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In honor of Yud Shvat, Lubavitcher children around the world are gathering for a grand Hakhel Rally.

Wednesday, Yud Shevat from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm (EST).

Join together in achdus with TENS of schools and THOUSANDS of children from around the world!

To participate via web: TzivosHashem.org/rally

ATTENTION SOLDIERS: Don’t be left out!

In honor of Yud Shvat, Lubavitcher children around the world are gathering for a grand Hakhel Rally.

Wednesday, Yud Shevat from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm (EST).

Join together in achdus with TENS of schools and THOUSANDS of children from around the world!

To participate via web: TzivosHashem.org/rally

Chabad News
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New Engagement!

Chaim Uziel Starik (Vienna, Austria) to Batsheva Spivak (Pembroke Pines, FL)
New Engagement!

Zalman Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Lea Dukes (Santiago, Chile) L’Chaim: Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm at 9400 NW 4th Street, Coral Springs, FL
New Engagement!

Yossi Gutnick (Sydney, Australia) to Chaya Eisnebach (Northwest, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at the Garden House 1386 S. John’s Pl
Baby Boy!

Yaakov and Shevi (nee Katzman) Behrman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moishe and Frayda (nee Aber) Scheinfeld from Brooklyn, NY had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yermi and Daniella Liam (nee Pohlman) Kurkus from Lake Lure, NC had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Kalmenson (Crown Heights) to Chanale Baitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Zevi Jacobson (De Moines, IA) to Ita Gurevitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at the JCM
New Engagement!

Sruli Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Adina Izgelov (Milwaukee, WI) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Shlomo Werde (Crown Heights) to Gila Bensusan (London, UK)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Mushkie Golowinski from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 539 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Menachem Forer (Toronto, Canada) to Sari Gottlib (Hillside, NJ) L’Chaim: Thursday, April 24th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Boy!

Chaim and Bracha (nee Morozow) Rendler from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Shmuly and Chaya (nee Lewin) Stone from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yossi Krinsky (Vilnius, Lithuania) to Rochele Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden)

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The following photo was taking in 1986 and is being published for the first time on CrownHeights.info. Readers are welcome to identify those in the picture by use of the Comment System!

Pirsum Rishon in Honor of Yud Shvat!

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The following photo was taking in 1986 and is being published for the first time on CrownHeights.info. Readers are welcome to identify those in the picture by use of the Comment System!

Picture of the Day
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What is a Rebbe? What is a Chassid? Why are Chassidim following their Rebbe? How is it that a Rebbe can dictate the life of his Chassid? Why do Chassidim leave all their comforts and familiar surroundings to go to far away places for life, just to follow the Rebbe's wishes?

A Rebbe and his Chassid – Rabbi Groner goes to Australia

What is a Rebbe? What is a Chassid? Why are Chassidim following their Rebbe? How is it that a Rebbe can dictate the life of his Chassid? Why do Chassidim leave all their comforts and familiar surroundings to go to far away places for life, just to follow the Rebbe’s wishes?

Videos
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The Friendship Circle of Sharon has entered into a Virgin Airlines contest that is awarding the money to a Boston non-profit with the most votes on the airline website. Voting ends on Friday, February 6th, and all it takes is your vote to help this great Moised.

To vote Click Here then click on the little airplane that says ‘vote’ beneath it, you will be redirected to a page asking you to log-in or register, please register using all valid information, you will then be returned to the original page, there you should click on the airplane once again (until it says 'voted' beneath it). Please take an extra moment to leave a comment on Virgins website as this will give your vote more ‘points’ pushing The Friendship Circle of Sharon closer to the top.

Help a Shliach win $25,000 for his Moised – Only 2 days left!

The Friendship Circle of Sharon has entered into a Virgin Airlines contest that is awarding the money to a Boston non-profit with the most votes on the airline website. Voting ends on Friday, February 6th, and all it takes is your vote to help this great Moised.

To vote Click Here then click on the little airplane that says ‘vote’ beneath it, you will be redirected to a page asking you to log-in or register, please register using all valid information, you will then be returned to the original page, there you should click on the airplane once again (until it says ‘voted’ beneath it). Please take an extra moment to leave a comment on Virgins website as this will give your vote more ‘points’ pushing The Friendship Circle of Sharon closer to the top.

Shlichus
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Rabbi Groner Speaks to Bochurim

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Scores of Bochurim from both Yeshivas in Crown Heights and visiting have assembled earlier this evening in 770 to hear words of Chizzuk and Hisorrerus from the Rebbe’s Mazkir, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Groner, about Yud Shevat and about ‘Shnas Hakhel’.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Photo Galleries
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New Rash of Car Break-ins, Nelsons M.O. at Play

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Nelsons signature returns alongside a new rash of auto break-ins. Over Shabbos a car was broken into on Montgomery Street and a portable navigation unit was stolen and on Sunday night another car was broken into on Albany Avenue and Empire Boulevard. Each of these incidents had Crown Heights’s most notorious auto larcenist, Terrence Nelson, signature all over it.

More in the Extended Article.

Crime
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In honor of Yud Shvat, JEM has released a brand new audio recording of the Farbrengen of Yud Shvat 5729.

This first time release is from the collection of Rabbi Sholom Yisroel Hodakov and has been meticulously restored by expert archivists.

The upgrade in quality and clarity in this recording is immediately apparent, and is a much more accurate representation of the Rebbe's real voice.

JEM Releases Brand New Farbrengen Audio

In honor of Yud Shvat, JEM has released a brand new audio recording of the Farbrengen of Yud Shvat 5729.

This first time release is from the collection of Rabbi Sholom Yisroel Hodakov and has been meticulously restored by expert archivists.

The upgrade in quality and clarity in this recording is immediately apparent, and is a much more accurate representation of the Rebbe’s real voice.

Chabad News

Over 500 young shluchos have already registered!

What are you waiting for?

Give your daughter 3 days of invigoration for a lifetime of inspiration.

Check out a beautiful Gallery from lat year in the Extended Article!

Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos – Februrary 13th – February 15th


Over 500 young shluchos have already registered!

What are you waiting for?

Give your daughter 3 days of invigoration for a lifetime of inspiration.

Check out a beautiful Gallery from lat year in the Extended Article!

PSA
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CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Last week began the session of Chazara Shiurim on family Halachos for Men.The upcoming Shiurim will take place on Tuesdays from Parshas B'Shalach to Parshas Mishpatim; 9,16, and 23 of Shvat, 3,10,17, of February. Maariv is at 9:00 with the shiur following at 9:10 PM. The shiurim will be delivered by Rabbi Shmuel Bluming in English @ Agudas Yisroel, 456 Crown Street between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues.

Full flyer in the Extended Article

Family Halachos in Practice

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Last week began the session of Chazara Shiurim on family Halachos for Men.The upcoming Shiurim will take place on Tuesdays from Parshas B’Shalach to Parshas Mishpatim; 9,16, and 23 of Shvat, 3,10,17, of February. Maariv is at 9:00 with the shiur following at 9:10 PM. The shiurim will be delivered by Rabbi Shmuel Bluming in English @ Agudas Yisroel, 456 Crown Street between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues.

Full flyer in the Extended Article

PSA
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Reported by John Deutzman for My Fox NY

NEW YORK, NY — A Fox 5 investigation exposes a worldwide ATM scam that swindled $9 million and possibly jeopardized sensitive information from people around the world. Law enforcement sources told Fox 5 it's one of the most frightening well-coordinated heists they've ever seen.

Video – FBI Investigates $9 Million ATM Scam

Reported by John Deutzman for My Fox NY

NEW YORK, NY — A Fox 5 investigation exposes a worldwide ATM scam that swindled $9 million and possibly jeopardized sensitive information from people around the world. Law enforcement sources told Fox 5 it’s one of the most frightening well-coordinated heists they’ve ever seen.

General
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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — With the continuing global economic crisis, unfortunately, first and foremost on people's minds these days, with so many of us feeling the pinch. Chabad.org has launched a new section 'Chabad.org - Economy", to help people navigate through these difficult times.

Click here to check out the new section.

Chabad.org Launches New Economy Section

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — With the continuing global economic crisis, unfortunately, first and foremost on people’s minds these days, with so many of us feeling the pinch. Chabad.org has launched a new section ‘Chabad.org – Economy”, to help people navigate through these difficult times.

Click here to check out the new section.

Chabad News

Meorot Chabad Volunteer in Israeli Army

JERUSALEM, Israel [CHI] — Last week Meorot Chabad arranged for it’s students a week off to volunteer on an Israeli army base, “Tze’eilim” in the south.

The students all wore uniforms in the week’s experience.

Throughout the week, students had the chance of ‘living the life’ of a non-combat soldier.

Chabad News
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