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New Video Series: Mitzvah Island
Chabad.org’s Jewish.tv has a new video series for children: Mitzvah Island, directed by Rabbi Dovid Taub of the Itche Kadoozy show fame.
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Mordechai Ben David made a surprise appearance at the wedding of Boruch Sholom Blesofsky (Crown Heights) and Mushky Geisinsky (Bethesda, MD) at Razag Ballroom last week, along with his son Yeedle. He sang a duet with the Chosson, who is an accomplished singer in his own right.
Video: Mordechai Ben David Sings with Chosson
Mordechai Ben David made a surprise appearance at the wedding of Boruch Sholom Blesofsky (Crown Heights) and Mushky Geisinsky (Bethesda, MD) at Razag Ballroom last week, along with his son Yeedle. He sang a duet with the Chosson, who is an accomplished singer in his own right.
Chief Rabbi Amar visits Lubavitch of Brazil
Last Wednesday, Jewish tycoon Mr. Joseph Safra celebrated the wedding of his son David Safra. Among the honored guests who came from around the world to attend the wedding was Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Shlomo Amar. During his stay in S. Paulo, the Chief Rabbi made it a priority to visit the Lubavitch Educational Institutions in the city.
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Mendy and Shternie Marmulszteyn (Toronto, CA)
Boruch Dayan H’emes: Devorah Perel Rosenberg, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Devorah Perel Rosenberg, OBM, grandmother of the Lang family of Crown Heights. The Levaya will take place this morning, Sunday, at 11:30 AM at Old Montefiore Cemetery in Cambria Heights.
Rebbetzin Teitelbaum Previews New Kindergarten
In anticipation of Sunday’s Premier Community Viewing of the newly built Oholei Torah East Flatbush Kindergarten, Rebbetzin Esther Teitelbaum, tzu lange yorhen, came Friday afternoon to see the building for the first time since the fire, which occurred just over a year ago.
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Picture of the Day: Dvar Malchus on Obama’s Table
In this photo, captured by White House photographer Peter Souza, Jewish leaders meet with President Obama to discuss various issues concerning the Jewish community in the U.S. and the security of Israel. Rabbi Levi Shemtov, director of American Friends of Lubavitch in Washington, D.C., sits across from the President with a leather bound edition of the ‘Dvar Malchus’ on the table in front of him.
NYPD Fires Lubavitcher for Refusing to Shave Beard
NY Daily News
Police Academy recruit Fishel Litzman got the boot for refusing to trim his beard.
A top Manhattan politician slammed the NYPD’s decision to boot a Hasidic recruit from the Police Academy because he would not trim his beard.
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Meet Tony, the self proclaimed “Goy Schleper” and African-American Chassidisher political pundit.
Video: African-American Chassidisher Political Pundit
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Meet Tony, the self proclaimed “Goy Schleper” and African-American Chassidisher political pundit.
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Op-Ed: An Open Letter to Matisyahu
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman
Dear Matisyahu,
The reports, have been a bit devastating. First came the beard. Now, it seems, your appearances are sans Yarmulkah.
What happened?
Boys Rewarded for Attendance, Study at Yeshivas Erev
The Yeshivas Erev program of Crown Heights ended a year of learning with an event, addressed by Rabbi Yitzchok Hanoka, and prizes awarded for achievement.
by Rabbi Michoel Seligson
Reb Yisroel Jacobson was born in Zurowitz, White Russia in 1895 * He arrived in the town of Lubavitch to study at age 10 * He traveled to America in 1925, and served as the Frierdiker Rebbe's trusted Askan until the latter's arrival in 1940 * He passed away on the 17th of Sivan, 1975 in New York.
Our Heroes: Rabbi Yisroel Jacobson (Part 1)
by Rabbi Michoel Seligson
Reb Yisroel Jacobson was born in Zurowitz, White Russia in 1895 * He arrived in the town of Lubavitch to study at age 10 * He traveled to America in 1925, and served as the Frierdiker Rebbe’s trusted Askan until the latter’s arrival in 1940 * He passed away on the 17th of Sivan, 1975 in New York.
Rabbi J.J. Hecht leads the children in bestowing the Priestly Blessing upon the Rebbe, followed by the singing of the Tzivos Hashem song, We Want Moshiach Now! 27 Tishrei, 5744 · October 4, 1983.
Weekly Living Torah Video: Children Bless the Rebbe
Rabbi J.J. Hecht leads the children in bestowing the Priestly Blessing upon the Rebbe, followed by the singing of the Tzivos Hashem song, We Want Moshiach Now! 27 Tishrei, 5744 · October 4, 1983.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Chaim Miller will lead a discussion on the topic, "May a man take a concubine (Pilegesh) in the current era?
Shabbos at the Besht: Are Concubines Permissible?
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Chaim Miller will lead a discussion on the topic, “May a man take a concubine (Pilegesh) in the current era?
A Crownheights.info reader sent us this beautiful photo he snapped near his Crown Street home yesterday. Interestingly, the rainbow appeared despite the fact that it did not rain at all that day.
Picture of the Day: Colors in the Sky
A Crownheights.info reader sent us this beautiful photo he snapped near his Crown Street home yesterday. Interestingly, the rainbow appeared despite the fact that it did not rain at all that day.
7 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Eli and Mushka (nee Samuels) Simon
440 Albany Ave. [between Montgomery St. and Empire blvd.]
Shmulie and Raizy Margolin
1229 President St. [between New York and Nostrand Ave.] Apt. 1B
Dovid and Dinah Brawer
481 Crown St. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave.] Apt. B9
Yishai and Gruni Grossman
595 Lefferts Ave. [between Kingston and Albany Ave.]
Dovid and Miriam (nee Palace) Schmukler
518 Montgomery St. [between Brooklyn and New York Ave.]
Shuie and Leah Metal
Beis Shimshon on 3rd floor of ULY, 570 Crown St. [corner Albany Ave.]
Mendel and Mussy (nee Lew) Groner
1513 President St. [between Albany and Troy Ave.]
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