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Royi Flescher (Melbourne, Australia) and Tamara (Tami) Bell (Toronto, Canada)
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Minivan Full with Kids Involved in an Accident
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — In the second snow related accident in less than 7 hours, a minivan full with children on their way to school skidded on ice and collided with a double parked van, and a parked car. B”H there was no injuries.
Vaad Hakohol’s New Interim Executive Director
Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol Chairman Zaki Tamir said businessman Sam Chanin “is the Executive Director of the Vaad Hakohol over the next 6 months.”
A Weekend with an Impact in Ukraine
CHERNIGOV — Each Shabbat, after services, the attendees sit down for a ‘farbrengen’ or Chassidic gathering, where, along with some good kosher food, they sing, tell stories, and are inspired to keep their Jewish identity and pride burning strong.
Israeli Rabbi: Lower Marriage Age to 15
ISRAEL — Initiator of new bill says legislation would financially help large families, curtail offenses. ‘Girls who do not want to study or work are a burden to the household,’ says Rabbi Asher Idan.
Monsey Cheder Boys Learn the Science of Tuv B’Shvat
This past Sunday, the PTA of Cheder Chabad Boys sponsored a Science Day which turned the boys into mini scientists as they conducted hands on activities and learned about the seven minim at seven different stations – one for each min!
Tunisian Jews Safe, but Anxious for Quiet to Return
As Tunisian forces battled to maintain order amidst days of deadly protests against ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, representatives of the country’s ancient Jewish community reported that, as the violence was primarily political in nature, there did not appear to be any actions targeted against ethnic minorities.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Tuesday, January 18, 2011. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect
NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is pessimistic that Albany will come through with enough money to allow the city to avoid layoffs, wants Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to give his administration more power to decide which workers should keep or lose their jobs.
Bloomberg Wants More Power Over Workforce
NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is pessimistic that Albany will come through with enough money to allow the city to avoid layoffs, wants Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to give his administration more power to decide which workers should keep or lose their jobs.
Police Involved in Accident As Snow Begins Falling
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Just an hour into winters 4th snowfall and accumulations on the ground are over an inch, providing treacherous driving conditions. A police car crossing an intersection on Utica Avenue was struck, and both officers were injured.
Family Thanks Chabad for Bone Marrow Drive
The Evan family of Massachusetts, whose mother has leukemia and is desperately searching for a bone marrow match, thanks the Chabad community for coming out in force to be tested on Motzei Shabbos.
Baby Boy!
Yaakov Tzvi and Yuti (nee Rosenfeld) Kantor (Lugano, Switzerland)
Baby Boy!
Yitzy and Malka (nee Silberberg) Bluming (Crown Heights)
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Rivkie Block (Plano, Texas)
Mr. Greens is Ready for Tu B’Shvat!
Dedicated to bringing their customers the most interesting and exotic fruits, Mr. Greens once again sought out a wide variety for their customers to choose from, and with which to make a Shehecheyanu on.
Video: Speech by R. Yosef Braun
Crown Heights’ new Rabbi Yosef Braun addressed the crowd at his ‘Installation Ceremony’ Sunday night in 770 Eastern Parkway. CrownHeights.info presents his speech in full.
New Engagement!
Sholom Rapoport (Atlantic City, NJ) and Shaina Rabiski (Toronto, Ontario)
