Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Nochum and Chanie Katsenelenbogen (Shluchim to Owings Mills, MD) on the birth of their daughter, Sarah.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
KIRYAS JOEL, NY — Several thousand Kiryas Joel schoolchildren now wear strips of silver reflective fabric on their coats to make them more visible and reduce the number of kids hit by cars in the village.
The village's Public Safety Department and school district began distributing the strips two weeks ago. They insisted that children have them sewn onto their coats by the start of this week or be barred from getting onto a school bus, according to Public Safety Director Moses Witriol.
Kiryas Joel Program Helps Drivers See Children
KIRYAS JOEL, NY — Several thousand Kiryas Joel schoolchildren now wear strips of silver reflective fabric on their coats to make them more visible and reduce the number of kids hit by cars in the village.
The village’s Public Safety Department and school district began distributing the strips two weeks ago. They insisted that children have them sewn onto their coats by the start of this week or be barred from getting onto a school bus, according to Public Safety Director Moses Witriol.
Yud Shvat is the Yahrtzeit of the Frierdiker Rebbe. Amongst other customs, the Rebbe encouraged that on this day one should learn the Mishnayos related to the name of the Rebbe Rayatz. On this occasion Yagdil Torah has compiled a short booklet with the necessary mishnayos to make your learning simple and easy. To download, click here.
Yud Shevat Mishnayos Available
Yud Shvat is the Yahrtzeit of the Frierdiker Rebbe. Amongst other customs, the Rebbe encouraged that on this day one should learn the Mishnayos related to the name of the Rebbe Rayatz. On this occasion Yagdil Torah has compiled a short booklet with the necessary mishnayos to make your learning simple and easy. To download, click here.
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — New York City Transit announced last night that it has put its lost and found department on the web.
Riders who have left something behind on a subway or bus can go to MTA.info and then go to “Travel” under the NYC Transit tab. The site features drop-down menus, with options to describe the item, when it was lost, and on which subway or bus line.
Video – MTA’s Lost And Found Unit Goes Online
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — New York City Transit announced last night that it has put its lost and found department on the web.
Riders who have left something behind on a subway or bus can go to MTA.info and then go to “Travel” under the NYC Transit tab. The site features drop-down menus, with options to describe the item, when it was lost, and on which subway or bus line.
Tonight, Tuesday, February 3, 2009, the night of Yud Shevat, at 8:30pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson and cantor Berel Zucker with Chassidic choir will present a live-streamed webcast of melodies and inspiration.
To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#
Webcast Schedule in the Extended Article
Tonight! – Live Global Yud Shevat Fabrengen!
Tonight, Tuesday, February 3, 2009, the night of Yud Shevat, at 8:30pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson and cantor Berel Zucker with Chassidic choir will present a live-streamed webcast of melodies and inspiration.
To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#
Webcast Schedule in the Extended Article
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi and Batsheva (nee Junik) Browd (Crown Heights) on the birth their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Chabad Youth Zone Makes Puppets for Victims of Terror in Israel
GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Using socks, googly eyes, felt and other creative materials, twenty-five children recently gathered to make puppets to be sent to victims of terror in Israel. Chabad’s Youth Zone Club, “Kids In Action For Israel”, carried out this unique project. The club, geared for children ages 5-12, meets monthly to do a good deed for others, and simultaneously has a special activity for their own enjoyment. This year, the children are gearing the charity projects to various causes in Israel. The hand-made puppets will be sent to a Chabad representative in Israel who will deliver the gifts to children who have been seriously injured through terrorist acts.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A man fell to his death this evening from a 4th story window of the apartment he resided at. The incident took place at around 10:00pm on Union Street and Schenectady Avenue and the man who was reported to be black and in his mid-20’s.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Young Man Falls to his Death on Union and Schenectady
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A man fell to his death this evening from a 4th story window of the apartment he resided at. The incident took place at around 10:00pm on Union Street and Schenectady Avenue and the man who was reported to be black and in his mid-20’s.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi and Rochel Leah (nee Raskin) Weitman (S. Palo, Brazil) 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 !!
TAMPA BAY, FL — As halftime descended on the nail-biter of a game that was Super Bowl XLIII, Farley Weiss, an attorney who had traveled across the country to watch his beloved Arizona Cardinals face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, took position outside of Section 236 at Tampa Bay, Fla.’s Raymond James Stadium with one thing in mind: It was time for the evening prayer service.
Visitors Came for the Super Bowl, Stayed for Shabbat
TAMPA BAY, FL — As halftime descended on the nail-biter of a game that was Super Bowl XLIII, Farley Weiss, an attorney who had traveled across the country to watch his beloved Arizona Cardinals face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, took position outside of Section 236 at Tampa Bay, Fla.’s Raymond James Stadium with one thing in mind: It was time for the evening prayer service.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
I would like to wish Mazal Tov to my good friend Moishe Orimland (Tzfas, Israel) on his engagement to Saraleh Naparstek (Crown Heights) .
The L’Chaim will IYH be Wednesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
The Avner Institute is pleased to present a first-time released photo of the Rebbe, taken when the mayor of New York City mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr. came to visit. This photo, released courtesy of the Rebbe Archive and myencounter.com. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.inspiringageneration.org
Rebbe Picture! – 1960’s Mayor of NYC Yechidus!
The Avner Institute is pleased to present a first-time released photo of the Rebbe, taken when the mayor of New York City mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr. came to visit. This photo, released courtesy of the Rebbe Archive and myencounter.com. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.inspiringageneration.org
Last March, after years of renting the site, the Orthodox Jewish congregation purchased its half-acre parcel and building at 1980 La Costa Ave. Plans are now in the works to tear down the 1,600-square-foot structure and replace it with a worship center to better serve the congregation's needs.
Chabad of La Costa Plans New Center
CARLSBAD, CA — Big changes are under way at the Chabad La Costa synagogue.
Last March, after years of renting the site, the Orthodox Jewish congregation purchased its half-acre parcel and building at 1980 La Costa Ave. Plans are now in the works to tear down the 1,600-square-foot structure and replace it with a worship center to better serve the congregation’s needs.
She is the mother of Sarah Piekarski (Crown Heights), Miriam Zukerman (Flatbush), and Chanie Melen (Boro Park).
The Levaya will leave Tuesday from Shomrei Hadas at 11:00am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Mrs Shprintza Weiskohl OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Shprintza Weiskohl.
She is the mother of Sarah Piekarski (Crown Heights), Miriam Zukerman (Flatbush), and Chanie Melen (Boro Park).
The Levaya will leave Tuesday from Shomrei Hadas at 11:00am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
BROOKLYN, NY [BK12] — A new Hebrew-language charter school set to open in Mill Basin is drawing concern from some local residents who question whether it will cater to everyone in the neighborhood.
Mill Basin Hebrew-Language School Sparks Criticism
BROOKLYN, NY [BK12] — A new Hebrew-language charter school set to open in Mill Basin is drawing concern from some local residents who question whether it will cater to everyone in the neighborhood.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Have you ever tried to define God? Or wondered whether it is ethical to eat meat? Or debated if pornography is a sin?
For a decade, AskMoses.com has been answering questions like these to a growing worldwide audience.
AskMoses.com, Quicker than Climbing Mount Sinai!
LOS ANGELES, CA — Have you ever tried to define God? Or wondered whether it is ethical to eat meat? Or debated if pornography is a sin?
For a decade, AskMoses.com has been answering questions like these to a growing worldwide audience.
LYNCHBURG, VA — It's one of the most familiar Bible stories.
Saddened by the wickedness of man, God directs the righteous Noah to build an ark for his family and two of each species of animal.
Searching for Noah’s Ark in Turkey
LYNCHBURG, VA — It’s one of the most familiar Bible stories.
Saddened by the wickedness of man, God directs the righteous Noah to build an ark for his family and two of each species of animal.
