New Engagement!
Levi (ben R. Zushe) Wilhelm (Crown Heights) and Chayala (bas R. Shea) Harlig (Las Vegas, NV)
L’Chaim Motzai Shabbos at Chovevei Torah
885 Eastern Pkwy [between Albany and Troy Ave]
4 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Yehuda and Mimi (nee Barnett) Meyer
327 Crown St [between New York and Nostrand Ave]
Moshe and Rivky (nee Lasker) Rendler
778 Montgomery St [between Albany and Troy Ave]
Yossi and Nechama Dina Schmukler
Lubavitcher Yeshiva 570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave]
Mordechai and Chagit Epelbaum
1544 President, Apt L [between Albany and Troy Ave]
The question that is on most people’s minds is “does a Rov of a Kehilla need Semicha, or not?” and it’s been a question that has been lingering and festering among many in the neighborhood. Rather putting this issue to bed, the Zabla Beis Din has remained mum on the topic.
So our researchers have gathered a collection of a Sicha, letter and a story upon which you can make your own informed decision.
Does A Rov of a Kehilla Need Semicha?
The question that is on most people’s minds is “does a Rov of a Kehilla need Semicha, or not?” and it’s been a question that has been lingering and festering among many in the neighborhood. Rather putting this issue to bed, the Zabla Beis Din has remained mum on the topic.
So our researchers have gathered a collection of a Sicha, letter and a story upon which you can make your own informed decision.
In this weeks Parasha - Vayishlach we dicuss the benefits of a Bechor [the first born].
Halacha and the Parasha: The Benefit of a Bechor
In this weeks Parasha – Vayishlach we dicuss the benefits of a Bechor [the first born].
Cheder at the Ohel has Exciting Rosh Chodesh Kislev
The day following the Kinus hashluchim, some had the pleasure of witnessing the pure enthusiasm of Cheder boys. Boys from Cheder at the Ohel had a fun and informative program in the 2nd tent by the Ohel on Monday Rosh Chodesh Kislev.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — The students of Rabbi Yossi Goldsteins Pre-1a class got together to perform the minhag of saying Shema over an infant on the night before his Bris Milah.
Vach Nacht: Student Say Shema for Teachers Grandson
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — The students of Rabbi Yossi Goldsteins Pre-1a class got together to perform the minhag of saying Shema over an infant on the night before his Bris Milah.

Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe!
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute would like to present a magnificent photo of the Rebbe from 6 Tishrei 5732/1971, With special thanks to the Minkowitz family.
Students of Pre 1-A and the first and second grades of Oholei Torah found their own way to commemorate the passing of Crown Heights-born Shliach Levi Deitsch OBM.
Oholei Torah Students Honor Levi’s Memory
Students of Pre 1-A and the first and second grades of Oholei Torah found their own way to commemorate the passing of Crown Heights-born Shliach Levi Deitsch OBM.
Walk for Friendship Los Angeles!
Rabbi Michy and Miriam Rav-Noy welcomed over 900 men, women, children and teens to their 3K Friendship Walk in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 14, 2010. The purpose of the event was to raise funds and community awareness for their vital programs.
Seudas Shabbos at RCC
This past Friday, a Shabbat dinner on campus at RCC was enjoyed by approximately 120 staff, faculty, alumni, students and families of students. Rabbi Dov & Shevy Oliver, directors of the Center for Jewish Life at RCC, coordinated the event.
Construction workers have been hard at work replacing the aging water mains on Kingston Avenue. So far they have completed the upgrades from Empire till Crown, the project is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
Photos: Upgrading Kingstons Water Mains
Construction workers have been hard at work replacing the aging water mains on Kingston Avenue. So far they have completed the upgrades from Empire till Crown, the project is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

In the Outskirts of Beijing, Kosher Lamb Production En Masse
BEIJING, China [CHI] — In the small town of Shinyi situated on the outskirts of China’s capital, a small team of highly qualified Rabbi’s and a Shochet descended, with all but one mission in mind, to bring Kosher lamb and chicken to all of the 12 Chabad Shluchim residing in the People’s Republic of China.
Baby Boy!
Yehuda and Mimi (nee Barnett) Meyer (Crown Heights)
JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa [CHI] — “We must have this more often!”, “Rejuvenating!”, “Excellent!”, are just some of the reactions from the inspired attendees, last night at a “Farbrengen with the Rebbe” in South Africa.
Torah Academy Shul “Farbrengs with the Rebbe”
JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa [CHI] — “We must have this more often!”, “Rejuvenating!”, “Excellent!”, are just some of the reactions from the inspired attendees, last night at a “Farbrengen with the Rebbe” in South Africa.
Recently, at an Israeli Bonds Breakfast in the Lincoln Square Synagogue, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Cheif Rabbi of Tel Aviv met with Crown Heights icon Charlie Buttons and posed together for a picture.
Picture of the Day! Rabbi Lau and Charlie Buttons
Recently, at an Israeli Bonds Breakfast in the Lincoln Square Synagogue, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Cheif Rabbi of Tel Aviv met with Crown Heights icon Charlie Buttons and posed together for a picture.
We are pleased to present our twenty fourth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
Ten Minute Video Class – Fascinating Insights on The Parsha!
We are pleased to present our twenty fourth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.

Pop-Up Cafes: The DOT’s Solution to Parking Surplus!
The city wants to put more bars where there are usually cars.
The Department of Transportation is accepting applications to build a dozen of what it calls “pop-up cafes” in the parking lanes in front of restaurants.