details to understand what the story was.
Photos: Woody Allen Spotted on President Street
Woody Allen, along with a swarm of Paparazzi, was spotted this morning in Crown Heights. The comedian is acting in a film by producer John Turturro, who chose the President Street home of Eli Wuench as the setting for one of the scenes.
A Brooklyn judge today formally dismissed charges against a man whose beating by police was caught on tape.
Judge Tosses Charges, Ehud Halevy Speaks Out
A Brooklyn judge today formally dismissed charges against a man whose beating by police was caught on tape.
Tire Slasher Strikes Again – Over 15 Cars Targeted
For the second time in under two weeks, vandals slashed the tires of several parked cars in Crown Heights last night, this time upping their tally to 15.
As the sun was setting over the horizon, the soft, golden rays were shining onto the Tennessee stone at the entrance to Nashville's Mikvah Mei Chaya.
Chabad of Nashville Dedicates Spa-Like Mikvah
As the sun was setting over the horizon, the soft, golden rays were shining onto the Tennessee stone at the entrance to Nashville’s Mikvah Mei Chaya.
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Op-Ed: Why Mendel Can’t Read
As students settle into another school year, it is an opportune time to reflect on an inconvenient truth: Too many children struggle to read Hebrew.
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Jewish Week Profiles Chabad of the Upper East Side
From time to time, various neighborhoods are featured in The Jewish Week. This week they covered New York’s Upper East Side, with the lead section profiling Chabad in the area, led by Rabbi Ben Tzion and Chanie Krasniasnki.
Jews & Politics: Republican Jews Do Exist
This past week I had the privilege of accompanying my Mother to Washington, D.C for the Republican Jewish Coalition Leadership meeting, where I had the opportunity to hear such speakers as Congressman Artur Davis, Senator George Allen, Fox News Channel contributor Michael Barone, several analysts in US defense policies, foreign and Middle Eastern affairs and RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks.
New Engagement!
Avi Minkowitz (Toronto, Canada) and Leah New (Crown Heights)
Picture of the Day: Candidate Gets Rebbe’s Teachings
Danny Tarkanian is the Republican candidate for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District. This week he traveled to Florida for a fundraising trip, and while he was there he met with the president of the Orthodox Alliance of Florida, Rabbi Y. Kaploun, in his Miami Beach home. Before the candidate left, Rabbi Kaploun gave him a copy of ‘In G-d We Trust,’ a book of the Lubavitcher Rabbe’s teachings on American values.
DA Hynes: Video Not Factor in Suspension of Charges
The Brooklyn District Attorney said he dropped the charges against a homeless man arrested after a beating from police officers because there was “no case” against him.
CHYE Launches Work Space
On Monday, October 22, some 40 members of the Crown Heights community gathered for the launch of Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs’ workspace and new year of programming. While enjoying fine wine and a sushi buffet, attendees were given an insight into the organization’s vision for the future.
