Kinus Hashluchim of NY and New England Underway
Close to 200 shluchim are gathered at Chabad of Stamford, CT, as the New York/New England regional kinus hashluchim got underway.
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Teitelbaum Pedorthic Opening Crown Heights Location!
After many years of serving the communities of Boro Park and Williamsburg Teitelbaum Pedorthic is opening a third location in Crown Heights in order to better serve its patients in a more convenient manner.
Illustration Photo - Rabbi Osdoba inspects a knife used to slaughter cows at a meat plant - 2006
The New Zealand government has banned kosher slaughter within its borders, according to a new law that is to immediately take effect. The law requires stunning before slaughter, despite the known fact that the severing of the carotid artery and trachea causes immediate loss of consciousness. Arutz Sheva reports that these measure were taken by Agriculture Minister, David Carter against the advice of his advisors.
New Zealand Bans Shechita
Illustration Photo – Rabbi Osdoba inspects a knife used to slaughter cows at a meat plant – 2006
The New Zealand government has banned kosher slaughter within its borders, according to a new law that is to immediately take effect. The law requires stunning before slaughter, despite the known fact that the severing of the carotid artery and trachea causes immediate loss of consciousness. Arutz Sheva reports that these measure were taken by Agriculture Minister, David Carter against the advice of his advisors.
Building on the incredible success of the past four years, this year’s National Jewish Retreat by JLI promises to be the best yet. Situated at the magnificent Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia, the national retreat will feature world renowned dynamic speakers, a five-star menu and interactive workshops and seminars in an enhanced and expanded program.
The 5th National Jewish Retreat, A retreat unlike any other
Building on the incredible success of the past four years, this year’s National Jewish Retreat by JLI promises to be the best yet. Situated at the magnificent Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia, the national retreat will feature world renowned dynamic speakers, a five-star menu and interactive workshops and seminars in an enhanced and expanded program.
From the inbox: I am not against all secular magazines, but when I went to a Jewish owned beauty salon in CH I was surprised to see among the reading material, some magazines that have virtually no redeeming value whatsoever and the only reason that someone would read such as magazine would be to see what the less moral side of the world is doing.
Op-Ed: Non–Tznius Magazines in Frum Establishments
From the inbox: I am not against all secular magazines, but when I went to a Jewish owned beauty salon in CH I was surprised to see among the reading material, some magazines that have virtually no redeeming value whatsoever and the only reason that someone would read such as magazine would be to see what the less moral side of the world is doing.
A major tragedy befell the Jewish community in Boro Park, 11-Year-Old Boruch Mordechai Berliner was struck by a bus and pinned underneath at 7:00pm on Thursday. He succumbed to his wounds just before Shabbos at Lutheran Trauma Center.
TRAGEDY: 11-Year-Old Boy Struck and Killed Friday
A major tragedy befell the Jewish community in Boro Park, 11-Year-Old Boruch Mordechai Berliner was struck by a bus and pinned underneath at 7:00pm on Thursday. He succumbed to his wounds just before Shabbos at Lutheran Trauma Center.
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Wal-Mart is counting on $1 ketchup bottles and sub-$4 cases of Coke to get its low-price mojo back.
The sharp cuts at its U.S. Walmart stores, which came ahead of Memorial Day weekend, have already pushed rivals such as Target into price wars. And the markdowns are expected to keep coming throughout the summer.
Wal-Mart Makes Splashy Price Cuts To Get Mojo Back
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Wal-Mart is counting on $1 ketchup bottles and sub-$4 cases of Coke to get its low-price mojo back.
The sharp cuts at its U.S. Walmart stores, which came ahead of Memorial Day weekend, have already pushed rivals such as Target into price wars. And the markdowns are expected to keep coming throughout the summer.
Photo Competition: From Seattle to Denmark 2 Meaningful Galleries
CrownHeights.info and awarmfocus.org present a double feature of two young photographers, Mushkie Loewenthal from Copenhagen, Denmark, and Frayde Trachtman from Seattle, Washington.
In a recent trip to Israel, as part of “My Encounter with the Rebbe” project, JEM interviewed Yisroel Katzover, a senior journalist who covered the IDF for several decades for numerous Israeli newspapers and media channels. Through the years, he consulted and received much advice and guidance from the Rebbe.
Mubarak: What does the Lubavitcher Rebbe want from me?
In a recent trip to Israel, as part of “My Encounter with the Rebbe” project, JEM interviewed Yisroel Katzover, a senior journalist who covered the IDF for several decades for numerous Israeli newspapers and media channels. Through the years, he consulted and received much advice and guidance from the Rebbe.
From the inbox: Dear Editor, this is a true event that happened earlier this evening when a census bureau worker knocked on my door.
Op-Ed: Chillul Hashem and a Census Bureau Worker
From the inbox: Dear Editor, this is a true event that happened earlier this evening when a census bureau worker knocked on my door.
Engagement: Sholom Zarchi and Esther Leah Hecht
New Engagement!
Sholom (ben Reb Herschel) Zarchi (Crown Heights) and Esther Leah Hecht (Queens, NY)
L’Chaim Wednesday night at Bais Rivkah
310 Crown St [between New York and Nostrand Ave]
Engagement: Tzvi Gellman to Simmie Kershner
New Engagement!
Tzvi Gellman (Buffalow, NY) and Simmie Kershner (Crown Heights)
The Darchai Menachem Sparks Boys Choir sing Reah Noh in a new music video.
Video: Sparks Sing Reah Noh
The Darchai Menachem Sparks Boys Choir sing Reah Noh in a new music video.
And Then the Lights Went Out
By Jonah T.
Heifers’ 1st basemen Dovid Stein dodging the raindrops. Illustration photo.
Weather last night showed no mercy as the Red Heifers faced The Tribe in an angst-filled match-up. The Tribe connected often and early, jumping to a wide-margin lead by the 3rd inning. As the rain created hazards at every turn on the field, runners were challenged to maintain their footing.
Mazal Tov Lightstone! – It’s A Boy!
Baby Boy!
Mordechai and Chana (nee Langman) Lightstone (Crown Heights)
LA QUINTA, CA [CHI] — A Facebook fan page outlining a game called “Beat the Jew” has been shut-down. The game, where “the Jew” is chased down the highway, was played by some 40 high school students in Southern California's La Quinta High. Shliach to the area, Rabbi Posner voiced outrage, while the school principal says the students involved can't even be expelled.
California Teens Play “Beat the Jew”
LA QUINTA, CA [CHI] — A Facebook fan page outlining a game called “Beat the Jew” has been shut-down. The game, where “the Jew” is chased down the highway, was played by some 40 high school students in Southern California’s La Quinta High. Shliach to the area, Rabbi Posner voiced outrage, while the school principal says the students involved can’t even be expelled.
Have you seen those super cool Crown Heights Softball League baseball caps, with that Lubavitcher in the logo, and thought “where can I get one of those?” Well there are a limited number of them available for purchase on Kingston, and just in time for the summer!
PSA: Limited Amount of Softball League Caps Available
Have you seen those super cool Crown Heights Softball League baseball caps, with that Lubavitcher in the logo, and thought “where can I get one of those?” Well there are a limited number of them available for purchase on Kingston, and just in time for the summer!
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