Hundreds of people gathered in front of 770 for the Levaya of Reb Yossi Tevel OBM.
Hundreds at the Levaya of Reb Yossi Tevel OBM
Hundreds of people gathered in front of 770 for the Levaya of Reb Yossi Tevel OBM.
Hundreds of people gathered in front of 770 for the Levaya of Reb Yossi Tevel OBM.
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The Best Thing to Happen in Crown Heights
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway runs a Middos Tovos Shabbaton in Crown Heights! A new part of the Shmule Shrage Middos Tovos Program, Erev Shabbos teams ready to pull off random acts of goodness and kindness were strategically placed in high traffic areas of Kingston Ave. to maximize the good effect.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Tzvi and Sara Bogomilsky (Miami Beach FL) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
Crownheights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Chaim Moshe Korik (Huntington Beach, CA) and Menucha Aron (Melbourne, Australia) on their engagement.
Have a Mazal Tov you want to share? Email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
Mazal Tov! – Tuesday Night L’Chaim!
Yisroel Haller (Johannesburg, SA) and Chany Wolf (Crown Heights)
IYH at Bais Rivkah, 310 Crown St [between New York and Nostrand Ave]
Have a Mazal Tov you want to share? Email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
With deep sadness and great pain we inform you of the tragic and very untimely passing of Reb Yossi Tevel OBM of Crown Heights.
Reb Yossi passed away early this morning after suffering a stroke on Motzai Shabbos, he leaves behind his wife, Rivkie and children, Zalman (Crown Heights), Mendel, Chana, Shmuel Yitzchok, Mushky Barron (Baltimore, MD) and Yanky, as well as a brother and sister.
The Levaya will take place today, Tuesday, and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chaples at 11:00am and passing by 770 at around 11:30am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
TRAGEDY: Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Reb Yossi Tevel OBM
With deep sadness and great pain we inform you of the tragic and very untimely passing of Reb Yossi Tevel OBM of Crown Heights.
Reb Yossi passed away early this morning after suffering a stroke on Motzai Shabbos, he leaves behind his wife, Rivkie and children, Zalman (Crown Heights), Mendel, Chana, Shmuel Yitzchok, Mushky Barron (Baltimore, MD) and Yanky, as well as a brother and sister.
The Levaya will take place today, Tuesday, and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chaples at 11:00am and passing by 770 at around 11:30am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Russian Junior N’Shei Chabad 10th Anniversary Dinner
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Rosh Chodesh Shvat was marked by the 10th Anniversary Dinner for Russian Junior N’Shei Chabad of Crown Heights. The evening included gourmet dinner, mini Chinese auction, musical performance by Mrs. Nunez and a girls’ choir.
NY Times
Workers installing a gas line into a Brooklyn building accidentally struck a power line that feeds the subway on Monday, sparking electrical explosions that blew manhole covers into the air, disrupted subway service and rattled nerves in a pocket of Brooklyn Heights.
Power Line Accident Prompts Evacuation and Subway Halt
NY Times
Workers installing a gas line into a Brooklyn building accidentally struck a power line that feeds the subway on Monday, sparking electrical explosions that blew manhole covers into the air, disrupted subway service and rattled nerves in a pocket of Brooklyn Heights.
Girl, 17, Escapes Mugging by Macing her Assailants
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Less than an hour ago, a seventeen year-old Jewish girl escaped a potential mugging; spraying her assailants with mace. The incident took place on Troy Avenue, between Crown and Carroll Streets at around 5:30pm.
By Baila Olidort for Lubavitch.com
RUSSIA — Americans across the economic spectrum have radically lowered their living standards in the past two years, in ways many had never anticipated.
For most, it was a matter of numbers, not choice. But one young couple’s decision to give up their car, their home, and the comforts of an all-American life, had nothing at all to do with the economy.
From Pasadena to Rostov-on-Don: A Jewish Family Makes A Radical Move
By Baila Olidort for Lubavitch.com
RUSSIA — Americans across the economic spectrum have radically lowered their living standards in the past two years, in ways many had never anticipated.
For most, it was a matter of numbers, not choice. But one young couple’s decision to give up their car, their home, and the comforts of an all-American life, had nothing at all to do with the economy.
The Jewish Educational Media has restored the audio of the Farbrengen of Yud Shevat 5711, and has provided it to Vaad Hatmimim to make available to bochurim. On the first Yartzeit of the Frierdiker Rebbe, the Rebbe officially accepted the Nesius and said a Maamer for the first time. The audio was originally found and released around Yud Shevat 5750, celebrating 40 years of the Rebbe’s Nesius. The audio has been restored as a part of the restoration project sponsored by the Rohr family foundation. A Yiddish transcript has also been provided by JEM to assist in learning the Maame and Farbrengen.
Restored Audio of Farbrengen of Yud Shevat 5711 Released
The Jewish Educational Media has restored the audio of the Farbrengen of Yud Shevat 5711, and has provided it to Vaad Hatmimim to make available to bochurim. On the first Yartzeit of the Frierdiker Rebbe, the Rebbe officially accepted the Nesius and said a Maamer for the first time. The audio was originally found and released around Yud Shevat 5750, celebrating 40 years of the Rebbe’s Nesius. The audio has been restored as a part of the restoration project sponsored by the Rohr family foundation. A Yiddish transcript has also been provided by JEM to assist in learning the Maame and Farbrengen.
Last week Sunday, a Farbrengen took place at Yeshiva Tiferes Bochurim in Morristown, N.J. with guest speaker Rabbi Michoel Seligson, to commemorate the Alter Rebbe’s Hilulo, passing, on the 24th of Teves, 197 years ago. The Farbrengen went on into the early hours of the morning.
Listen to the Farbrengen:
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24th Of Teves Farbrengen with Rabbi Michoel Seligson
Last week Sunday, a Farbrengen took place at Yeshiva Tiferes Bochurim in Morristown, N.J. with guest speaker Rabbi Michoel Seligson, to commemorate the Alter Rebbe’s Hilulo, passing, on the 24th of Teves, 197 years ago. The Farbrengen went on into the early hours of the morning.
Listen to the Farbrengen:
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A Special Neshama, Leading to a Special Evening
On Motzai Shabbos over 150 people gathered together for a Melava Malka celebrating the starting of a new Sefer Torah. Merkaz Habracha of Flatbush is having the new Sefer written in memory of Bracha Yafit A”H, daughter R’ Yisroel Chein — founder of Merkaz Habracha organization. Sunday, 2 Shevat marked her 21st Yartzeit. The Sefer is scheduled to be completed on 2 Shevat of next year.
By Brianna Bailey for the Daily Pilot
Jewish center’s leader, Rabbi Reuven Mintz, claims former Rat Pack member wanted to set up foundation in his name.
NEWPORT, CA — The California Supreme Court this week rejected a Jewish organization’s appeal against the estate of Joey Bishop, the late entertainer and member of the “Rat Pack.” But the legal battle over his fortune isn’t over yet, an attorney for the Newport Beach Chabad Center said Friday.
Appeal Rejected in Dispute Over Estate
By Brianna Bailey for the Daily Pilot
Jewish center’s leader, Rabbi Reuven Mintz, claims former Rat Pack member wanted to set up foundation in his name.
NEWPORT, CA — The California Supreme Court this week rejected a Jewish organization’s appeal against the estate of Joey Bishop, the late entertainer and member of the “Rat Pack.” But the legal battle over his fortune isn’t over yet, an attorney for the Newport Beach Chabad Center said Friday.
Israeli field hospital earns accolades as only aid mission able to do complex surgery in devastated country. CNN reports other missions transfer patients to Israeli base. ABC reports on young woman giving birth there.
Praise for Israeli Mission in Haiti: ‘Only Ones Operating’
Israeli field hospital earns accolades as only aid mission able to do complex surgery in devastated country. CNN reports other missions transfer patients to Israeli base. ABC reports on young woman giving birth there.
You may have heard about the phenomenon called Improv Everywhere, or even encountered it in person. In order to create awareness for its campaign, the Friendship Circle of Michigan created an exact such ‘scene’ at a Detroit Pistons game on Saturday Jan 16th.
Video: Improv Inspired ‘Mission’ Creates FC Awareness
You may have heard about the phenomenon called Improv Everywhere, or even encountered it in person. In order to create awareness for its campaign, the Friendship Circle of Michigan created an exact such ‘scene’ at a Detroit Pistons game on Saturday Jan 16th.
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