New Engagement!
Schneur Kamensky (Pittsburgh, PA) and Sonya Antopolsky (New York)
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New Engagement!
Levi Dubrawsky (Dallas, TX) and Leah Rudolph (Pittsburgh, PA)
Baby Girl!
Dovid and Chani (nee Hauck) Levine (Los Angeles, CA)
The writer does bring up some good points, on the shortness of time being given to the community, to get to know the candidates. There most certainly should have been more time, no one is disputing that, and an Op-ed by Yitzchak Wagshul to that affect was published some time back.
But the medicine (a tryout period), the writer is suggesting, is way worse then, the disease (not enough time).
Op-Ed: A Rov is not Subject to Public Opinion
Recently there appeared an article on one of the websites, suggesting (and seemingly tying to pressure) Rabbi Rosenberg, to change his Psak, and make a “tryout period” from the third Rov of the Bais Din of Crown Heights – Kan Tziva Hashem es Habrocho.
The writer does bring up some good points, on the shortness of time being given to the community, to get to know the candidates. There most certainly should have been more time, no one is disputing that, and an Op-ed by Yitzchak Wagshul to that affect was published some time back.
But the medicine (a tryout period), the writer is suggesting, is way worse then, the disease (not enough time).
An Israeli rabbi narrowly escaped arrest after being stopped by security officers at Munich airport for carrying a shofar.
Rabbi Almost Arrested for Suspicious Shofar
An Israeli rabbi narrowly escaped arrest after being stopped by security officers at Munich airport for carrying a shofar.
On Sunday, the 26th of Elul the community will be electing a third Rov to serve on the Bais Din or Crown Heights.
Since this election and the preceding ‘campaign’ is very different than most elections, in that a) the appointment is a lifetime appointment; and b) candidates would generally not promote themselves or their agendas (which should seemingly be identical), a group of community members requested comments from prominent Rabbonim and Mashpi’im regarding the issues at hand.
Booklet: Use Your Own Judgement
Dear Crown Heights Resident,
On Sunday, the 26th of Elul the community will be electing a third Rov to serve on the Bais Din or Crown Heights.
Since this election and the preceding ‘campaign’ is very different than most elections, in that a) the appointment is a lifetime appointment; and b) candidates would generally not promote themselves or their agendas (which should seemingly be identical), a group of community members requested comments from prominent Rabbonim and Mashpi’im regarding the issues at hand.
Baby Girl!
Arieh and Dvorah Lea (nee Zagury) Raichman (Manaus, Brazil)
On Sunday, September 5th (26 Elul) at 2:30 PM, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and TorahCafé.com invite you to tune into our Rosh Hashana Webcast entitled, “A Nation Blessed As One.”
Sunday: Israeli Heads of State Give Message for RH
On Sunday, September 5th (26 Elul) at 2:30 PM, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and TorahCafé.com invite you to tune into our Rosh Hashana Webcast entitled, “A Nation Blessed As One.”
When a group within the elections committee decided to make decision on their own, the absurd idea of having a 'Meet the Rabbonim' meeting was hatched, thinking that this is some kind of political election in which you need to meet a candidate, similar to that of the Vaad Hakohol. A late night notice officially canceled the event.
Runaway Election Committee – ‘Meet the Rov’ Canceled
When a group within the elections committee decided to make decision on their own, the absurd idea of having a ‘Meet the Rabbonim’ meeting was hatched, thinking that this is some kind of political election in which you need to meet a candidate, similar to that of the Vaad Hakohol. A late night notice officially canceled the event.
Thursday Night L’Chaim!
Yisroel Pekar (Jerusalem, Israel) and Chaya Mushka Goldin (Crown Heights)
Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave]
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva, Crown Street has been working diligently to stay in the top 20’s in the Kohl’s contest. If Lubavitcher Yeshiva wins they will be able to bring $500,000 needed dollars in to the community.
Crown Heights School is Hanging on to the Top 20
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva, Crown Street has been working diligently to stay in the top 20’s in the Kohl’s contest. If Lubavitcher Yeshiva wins they will be able to bring $500,000 needed dollars in to the community.
CrownHeights.info obtained video footage of a thief who stole the seats off bikes parked outside Oholei Torah Mesivta this afternoon.
Video: Thief Caught on Camera Stealing Parts off Bikes
CrownHeights.info obtained video footage of a thief who stole the seats off bikes parked outside Oholei Torah Mesivta this afternoon.
Hershey Novack didn't always know that he wanted to become a rabbi.
“If you had asked me at my bar mitzvah if I was going to become a rabbi, I would have laughed at you-very hard,” says Novack.
Rabbi and Wife Team Up, Offer Vibrant Jewish life on Campuses
Hershey Novack didn’t always know that he wanted to become a rabbi.
“If you had asked me at my bar mitzvah if I was going to become a rabbi, I would have laughed at you-very hard,” says Novack.
County Executive Edward P. Mangano welcomed a group of Chabad Shluchim to Nassau County. Mr Mangano expressed his best wishes to community for the New Year and showed particular great interest in the ongoing programs and ever expanding Chabad Centers around the County.
Executive Welcomes Nassau Shluchim in Shofar Blast
County Executive Edward P. Mangano welcomed a group of Chabad Shluchim to Nassau County. Mr Mangano expressed his best wishes to community for the New Year and showed particular great interest in the ongoing programs and ever expanding Chabad Centers around the County.
A man and a woman were injured Wednesday evening after their vehicle was shot at, as they were driving on the road between Rimonim and Kochav HaShachar in the Binyamin region. Initial reports indicate that an Arab car overtook their vehicle and then opened fire. The vehicle overturned after it was shot at.
Two Injured in Terror Attack
A man and a woman were injured Wednesday evening after their vehicle was shot at, as they were driving on the road between Rimonim and Kochav HaShachar in the Binyamin region. Initial reports indicate that an Arab car overtook their vehicle and then opened fire. The vehicle overturned after it was shot at.
Every Wednesday during the past year, 230 Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical students instructed more than 1,110 students from 114 public schools across New York City in Jewish education.
Released Time Bolsters Jewish Identity of PS Students
Every Wednesday during the past year, 230 Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical students instructed more than 1,110 students from 114 public schools across New York City in Jewish education.
The National Weather Service forecasts that impacts of Hurricane Earl may reach the New York metropolitan area by Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and high winds.
Hurricane Earl May Touch Down in NY Friday
The National Weather Service forecasts that impacts of Hurricane Earl may reach the New York metropolitan area by Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and high winds.
