New Engagement!
Mendel Friedman (Mill Basin, NY) and Chaya Feigelstock (Vancouver, Canada)
L’chaim tonight, Monday at 484 Crown St.
[between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave.] at 9:00 PM
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Students Enjoy Miami Torah Expereince
Over 20 Jewish university students from across North America spent part of winter break hitting the books this winter at Miami Torah Experience, a 10-day immersive program under the auspicies of Chabad-Lubavitch of Florida in cooperation with the Chabad on Campus International Foundation.
My Grandfather, Scholar and Businessman: Rabbi Hirsch Chitrik
In one way or another, we all live with, and learn to accept, some sort of contradiction in our lives. At times it hinders our ability to get things done, but sometimes the contradiction itself is the source of our accomplishments.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Harav HaChossid Hatomim Rabbi Mordechai Meir Hakohen Bryski OBM, longtime resident of Crown Heights who was among the Talmidim of Yehivas Tomchei Tmimim in Otvock and Shanghai.
He is survived by his wife Ethel and children Uri Eliezer Bryski, Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber Bryski, Yitzchok Bryski, Rabbi Aaron Yaakov Bryski, Rochel Tzilka Kohn, Rebbetzin Chave Sarah Einbinder, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Bryski, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Bryski and Rebbetzin Rivkah Leah Katz.
Boruch Dayan Ha’emes: R’ Mordechai Meir Bryski OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Harav HaChossid Hatomim Rabbi Mordechai Meir Hakohen Bryski OBM, longtime resident of Crown Heights who was among the Talmidim of Yehivas Tomchei Tmimim in Otvock and Shanghai.
He is survived by his wife Ethel and children Uri Eliezer Bryski, Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber Bryski, Yitzchok Bryski, Rabbi Aaron Yaakov Bryski, Rochel Tzilka Kohn, Rebbetzin Chave Sarah Einbinder, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Bryski, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Bryski and Rebbetzin Rivkah Leah Katz.
Video: Hatzalah Saves a Life
A video shown at the Motzai Shabbos Hatzalah health symposium depicts the heroic efforts of the Hatzalah volunteers to save a Crown Heights man in cardiac arrest.
Shliach to Serve as Chaplain at London Olympics
Redbridge rabbis will have a significant presence as chaplains at the Olympic Games, after it was confirmed four will be providing first-hand support to athletes and visitors. Among them Shliach Rabbi Moshe Muller the assistant director of Chabad Lubavitch Ilford Center.
People blocking driveways in New York City is not entirely uncommon, to say the least, its how we deal with it that matters. What if your in a hurry and have a few friends available to help you?
Video: How to Unblock a Driveway
People blocking driveways in New York City is not entirely uncommon, to say the least, its how we deal with it that matters. What if your in a hurry and have a few friends available to help you?
Kosher Hot Dogs a Slam Dunk for Kansas Basketball
Molly Rissien stepped up to the hot dog stand at Allen Field House and left happy. It was a first for the University of Kansas junior, who comes from a family of die-hard Jayhawk fans and goes to all the games. Since she keeps kosher, she could never partake in the long-time sporting event snack tradition. Until now.
1,600 Arrested for Putting Feet Up on Subway
Sleepy New Yorkers beware: Putting your feet up on a subway seat during a late-night train ride can land you behind bars.
Boteach: “I Could Declare Myself Messiah Right Now”
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach revels in speaking publicly about topics most Orthodox Jews avoid; his newest work promises to be no less controversial. The Israeli Newspaper Haaretz interviewed him on his latest book “Kosher J,” in which he describes the founder of Christianity as a good Jew, and blames later Christians who never knew him for portraying him falsely.
Last night, a Crown Heights couple noticed a great deal of anti-Semitic graffiti on a Kingston subway bench. They went to report it to the station attendant on their way home, and mentioned that there had been similar stuff in the exact same spot about a month ago.
Kingston Ave. Subway Station: Anti-Semitic Graffiti and Rude MTA Attendant
Last night, a Crown Heights couple noticed a great deal of anti-Semitic graffiti on a Kingston subway bench. They went to report it to the station attendant on their way home, and mentioned that there had been similar stuff in the exact same spot about a month ago.
In honor of his upcoming marriage, singer Shimmy Engel teamed up with Israeli composer Yishai Lapidot to release a music video of Avraham Fried's touching Aleh Katan - in Yiddish.
Video: Duo Sings Fried’s ‘Aleh Katan’ in Yiddish
In honor of his upcoming marriage, singer Shimmy Engel teamed up with Israeli composer Yishai Lapidot to release a music video of Avraham Fried‘s touching Aleh Katan – in Yiddish.
Boruch Dayan Ha’emes: Mrs. Sima Esther Hecht, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Sima Esther Hecht of Chicago, IL, daughter of renowned Shliach Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Hecht Z”L.
Baby Boy!
Saadya and Mushky (nee Hayes) Notik (Crown Heights)
Baby Boy!
Shmuli and Racheli (nee Goldstein) Friedman (Miami Beach, FL)
