Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Dovid Abba and Dini Levin (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 Immanuel and Rochie (nee Blau) Storfer (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Much money, time, and effort went into a war over the cornerstone which the Rebbe laid for the construction of the new part of 770. This morning workers were seen installing a new headstone, under the watchful eye of two police officers, over the cornerstone in place where much controversy has brewed.
New Plaque Affixed over the Cornerstone
Much money, time, and effort went into a war over the cornerstone which the Rebbe laid for the construction of the new part of 770. This morning workers were seen installing a new headstone, under the watchful eye of two police officers, over the cornerstone in place where much controversy has brewed.
I have just been given a sneak preview of photographer Frederic Aranda's new photography exhibition, Kosherface, and was blown away. Boasting seven years of photographs of Orthodox Jewish Rabbis, this is a unique, unseen body of work on a private community. Approaching the subject from inside, but as a fashion photographer, he has created something really quite unique.
Camera Chutzpah
I have just been given a sneak preview of photographer Frederic Aranda’s new photography exhibition, Kosherface, and was blown away. Boasting seven years of photographs of Orthodox Jewish Rabbis, this is a unique, unseen body of work on a private community. Approaching the subject from inside, but as a fashion photographer, he has created something really quite unique.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Jewish man was attacked this evening by a group of 5 black young thugs. The incident took place on Carroll Street between Kingston and Albany Avenue at around 8:45pm.
Lubavitcher Attacked by Group of 5 Black Teens
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Jewish man was attacked this evening by a group of 5 black young thugs. The incident took place on Carroll Street between Kingston and Albany Avenue at around 8:45pm.
Mazal Tov! – 7 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Levi and Faigy (nee Gluckowsky) Tzfasman.
IYH at 369 Crown St [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Roy and Miralle Mazuz.
IYH at 346 New York Ave, Apt 1C [between President and Carroll St].
Nissen and Nechama Dina Brenenson.
IYH at 711 Eastern Pkwy, 1st floor [between KIngston and Brooklyn Ave.
Shlomo and Rochel Leah Danzinger.
IYH at 719 Montgomery St [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Mendy and Shterna Chein.
IYH at 691 Maple St [between Troy and Schenectady Ave].
Zev and Rivkah (nee Kirschenbaum) Weinberg (Long Island City) .
IYH at 888 Montgomery St, Apt C2 [between Troy and Schenectady Ave].
Shmuly and Shaina Rikel Feldman.
IYH at 24 Balfour Pl [between Empire Blvd and Lefferts Ave].
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!!
David Goldberg runs into somebody in the street who looks like his old friend Jack.
“Jack,” he says, “Is that you?! You've put on a bit of weight and your hair has turned gray. You seem a few inches shorter than I recall and your cheeks are puffy. Plus, you're walking differently and even sound different. Jack, what's happened to you?”
“I'm not Jack,” replies the gentleman, half amused half repulsed.
“Wow!” says David, “you son of a gun, you even changed your name.”
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The Pious Animal Soul – Self Deception Is Not Reserved For The Wicked
David Goldberg runs into somebody in the street who looks like his old friend Jack.
“Jack,” he says, “Is that you?! You’ve put on a bit of weight and your hair has turned gray. You seem a few inches shorter than I recall and your cheeks are puffy. Plus, you’re walking differently and even sound different. Jack, what’s happened to you?”
“I’m not Jack,” replies the gentleman, half amused half repulsed.
“Wow!” says David, “you son of a gun, you even changed your name.”
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –When Kaiser Wilhelm sought to invade Belgium, he was reminded of the signed treaty agreements to which his action would be in blatant violation. Dourly brushing the matter aside the Kaiser declared: “We shall take Belgium! As for the treaties? It is for the philosophers to supply the necessary explanations.”
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Yeshivas Menachem Mendel Lubavitch of Oak Park, Michigan is expanding, Rabbi Dovi Greenberg will assume the position of Menahel of all Nigleh Sedarim and will also give a daily Shiur. Rabbi Mendel Scharf will assume the position of Mashgiach Kloli. Both have years of experience in Chinuch and surely will propel the Yeshiva forwards.
New Staff to Yeshivas Menachem Mendel of Detroit
Yeshivas Menachem Mendel Lubavitch of Oak Park, Michigan is expanding, Rabbi Dovi Greenberg will assume the position of Menahel of all Nigleh Sedarim and will also give a daily Shiur. Rabbi Mendel Scharf will assume the position of Mashgiach Kloli. Both have years of experience in Chinuch and surely will propel the Yeshiva forwards.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Another set of manholes exploded this afternoon, this time on Kingston Avenue and President Street. With the hotter summer days the demand for more air conditioning seems to be taxing on the ConEdison electricity grid, causing numerous failures around the city.
More Manhole Fires in Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Another set of manholes exploded this afternoon, this time on Kingston Avenue and President Street. With the hotter summer days the demand for more air conditioning seems to be taxing on the ConEdison electricity grid, causing numerous failures around the city.

Celestial Politics Discussed at Chabad’s ‘Shabbat Under the Stars’
MONROE, NJ — At the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe’s largest Shabbat dinner of the year, a crowd of 220 people gathered to celebrate Jewish tradition and deliberate “Would God vote for Obama?”

In Stores Now: CrownHeights.info’s 5770 Wall Calendar!
We are pleased to announce our first ever print publication, a beautifully designed and useful Community Calendar, complete with relevant information such as Zmanim, Yomim Tovim, school vacation days, and Alternate Side Parking. The calendars can already be found in local stores!
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is pleased to present a fascinating conversation between noted writer Chaim Potok and Rabbi Dalfin, in which he discuses his first visits to the Rebbe, and why he never experienced a private audience. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: PortraitOfALeader.org
Chaim Potok and the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is pleased to present a fascinating conversation between noted writer Chaim Potok and Rabbi Dalfin, in which he discuses his first visits to the Rebbe, and why he never experienced a private audience. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: PortraitOfALeader.org
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov To Levi and Faigy (nee Gluckowsky) Tzfasman on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel
When the opportunity arose for Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Ephraim Simon to potentially risk his life in the preservation of another’s, he paused. He wanted to give one of his kidneys to a suffering man; the problem was that he had to think about how he would communicate that decision to his nine children.
Community Learns About Sacrifice When Rabbi Gives Gift of Life
When the opportunity arose for Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Ephraim Simon to potentially risk his life in the preservation of another’s, he paused. He wanted to give one of his kidneys to a suffering man; the problem was that he had to think about how he would communicate that decision to his nine children.
Photos: 2 Performances, 10,000 Tickets Sold
JERUSALEM, Israel [CHI] — A series of two performances in Israel by Avraham Fried netted over 10,000 ticket sales, and filled up the ‘Sultan Pool’ theater in Jerusalem.
Manholes Explode Leaving Residents without Electricity Overnight
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A series of manhole explosions rocked Kingston Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Lefferts Avenue last night, knocking out power to a number of buildings and leaving behind the arcid smell of burnt copper and rubber.