Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Fischel and Miriam (nee Galowinsky) Litzman (Monsey, NY) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
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BROOKLYN, NY — According to a new report leaked Friday by London’s Jewish Chronicle, properties bearing mezuzahs on their doorposts are selling for 10,000 pounds more than their equivalents without the parchments.
Real estate agents throughout all areas of the city have noticed the surge since October, when homes and apartments with mezuzahs have garnered considerably more. Though it is unclear why this phenomenon exists, retailers across London have also seen an increase in mezuzah sales—and not only to Jewish customers.
A Mezuzah Mystery
BROOKLYN, NY — According to a new report leaked Friday by London’s Jewish Chronicle, properties bearing mezuzahs on their doorposts are selling for 10,000 pounds more than their equivalents without the parchments.
Real estate agents throughout all areas of the city have noticed the surge since October, when homes and apartments with mezuzahs have garnered considerably more. Though it is unclear why this phenomenon exists, retailers across London have also seen an increase in mezuzah sales—and not only to Jewish customers.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Danny Talkins (Toronto, Canada) and Sarah Allison (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Sunday at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — The MTA now says a plan to cut back weekend subway service can be avoided, if Albany lawmakers act on a plan to shore up the agency's $1.2 billion budget gap.
Last week, the MTA said it was moving forward with plans to reduce the scheduled frequency of weekend subway service on most of the lettered lines, beginning in June.
Video – MTA Reconsiders Weekend Service Cuts
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — The MTA now says a plan to cut back weekend subway service can be avoided, if Albany lawmakers act on a plan to shore up the agency’s $1.2 billion budget gap.
Last week, the MTA said it was moving forward with plans to reduce the scheduled frequency of weekend subway service on most of the lettered lines, beginning in June.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Sruly Moskovits (Monsey, NY) and Miriam Fuchs (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
Hakomas Hamatzaiva of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik OBM
QUEENS, NY [CHI] — Family, friends and supports gathered with the Wolowik family for the traditional ‘Hakomas Hamatzaiva’ [erecting of the headstone] of their son Levi Yitzchok.
More pictures and a video in the Extended Article.
JERUSALEM, Israel [INN] — Closed circuit video shows the attack by an Arab tractor driver last Thursday — the third of its kind in Jerusalem in a single year.
The footage shows the tractor pushing a police car it had just overturned and the near-immediate response by armed policemen and citizens, who shot the driver dead.
Complete Video of Thursday’s Tractor Terrorist Attack & Response
JERUSALEM, Israel [INN] — Closed circuit video shows the attack by an Arab tractor driver last Thursday — the third of its kind in Jerusalem in a single year.
The footage shows the tractor pushing a police car it had just overturned and the near-immediate response by armed policemen and citizens, who shot the driver dead.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eldad Drori (S Paul, MN) and Shoshana Greenbaum (Hollywood, FL) on their engagement.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
Purim happened in ancient Persia, present day Iraq and iran. Any connection between todays tensions in that part of the world and Purim of old?
If Yom Kippur (Yom Ha-Ki-Purim) is only similar to Purim, which implies that Purim is holier and greater than yom kippur, how is it that on Yom Kippur we fast and spend the entire day in temple, while on purim we eat, drink, and mostly have a very good time (and that's an understatement).
Video: Getting into the Purim Spirit!
Purim happened in ancient Persia, present day Iraq and iran. Any connection between todays tensions in that part of the world and Purim of old?
If Yom Kippur (Yom Ha-Ki-Purim) is only similar to Purim, which implies that Purim is holier and greater than yom kippur, how is it that on Yom Kippur we fast and spend the entire day in temple, while on purim we eat, drink, and mostly have a very good time (and that’s an understatement).
1500 attend Chabad Gala Dinner in Sydney
SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — In a celebration tempered by the recent Victoria bushfire tragedy and last year’s Mumbai terror attacks, the Yeshiva Centre in Sydney’s annual gala dinner adopted a reflective tone on Tuesday night, promoting a message of unity and self-sacrifice for the greater good.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Rabbi Yosef Slavin, of Caracas, Venezuela, puts out a weekly video, in Spanish, on the Parasha. For purim, he put out a Purimdike video, and also put in English subtitles.
Video: JabadTUBE’s Purim Edition!
Rabbi Yosef Slavin, of Caracas, Venezuela, puts out a weekly video, in Spanish, on the Parasha. For purim, he put out a Purimdike video, and also put in English subtitles.
“The visits from Chabad volunteers over Purim and throughout the year really raise our spirits,” said David Emmett, a bereaved father from Beit Shean. Mr. Emmett’s son, Capt. Boaz Emmett, Hy”d, was killed in a terror attack at the Erez checkpoint. “You are a ray of light in these difficult days,” he says. Rachel Ochana, mother of Shimon Ochana, who was mortally wounded by snipers from Beit Jala, agrees. “Don’t stay home,” she says. “If you have the chance and the time to go and visit some families, please don’t hesitate.”
The director of the Tzeirei Chabad and Agudas Chassidei Chabad Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Ahronov reports that, “At the same time, low-income families have been invited to Purim meals at the homes of Chabad Youth Organization volunteers and take an active part in the festival joy.”
Bereaved Father: “The Purim Visits Really Raise Our Spirits”
“The visits from Chabad volunteers over Purim and throughout the year really raise our spirits,” said David Emmett, a bereaved father from Beit Shean. Mr. Emmett’s son, Capt. Boaz Emmett, Hy”d, was killed in a terror attack at the Erez checkpoint. “You are a ray of light in these difficult days,” he says. Rachel Ochana, mother of Shimon Ochana, who was mortally wounded by snipers from Beit Jala, agrees. “Don’t stay home,” she says. “If you have the chance and the time to go and visit some families, please don’t hesitate.”
The director of the Tzeirei Chabad and Agudas Chassidei Chabad Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Ahronov reports that, “At the same time, low-income families have been invited to Purim meals at the homes of Chabad Youth Organization volunteers and take an active part in the festival joy.”
Crown Heights Softball league has begun registration for its 2009 campaign.
Registration begins today and runs through 12th of March.
Click Here to download the application form.
IT’S TIME!!
Crown Heights Softball league has begun registration for its 2009 campaign.
Registration begins today and runs through 12th of March.
DES MOINES, IA [AP] — A federal judge has rejected a motion to dismiss illegal immigration and bank fraud charges against Agriprocessors Inc. and former manager Sholom Rubashkin.
Attorneys for Rubashkin and Agriprocessors asked that the case be dismissed, claiming grand jury proceedings were tainted by improper comments about religion, race and anti-Semitism.
Judge Rejects Dismissal of Rubashkin Case
DES MOINES, IA [AP] — A federal judge has rejected a motion to dismiss illegal immigration and bank fraud charges against Agriprocessors Inc. and former manager Sholom Rubashkin.
Attorneys for Rubashkin and Agriprocessors asked that the case be dismissed, claiming grand jury proceedings were tainted by improper comments about religion, race and anti-Semitism.
Tonight at 2:00am we will be entering Daylight Savings Time and we move the clock one hour forward. At 2:00am it will become 3:00am, making us all lose an hour of sleep.
Make sure to change your clocks before you get to bed, as to avoid any confusion and being an hour late to everything.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management reminds New Yorkers to change the batteries in their smoke detectors as well.
A Gut Voch,
Note: To learn more about “Standard Time” and “Daylight Savings time” Click on them.
Tonight – Daylight Savings Time – Move Clocks Hour Ahead
Tonight at 2:00am we will be entering Daylight Savings Time and we move the clock one hour forward. At 2:00am it will become 3:00am, making us all lose an hour of sleep.
Make sure to change your clocks before you get to bed, as to avoid any confusion and being an hour late to everything.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management reminds New Yorkers to change the batteries in their smoke detectors as well.
A Gut Voch,
Note: To learn more about “Standard Time” and “Daylight Savings time” Click on them.
The following letter has been sent to all Shluchim of the Rebbe worldwide:
Dear Shluchim שיחיו!
In light of recent events Shluchim the world over have been focusing more attention on matters of security.
In order to guide and assist Shluchim and Mosdos in this regard, we have formed the Chabad-Lubavitch Security Commission (CLSC). The Commission, with the assistance of professionals who are familiar with security/anti-terror measures, will distribute relevant information to Shluchim, as well as make recommendations which can be adapted and implemented locally by Shluchim.
Chabad Takes Initiative Forming Security Commission
The following letter has been sent to all Shluchim of the Rebbe worldwide:
Dear Shluchim שיחיו!
In light of recent events Shluchim the world over have been focusing more attention on matters of security.
In order to guide and assist Shluchim and Mosdos in this regard, we have formed the Chabad-Lubavitch Security Commission (CLSC). The Commission, with the assistance of professionals who are familiar with security/anti-terror measures, will distribute relevant information to Shluchim, as well as make recommendations which can be adapted and implemented locally by Shluchim.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — She is a familiar face, she shoplifted from another store just a few days before and on Thursday she was at it again. An alert pharmacy employee noticed her taking a number of items and stuffing them into her backpack. She then walked over to the front counter, picked up a prescription and made for the door. As she fled the store the theft deterrent alarm went off.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Shomrim Assist in Apprehending Shoplifter, Police Let Her Go – Again
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — She is a familiar face, she shoplifted from another store just a few days before and on Thursday she was at it again. An alert pharmacy employee noticed her taking a number of items and stuffing them into her backpack. She then walked over to the front counter, picked up a prescription and made for the door. As she fled the store the theft deterrent alarm went off.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
