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)
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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.
By Jake Tapper for ABC News
US first lady Michelle Obama, center and Leo Pavlat, right, director of the Jewish Museum in Prague stand in front of fragments of gothic tombstones on an old Jewish Cemetery ground, Sunday, April 5, 2009, while her husband, US President Barack Obama, was meeting European Union leaders in the Czech capital.
PRAGUE — Joined by senior White House aides and members of the tribe Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod, first lady Michelle Obama toured Jewish areas of the Czech Republic today: the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old New Synagogue in Prague's Jewish Quarter. They were joined by Secret Service agents wearing disposable felt yarmulkes.
First Lady Visits Remnants of Prague’s Jewish Community
By Jake Tapper for ABC News
US first lady Michelle Obama, center and Leo Pavlat, right, director of the Jewish Museum in Prague stand in front of fragments of gothic tombstones on an old Jewish Cemetery ground, Sunday, April 5, 2009, while her husband, US President Barack Obama, was meeting European Union leaders in the Czech capital.
PRAGUE — Joined by senior White House aides and members of the tribe Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod, first lady Michelle Obama toured Jewish areas of the Czech Republic today: the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old New Synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Quarter. They were joined by Secret Service agents wearing disposable felt yarmulkes.
Baila Olidort - Lubavitch.com
There will be seders in Mumbai this Passover.
Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical students arriving from New York in the days before the holiday, hit the ground running. The city’s streets are hot and stuffy and crowded. People are friendly but trust is tricky. For security reasons, publicity for the seders is by word of mouth only.
Passover Seders with Chabad in Mumbai
Baila Olidort – Lubavitch.com
There will be seders in Mumbai this Passover.
Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical students arriving from New York in the days before the holiday, hit the ground running. The city’s streets are hot and stuffy and crowded. People are friendly but trust is tricky. For security reasons, publicity for the seders is by word of mouth only.
A Heimans bus involved in an accident earlier this year on the US 87 (NYS Thruway).
WASHINGTON, DC [AP] — U.S. highway deaths in 2008 fell to their lowest level in nearly 50 years, the latest government figures show, as the recession and $4 per gallon gas meant people drove less to save more. Safety experts said record-high seat-belt use, tighter enforcement of drunken driving laws and the work of advocacy groups that encourage safer driving habits contributed to the reduction in deaths.
Highway Deaths in the US Lowest Since 1960s
A Heimans bus involved in an accident earlier this year on the US 87 (NYS Thruway).
WASHINGTON, DC [AP] — U.S. highway deaths in 2008 fell to their lowest level in nearly 50 years, the latest government figures show, as the recession and $4 per gallon gas meant people drove less to save more. Safety experts said record-high seat-belt use, tighter enforcement of drunken driving laws and the work of advocacy groups that encourage safer driving habits contributed to the reduction in deaths.
By Joshua Runyan
Police gather outside the American Civic Association in downtown Binghamton, N.Y. (Photo: Steven Gorgos)
BINGHAMTON, NY — Members of Binghamton, N.Y.'s tight-knit Jewish community were in shock over the weekend after the death of Roberta “Bobbie” King, a 72-year-old substitute teacher who was one of 13 killed when a lone gunman opened fire on the downtown American Civic Association.
Jewish Community Grapples With Binghamton Tragedy
By Joshua Runyan
Police gather outside the American Civic Association in downtown Binghamton, N.Y. (Photo: Steven Gorgos)
BINGHAMTON, NY — Members of Binghamton, N.Y.’s tight-knit Jewish community were in shock over the weekend after the death of Roberta “Bobbie” King, a 72-year-old substitute teacher who was one of 13 killed when a lone gunman opened fire on the downtown American Civic Association.
There are truck loads of free fruits and vegetables at the Jewish Children's Museum [corner Eastern Pkwy and Kingston Ave]. Call you friends and family and let them know.
Come over and pick some up, no questions asked!
UPDATE: there are still some items left as of 9:30pm stay tuned for more tomorrow.
Free Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at the Museum
There are truck loads of free fruits and vegetables at the Jewish Children’s Museum [corner Eastern Pkwy and Kingston Ave]. Call you friends and family and let them know.
Come over and pick some up, no questions asked!
UPDATE: there are still some items left as of 9:30pm stay tuned for more tomorrow.
JERUSALEM [JTA] — Somali pirates attacked a ship belonging to an Israeli freight company.
The ship, which was flying the Maltese flag, did not have any Israeli crew members on board when it was attacked Saturday afternoon, according to reports.
Pirates Attack Israeli Freight Ship
JERUSALEM [JTA] — Somali pirates attacked a ship belonging to an Israeli freight company.
The ship, which was flying the Maltese flag, did not have any Israeli crew members on board when it was attacked Saturday afternoon, according to reports.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 the Community Council and Lubavitcher Yeshivah present the small wonder puppet theater. At 1:00 at Lubavitcher Yeshivah, 570 Crown St. Admission $2.
More info in the Extended Article!
PSA: Erev Pesach Kids Puppet Show
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 the Community Council and Lubavitcher Yeshivah present the small wonder puppet theater. At 1:00 at Lubavitcher Yeshivah, 570 Crown St. Admission $2.
More info in the Extended Article!
Tonight, Monday, 12 Nissan, April 6, 2009, at 8:00pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a special global webcast: Here Comes the Sun – Part Two, a fascinating journey into a once-in-a-28-year-experience, the blessing for the sun, exploring the scientific, halachik, spiritual and psychological dimensions, and the Rebbe's revolutionary idea in Birchas Hachamah. Don’t miss this once-in-a-28-year lecture. The class will have an accompanying curriculum which you can download.
To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#
Globel Webcast: The Rebbe’s Revolution in Birchas Hachamah
Tonight, Monday, 12 Nissan, April 6, 2009, at 8:00pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a special global webcast: Here Comes the Sun – Part Two, a fascinating journey into a once-in-a-28-year-experience, the blessing for the sun, exploring the scientific, halachik, spiritual and psychological dimensions, and the Rebbe’s revolutionary idea in Birchas Hachamah. Don’t miss this once-in-a-28-year lecture. The class will have an accompanying curriculum which you can download.
To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#
Photo Gallery: Spring in Lefferts Park!
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Today, Sunday a CrownHeights.info photographer went out to capture Crown Heights residents enjoying the warm spring weather. In the beautiful gallery below, we have pictures of residents of all ages enjoying the beautiful weather we had this afternoon.
Huge Beautiful Gallery with over a 150 Pictures in the Extended Article!
Shomrim Retrieve Stolen Moped
The owner of the bike smiling after retrieving his moped.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Pennsylvania resident received a rude “Brooklyn welcome” when a group of hooligans stole his moped while visiting the borough. The incident began when two members of Shomrim, who were patrolling on Motzai Shabbos, spotted a group of about 20 to 30 Black teens walking down Union Street from New York Avenue to Brooklyn Avenue.
More in the Extended Article!
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