‘Chaptzem’ Call Nabs Mugger
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A mugger was apprehended and arrested after a call for ‘chaptzem’ [get him] was heard and many responded.
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Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah brought about the usual dose of Bochurim and Yungerlite saying too much lechaim. This year it came along with a fast moving fire in a Jewish home, with led to the arrest of one Yid, a Bochur who got hit by a car and was injured, and a few other arrests.
Fire, Accident, Intoxes and Arrests over Yom Tov
Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah brought about the usual dose of Bochurim and Yungerlite saying too much lechaim. This year it came along with a fast moving fire in a Jewish home, with led to the arrest of one Yid, a Bochur who got hit by a car and was injured, and a few other arrests.
NY Post
A father heroically ran into his burning Brooklyn home multiple times and rescued five of his children Thursday night — but tragically couldn't reach an 8-year-old boy trying to escape the flames through a third-floor window.
Boy, 8, Dies in Blaze
NY Post
A father heroically ran into his burning Brooklyn home multiple times and rescued five of his children Thursday night — but tragically couldn’t reach an 8-year-old boy trying to escape the flames through a third-floor window.
by Adam Dickter - Jewish Week
In my last post I wrote about the legions of people who exploit Sukkot for profit. There's another group of people I should mention who exploit the holiday for a totally different purpose.
At Pennsylvania's Hershey Park on Monday, filled almost entirely with Jewish guests celebrating Chol Hamoed courtesy of NCSY, Naftali, Nissim and Mushka Pewzner spent the day with lulav and etrog in hand, offering the thrill-seekers an opportunity to make the blessing in between roller coaster rides. They were undeterred by the pouring rain that lasted most of the day, and at nightfall Mushka said that by their combined tally the siblings, children of the Chabad Lubavitch emissary in Harrisburg, Rabbi Shmuel Pewzner, they had assisted in 825 brachot. They had kept count the way others would track sales profits.
At An Amusement Park, The Thrill Of A Mitzvah
by Adam Dickter – Jewish Week
In my last post I wrote about the legions of people who exploit Sukkot for profit. There’s another group of people I should mention who exploit the holiday for a totally different purpose.
At Pennsylvania’s Hershey Park on Monday, filled almost entirely with Jewish guests celebrating Chol Hamoed courtesy of NCSY, Naftali, Nissim and Mushka Pewzner spent the day with lulav and etrog in hand, offering the thrill-seekers an opportunity to make the blessing in between roller coaster rides. They were undeterred by the pouring rain that lasted most of the day, and at nightfall Mushka said that by their combined tally the siblings, children of the Chabad Lubavitch emissary in Harrisburg, Rabbi Shmuel Pewzner, they had assisted in 825 brachot. They had kept count the way others would track sales profits.
Over 200 Shake Lulav at 55 Year-Old Sukkah Mobile
At the boardwalk alongside the river plate, located in Montevideo, Uruguay, stands a 1955 Ford F100 plastered with “Happy Sukkot” signs and covered with palm tree leafs.
ParshaPix – Creation
ParshaPix – a pictorial column depicting the weekly Sedra with photos taken by kids and adults from around the world.
Video – Sukkah-Cycle Takes NYC by Storm
Crown Heights teenager, Levi Duchman, put a creative new “spin” on quite literally bringing Sukkos to the streets.
Murder Rising at Alarming Rate
Murder rising at alarming rate, sending waves of fear throughout NYC’s most dangerous neighborhoods. The number of people shot citywide has gone up 4.5% from a year ago, jumping to 1,374.
Simchas Torah Children’s Hakafos in 770
Simchas Torah is primarily a Yom Tov which is celebrated as a family. Fathers dance happily together with their children and the Sifrei Torah. For this reason, there will be special Hakofos in 770 where children will be able to experience Hakofos in the Rebbe’s Shul. The Hakofos will only be on Thursday night, the night of Tahalucha. In order for this to proceed in a respectful way, please read the following instructions.
During the month of Tishrei, each holiday with the Rebbe marked a unique spiritual moment. As the month began in judgment – we pray our fates are written up for good on the High Holidays and sealed on Succoth – it ends in triumph on Simchas Torah, a 48-hour marathon of joy when Hashem Himself celebrates and thousands of Jews, from students to dignitaries, flocked to 770 to rejoice with the Rebbe.
“The Rebbe’s Day”
During the month of Tishrei, each holiday with the Rebbe marked a unique spiritual moment. As the month began in judgment – we pray our fates are written up for good on the High Holidays and sealed on Succoth – it ends in triumph on Simchas Torah, a 48-hour marathon of joy when Hashem Himself celebrates and thousands of Jews, from students to dignitaries, flocked to 770 to rejoice with the Rebbe.
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day,1 even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
Reminder: Don’t Forget To Make An Eruv Tavshilin
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day,1 even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
PSA: Alternate Side Parking Rules and Information
Avoid a parking ticket! Pay attention, alternate side parking regulations are suspended for Shemini Atzereth Sep. 30th (Thursday) and Simchas Torah October 1st, (Friday) but are then in affect again on Shabbos (October 2nd).
Photos:Jews from all Backgrounds Visit the JCM
One hot attraction this Chol Hamoed was the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, where Jews from all walks of life flocked to enjoy the exhibits and hands on activities.
Braving the intermittent rain, thousands turned out for Simchas Beis Hashuevas 3rd night with music.
Photos: 3rd Night of Simchas Beis Hashueva!
Braving the intermittent rain, thousands turned out for Simchas Beis Hashuevas 3rd night with music.
Drunk Driver Destroys Sukkah Mobile
A Shliach and his brother on their way to do Mivtzoim with a large Sukkah Mobile were involved in an accident with a drunk driver who collided with the Sukkah trailer and caused significant damage.
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