Mazal Tov! – 5 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Binyomin and Ricky (nee Tzivin) Gaerman.
IYH at 618 Empire Blvd [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Binyomin and Blumshi Dubroff.
IYH at 895 Eastern Pkwy [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Yossi and Shleema Vogel.
IYH at Bais Shmuel, 885 Eastern Pkwy [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Yisroel Dovid and Malkie (nee Reizes) Osdoba.
IYH at 1615 Carroll St [between Schenectady and Utica Ave].
Shmuli and Aidy (nee Katzman) Bendet.
IYH at 186 Roosevelt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314.
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!!
New JEM/Malka Touger Film for Kids Now in Production!
TVERIA, ISRAEL [CHI] — In conjunction with today’s Siyum of the yearly learning of Rambam, Crownheights.info has obtained photos of a new film being produced by Malka Touger (Producer of the videos I Am A Chassid and Hand in Hand) in collaboration with JEM. The new Rebbe video for kids is reported to be a tour through special sites of Chassidic interest in Eretz Yisroel, woven together with the Rebbe’s words about them.
It happened, on a given Friday, that one of the participants felt rather hungry. He thought to himself: “There is still plenty of time before the Baal Shem Tov will complete his prayers; I ought to go and eat something. In all likelihood, I will be back before he’s done. Besides, there are plenty of others around; I shall certainly not be missed.”
Seeing him slip out the door, another fellow decided to do the same. This started a chain reaction and soon the Baal Shem Tov was left to himself. Imagine their embarrassment, when, upon their return, they found their Rebbe sitting all alone waiting for them.
The Baal Shem Tov lovingly explained to them that a head is only as high as the body on which it rests. He said that his ability to stay “up there,” and function as their head, depended entirely on the degree of their individual and collective commitment.
To Count is not to be Counted Upon – Dependability Determines Self Worth
It was the Baal Shem Tov’s custom to draw out his prayers on Friday evenings. His disciples, who typically finished before him, would wait for their Rebbe to conclude, so that they may join him in the Shabbos meal.
It happened, on a given Friday, that one of the participants felt rather hungry. He thought to himself: “There is still plenty of time before the Baal Shem Tov will complete his prayers; I ought to go and eat something. In all likelihood, I will be back before he’s done. Besides, there are plenty of others around; I shall certainly not be missed.”
Seeing him slip out the door, another fellow decided to do the same. This started a chain reaction and soon the Baal Shem Tov was left to himself. Imagine their embarrassment, when, upon their return, they found their Rebbe sitting all alone waiting for them.
The Baal Shem Tov lovingly explained to them that a head is only as high as the body on which it rests. He said that his ability to stay “up there,” and function as their head, depended entirely on the degree of their individual and collective commitment.
CrownHeights.info presents this weeks Living Torah excerpt, A Parent Feels.
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Weekly Living Torah Rebbe Video! – A Parent Feels!
CrownHeights.info presents this weeks Living Torah excerpt, A Parent Feels.
Living Torah is a member supported project. Become a member today at www.LivingTorah.org!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Velly (ben R Eli) Slavin (Crown Heights) and Chanchkie Jurkowicz (Melbourne, Australia) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday afternoon, 3pm to 7pm at 785 Montgomery St [between Albany and Troy Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!!
NCFJE 'Released Time' instructors gathered today for a group picture in front of 770 today. Photo by Israel Teichman.
Picture of the Day! – Released Time Group Photo
NCFJE ‘Released Time’ instructors gathered today for a group picture in front of 770 today. Photo by Israel Teichman.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA — In a meeting Monday between Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and President Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s Jewish students were granted permission to postpone upcoming state exams conflictingly scheduled for the first day of the Shavuot holiday.
Russian President Intervenes On Behalf Of Jewish Students
MOSCOW, RUSSIA — In a meeting Monday between Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and President Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s Jewish students were granted permission to postpone upcoming state exams conflictingly scheduled for the first day of the Shavuot holiday.
1. This week’s Torah portion (as well as next week’s Torah portion) discusses the Mishkan (the Tabernacle) which was in the desert with the Jewish people and the jobs associated with bringing it from place to place with them.
2. The Rebbe tells us the lesson we can learn from this:
This passage emphasizes that even when the Jewish people are in a desert they have the strength to set up a place of holiness for Hashem’s presence (the Shechinah) to rest among the Jewish people in general and within every single Jew individually.
Furthermore, just as there is a desert in the physical sense, which is a barren wasteland where extremely calamitous elements dominate, so too there is a desert in the spiritual sense where terrible ideas and ideals dominate the atmosphere. Indeed, there can be a spiritual desert in a land which is physically a blooming garden.
The Weekly Sicha of the Rebbe – Parshas Bamidbar
The Rebbe says:
1. This week’s Torah portion (as well as next week’s Torah portion) discusses the Mishkan (the Tabernacle) which was in the desert with the Jewish people and the jobs associated with bringing it from place to place with them.
2. The Rebbe tells us the lesson we can learn from this:
This passage emphasizes that even when the Jewish people are in a desert they have the strength to set up a place of holiness for Hashem’s presence (the Shechinah) to rest among the Jewish people in general and within every single Jew individually.
Furthermore, just as there is a desert in the physical sense, which is a barren wasteland where extremely calamitous elements dominate, so too there is a desert in the spiritual sense where terrible ideas and ideals dominate the atmosphere. Indeed, there can be a spiritual desert in a land which is physically a blooming garden.
Restraining Order Stayed in Appeal, Elections Back On
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Arguments before the State Appellate Court was heard a short while ago and judge Daniel Angiolillo granted a stay of the Temporary Restraining Order which barred the elections from taking, clearing the way for the elections to still take place.
Contrary to rumors which have been spreading, the victory in court today only reflected on the TRO that was granted yesterday, which was the only item that was contested. The case is still set to be heard on June 3rd in which the merits of the case will be argued.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Dina Goldshmid (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to him parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
In honor of the Siyum Ha’Rambam and the beginning of the new cycle – for those who study three chapters daily, those who study one, as well as those who learn sefer Hamitzvos – and in honor of the 25th year of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s establishment of takanas limud ha’Rambam, Chabad.org has launched a new Rambam Section.
For The First Time Rambam in English Available on the Web
In honor of the Siyum Ha’Rambam and the beginning of the new cycle – for those who study three chapters daily, those who study one, as well as those who learn sefer Hamitzvos – and in honor of the 25th year of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s establishment of takanas limud ha’Rambam, Chabad.org has launched a new Rambam Section.
Chabad’s mitzvah-smart mobile was a sight in contrasts at last week’s Cannes Film Festival. During the week-long event, the city’s normal population numbers of 70,000 swells to 200,000. Many were pleased to meet up with Chabad, and welcomed the offer to do a mitzvah and take a few minutes to reflect amid the endless partying.
Chabad at the Cannes Film Festival
Chabad’s mitzvah-smart mobile was a sight in contrasts at last week’s Cannes Film Festival. During the week-long event, the city’s normal population numbers of 70,000 swells to 200,000. Many were pleased to meet up with Chabad, and welcomed the offer to do a mitzvah and take a few minutes to reflect amid the endless partying.
Mazal Tov! It’s a Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Schneur and Chanie (nee Hecht) Wilhelm (Milford, CT) 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 Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Fishel and Shainy (nee Gurary) Oster (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! New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Gavi Kohanbash (Pittsburgh, PA) and Moussia Kamensky (Pittsburgh, PA) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!!
Mazal Tov! It’s a Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim Binyomin and Leah (nee Desure) Arias (Chaifa, Israel) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
