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Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Dassi (nee Katz) Dalfin (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
By Joyce Cohen for the New York Times
Rabbi Joshua Metzger, top right, his father, Rabbi Alter Metzger, and his children Mendel and Sarah Perel at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in Manhattan, where a group will gather.
NEW YORK, NY — Every day, the sun rises. But only once every 28 years does the sun return to the position it occupied at the same time during the week of its creation, according to Talmudic tradition.
This auspicious occasion is cause for celebration among many observant Jews, who will greet Wednesday morning with the Birkat Hachamah, or Blessing of the Sun. In the Hebrew calendar, it is the 14th day of Nisan in the year 5769.
For Jews, Another 28 Years, Another Blessing of the Sun
By Joyce Cohen for the New York Times
Rabbi Joshua Metzger, top right, his father, Rabbi Alter Metzger, and his children Mendel and Sarah Perel at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in Manhattan, where a group will gather.
NEW YORK, NY — Every day, the sun rises. But only once every 28 years does the sun return to the position it occupied at the same time during the week of its creation, according to Talmudic tradition.
This auspicious occasion is cause for celebration among many observant Jews, who will greet Wednesday morning with the Birkat Hachamah, or Blessing of the Sun. In the Hebrew calendar, it is the 14th day of Nisan in the year 5769.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8, watch live broadcasts of “Birkat Hachamah” ceremonies being held around the world.
Once in Twenty Eight Year Mitzvah to be Broadcast Live!
On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8, watch live broadcasts of “Birkat Hachamah” ceremonies being held around the world.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi and Bibi (nee Morosow) Saul (Orlando, FL) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Selfless Giving in Tough Times
A large truck pulled up near 770 last night, unloading a large cache of good quality fruits and vegetables.
Once again, today, a truck is standing at the same location and unloading cases filled with vegetables for all to take. There will be more than one truck starting now [3:30pm] for a few hours, first come first serve.
No questions asked; Feel free to come and take.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chilik and Chani (nee Sirota) Weinfeld (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — At a hearing Monday, the City Council's public safety committee questioned whether crime is truly waning in New York City.
Major felony crime was down 3 percent in 2008, but that is less of a drop than in recent years.
Video – Council Questions NYPD Stats Of Declining Crime
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — At a hearing Monday, the City Council’s public safety committee questioned whether crime is truly waning in New York City.
Major felony crime was down 3 percent in 2008, but that is less of a drop than in recent years.
By Braha Bender for Hamodia
The world is a big place. In fact, few of us realize quite how big it is, particularly in the frum community. To us, the world seems very small. Every year, all over the globe, millions of families just like ours set up the same Sederplate, spread a clean white tablecloth on the table, set out silverware and dishes saved just for this special occasion, and celebrate Pesach just like we do.
We tend to forget that there are Jews in situations very, very different than ours.
Hamodia on Pesach Merkos Shlichus
By Braha Bender for Hamodia
The world is a big place. In fact, few of us realize quite how big it is, particularly in the frum community. To us, the world seems very small. Every year, all over the globe, millions of families just like ours set up the same Sederplate, spread a clean white tablecloth on the table, set out silverware and dishes saved just for this special occasion, and celebrate Pesach just like we do.
We tend to forget that there are Jews in situations very, very different than ours.
By Ben Jacobson for the Jerusalem Post
Always eager to reach Jews in new and creative ways (see Manhattan's succa-mobile, or Seder eve in Kathmandu), the Chabad Chassidim have created one of the most formidable archives of downloadable and on-demand audio content focusing on Jewish teachings.
It can all be browsed at www.chabad.org/6230. Under Chabad.org director Zalman Shmotkin and audio section editor Rabbi Shmuel Lifshitz (pictured, courtesy photo) and aided by a myriad of volunteer field recording farmers the world over, the site now offers some 11,500 files totaling close to 5,000 hours of audio, which enjoy about 250,000 plays per month - and that's without counting their video content.
Stations of the Rebbe
By Ben Jacobson for the Jerusalem Post
Always eager to reach Jews in new and creative ways (see Manhattan’s succa-mobile, or Seder eve in Kathmandu), the Chabad Chassidim have created one of the most formidable archives of downloadable and on-demand audio content focusing on Jewish teachings.
It can all be browsed at www.chabad.org/6230. Under Chabad.org director Zalman Shmotkin and audio section editor Rabbi Shmuel Lifshitz (pictured, courtesy photo) and aided by a myriad of volunteer field recording farmers the world over, the site now offers some 11,500 files totaling close to 5,000 hours of audio, which enjoy about 250,000 plays per month – and that’s without counting their video content.
Photo Gallery: Mitzvah Tank Parade in Florida!
Beautiful pictures of the Mitzvah Tank parade arranged by Vaad Ha”Timimmim D’Florida.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (By Yitzchok Aaronson)
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avrohom and Ruthy Benarroch (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
Yud Gimmel Nissan is the Yom Hilulah of the Tzemach Tzedek. Amongst other customs, the Rebbe encouraged that on this day one should learn the Mishnayos related to the name of the Tzemach Tzedek. On this occasion Yagdil Torah has compiled a short booklet with the necessary mishnayos to make your learning simple and easy. Additionally, the Kovetz contains Torah of the Tzemach Tzedek. To download, click here.
Kovetz Limmud for Yud Gimmel Nissan Available
Yud Gimmel Nissan is the Yom Hilulah of the Tzemach Tzedek. Amongst other customs, the Rebbe encouraged that on this day one should learn the Mishnayos related to the name of the Tzemach Tzedek. On this occasion Yagdil Torah has compiled a short booklet with the necessary mishnayos to make your learning simple and easy. Additionally, the Kovetz contains Torah of the Tzemach Tzedek. To download, click here.
Letters of Life
There is always a special feeling of achdus that surrounds a painful tragedy. Jews come together to support each other in times of need with unconditional love and genuine empathy. As time moves — shock and grief slowly fading — this feeling of unity often dissipates.
But not this time.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuley and Rochel Goldberg (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Camp Pre Mesivta is pleased to announce that we'll once again open for all 8th graders. “We are actively preparing what we do best!” says camp director, Rabbi Levi Borenstein, “To really care for these young Bochurim and instill in them an amazing summer full of happiness and enjoyment, coupled with chassidishe warmth through davening and learning.”
Full flyer in the Extended Article!
8th Graders Rejoice, Return of Camp Pre-Mesivta! (a)
Camp Pre Mesivta is pleased to announce that we’ll once again open for all 8th graders. “We are actively preparing what we do best!” says camp director, Rabbi Levi Borenstein, “To really care for these young Bochurim and instill in them an amazing summer full of happiness and enjoyment, coupled with chassidishe warmth through davening and learning.”
Full flyer in the Extended Article!
Finnish up your Pesach cleaning by dropping off your Sheimos on President and Kingston, the only Crown Heights run Sheimos Truck! Support our Shchunah!
Full flyer in the Extended Article.
Two More Days to Drop off your Sheimos! (a)
Finnish up your Pesach cleaning by dropping off your Sheimos on President and Kingston, the only Crown Heights run Sheimos Truck! Support our Shchunah!
Full flyer in the Extended Article.
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