Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Yossi and Esther (nee Grossman) Levy (Aventura, FL) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
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Gov. Drops Immigration Charges Against Rubashkin
IOWA CITY, Iowa [AP] — Prosecutors have dismissed all 72 immigration charges against a former Iowa kosher slaughterhouse manager.
The move came after Sholom Rubashkin’s conviction last week in federal court on financial fraud charges.
After speaking to both Rabbis Osdoba and Schwei they told us how they were hurting not only from the false statements in their name in this matter, but many others that have come out over the years. Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba released yesterday this letter in his defense, and that of the Shomrim Six. “Since it has been said in my name as if I heaven forbid gave permission to give over [Masser] and to inform [Malshin] on the members of Shomrim. I am here to clarify that this is a complete and total lie, and it is entirely not in my hands, since this sort of act is prohibited by Halacha in every way possible.”
Rabbi Osdoba: “I Never Gave Permission for Messira C”V!”
After speaking to both Rabbis Osdoba and Schwei they told us how they were hurting not only from the false statements in their name in this matter, but many others that have come out over the years. Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba released yesterday this letter in his defense, and that of the Shomrim Six. “Since it has been said in my name as if I heaven forbid gave permission to give over [Masser] and to inform [Malshin] on the members of Shomrim. I am here to clarify that this is a complete and total lie, and it is entirely not in my hands, since this sort of act is prohibited by Halacha in every way possible.”
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In honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, a few Bochurim took upon themselves, with the kind help and sponsorship of Syncope Records, to release a song portraying the significance of this day.
Audio: New Song Marking the Significance of Rosh Chodesh Kislev
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In honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, a few Bochurim took upon themselves, with the kind help and sponsorship of Syncope Records, to release a song portraying the significance of this day.
Rabbi Garelik Farbrenges with Darchai Menachem Students
In honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev Rabbi Levi Garelik Farbrenged with the students in Darchai Menachem. Rabbi Garelik spoke about how special the day was, and read a letter he received from the Rebbe to the students.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — There appears to be two major mistakes that could have made the difference between life and death in a Crown Heights fire that took three lives.
First, fire officials say there were no smoke detectors in the apartment and secondly, it seems it took way too long to respond.
Crown Heights Dad, Two Toddlers Die In Tragic Fire
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — There appears to be two major mistakes that could have made the difference between life and death in a Crown Heights fire that took three lives.
First, fire officials say there were no smoke detectors in the apartment and secondly, it seems it took way too long to respond.
Thousands Gather to Mark Anniversary of Mumbai Chabad House Terror Attack
Chabad held a memorial dinner on Wednesday in honor of Rabbi Gavriel Holzberg and his wife Rivka, who were killed when terrorists raided the Chabad house in Mumbai a year ago on the Hebrew calendar.
A crowd of well over 2,000 guests filled a massive tent in Kfar Chabad set up outside the replica of the Rebbe’s house in Brooklyn. A service manager said over 100 people worked the event, including at least 80 waiters. Organizers said the demand for tickets was “enormous” and that thousands of people who wanted to attend were turned away.
The carnage of the Mumbai terror attacks was still fresh as film director Dan Reed scoured India's largest city looking for clues.
Reed was bent on finding out how 10 gunmen managed to pull off one of the worst urban assaults of the 21st century - carried live on TV around the globe.
‘Terror in Mumbai’ Film Brings the Horror Home
The carnage of the Mumbai terror attacks was still fresh as film director Dan Reed scoured India’s largest city looking for clues.
Reed was bent on finding out how 10 gunmen managed to pull off one of the worst urban assaults of the 21st century – carried live on TV around the globe.
A group of Shluchim and Bochurim sat down for a Farbrengen in the Chabad House where Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg HYD were murdered ‘al kidush hashem’. The group included Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, Shliach to Thailand along with Rabbi Avraham Berkowitz, and a few Bochurim.
Shluchim, Bochurim Farbreng in Mumbai
A group of Shluchim and Bochurim sat down for a Farbrengen in the Chabad House where Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg HYD were murdered ‘al kidush hashem’. The group included Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, Shliach to Thailand along with Rabbi Avraham Berkowitz, and a few Bochurim.
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Tzivos Hashem has announced an exciting new mission for all Chayolim. Each week 4,000 children from 42 schools, learn a new nigun. They then teach it to their friends and family at their Shabbos table. After completing this mission for five months, all participating chayolim receive the prestigious “Nigun Medal”.
New Niggun Contest for Chayolei Tzivos Hashem!
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Tzivos Hashem has announced an exciting new mission for all Chayolim. Each week 4,000 children from 42 schools, learn a new nigun. They then teach it to their friends and family at their Shabbos table. After completing this mission for five months, all participating chayolim receive the prestigious “Nigun Medal”.
Family, Friends Mark 2nd Yortzeit for R. Shlomo Matusof
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Family, Shluchim, Rabonim, Students, Friends and Mushpoim are gathered last night for the 2nd Yohrtzeit of Horav Shlomo Matusof, who was a Ba’al Mesirus Nefesh all his life, and one of the first Shluchim of the Rebbe.
NEW YORK (WABC) — A sex discrimination lawsuit has been filed against one of the best-known electronics stores in New York.
Four women accuse B&H Electronics of workplace promotions that were discriminatory.
Video – Women File Discrimination Suit Against B&H
NEW YORK (WABC) — A sex discrimination lawsuit has been filed against one of the best-known electronics stores in New York.
Four women accuse B&H Electronics of workplace promotions that were discriminatory.
The Avner institute would like 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! – 1971!
The Avner institute would like to present a Beautiful Photo of the Rebbe from January of 1971. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.org
Early Morning Fire Destroys Apartments
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A fast moving fire broke out this morning in an apartment building. The incident began at 9:00am on the fourth floor of 570 Lefferts Avenue near the corner of Kingston Avenue.
Is the guilty verdict returned against Sholom Rubashkin by a jury of seven women and five men in Sioux Falls, S.D., the ultimate vindication of those who condemned Rubashkin from the time allegations against the kosher meat giant Agriprocessors were first publicized? Few will look beyond the word “guilty” and the seeming enormity of 86 counts to see whether Rubashkin actually committed acts that deserve criminal condemnation and imprisonment.
Op-Ed: Is Rubashkin The Victim In Agriprocessors Verdict?
Is the guilty verdict returned against Sholom Rubashkin by a jury of seven women and five men in Sioux Falls, S.D., the ultimate vindication of those who condemned Rubashkin from the time allegations against the kosher meat giant Agriprocessors were first publicized? Few will look beyond the word “guilty” and the seeming enormity of 86 counts to see whether Rubashkin actually committed acts that deserve criminal condemnation and imprisonment.
For the first time since suffering a major heart attack five weeks earlier, on the eve of Shemini Atzeret in 1977, the Rebbe left his office in 770 Eastern Parkway and returned to his home, signaling his recovery. Chassidim all over rejoiced at the good news.
Oholei Torah Zal Farbrenges for Rosh Chodesh Kislev
For the first time since suffering a major heart attack five weeks earlier, on the eve of Shemini Atzeret in 1977, the Rebbe left his office in 770 Eastern Parkway and returned to his home, signaling his recovery. Chassidim all over rejoiced at the good news.
Sydney School First to Celebrate Rosh Chodesh Kislev!
SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — Boys in Cheder Chabad of Sydney, enjoyed being the first school in the world to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Kislev, being ahead a day from the rest.
