Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Shmully Rozensweig (Toronto, Ontario) and Chanie Brikman (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
Have a Mazal Tov you want to share? Email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!

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Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Shneur and Perel Mushka (nee Kugel) Pruss (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Photos: Anash Visit the Alter Rebbes Tziun
HADITCH, Ukrine [CHI] — Over 200 Anash from all around the world came this passed Shabbosto Hadich, marking the Yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe, The founder of Chabad Chassidism.
History made at A Rose Bowl First!
PASADENA, CA [CHI] — Chabad of Pasadena had a Mivtzoim stand at both the Rose bowl game on January 1st on at the BCS championship game on January 7th. This was a major accomplishment as many obstacles had to be overcome to be granted the permission for this.
“This was a totally awesome Winter Break!” said Sabina Pashkin, 10, of Highland Mills on the last day of Chabad’s Gan Israel Winter Camp.
Chabad’s Winter Day Camp Enriches Winter Break with Creativity
“This was a totally awesome Winter Break!” said Sabina Pashkin, 10, of Highland Mills on the last day of Chabad’s Gan Israel Winter Camp.
Aggressive Panhandler Arrested, Admitted to Psyche Ward
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — One of Crown Heights’ relatively new faces walking up and down the avenue collecting ‘tzdakah’ was stopped by police and was admitted to the ‘R’ building, which houses the psyche ward, at Kings County Hospital.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Eli and Tova (nee Sebbag) Bryski (Los Angeles, CA) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
MELBOUREN, Australia [CHI] — Hosting a ‘Seudah’ on the fast day of the 10th of Teves, the day Jerusalem was besieged, is an example of Mishechism gone seriously awry. But go film it and proudly post it on YouTUBE for the world to see, that will get you put in Cherem [publicly excommunicated]. In Australia.
Third Branch of ‘Moshiach Worshippers’ Opens in AU – Put in Cherem
MELBOUREN, Australia [CHI] — Hosting a ‘Seudah’ on the fast day of the 10th of Teves, the day Jerusalem was besieged, is an example of Mishechism gone seriously awry. But go film it and proudly post it on YouTUBE for the world to see, that will get you put in Cherem [publicly excommunicated]. In Australia.
The United Lubavatcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway Midos Tovos passport campaign, named in memory and honor of Reb Shmuel Schrage O.B.M, has been recharged and altered to create even better results. “These passports get you places!” says Rabbi Harari.
U.L.Y.O.P. Holds Middos Tovos on Ice
The United Lubavatcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway Midos Tovos passport campaign, named in memory and honor of Reb Shmuel Schrage O.B.M, has been recharged and altered to create even better results. “These passports get you places!” says Rabbi Harari.
Hei Teives at the Mayanot Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, Tanya Map author, Rabbi Shais Taub, gave an intense overview of the 53 chapters of Tanya based on the map. The Shiur was based on the Tanya Maps donated by Kehot.
Audio: R. Shais Taub’s Class on the Tanya Map at Mayanot
Hei Teives at the Mayanot Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, Tanya Map author, Rabbi Shais Taub, gave an intense overview of the 53 chapters of Tanya based on the map. The Shiur was based on the Tanya Maps donated by Kehot.
Shacharis 8:30am
Mincha 4:15pm
Maariv 5:30pm
The Roetter family will be sitting at the above address thru Monday and then continue sitting Shiva in Oak Park, Michigan Tues-Thurs at 15030 Sutherland Street Oak Park, MI 48237.
Pesha's family is asking for everyone to send memories of Pesha to peshaslegacy@gmail.com for a book they are compiling, in time for the Shloshim.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Info to be Menachem Avel the Azoulay and Roetter Families
Mendy Azoulay, husband of Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM, will be sitting Shiva after her passing at 813 Montgomery Street [between Albany and Troy] thru Thursday.
Shacharis 8:30am
Mincha 4:15pm
Maariv 5:30pm
The Roetter family will be sitting at the above address thru Monday and then continue sitting Shiva in Oak Park, Michigan Tues-Thurs at 15030 Sutherland Street Oak Park, MI 48237.
Pesha’s family is asking for everyone to send memories of Pesha to peshaslegacy@gmail.com for a book they are compiling, in time for the Shloshim.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
On the occasion of Chof-Daled Teves - the Yom Hillulah of the Alter Rebbe, The Rebbe encourages us to learn the works of the Alter Rebbe in Nigleh and Chassidus, and to learn Mishnayos beginning with the letters of his name.
Chof Daled Teves Publication
On the occasion of Chof-Daled Teves – the Yom Hillulah of the Alter Rebbe, The Rebbe encourages us to learn the works of the Alter Rebbe in Nigleh and Chassidus, and to learn Mishnayos beginning with the letters of his name.
B’klyn Stickups Probed as Jew-hate Spree
Jews in Crown Heights have been terrorized by a spate of gunpoint robberies fueled by anti-Semitism, police sources said.
Serious Accident Involving Three Vehicles
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A multi car accident injured a few, and killed a pooch earlier tonight. The incident took place on Brooklyn Avenue and Union Street, where one car apparently ran a red light and collided with two other cars.

Appeals Court Upholds Decision to keep Rubashkin in Custody
Former Postville meat plant executive Sholom Rubashkin should remain in custody prior to his sentencing on 86 financial fraud charges, a federal appeals court ruled today.
Braving the icy cold, hundreds gathered in front of 770, huddled in silence, as they escorted the young wife, sister, and morah Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM who was taken from our midst at the young age of 23.
Hundreds at the Levaya of Pesha Leah Azoulay OBM
Braving the icy cold, hundreds gathered in front of 770, huddled in silence, as they escorted the young wife, sister, and morah Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM who was taken from our midst at the young age of 23.
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations Citywide for Friday, January 8th to facilitate snow removal. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.
For updated information call 311.
The 2010 Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar
Alternate Side Parking Rules are Suspended Today
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations Citywide for Friday, January 8th to facilitate snow removal. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.
For updated information call 311.