Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Yisroel Meir and Ellona Munitz (Los Angeles, CA) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Have a Mazal Tov you want to share? Email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
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Gun-Toting Robbers Attempt to Rob Again, in Broad Daylight
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A gun toting duo struck again today, Wednesday, this time in broad daylight. In an even more brazen attempt then the last incident, they struck at 11:35 am; in the building right off Kingston Ave and Montgomery St. The apartment building directly above Kol-Tuv.
A long-time resident of Crown Heights and father of 9 children is in desperate need of a kidney transplant to keep him alive. His kidneys are failing and has been on dialysis for two and half years now. If you are in good health and blood type A or O you may be “the one” to give him a new lease on life.
Crown Heights Father of Nine Needs A Kidney Transplant
A long-time resident of Crown Heights and father of 9 children is in desperate need of a kidney transplant to keep him alive. His kidneys are failing and has been on dialysis for two and half years now. If you are in good health and blood type A or O you may be “the one” to give him a new lease on life.
Sholom Rubashkin, his father Aaron Rubashkin (pictured), and several other former employees of Agriprocessors; all child labor charges.
A trial has been set for May 4 on the 9,211 state child labor charges against Agriprocessors and some former employees.
The trial, to be held in Black Hawk County District Court, was discussed today during a status hearing and is expected to last three weeks. The charges were filed in Allamakee County, but First Judicial District Judge Nathan Callahan is assigned to Black Hawk County, so he proposed moving the hearings and trial to that county.
Agriprocessors State Child Labor Trial Set for May
A trial has been set for May 4 on the 9,211 state child labor charges against Agriprocessors and some former employees.
The trial, to be held in Black Hawk County District Court, was discussed today during a status hearing and is expected to last three weeks. The charges were filed in Allamakee County, but First Judicial District Judge Nathan Callahan is assigned to Black Hawk County, so he proposed moving the hearings and trial to that county.
STATEN ISLAND [WABC] — A suspect who escaped during a prisoner transfer outside a police precinct made a run for the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, where he was promptly caught.
The man was being moved out of the 120th Precinct to a waiting Corrections Department van when managed to escape.
Daring Escape Video – Inmate Escape Caught on Tape
STATEN ISLAND [WABC] — A suspect who escaped during a prisoner transfer outside a police precinct made a run for the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, where he was promptly caught.
The man was being moved out of the 120th Precinct to a waiting Corrections Department van when managed to escape.
James von Brunn
The 89-year-old man charged with a deadly shooting at Washington's Holocaust museum died Wednesday in a prison hospital, authorities said.
At Butner federal prison in North Carolina, spokeswoman Denise Simmons announced that James von Brunn died shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Holocaust Museum Shooter Dies in Prison Hospital
The 89-year-old man charged with a deadly shooting at Washington’s Holocaust museum died Wednesday in a prison hospital, authorities said.
At Butner federal prison in North Carolina, spokeswoman Denise Simmons announced that James von Brunn died shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Photos: ULY Preschoolers Tour Hatzalah Ambulance
In honor of Chof Teves the Rambam’s Yahrtzeit, preschoolers of Crown Heights’ United Lubavitcher Yeshivah were taught the importance of living healthy B’gashmiyus U’beruchnius; and were treated to a friendly tour of the Hatzalah ambulance. The boys learned about the different functions of the ambulance, and how Hatzalah saves lives, just like the Rambam did so many years ago.
On 23 Av - August 19, 1976, the Rebbe addressed Israel's Paralympic Team, over a hundred Israeli soldiers and civilians, most of whom were wounded defending the Jews in the Holy Land.
Living Torah Video – Exceptional Jews
On 23 Av – August 19, 1976, the Rebbe addressed Israel’s Paralympic Team, over a hundred Israeli soldiers and civilians, most of whom were wounded defending the Jews in the Holy Land.
PSA: Ahavas Chesed Offers to Host Free Bris Celebration
Ahavas Chesed recently celebrated the first anniversary of its restaurant style Chesed Center Soup Kitchen, located at 271 Kingston Avenue, which is just over a block from 770 [between Lincoln Place and St Johns Place].
Hundreds of Jews from all walks of life visited the gravesite of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, the Rambam, in Tiberius Israel, marking today, the date of his passing.
Photos: Visiting the Rambams Kever
Hundreds of Jews from all walks of life visited the gravesite of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, the Rambam, in Tiberius Israel, marking today, the date of his passing.
Moscow, RUSSIA [CHI] — Bochurim attending Zal in Yeshivas Chabad in Moscow were tested last week in the Halochos of Basar Becholov by Rabbi Yitzchok Yehuda Yeruslavsky, secretary of the Chabad Rabbinical Court in Israel.
Bochurim at Moscow Yeshiva Tested in Basar Becholov
Moscow, RUSSIA [CHI] — Bochurim attending Zal in Yeshivas Chabad in Moscow were tested last week in the Halochos of Basar Becholov by Rabbi Yitzchok Yehuda Yeruslavsky, secretary of the Chabad Rabbinical Court in Israel.
Attendees of the “Meeting Place,” a no-holds-barred Jewish exploration group in Moscow, find that it gives them the opportunity to find answers to their questions about their heritage. (Photo: Dmitry Mazur)
MOSCOW, Russia — Every other week, dozens of young professionals meet in a Jewish community center to discuss everything from dating and love to Shabbat and kosher dietary laws. The participants of the spiritually-tinged back-and-forth in Moscow’s Marina Roscha neighborhood consider it a miracle they’ve found each other.
Meetings Bring Jewish Young Professionals Together
MOSCOW, Russia — Every other week, dozens of young professionals meet in a Jewish community center to discuss everything from dating and love to Shabbat and kosher dietary laws. The participants of the spiritually-tinged back-and-forth in Moscow’s Marina Roscha neighborhood consider it a miracle they’ve found each other.
In This pictures you can see Rabbi Yoel Migdal, a Shliach from Bounos Aires, Argentina, who came with a group of his students to visit 770, the Ohel, as well as a to a trip to the capitol.
Picture of the Day! – Joy does Breaks the Ice!
In This pictures you can see Rabbi Yoel Migdal, a Shliach from Bounos Aires, Argentina, who came with a group of his students to visit 770, the Ohel, as well as a to a trip to the capitol.
Italy: First Regional Kinus Hashluchim Since 1990
MILAN, Italy [CHI] — Chabad Rabbis from all over Italy came together in a historic conference, for the first time in nearly 20 years, to discuss how to increase cooperation and create new projects in common.
A novel approach by an accredited, educational organization enables people with non-traditional educational backgrounds to qualify for graduate degrees. Graduate programs available in Crown Heights include tracks for: a Masters Degree in General Education, Business (M.B.A.), and Special Education. Some programs do not require the traditional Bachelor of Arts degree to enroll.
T.E.A.M. to Offer Graduate Education Program in CH
A novel approach by an accredited, educational organization enables people with non-traditional educational backgrounds to qualify for graduate degrees. Graduate programs available in Crown Heights include tracks for: a Masters Degree in General Education, Business (M.B.A.), and Special Education. Some programs do not require the traditional Bachelor of Arts degree to enroll.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Levi and Devorah Leah (nee Traxler) Illulian (Crown Heights) 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 Yakov Weis (Hillside, NJ) and Danielle Finder (Encino, CA) on their engagement.
Have a Mazal Tov you want to share? Email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
