What is the significance in the Jewish calendar of the 28th day of the month of Sivan?
To the seasoned Chabad-Lubavitch chassid, the date is immediately recognizable as the day on which our Rebbe and Rebbetzin, of righteous memory, arrived safely in America in 1941, after escaping Nazi-occupied France.
Today in History: The Rebbe and Rebbetzin Arrived in the U.S.
What is the significance in the Jewish calendar of the 28th day of the month of Sivan?
To the seasoned Chabad-Lubavitch chassid, the date is immediately recognizable as the day on which our Rebbe and Rebbetzin, of righteous memory, arrived safely in America in 1941, after escaping Nazi-occupied France.
In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin arriving in the U.S., a special date in Chabad history, “Leben Mitten Rebben” a 12 page booklet has been released.
New Booklet for Chof Ches Sivan
In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin arriving in the U.S., a special date in Chabad history, “Leben Mitten Rebben” a 12 page booklet has been released.
For Shluchim, Anash and Yungerleit worldwide.
For anyone who is coming to Crown Heights either for Gimmel Tammuz or a Simcha, or for any other reason and need to rent a car, below is the Chabad Corporate Number for Enterprise Rent a Car.
PSA: Reduced Rate Enterprise Rentals for Gimmel Tammuz
For Shluchim, Anash and Yungerleit worldwide.
For anyone who is coming to Crown Heights either for Gimmel Tammuz or a Simcha, or for any other reason and need to rent a car, below is the Chabad Corporate Number for Enterprise Rent a Car.
On Monday, The Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks officially opened the first UK Lubavitch Children’s Centre (LCC) in Stamford Hill. The Lubavitch Children’s Centre is a pioneering modern, welcoming space catering for the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual wellbeing of children from all backgrounds of the Jewish communities in Stamford Hill.
Chabad in the UK Opens State of the Art Children’s Centre
On Monday, The Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks officially opened the first UK Lubavitch Children’s Centre (LCC) in Stamford Hill. The Lubavitch Children’s Centre is a pioneering modern, welcoming space catering for the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual wellbeing of children from all backgrounds of the Jewish communities in Stamford Hill.
BROOKLYN — It used to be impossible for kosher-keeping students to learn how to make croissants and delicate French pastries from real French pastry chefs. But at CKCA, the Center for Kosher Culinary Arts, students are learning from true masters every day, and as more and more people have heard about the program offerings, CKCA has begun welcoming students from literally all over the world.
Students from Around the World Study at the Center for Kosher Culinary Arts
BROOKLYN — It used to be impossible for kosher-keeping students to learn how to make croissants and delicate French pastries from real French pastry chefs. But at CKCA, the Center for Kosher Culinary Arts, students are learning from true masters every day, and as more and more people have heard about the program offerings, CKCA has begun welcoming students from literally all over the world.
New Engagement!
Moshe Hankin (Yerushalayim, Israel) and Malky Mellul (Creteil, France)
Is it an election gimmick? Or a farce? A new website was just brought to our attention which is featuring Rabbi Shea Hecht’s signature red Yarmulka offered up for sale. The site, VoteForShea.com, writes that it will be selling 999 limited edition yarmulkas on a first come first serve basis.
Buy A… Vote for Shea Yarmulka?
Is it an election gimmick? Or a farce? A new website was just brought to our attention which is featuring Rabbi Shea Hecht’s signature red Yarmulka offered up for sale. The site, VoteForShea.com, writes that it will be selling 999 limited edition yarmulkas on a first come first serve basis.
Once the list of candidates was finalized, residents of the community were given the opportunity to challenge any of the candidates based on a set of criteria’s. Among them, a candidate must be religious and keep torah and mitzvos.
Two challenges were posed against candidates Chanina Sperlin and Eli Poltorak, on the Halachic grounds. Which more specifically cite that they both participated and perpetrated a Messira on Jews which directly resulted in their arrest and prosecution.
Sperlin and Poltorack Challenged on Grounds of Messira
Once the list of candidates was finalized, residents of the community were given the opportunity to challenge any of the candidates based on a set of criteria’s. Among them, a candidate must be religious and keep torah and mitzvos.
Two challenges were posed against candidates Chanina Sperlin and Eli Poltorak, on the Halachic grounds. Which more specifically cite that they both participated and perpetrated a Messira on Jews which directly resulted in their arrest and prosecution.
Torah in Ten: CrownHeights.info and Kol Menachem are pleased to present our second online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by our editor-in-chief, Rabbi Chaim Miller. To get this class weekly to your Inbox visit: www.torahinten.com
Ten Minute Parshah Class! – Parshas Korach
Torah in Ten: CrownHeights.info and Kol Menachem are pleased to present our second online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by our editor-in-chief, Rabbi Chaim Miller. To get this class weekly to your Inbox visit: www.torahinten.com
There was a time that I figured everyone to be mortal except for Helen Thomas. However, the 89 year old “Queen of the Press,” has proven her mortality through a royal indiscretion that will discredit her legacy.
Millions have now seen the footage of Thomas suggesting that Jews, “Get the hell out of Palestine,” and “Go back to Germany and Poland.” What's more, Thomas' awful remarks were made at a White House reception celebrating American-Jewish heritage.
Helen of Oy, Reuters, and the Deceitful Press
There was a time that I figured everyone to be mortal except for Helen Thomas. However, the 89 year old “Queen of the Press,” has proven her mortality through a royal indiscretion that will discredit her legacy.
Millions have now seen the footage of Thomas suggesting that Jews, “Get the hell out of Palestine,” and “Go back to Germany and Poland.” What’s more, Thomas’ awful remarks were made at a White House reception celebrating American-Jewish heritage.
This week’s readers of the Jewish Press will be treated to a pleasant surprise. In honor of Gimmel Tamuz a 42 page booklet entitled “The Rebbe, An Appreciation” along with an amazing introduction by the Jewish Press and its staff.
Jewish Press’s Amazing Tribute to the Rebbe
This week’s readers of the Jewish Press will be treated to a pleasant surprise. In honor of Gimmel Tamuz a 42 page booklet entitled “The Rebbe, An Appreciation” along with an amazing introduction by the Jewish Press and its staff.
Pictures from the Bris of Avraham Dovber, newborn so of Mordechai and Chana (nee Langman) Lightstone of Crown Heights. Photos by Mushka Lightstone.
Bris: Avraham Dovber Lightstone
Pictures from the Bris of Avraham Dovber, newborn so of Mordechai and Chana (nee Langman) Lightstone of Crown Heights. Photos by Mushka Lightstone.
Last week the plans for the new womens Mikvah on Lefferts and Troy were approved and this Sunday there will be a groundbreaking. The entire community is invited to watch, say Mazal Tov and have a Lechaim!
This Sunday Groundbreaking for New Womens Mikvah!
Last week the plans for the new womens Mikvah on Lefferts and Troy were approved and this Sunday there will be a groundbreaking. The entire community is invited to watch, say Mazal Tov and have a Lechaim!
Arele’s Bagels Gets a New Menu, Facelift and Sign!
Over the past few months Arele’s Bagels, formerly Crown Hot Bagels, has reshaped its store and menu. Yesterday it added another touch, changing its 23 year old sign and joining in the many Kingston Avenue stores who have invested in beautiful facades.
