Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Zalman Bendet (Minneapolis, MN) to Nechama Treitel (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim willl IYH be Motzai Shabbos at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
Ben Federman has yet to find the recording, buried amidst miles and miles of videotape, of his five-year-old self meeting the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. Years after the encounter, the 26-year-old N.Y.-based entrepreneur has no recollection of that day, but spurred by the knowledge that he might one day be able to relive it anew, Federman has decided to share some of his self-made fortune to make his search – and those of countless others in similar circumstances – a bit easier.
Businessman’s Largesse Helps Fund Historic Film Preservation
Ben Federman has yet to find the recording, buried amidst miles and miles of videotape, of his five-year-old self meeting the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. Years after the encounter, the 26-year-old N.Y.-based entrepreneur has no recollection of that day, but spurred by the knowledge that he might one day be able to relive it anew, Federman has decided to share some of his self-made fortune to make his search – and those of countless others in similar circumstances – a bit easier.
22nd Annual Dinner for Chamah
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — ‘Chamah’ held its 22nd annual dinner last night, Thursday, in the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan. Guest of honor was Mr. Martin Indyk, the former ambassador of the United States to Israel, and the president of the IFCJ Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein.
Mazal Tov! – 8 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Adam and Sarit Kramer.
IYH at 575 East New York Ave APT #3B [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
Avram and Rochel (nee Bruk) Banon.
IYH at 1507 President St [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Tzali and Chanie (nee Raskin) Vishedsky.
IYH at 801 Montgomery St [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Levik and Mushkie (nee Morozow) Itkin.
IYH at 760 Eastern Parkway [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
Dovid and Yocheved Okounov.
IYH at 1276 President St. [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Tzvi and Aidy Pinson.
IYH at 1315 Carroll St [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
Pinchas and Rochel Levy.
IYH at 1486 Carroll St [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Yudell and Leeba (nee Leider) Reiz.
IYH at 3708 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
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!!
‘Brazillionaire’ Visits 770
Guma L. Aguiar, a Brazilian-born Jewish millionaire and philanthropist, droped by 770 last night, Wednesday, for a quick visit to the Rebbes room and Farbrengen.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Leibel Ceitlin (Toronto, Canada) and Nechama Shaindel Tiefenbrun (London, England) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Thursday at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].
Leaving the Rebbe after Tishrei was both sad and uplifting. Sad because the visitor would no longer savor the holiness of the Rebbe’s presence; uplifting because the Rebbe’s presence would follow the visitor forever after.
The Avner Institute is happy to present the following encounter that took place with Rabbi Reuven Dunin O.B.M., who shared a unique relationship with the Rebbe. It was 1973; the holidays over, Rabbi Dunim was preparing to return to the Holy Land. Quietly he took notes of his conversation after leaving the Rebbe’s room. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: portraitofaleader.org
Yechidus: Did You Buy Presents for Your Wife?
Leaving the Rebbe after Tishrei was both sad and uplifting. Sad because the visitor would no longer savor the holiness of the Rebbe’s presence; uplifting because the Rebbe’s presence would follow the visitor forever after.
The Avner Institute is happy to present the following encounter that took place with Rabbi Reuven Dunin O.B.M., who shared a unique relationship with the Rebbe. It was 1973; the holidays over, Rabbi Dunim was preparing to return to the Holy Land. Quietly he took notes of his conversation after leaving the Rebbe’s room. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: portraitofaleader.org
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Levi Benjaminson (Crown Heights) and Shainy Perl (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave].
A recently published report from Internet security company McAfee vindicated the Jewish Web site Chabad.org, revealing that unknown persons stole the site’s signature blue logo and e-mail template to style official-looking spam messages and sell unregulated prescription drugs.
Security Report Details Hijacking of Chabad.org Brand
A recently published report from Internet security company McAfee vindicated the Jewish Web site Chabad.org, revealing that unknown persons stole the site’s signature blue logo and e-mail template to style official-looking spam messages and sell unregulated prescription drugs.
The trial of former kosher slaughterhouse executive Sholom Rubashkin began in South Dakota on October 12, though only after a failed effort to reach a plea bargain, according to a close confidant of the defendant.
Rubashkin, the former CEO of the Agriprocessors slaughterhouse, was arrested last year, five months after his company was the subject of a massive immigration raid; most of the 163 counts that Rubashkin has been charged with relate to bank fraud and harboring undocumented immigrants.
Shea Hecht: “Sholom Rubashkin Refused Plea Bargain”
The trial of former kosher slaughterhouse executive Sholom Rubashkin began in South Dakota on October 12, though only after a failed effort to reach a plea bargain, according to a close confidant of the defendant.
Rubashkin, the former CEO of the Agriprocessors slaughterhouse, was arrested last year, five months after his company was the subject of a massive immigration raid; most of the 163 counts that Rubashkin has been charged with relate to bank fraud and harboring undocumented immigrants.
The Weekly Voice returns this week with Chaim Hershkop, a Beis Rivka bus driver who tells us why he chooses to do this job, safety, and how important his job is.
This is the second installment of this new series with the first episode generating major interest and many emails with recommendations and comments.
The Weekly Voice – An Interview Series
The Weekly Voice returns this week with Chaim Hershkop, a Beis Rivka bus driver who tells us why he chooses to do this job, safety, and how important his job is.
This is the second installment of this new series with the first episode generating major interest and many emails with recommendations and comments.
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present a beautiful photo of the Rebbe from January of 1971. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.portraitofaleader.org
Weekly Unique Rebbe Picture! – January 1971!
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present a beautiful photo of the Rebbe from January of 1971. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.portraitofaleader.org
POSTVILLE, IA — Most people know of Agriprocessors for a single reason - it's the site of last year's federal immigration raid, one of the largest in the nation's history. But before this event, Postville was known around the country for a very different reason - kosher meat.
Newly formed Agri Star CEO Hershey Friedman recalled, “people called us up, in reality we had calls from rabbis from different parts of the United States asking what's going to be with them, where will they get their supplies.”
Postville Meatpacking Plant Owner Pledges New Start
POSTVILLE, IA — Most people know of Agriprocessors for a single reason – it’s the site of last year’s federal immigration raid, one of the largest in the nation’s history. But before this event, Postville was known around the country for a very different reason – kosher meat.
Newly formed Agri Star CEO Hershey Friedman recalled, “people called us up, in reality we had calls from rabbis from different parts of the United States asking what’s going to be with them, where will they get their supplies.”
Sukkah Mobile on the Go in and Around Sydney
This year Young Adult Chabad took their annual Sukkah Mobile to a number of locations around Sydney enabling many Jews to do the Mitzvot of Sukkot, including shaking the Lulav and making a blessing in the Sukkah.
Mazal Tov! – 2 Wednesday Night L’Chaims!
Zalmy Levertov (Crown Heights) and Rochee (bas Yaakov) Goldberg (Crown Heights) .
IYH at the Jewish Children’s Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave].
Shmully Kazen (Crown Heights) and Rivky Kleinman (Boro Park) .
IYH at Bais Rivkah, 310 Crown St [between New York and Nostrand Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Shmuly and Dini Gutnick (Shluchim to Boca Raton, FL) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Zalman and Nechamie Sudak Shluchim to Edgware England) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
