Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Gideon and Avital (nee Feiglin) Harkham (Sydney, Australia) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Thousands of Yiddishe residents of Boro Park celebrated Simchas Beis Hashoeva, they danced and sang together on 13th Ave between 47th and 48th street in Boro Park Brooklyn. This is the third year that Chabad of Borough Park, under the directorship of Rabbi Aaron Ginsberg, organized such an event.
Video Playlist – Simchas Beis Hashoeva on 13th Ave
Thousands of Yiddishe residents of Boro Park celebrated Simchas Beis Hashoeva, they danced and sang together on 13th Ave between 47th and 48th street in Boro Park Brooklyn. This is the third year that Chabad of Borough Park, under the directorship of Rabbi Aaron Ginsberg, organized such an event.
Photos: Leil Hoshana Rabbah in 770
After concluding Simchas Beis Hashueva the crowd marched up Kingston Avenue to 770 where the masses followed the custom of reciting the Tehillim and Torah as well as an apple and honey.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Ten principals of Jewish schools across North America gathered in Brooklyn this week to participate in the Menachem Education Foundation’s Principal Leadership Program. The program began with an informal dinner on Monday, Oct. 5, and continued with two full days of intensive and challenging workshops on Oct. 6 and 7.
Jewish Principals Kick Off Innovative Leadership Program
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Ten principals of Jewish schools across North America gathered in Brooklyn this week to participate in the Menachem Education Foundation’s Principal Leadership Program. The program began with an informal dinner on Monday, Oct. 5, and continued with two full days of intensive and challenging workshops on Oct. 6 and 7.
Would I be able to expose my children to the true and intended nature of the most joyous celebrations in Jewish history dating back to the Bais Hamikdash? Or would I be risking their safety by allowing them to be bombarded by what appear to be insane asylum escapees with smashed hats and beards that betray what they had for breakfast the week before, violently waving tattered yellow flags on broomsticks, while pushing and shoving in a circular fashion – their version of dancing?
As I approached Kingston Avenue, I first passed the children, teens and adults of all ages who, as in years past, were crowding around the on-duty police officers, marveling at the sight of a real gun. “Is that a real gun?” I overheard one young adult asking with a tone that betrayed a childish glee. “Did you ever shoot anyone?” asked another.
Op-Ed: Whose Event Is It Anyway?
I guess the seven year itch theory is true. Or perhaps I was just being optimistic that things had, perhaps, changed for the better. Either way, I finally decided that after seven years of avoidance, I would risk venturing out to Kingston Avenue during Simchas Bais Hashoeiva. My objective was to observe and report on its current state, to determine if it was safe yet to bring my little children to participate in the celebration.
Would I be able to expose my children to the true and intended nature of the most joyous celebrations in Jewish history dating back to the Bais Hamikdash? Or would I be risking their safety by allowing them to be bombarded by what appear to be insane asylum escapees with smashed hats and beards that betray what they had for breakfast the week before, violently waving tattered yellow flags on broomsticks, while pushing and shoving in a circular fashion – their version of dancing?
As I approached Kingston Avenue, I first passed the children, teens and adults of all ages who, as in years past, were crowding around the on-duty police officers, marveling at the sight of a real gun. “Is that a real gun?” I overheard one young adult asking with a tone that betrayed a childish glee. “Did you ever shoot anyone?” asked another.
KINGSTON, NY [CHI] — Mayor Rudy Giuliani, America's mayor, visited with Jewish leaders of the mid Hudson Valley in Kingston NY today. Mayor Rudy started off with a prayer for the Yankees to win the World Series and then discussed some of the issues on the minds of the Jewish leaders, from local economy to Israel and the threat of Iran.
A Mayors Prayer for the Yankees in a Chabad Sukkah
KINGSTON, NY [CHI] — Mayor Rudy Giuliani, America’s mayor, visited with Jewish leaders of the mid Hudson Valley in Kingston NY today. Mayor Rudy started off with a prayer for the Yankees to win the World Series and then discussed some of the issues on the minds of the Jewish leaders, from local economy to Israel and the threat of Iran.
Mazal Tov! – 6 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Mendel and Faigy (nee Liberow) Bell.
IYH at 717 Empire Blvd [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Mendy and Rivky (nee Grossbaum) Kotlarsky.
IYH at 398 Crown St [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Menachem and Gitty Grossman.
IYH at 1449 60th St, in the backyard Sukkah, Brooklyn, NY 11219.
Elchanan and Faigie (nee Meshchaninov) Tenembaum.
IYH at 1 W Fessler Dr, Monsey, NY 10952-1608.
Zvi Yaakov and Chanie (nee Barber) Zwiebel (Shluchim to Virginia Tech) .
IYH at the Chabad House, 301 Wall St, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
Shmuly and Henna (nee Haber) Kopel.
IYH at 18A Duncan St, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand.
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!!
Photos: Simchas Beis Hashueva at Darchai Menachem
Students and parents joined together at Darchai Menachem to attend Simchas Beis Hashueva. Lively music was played by staff and students while they enjoyed a cool fire show and food!
Photos: Huge Turnout at Monsey Simchas Beis Hashoeva
Thousands of men, women and children representing the diverse community of greater Monsey joined the Anash of Monsey for a grand Simchas Beis Hashoeiva at the K’hal Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey shul on the third night of Chol Hamoed.
Lubavitch Center of Pittsburgh, held their annual Simchas Beis Hashoeiva for 5770 on Tuesday with music by the Moshe Pekkar Orchestra and singer/songwriter Mendel “the Sheichet”.
Video – Simchas Beis Hashoeva Celebration in Pittsburgh
Lubavitch Center of Pittsburgh, held their annual Simchas Beis Hashoeiva for 5770 on Tuesday with music by the Moshe Pekkar Orchestra and singer/songwriter Mendel “the Sheichet”.
An email signed by ten Shluchim was sent out recently calling on Shluchim to dedicate one Hakafah on Simchas Torah in memory of the slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl HY”D, whose birthday falls out on Simchas Torah.
Shluchim to Dedicate Hakafah to Slain Journalist HYD
An email signed by ten Shluchim was sent out recently calling on Shluchim to dedicate one Hakafah on Simchas Torah in memory of the slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl HY”D, whose birthday falls out on Simchas Torah.
Two Flatbush Bochurim Injured in Crash near CH
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Two Flatbush Bochurim, on their way to attend Simchas Beis Hashueva in Crown Heights, were involved in a serious accident that injured all those involved.
Photo by: Levi Liberow.
When I found out that my friend’s baby had been diagnosed with a malignant tumor, my first reaction was, “But it can’t be. I know her.” How could this happen to someone I knew? We were too young to be dealing with such things.
I went to visit her, but she was not home. I don’t know what I would have said. I don’t know if she knew I had dropped by. I did send a card or two to tell Chana Devorah that I was thinking of her. But I didn’t call. I was afraid. What could I possibly say? Since I didn’t call, she didn’t know.
Our Tapestry
Photo by: Levi Liberow.
When I found out that my friend’s baby had been diagnosed with a malignant tumor, my first reaction was, “But it can’t be. I know her.” How could this happen to someone I knew? We were too young to be dealing with such things.
I went to visit her, but she was not home. I don’t know what I would have said. I don’t know if she knew I had dropped by. I did send a card or two to tell Chana Devorah that I was thinking of her. But I didn’t call. I was afraid. What could I possibly say? Since I didn’t call, she didn’t know.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Moshe and Libby (nee Weinberger) Lazoros (Crown Heights) 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 Mendy and Rivky (nee Grossbaum) Kotlarsky (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
