Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Chaim Gourarie (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Dini Schildkraut (Sao Paulo, Brazil) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Motzei Shabbos at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
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KSCVK and Devorah Benjamin will be hosting their annual auction on Sunday, May 25th. Will you be coming in person?
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Carrying forward the legacy of Reb Shmuel Moshe Hakohen Benjamin A”H
Devorah Benjamin has a simple reason why she, Shmuly Brashevitzky and a host of volunteers work so hard to “make” memorable weddings for Lubavitcher Jewish couples who can't afford to do it themselves.
“The wedding is the foundation of a life, of a home,” Benjamin said. "It's the beginning of everything, your children, your grandchildren.
Wedding Planners Assist Jewish Couples in Need
Devorah Benjamin has a simple reason why she, Shmuly Brashevitzky and a host of volunteers work so hard to “make” memorable weddings for Lubavitcher Jewish couples who can’t afford to do it themselves.
“The wedding is the foundation of a life, of a home,” Benjamin said. “It’s the beginning of everything, your children, your grandchildren.
“Well, we could,” replied the second, “except the guy looks mighty fit. We’d be lucky if he doesn’t give us a hearty thrashing. I’d say we make haste while we can.”
“Vanya!” replied his friend in surprise, “What have you been drinking? Why in the world would anyone want to harm two innocent people?”
“If my scientific theories prove correct,” said Albert Einstein, then Germany will claim that I am German by birth; France will claim I am French by residence and America will claim I am an American as a result of my new citizenship. If, on the other hand, my theories prove incorrect, they will all say I am just a Jew!”
Why Do They Hate Us? – The Anatomy Of Anti-Semitism
Two drunks were walking down the street when towards them came a harmless looking Jew. One drunk elbowed the other: “Hey, Vanya, what do you say we give this Yid a good working over? Eh?”
“Well, we could,” replied the second, “except the guy looks mighty fit. We’d be lucky if he doesn’t give us a hearty thrashing. I’d say we make haste while we can.”
“Vanya!” replied his friend in surprise, “What have you been drinking? Why in the world would anyone want to harm two innocent people?”
“If my scientific theories prove correct,” said Albert Einstein, then Germany will claim that I am German by birth; France will claim I am French by residence and America will claim I am an American as a result of my new citizenship. If, on the other hand, my theories prove incorrect, they will all say I am just a Jew!”
Lipa & Yosef Chaim Saluting 15 years to the Chabad Yeshiva in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil [CHI] — On Monday evening, the Jewish community of Sao Paulo, Brazil paid tribute to 15 years since the founding of Yeshivas Ohel Menachem Mendel in Sao Paulo.
A “lifetime achievement” is how Dmitriy Salita described what being crowned IBF light-welterweight champion would mean to him ahead of tomorrow’s night title fight against Amir Khan.
Salita ‘Determined’ for Victory over Amir Khan
A “lifetime achievement” is how Dmitriy Salita described what being crowned IBF light-welterweight champion would mean to him ahead of tomorrow’s night title fight against Amir Khan.
Mazal Tov! – 10 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Sholom and Goldie (nee Engel) Schochet.
IYH at 1544 President St, Apt 2H [corner Troy Ave].
Shlomie and Tzippy Simon.
IYH at Empire Shtiebel, 489 Empire Blvd, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Isser and Rivky (nee Hahn) Boyarsky.
IYH at 1557 Union St, Apt 8 [corner Albany Ave].
Benny and Sonia (nee Rodal) Hershcovich.
IYH at 742 Montgomery St, Apt E1 [corner Albany Ave].
Shmuly and Chavi (nee Grunblatt) Geisinsky.
IYH at 555 Crown St, Apt 3C [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Boruch Sholom and Mushkie Wolf.
IYH at Chabad of Great Neck, 400 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11024.
Shua and Bashie (nee Hershcovich) Naparstek (Fort Lauderdale, FL) .
Peretz and Chavi Chein.
IYH at 22 Chatsworth Ave, Barnet, London NW4 1HT, UK
Chaim and Malky Kohan (Buenos Aires, Argentina) .
Mendy and Malky (nee Grossman) Karasik (Kfar Chabad) .
Please stay tuned as we update this list when information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info. Thank You!!
Long Awaited 770 Albums Arrive!
The wait is over! The highly anticipated 770 albums have been delivered to Tzivos Hashem headquarters, and will be arriving at participating schools in a matter of days.
CROWN HEIGHTS — A mugging victim was beaten and tossed into traffic after refusing to turn over cash in Crown Heights, cops said.
Lawrence Hoffman confronted the 21-year-old victim at 3:20 p.m. at Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue, cops said.
Assault and Mugging on Eastern Parkway
CROWN HEIGHTS — A mugging victim was beaten and tossed into traffic after refusing to turn over cash in Crown Heights, cops said.
Lawrence Hoffman confronted the 21-year-old victim at 3:20 p.m. at Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue, cops said.
Last year Chabad of West Hempstead was presented with an opportunity by the NY Islanders for Pirsumei Nissah by lighting the Menorah during a hockey game on the third night of Chanukah. This was a small scale success considering the potential. At the event hundreds of Menorahs and candles were also distributed to unaffiliated Jews walking through the promenade at the Nassau Coliseum, who approached the Chabad booth and indicated that they had not yet lit the Menorah.
Biggest Audience for live Menorah Lighting in the NY Metro Area
Last year Chabad of West Hempstead was presented with an opportunity by the NY Islanders for Pirsumei Nissah by lighting the Menorah during a hockey game on the third night of Chanukah. This was a small scale success considering the potential. At the event hundreds of Menorahs and candles were also distributed to unaffiliated Jews walking through the promenade at the Nassau Coliseum, who approached the Chabad booth and indicated that they had not yet lit the Menorah.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Sholly Ingles (England) and Leah Rabin (South Africa) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
“Less than a week left for the Silver & Limo prize.” Click Here to order now.
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Let us take great pride in being a part of a community that is dedicated to its children and to the furtherance of quality education. Your child’s education and the education of this community’s next generation is priority. Baruch Hashem, we have supported one another during joyous times, as well as during difficult ones, and have much of which to be proud.
A Letter from R’ Bension, Principal of Darchai Menachem
“Less than a week left for the Silver & Limo prize.” Click Here to order now.
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Let us take great pride in being a part of a community that is dedicated to its children and to the furtherance of quality education. Your child’s education and the education of this community’s next generation is priority. Baruch Hashem, we have supported one another during joyous times, as well as during difficult ones, and have much of which to be proud.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ [CHI] — Among the sea of thousands of Rabbis attending The Agudath Israel of America’s 87th National Convention, at the East Brunswick Hilton. Rabbi Moshe Berghoff from Chabad.org was onsite running the technical part of the conference.
Picture of the Day! Agudath Israel 87th Convention
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ [CHI] — Among the sea of thousands of Rabbis attending The Agudath Israel of America’s 87th National Convention, at the East Brunswick Hilton. Rabbi Moshe Berghoff from Chabad.org was onsite running the technical part of the conference.
JTVS Tours Washington DC
Last Month Rabbi Levi Kaplan and the students of the Jewish Technical Vocational School (JTVS) toured the White House in Washington D.C
Mazal Tov! – Thursday Night L’Chaim!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Nochum Susunko (Miami Beach, Florida ) and Faye Spalter (Morristown, NJ) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Tonight at the Jewish Children’s Museum, 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave].
History Made as Chanukah Comes to NSW Parliament in Australia
History was made in Sydney last night when the Jewish festival of Chanukah came to Parliament House for the first time since the New South Wales Parliament was established in 1856. The event was initiated and hosted by the Yeshiva Centre – Chabad NSW Headquarters under the auspices of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies.
Op-Ed: R. Shea Hecht on the Court Case of the Shomrim 6: A Very Sad Day for Klal Yisroel, and Lubavitch
As the days of Pesach were approaching, an alcoholic man went to visit a community Rov with an interesting dilemma. “Rabbi, I’m a recovering alcoholic. Even though I could not control my drinking, I always stayed out of trouble. I always managed to manage my home and professional life, and I never put myself or anyone else in danger. I have been clean for a number of years, and I would like to fulfill the mitzvah of the Four Cups on wine instead if grape juice this year.”
Without a moment of hesitation the Rov answered, “Absolutely not.”
Despite the man’s explanations and protests, the Rov was adamant.
Some days before Yom Tov, this man came across the Rov in the street.
“You know, Rabbi, after I met with you, I explained my situation to another Rov, and he gave me a heter to use wine!”
Edwin Shuker, an expatriate Iraqi, stands outside Baghdad’s Frank Iny Jewish School, a remnant of a community that in the space of decades was reduced from 200,000 people to a handful of souls.
Students at Leeds University in England glimpsed life in one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities last weekend through the recollections of Edwin Shuker, an expatriate Iraqi who fled his Arabian homeland as a boy.
Iraqi Jew Tells of Family’s Escape From Oppressive Regime
Students at Leeds University in England glimpsed life in one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities last weekend through the recollections of Edwin Shuker, an expatriate Iraqi who fled his Arabian homeland as a boy.
