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!!
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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.
As Gimmel Tammuz is rapidly approaching, 4,000 Talmidim in the Rebbe's Yeshivos around the world, will be uniting in an intense study cycle of Sichos and Maamorim to strengthen their connection to the Rebbe in preparation for the day, with the hope that very soon we will be reunited with the Rebbe leading us to the Geulah Shleimah.
This year the study is devoted to Horo’os of the Rebbe from which Bochurim, besides their study, can apply it with an Hachlota in their day to day lives. The topics will be the Takana of Limud Harambam, Asei licho Rav and Inyonei Geulah Umoshiach.
Collective Hachana to Gimel Tammuz
As Gimmel Tammuz is rapidly approaching, 4,000 Talmidim in the Rebbe’s Yeshivos around the world, will be uniting in an intense study cycle of Sichos and Maamorim to strengthen their connection to the Rebbe in preparation for the day, with the hope that very soon we will be reunited with the Rebbe leading us to the Geulah Shleimah.
This year the study is devoted to Horo’os of the Rebbe from which Bochurim, besides their study, can apply it with an Hachlota in their day to day lives. The topics will be the Takana of Limud Harambam, Asei licho Rav and Inyonei Geulah Umoshiach.
This humanitarian program is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Leonid Krepak, the son of Shalom Krepak. Since this initiative got underway, Leonid Krepak has been an enthusiastic supporter of the local community by rendering assistance to the community on several fronts. He continues to provide funds for the purchase of food, medication, and specialized medical equipment. This aid offers a feeling of security to beneficiaries of the Ohr Shalom program.
Ohr Shalom Benefits Diabetic Jews in Perm
PERM, Russia [FJC] — Since October 2006, the Jewish community of Perm established the “Ohr Shalom” program to honor the memory of Shalom Davidovich Krepak. The objective of this program is to aid Jews who suffer from diabetes and are in need of financial assistance.
This humanitarian program is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Leonid Krepak, the son of Shalom Krepak. Since this initiative got underway, Leonid Krepak has been an enthusiastic supporter of the local community by rendering assistance to the community on several fronts. He continues to provide funds for the purchase of food, medication, and specialized medical equipment. This aid offers a feeling of security to beneficiaries of the Ohr Shalom program.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moishe and Sarale (nee Hecht) Chanowitz (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – It’s Twin Girls!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chanoch and Tzivie Hecht (Shluchim to Rhinebeck, NY) on the birth of their twin daughters.
May the newborns be a source of Nachas to their parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi Yitzchok Yanni (Brunoy, France) and Henny (bas R Mendel) Schechter (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Tuesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
Few if any archaeological finds in the past century have elicited the interest or controversy that has surrounded the Dead Sea Scrolls. With that in mind, Jewish residents of Manchester, England, sat down to learn more about the scrolls, and what they can and cannot tell researchers, from one of the world’s leading scholars on the topic, New York University professor Lawrence H. Schiffman.
English Community Prepares for Holiday With Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture
Few if any archaeological finds in the past century have elicited the interest or controversy that has surrounded the Dead Sea Scrolls. With that in mind, Jewish residents of Manchester, England, sat down to learn more about the scrolls, and what they can and cannot tell researchers, from one of the world’s leading scholars on the topic, New York University professor Lawrence H. Schiffman.
Reminder: Don’t Forget To Make An Eruv Tavshilin
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day,1 even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
Preview of Avraham Fried’s New CD – “Yankel Yankel”
CrownHeights.info presents this weeks Living Torah excerpt, Security Reigns Supreme!
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Weekly Living Torah Video! – Security Reigns Supreme!
CrownHeights.info presents this weeks Living Torah excerpt, Security Reigns Supreme!
Living Torah is a member supported project. Become a member today at www.LivingTorah.org!
Siyum HaShas at 79!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — After nineteen long years of taking it one “Amud” at a time, “Zaidy” Wilansky, 78, celebrated the commendable undertaking of learning the entire Shas in depth.
On Sunday afternoon, the Kolel Tiferes Zekenim met in 770 for a Siyum in honor of Reb Yehoshua Wilansky’s completion of the Shas. “This is something that does not happen very often,” said his 23-year-old grandson, Eli Wilansky. The Siyum was dedicated to Wilansky’s mother, Sara bas Yehoshua, whose Yahrtzeit was on the 23rd of Iyar.
I moved to Crown Heights five years ago after me and my wife (from out of town) got married. We loved it here. I work, Daven and shop in Crown Heights. I am your typical “survivor” or simple guy, one that works hard to cover my basic expenses. I'm young, full of energy and already have a small family. I feel that were ever I live I should help, care, give back and create a better community. (I currently volunteer in two local organizations.)
But recently I began to ask myself WHY?
Op-Ed: It’s 3AM… Can you outdo negative with positive?
I can’t sleep, I’m tossing and turning, my mind is racing with all sorts of crazy thoughts. I’m frustrated, upset, and my head is beginning to spin.
I moved to Crown Heights five years ago after me and my wife (from out of town) got married. We loved it here. I work, Daven and shop in Crown Heights. I am your typical “survivor” or simple guy, one that works hard to cover my basic expenses. I’m young, full of energy and already have a small family. I feel that were ever I live I should help, care, give back and create a better community. (I currently volunteer in two local organizations.)
But recently I began to ask myself WHY?
