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Freshen up your knowledge of Hilchos Pesach with special shiurim in Yiddish or English concerning the laws of Bedikas and Mechiras Chometz, kitchen preparation and the Seder. The Yiddish series will be given by Rabbi Sholom Ber Levin on Sunday evenings at Ahavas Achim-Empire Shtibel (489 Empire Blvd). They will take place on Yud Tes and Chof Vov Adar, and Daled Nissan at 8:00pm. Maariv will follow.

For more information contact YT. To receive a reminder SMS or email, please let YT know.

Freshen Up On Hilchos Pesach

Freshen up your knowledge of Hilchos Pesach with special shiurim in Yiddish or English concerning the laws of Bedikas and Mechiras Chometz, kitchen preparation and the Seder. The Yiddish series will be given by Rabbi Sholom Ber Levin on Sunday evenings at Ahavas Achim-Empire Shtibel (489 Empire Blvd). They will take place on Yud Tes and Chof Vov Adar, and Daled Nissan at 8:00pm. Maariv will follow.

For more information contact YT. To receive a reminder SMS or email, please let YT know.

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Yitzy and Leeby Smith from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
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Eitan Hershkop (Crown Heights) to Chana Belfer (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Bass and Bourbon
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Levi Meer (Morristown, NJ) to Sara Gershovitz (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, June 12th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street Upstairs
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Yosef Chaim Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Leah Eisenbach (New York)
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Pesach Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Tzipporah Yasmine Holloway (Orlando, FL)
New Engagement!

Mendel Saaks (Chicago, IL) to Leeba Grossbaum (Paramus, NJ)
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Keselman (London, UK) to Shaina Keller (Crown Heights)

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Ya’akov Silverman (Tysons Corner, VA) to Chaya Raizel Michaelson (Glastonbury, CT)
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Yitzchak Minkowitz (Fort Myers, FL) to Shani Silver (Mequon, WI)
New Engagement!

Avremel Weingarten (Flint, MI) to Chana Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
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Yaya Kagan (Los Angeles, CA) to Hadas Malamud (Brooklyn, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at the Oholei Torah Ballroom
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Meyer and Chaya (nee Engelberg) Shushan from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
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Boruch and Adeli Zimmerman from Oro Valley, AZ had a baby girl!

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Dovi Vogel (Wilmington, DE) to Chanie Rapoport (Atlantic City, NJ)
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By Brianna Bailey for the Daily Pilot

Jewish center’s leader, Rabbi Reuven Mintz, claims former Rat Pack member wanted to set up foundation in his name.

NEWPORT, CA — Longtime Newport Beach resident and Rat Pack comedian Joey Bishop’s longtime, live-in companion this week settled part of her lawsuit alleging that the late entertainer’s financial planners tried to cheat her out of part of his estate. Now Newport Beach Chabad Center, a Jewish community center and religious organization claims that Bishop intended to leave part of his multimillion-dollar estate to found a children’s charity, court documents obtained by the Daily Pilot show.

Chabad Files Suit for Estate

By Brianna Bailey for the Daily Pilot

Jewish center’s leader, Rabbi Reuven Mintz, claims former Rat Pack member wanted to set up foundation in his name.

NEWPORT, CA — Longtime Newport Beach resident and Rat Pack comedian Joey Bishop’s longtime, live-in companion this week settled part of her lawsuit alleging that the late entertainer’s financial planners tried to cheat her out of part of his estate. Now Newport Beach Chabad Center, a Jewish community center and religious organization claims that Bishop intended to leave part of his multimillion-dollar estate to found a children’s charity, court documents obtained by the Daily Pilot show.

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IRKUTSK, Russia [JTA] — In Irkutsk, work has been completed on the restoration of one of the oldest Synagogues in Siberia. The building was constructed 130 years ago and has survived two major fires – one at the end of the century and another one in 2004.

Irkutsk Synagogue Fully Restored

IRKUTSK, Russia [JTA] — In Irkutsk, work has been completed on the restoration of one of the oldest Synagogues in Siberia. The building was constructed 130 years ago and has survived two major fires – one at the end of the century and another one in 2004.

Jewish News
By Katie Zezima for the NY Times

Rabbis Shmuel Kravitsky, standing at left, and Saadya Notik aboard the Purim party bus

SOUTH HADLEY, MA — “Are you ready to get on the Purim party bus?” Rabbi Saadya Notik screamed Tuesday to a group of women, many in costume, standing on a sidewalk at Mount Holyoke College.

A Celebration on Wheels in Observance of Purim

By Katie Zezima for the NY Times

Rabbis Shmuel Kravitsky, standing at left, and Saadya Notik aboard the Purim party bus

SOUTH HADLEY, MA — “Are you ready to get on the Purim party bus?” Rabbi Saadya Notik screamed Tuesday to a group of women, many in costume, standing on a sidewalk at Mount Holyoke College.

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Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
A distraught mother came running to a Chassidic Rebbe one day, weeping uncontrollably. “Rebbe,” she cried, “It’s my son; he went Meshuga. I think he needs a psychiatrist!” He’s really acting strange.”

“What’s the matter,” asked the Rebbe, visibly concerned.

“The matter?” cried the woman, “he’s behaving like a lowlife! He was even observed dancing with gentile women and dining on swine! I’m telling you he’s crazy.”

The Rebbe pondered the crisis for a quiet moment. “My dear lady,” he then exclaimed, “If your son were dancing with pigs and dining on women, I’d say that he is in fact insane, but that’s not what you describe. The characteristics you present are that of ‘sin’ not ‘insanity.’

“I believe that your son has become a rather crude and lascivious young man and there is nothing crazy about it.”
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Yankel appeared in Shul one day with both his ears heavily bandaged. “I was ironing a shirt when the phone rang,” he explained in an awkward tone. “That explains one ear,” declared a fellow congregant, “But what about the other?” “My luck,” came the reply, “the guy decided to call back.”

The Sin Behind The Sin – Clinging To Bad Ideas

Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

A distraught mother came running to a Chassidic Rebbe one day, weeping uncontrollably. “Rebbe,” she cried, “It’s my son; he went Meshuga. I think he needs a psychiatrist!” He’s really acting strange.”

“What’s the matter,” asked the Rebbe, visibly concerned.

“The matter?” cried the woman, “he’s behaving like a lowlife! He was even observed dancing with gentile women and dining on swine! I’m telling you he’s crazy.”

The Rebbe pondered the crisis for a quiet moment. “My dear lady,” he then exclaimed, “If your son were dancing with pigs and dining on women, I’d say that he is in fact insane, but that’s not what you describe. The characteristics you present are that of ‘sin’ not ‘insanity.’

“I believe that your son has become a rather crude and lascivious young man and there is nothing crazy about it.”

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Yankel appeared in Shul one day with both his ears heavily bandaged. “I was ironing a shirt when the phone rang,” he explained in an awkward tone. “That explains one ear,” declared a fellow congregant, “But what about the other?” “My luck,” came the reply, “the guy decided to call back.”

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Purim with the French community of Miami

Close to 250 people participated in a beautiful Purim celebration on the palm trees and the stars of Miami Beach for a special Purim party for the French Jewish community of Miami. Rabbi Yisroel Frankforter along with other families of the French Beit Chabad organized this event with the help of the French bochurim Shluchim in the Miami Semicha Program. Face painting, balloons sculptures, costumes contest, live music, and middle eastern foods with only part of this special celebration in the luxurious National hotel in the heart of South Beach.

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Purim in Smolensk, Russia

Purim 5769 in Smolensk, Russia was celebrated with great joy. The attractive invitations drew a crowd of 150 people to the community purim seuda which took place at the 7/40 restaurant. After hearing Rabbi Levi Mondshine, shliach and chief Rabbi of the Smolensk Region, read the megilla, all of the participants received a mishloach manos which they proceeded to switch with their neighbor, thus fulfilling the mitzvah of mishloach manos.

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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moshe Mordechai Serebryanski (Melbourne, Australia) and Sheina Mushka Raskin (London, UK) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave].

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Mazal Tov! – 9 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Sholom Ber and Leah (nee Spalter) Munitz.
IYH at 405 Crown St [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].

Shimmy and Zelda Weinbaum
IYH at 447 Troy Ave [corner Lefferts Ave].

Zusie and Chavie Vishedsky
IYH 866 Eastern Pkwy, Apt 3A [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Menashe and Naomi Amitay
IYH at 350 Lefferts Ave, Apt 3K, [between New York and Nostrand Ave].

Fischel and Miriam (nee Galowinsky) Litzman.
IYH at 57 E Concord Dr, Monsey, NY 10952.

Peretz and Allona Pinhas.
IYH at 850 NE 175th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160.

Yisroel and Devora Leah (nee Goldstein) Brusowankin.
IYH at 3605 NE 207th St, Aventura, FL 33180.

Sholom and Tzivia Wasserman.
4975 Avenue Carlton, Montreal, QC, Canada.

Daniel and Feige (nee Gudelsky) Swimmer.
IYH at 17 Shipston Ln, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa.

Please stay tuned as we update this list as 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.

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Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!

On behalf of myself and the staff here at CrownHeights.info we would like to wish a very hearty Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! to a friend and supporter, Aron (Lelly) and his wife Mirit (nee Moyal) Hershkop (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter!

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Once again the Friendship Circle of Crown Heights gave special needs children and their families an afternoon full of fun yesterday, Shushan Purim. Volunteers along with their ‘friends’ enjoyed a carnival with games, prizes, face painting, and a magic show!

More pictures In the Extended Article!

Friendship Circles Purim Fiesta!

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Once again the Friendship Circle of Crown Heights gave special needs children and their families an afternoon full of fun yesterday, Shushan Purim. Volunteers along with their ‘friends’ enjoyed a carnival with games, prizes, face painting, and a magic show!

More pictures In the Extended Article!

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