New Engagement!
Ephraim Carlebach (Crown Heights) and Sara Lieberman (Edgware, UK)
L’Chaim Monday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave]
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Israeli Students Invent Device to Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
A new system using video and computer software to monitor a baby that could be used to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), as well as for telemedicine applications, has been developed by two students at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU).
Say “Chabad,” and many people likely picture men in dark suits, black hats and long beards. But Beth Menachem Chabad (BMC) in Newton isn’t your father’s Chabad. On any given Saturday, the men arrive ready to pray, dressed in everyday clothing: jeans, corduroys, trousers or suits.
Newton Chabad Prepares for Move to New Home
Say “Chabad,” and many people likely picture men in dark suits, black hats and long beards. But Beth Menachem Chabad (BMC) in Newton isn’t your father’s Chabad. On any given Saturday, the men arrive ready to pray, dressed in everyday clothing: jeans, corduroys, trousers or suits.
2:00am: Shomrim Apprehend Two for Breaking into Cars
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A Jewish woman called Shomrim at 2:00am on Motzai Shabbos after she spotted two Black men in her car on Carroll Street. Through amazing collaboration between the NYPD and Shomrim the two were apprehended and arrested – later discovering that they were responsible for multiple break-ins that same night.
Besides putting on Teffilin with one missionary, a number of people heckled the group, asking them to leave our neighborhood. Others engaged them in debate.
Video: Debating with Missionaries on Kingston Ave.
Besides putting on Teffilin with one missionary, a number of people heckled the group, asking them to leave our neighborhood. Others engaged them in debate.
Water Ferries Not Welcoming for Hasidic Families
It’s the many-child-left-behind policy. Furious Hasidic parents claim the 25-child limit on the new East River ferries is unfair — because it can’t accommodate their extra-large broods.
Jews and Politics: Is Libya a Just War?
“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” (Abraham Lincoln)
Over the past few weeks a dozen or so congressional leaders have sued the President in federal court for violating the War Powers Act. The War Powers Act allows the President to commit troops overseas for 90 days; should the President want a continued military presence, he would need a declaration of war from Congress.
Sicko Murderer Tried to Kidnap Other Children
A woman who lives three doors down from “the Butcher of Brooklyn” said yesterday that the madman had tried to kidnap her young son right off their block, but that she scared him away with her screams.
Utah Rabbi Helps Troubled Teens Turn Lives Around
The most traumatic moment of Richard Litt’s life was watching two men escort his out-of-control teenage son from their Michigan home in the middle of the night to take him to a wilderness-therapy program in Utah — at his father’s request.
Beginning Season Two of Torah in Ten, we are pleased to present the second class by Rabbi Chaim Miller, Editor-in-Chief of Kol Menachem on this week's topic, “The Rebbe on Freud's Theories.”
Torah in 10: The Rebbe on Freud’s Theories – can it Apply to a Yid?
Beginning Season Two of Torah in Ten, we are pleased to present the second class by Rabbi Chaim Miller, Editor-in-Chief of Kol Menachem on this week’s topic, “The Rebbe on Freud’s Theories.”
Esther Kletzky, the mother of Leiby, first call was not to the police, frantic and worried after her child went missing her first call was to the Boro Park Shomrim, the local neighborhoods Jewish volunteer patrol.
WSJ Article Highlights Tension Between Shomrim and NYPD
Esther Kletzky, the mother of Leiby, first call was not to the police, frantic and worried after her child went missing her first call was to the Boro Park Shomrim, the local neighborhoods Jewish volunteer patrol.
Chabad House Growth Traced to Energetic Teens
With minimal effort, Chabad of Tampa has managed to increase attendance and participation at events and services. Simply by enrolling in CTeen, Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch’s national teen program, not only have they attracted numerous teenagers to the Chabad House, but they have also drawn in their parents and families.
New Engagement!
Arye Zev Naparstek (Los Angeles, CA) and Mushki Boteach (Engelwood, NJ)
L’Chaim Sunday at the Jewish Children’s Museum
792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave]
AGAIN: Bochur Beaten in 770 by Tzfatis
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A Bochur was beaten yesterday in 770 while davening Shacharis by a Tzfati bochur. He was grabbed by his ear and slapped across the face, while others just watched and did not intervene. Hanholo refused to comment or take action.
New Engagement!
Yisroel Tommer Weingarten (Boca Raton, FL) and Rochel Wiener (Crown Heights)
10 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Tzvi and Rikki (nee Gurevitch) Altein (Crown Heights)
555 Crown St. #3H [between Albany and Kingston Aves]
Boruch Dovid and Tzippy (nee Astulin) Leider
720 Lefferts Ave [between Troy and Albany Aves]
Yehuda and Brynie (nee Caplan) Silverstein
1263 Carroll St [between New York and Brooklyn Aves]
Shmulie and Bracha (nee Minsky) Lokshin
In the Shul at Mountain Lodge Estates
Uriel and Shevy Vigler
Marriott Hotel, 410 E. 92nd St New York, NY
Nachman and Chayala Segal (Staten Island, NY)
Daniel and Mimi (nee Goldberg) Eleff
2200 Kerwin Rd Cleveland, OH 44121
Levi and Chani (nee Kaplan) Druk (Baltimore, MD)
Berel and Chaya Wolvovsky (Sillver Spring, MD)
Josh and Debbie Feigelstock (Los Angeles, CA)
Site of Holy Ark Uncovered in Excavations
Lithuanian Prime Minister Visits Excavations
VILNIUS, Lithuania — The site of the Aron Kodesh, or Holy Ark of The Great Synagogue of Vilnius dating back to the end of the 16th century, was recently uncovered in the excavations of this historically significant synagogue. Lithuania’s Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius visited the site Friday to view the synagogue’s excavated fragments and attend as 25 Jewish Lithuanian students of the local Beis Menachem school prayed there.
