Avraham Fried was recently at the Freilach studio in Monroe, NY rehearsing for an upcoming concert with Yeedle in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Yeshiva Lubavitch of Brazil will be presenting the concert, produced by Yaron Levy with Pearl Production.
“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict… (Dorothy Thompson).”Having become increasingly committed to Torah Judaism, a woman once lamented in bemusement: “Rabbi, will my moral conflicts ever end? I had hoped, in embracing Judaism, to no longer struggle with issues of moral substance.” After all, is that not what Judaism is about? Yet, it had not turned out that way in the least,” she proceeded in exasperation, “To the contrary; my struggles have become considerably amplified.”
“In this very real world, good doesn't drive out evil. Evil doesn't drive out good. But the energetic displaces the passive (William Bernbach).”
“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict… (Dorothy Thompson).”
“In this very real world, good doesn’t drive out evil. Evil doesn’t drive out good. But the energetic displaces the passive (William Bernbach).”
Having become increasingly committed to Torah Judaism, a woman once lamented in bemusement: “Rabbi, will my moral conflicts ever end? I had hoped, in embracing Judaism, to no longer struggle with issues of moral substance.” After all, is that not what Judaism is about? Yet, it had not turned out that way in the least,” she proceeded in exasperation, “To the contrary; my struggles have become considerably amplified.”
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]
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.
In this weeks Parasha – Vayishlach we dicuss the benefits of a Bechor [the first born].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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