Baby Boy!
Yossi and Mushky (nee Galperin) Bendet (Crown Heights)
Photos: ULY’s Costume Competition
Students in Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street came to school today all dressed up in their costumes. A panel of judges choose the best costumes.
Purim Spirit in the Office of the Comptroller
Crown Heights Rabbi Nachman Sanowicz was at the office of the comptroller this week and reached out to Jewish employees there to help them get into the spirit of Purim.
PSA: Support KSCVK, Give Machtzis Hashekel
One of the customs observed during the Fast of Esther is the Mitzvah of Machtzis Hashekel which is given around Mincha time. Support Keren Simchas Chosson V’kallah through this special mitzvah and help a Chosson and Kallah have a beautiful wedding.
Guide: Times, Halachos and Customs for Purim
The Beis Din of Crown Heights has released an instructional guide – in both English and Hebrew – which contains Halachos and Minhagim pertaining to Purim, as well as the answers to many questions regarding the upcoming holiday.
Lewin: “Putin’s Proposal is not Acceptable to Chabad”
In a statement released this morning by Nathan Lewin, the attorney representing Chabad in the lawsuit against Russia, in which Chabad is trying to compel the state to return the ‘Schneerson Collection’ to its rightful owners with no strings attached.
Video: The Laughter Cure – Rabbi Abba Perelmuter
Purim should be a time of simcha. The costumes, the meals, the nosh, lets laugh. Rabbi Abba Perelmuter is a man of humor. He relates humorous instances in the Torah and our heritage that increase our humility and tear down […]
Info to be Menachem Avel the Gansbourg family
The Gansbourg family is sitting Shiva – until Friday afternoon – after the untimely of their dear husband, father and brother Rabbi Shaya Gansbourg OBM. Address: 1368 President St. Shachris: 9:30am Mincha: 5:30pm followed by Maariv Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch […]
New Engagement!
For Upcoming Concert Barclays Offering Separate Seating
The home of the Brooklyn Nets is courting a new crowd. In what is believed to be a first for a major sports and entertainment venue, Barclays Center is offering gender-divided seating for ultra-Orthodox Jews at a public event.
Photos: Beis Rivka Girls Have pre-Purim Fair
The students in Morah Newfield and Mrs. Elishevitz’s 2nd grade class enjoyed a pre-purim fair. There was a moon bounce, popcorn machine, and treats. The girls made hamantaschen, decorated graggers, and packed shalach manos for seniors.
Thought to be Stolen, Family Torah is Found in Montreal
A family Sefer Torah loaned to the Lubavitch shul in Montreal, Canada, thought to be stolen was found. “I sent out a plea a week before my late father’s birthday,” says Mrs. Surie Glassner, the daughter of Mordechai Chaiton, who had the Torah written 40 years ago, “and the Torah was returned on his birthday.”
Routine Car Stop Turns into Chaos, Ends with Arrest
What should have been a routine car stop quickly turned into chaos. Police officers attempted to pull over a car they suspected was stolen. The driver fled, making a turn against traffic and crashed. One police officer was injured.
Photos: Darchai Menachems Talent Show
On Sunday, smiling parents and proud rebbeim gathered at Darchai Menachem to watch the school’s very first talent show. Practice had started weeks before, as ten boys threw themselves into the hobbies they loved, excited and nervous to show their friends and family what they were capable of doing.
New Engagement!
Wedding: New – Pinson
Photos from the wedding of Doodz New (Montreal, Canada) and Mushky Pinson (Crown Heights) which took place Tuesday night in Oholei Torah.
