Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Kalman and Mushky (nee York) Rosenfeld (Crown Heights) 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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Matchmaking rates in the ultra-Orthodox sector have risen significantly in the last months, along with the overall increase in prices. The hike is predominately felt among Ashkenazi families who seek to marry off their daughters to a distinguished family.
In recent years, the official matchmaking rate has stood at $1,000, paid by each of the two families to the matchmaker who found them the right shidduch. Until recently this has been the fixed price in all haredi communities and Hasidic branches.
Shadchan Rates Skyrocketing
Matchmaking rates in the ultra-Orthodox sector have risen significantly in the last months, along with the overall increase in prices. The hike is predominately felt among Ashkenazi families who seek to marry off their daughters to a distinguished family.
In recent years, the official matchmaking rate has stood at $1,000, paid by each of the two families to the matchmaker who found them the right shidduch. Until recently this has been the fixed price in all haredi communities and Hasidic branches.
Shluchim Perform More Brissim in Russia
SMOKENSK, Russia [CHI] — The Jewish community of Smolensk, Russia, together with their Rabbi and Rebbetzin Levi and Chana Mondshine, celebrated a historical event this Shavuos; the Bris Mila of their eight day old son Dovid. At the festive meal which took place in the shliach’s home following the bris, elder community members commented that despite their having been born in Smolensk, and living there all their lives, they never participated in a bris for a newborn baby. The community members were touched and excited by the event, and many stayed throughout the afternoon to absorb the special atmosphere.
MERCER ISLAND, WA — It's an answered prayer more than 60 years in the making.
A war veteran from Mercer Island has reconnected with a precious heirloom thanks to a boy from a small town in Iowa.
Siddur Returned to WWII Marine Veteran, after 60 years
MERCER ISLAND, WA — It’s an answered prayer more than 60 years in the making.
A war veteran from Mercer Island has reconnected with a precious heirloom thanks to a boy from a small town in Iowa.
NY Post Covers Crown Heights Assault
Over Yom Tov the New York Post covered the assault of a Crown Heights bochur on Montgomery Street on their daily blotter. An unfortunate story that was first reported on CrownHeights.info last week.
CROWN HEIGHTS — A teen assaulted by another youth got help from schoolmates who assisted cops in catching the attacker, the victim said. William Jones-Brown, 17, jumped from between two parked cars and punched Mordechai Spielman, 15, who was walking on Montgomery Street near Brooklyn Avenue at 11 p.m. Tuesday.
JERUSALEM [Reuters] — Real estate developer Africa Israel Investments AFIL0.1TA on Sunday reported a surge in first-quarter net profit, boosted by accounting changes, efficiency measures and improved results at its subsidiaries.
The Israeli company, controlled by billionaire diamond dealer Lev Leviev, recorded net profit of 647 million shekels ($163 million), up from 45 million shekels a year earlier.
Lev Leviev’s Q1 Profit Soars to $163 Million
JERUSALEM [Reuters] — Real estate developer Africa Israel Investments AFIL0.1TA on Sunday reported a surge in first-quarter net profit, boosted by accounting changes, efficiency measures and improved results at its subsidiaries.
The Israeli company, controlled by billionaire diamond dealer Lev Leviev, recorded net profit of 647 million shekels ($163 million), up from 45 million shekels a year earlier.
10,000 Cash – Mr. Alan Kellen Split the Pot – Shterni Bloom
Jackpot – S Gansburg Luxury Living – Benzion Geisinsky
‘Cruise’ in Around – Batya Brandwein
Desktop Computer – Rabbi Shneur Cadaner (Shliach to Davenport) bought by: Eli Karasik
Shluchim Auction Winners
10,000 Cash – Mr. Alan Kellen
Split the Pot – Shterni Bloom
Jackpot – S Gansburg
Luxury Living – Benzion Geisinsky
‘Cruise’ in Around – Batya Brandwein
Desktop Computer – Rabbi Shneur Cadaner (Shliach to Davenport) bought by: Eli Karasik
Today, Sunday, Isru Chag there will be in depth study and discussion about the meaning and Halachos Surrounding Yiddishe Dress at the Lubaitcher Yeshiva on Crown St. There will be two sessions for married men and women starting at 11am. One by Rabbi Nissen Mangel and another by Rabbi MM Gluckowsky. Then at 2:30pm there will be two sessions for married women and post-seminary girls. One by Mrs R Slonim and another by Mrs S Morosow at 4pm.
The Yiddishe Look – A Day of Study and Discussion
Today, Sunday, Isru Chag there will be in depth study and discussion about the meaning and Halachos Surrounding Yiddishe Dress at the Lubaitcher Yeshiva on Crown St. There will be two sessions for married men and women starting at 11am. One by Rabbi Nissen Mangel and another by Rabbi MM Gluckowsky. Then at 2:30pm there will be two sessions for married women and post-seminary girls. One by Mrs R Slonim and another by Mrs S Morosow at 4pm.
His recent election to be the next chairman of the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh makes him the first Lubavitch Jew to hold that position, and, quite possibly, the first to hold it at any North American Jewish federation.
To Rudolph, who sees his new job partly as a community bridge builder, his selection is hardly an insignificant fact.
“I’m very proud of it,” he told The Chronicle. “It shows a real sensitivity at the federation that 10 years ago would not be the case. I think it’s true progress.
“I really see myself as someone who’s always been involved, in the years I’ve been in the community,” he continued. “I’ve been concerned and active in building bridges, and that will definitely be one of my responsibilities in this position. That’s one thing I bring to this table; another thing is I love this community.”
Lubavitcher Makes History – First Chairman of the UJF
PITTSBURGH, PA — William C. “Billy” Rudolph is making some history.
His recent election to be the next chairman of the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh makes him the first Lubavitch Jew to hold that position, and, quite possibly, the first to hold it at any North American Jewish federation.
To Rudolph, who sees his new job partly as a community bridge builder, his selection is hardly an insignificant fact.
“I’m very proud of it,” he told The Chronicle. “It shows a real sensitivity at the federation that 10 years ago would not be the case. I think it’s true progress.
“I really see myself as someone who’s always been involved, in the years I’ve been in the community,” he continued. “I’ve been concerned and active in building bridges, and that will definitely be one of my responsibilities in this position. That’s one thing I bring to this table; another thing is I love this community.”
She is survived by her husband, Artie, her children: Malka Esther, Binyomim, Shaina, and siblings: Mrs. Mirel Lavi (Be'er Sheva, Israel), Mrs. Rose Cohen (Flatbush), Mrs. Bina Lapides (Montreal), R Zalkind Blum (Brighton Beach).
The Levaya will be on Monday, June 1st, the 9 Sivan at 9:00 am at Shomrei Hadas and will pass 770 at 10:15am.
Boruch Dayan Emes
Boruch Dayan Emes – Mrs Gail Weisbrot
With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Gail (nee Blum) Weisbrot of Kensington.
She is survived by her husband, Artie, her children: Malka Esther, Binyomim, Shaina, and siblings: Mrs. Mirel Lavi (Be’er Sheva, Israel), Mrs. Rose Cohen (Flatbush), Mrs. Bina Lapides (Montreal), R Zalkind Blum (Brighton Beach).
The Levaya will be on Monday, June 1st, the 9 Sivan at 9:00 am at Shomrei Hadas and will pass 770 at 10:15am.
Boruch Dayan Emes
NEW YORK, NY [May 29 AP] — A plainclothes policeman who drew his gun while chasing someone he had found rummaging through his car was shot and killed by a fellow officer who was driving by and saw the pursuit, the police commissioner said.
Commissioner Raymond Kelly said 25-year-old Omar J. Edwards died after being shot late Thursday within blocks of the Harlem police station where he worked.
Video – White Cop Shoots and Kills Off-Duty Black Cop
NEW YORK, NY [May 29 AP] — A plainclothes policeman who drew his gun while chasing someone he had found rummaging through his car was shot and killed by a fellow officer who was driving by and saw the pursuit, the police commissioner said.
Commissioner Raymond Kelly said 25-year-old Omar J. Edwards died after being shot late Thursday within blocks of the Harlem police station where he worked.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yitzi and Rochel (nee Rodal) Loewenthal (Shluchim to Copenhagen Denmark) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!!
The New York Times features Rabbi Peretz Chein, Shliach to Brandeis University. He is being profiled in a series on people who run marathons. The Shliach decideded to run his first marathon two years ago.
Shliach Featured on NY Times – Running Voices
The New York Times features Rabbi Peretz Chein, Shliach to Brandeis University. He is being profiled in a series on people who run marathons. The Shliach decideded to run his first marathon two years ago.
Hollywood Violated Chabad Settlement, Lawyer Contends
HOLLYWOOD, FL — In a new twist to a Hollywood legal battle many thought was over, the attorney who represented an orthodox Jewish synagogue in its feud with the city is alleging the city violated the settlement — causing problems for yet another religious institution.
Fort Lauderdale attorney Franklin Zemel, who represented Hollywood Community Synagogue Chabad Lubavitch in the five-year legal battle, filed a motion in federal court Friday on behalf of another Hollywood house of worship that aims to open just blocks from City Hall.
The lawyer wants Hollywood officials to explain why they should not be held in contempt of court for violating the settlement agreement reached with Chabad Lubavitch in 2006.
She is survived by daughters Roz Sherman (Stamford, CT) and Miriam Sherr (Crown Heights), and her sons Shmuel Novick (Bala Cynwyd, PA) and Mel Novick (Maplewood, NJ).
The Levaya will take place Sunday, 2:00 pm at the Beth David Cemetery in Queens, in the children of Elk Jacob chelkah.
Boruch Dayan Haemes
Boruch Dayan Emes – Mrs Lillian Novick OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Lillian Novick of Flatbush on Friday night.
She is survived by daughters Roz Sherman (Stamford, CT) and Miriam Sherr (Crown Heights), and her sons Shmuel Novick (Bala Cynwyd, PA) and Mel Novick (Maplewood, NJ).
The Levaya will take place Sunday, 2:00 pm at the Beth David Cemetery in Queens, in the children of Elk Jacob chelkah.
Boruch Dayan Haemes
Rabbi Pinchas Ezagui of the Esformes Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center in Ormond Beach, shows off his Mitzvah Tank, a rolling synagogue/RV he uses to reach out to Jewish people in surrounding communities
Video – The Traveling Chabad House!
Rabbi Pinchas Ezagui of the Esformes Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center in Ormond Beach, shows off his Mitzvah Tank, a rolling synagogue/RV he uses to reach out to Jewish people in surrounding communities
Young Boy Struck Running Across Street
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Thursday, Erev Shevuos, a young boy was struck by a car on the corner of Kingston Ave and Crown St. The boy who was running across the street and could not stop on time. He slid under the middle of the car and was run over by the back tire.
