Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmulie Zaklikofsky (Oak Park, MI) and Chanie Gammal (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
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The primary ‘solvent’ used by 85% of drycleaners in the United States is a chemical called perchloroethylene, or perc in short, and there have been a large number of studies conducted as to the adverse affects of this solvent can have on people wearing cloths that have been cleaned with it, and the affects it can have on the workers exposed to it, and the environment.
How Safe is Dry Cleaning?
The primary ‘solvent’ used by 85% of drycleaners in the United States is a chemical called perchloroethylene, or perc in short, and there have been a large number of studies conducted as to the adverse affects of this solvent can have on people wearing cloths that have been cleaned with it, and the affects it can have on the workers exposed to it, and the environment.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovid Russ (Montreal, Canada) and Chavi Greenberg (Morristown, NJ) on their engagement.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
A Week of Inspiration
MORRISTOWN, NJ [CHI] — The population of Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim more than doubled in a week. The yearly Winter Program at Morristown is always inspirational and educational, but this year was unique. More than fifty College-age youth from around the United States and, South America, Israel and Europe came for the week after Chanukah in order to immerse themselves in the yeshiva environment and experience in-depth learning, most for the first time in their lives. The schedule of events was filled with nonstop classes, lectures and encounters with Rabbis and an outing to NY and a sports GYM.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Menachem Mendel (ben Reb Yitzchok) Yarmush (Montreal, Canada) and Esti Rapaport (Zurich, Switzerland) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be TODAY, 4:30pm at Ateres Miriam 1640 Carroll Street [btw Schenectady and Utica Aves]
This midwinter, the Jewish Children’s Museum invites Crown Heightsers to spend a day living, laughing and discovering with friends—at the discounted half-price admission of $5 per child!
PSA: 3-Day Vacation Special at Jewish Children’s Museum
This midwinter, the Jewish Children’s Museum invites Crown Heightsers to spend a day living, laughing and discovering with friends—at the discounted half-price admission of $5 per child!
Mazal Tov! – 5 Sunday L’Chaims!
Menachem Mendel Yarmush (Montreal, Canada) and Esti Rapaport (Switzerland) .
IYH 4:30pm at Ateres Miriam, 1640 Carroll St, [between Schenectady and Utica Ave].
Chesky Wasserman (Crown Heights) and Rochel Gould (Monsey, NY) .
IYH 5pm at Rayim Ahuvim, 1614 Carroll St, [corner Schenectady Ave].
Mendy Hershkop (Crown Heights) and Chiena Borenstein.
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
Menachem Yarmush (Crown Heights) and Sima Rabinowitz (S Monica, CA) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
Shneur Hayes (Ottawa, Canada) and Chana Rimler (Melbourne, Australia) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
KIRYAS JOEL, NY — This village has always had the distinction of being a cultural and religious enclave, but now it can add another:
Kiryas Joel is the poorest place in the country.
Kiryas Joel is the Poorest Place in the Country
KIRYAS JOEL, NY — This village has always had the distinction of being a cultural and religious enclave, but now it can add another:
Kiryas Joel is the poorest place in the country.
Lipa Schmeltzer recently flew to Israel, where he visited Moishe'le Holtzberg. During his visit he sang and presented him with the song, “A Letter To Moishele”. This video clip includes scenes from Lipa's visit with Moishele and his family.
Video – Lipa Sings for Moishe’le Holtzberg
Lipa Schmeltzer recently flew to Israel, where he visited Moishe’le Holtzberg. During his visit he sang and presented him with the song, “A Letter To Moishele”. This video clip includes scenes from Lipa’s visit with Moishele and his family.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Former Agriprocessors CEO Sholom Rubashkin asks for a change of venue for his September trial because of extensive pretrial publicity.
The motion filed late Thursday in U.S. District Court claims Rubashkin wasn't the CEO, as the media continues to wrongly report, and asks to move the trial outside this district to Minneapolis or Chicago.
Rubashkin Asks for Change of Venue for Upcoming Federal Trial
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Former Agriprocessors CEO Sholom Rubashkin asks for a change of venue for his September trial because of extensive pretrial publicity.
The motion filed late Thursday in U.S. District Court claims Rubashkin wasn’t the CEO, as the media continues to wrongly report, and asks to move the trial outside this district to Minneapolis or Chicago.
The new bright and spacious building is equipped with everything essential for students and a successful educational process. This new home will enable the Ohr Avner Chabad Day School to continue its work, which has already gained a strong reputation among local residents due to its solid position in local intellectual competitions among schoolchildren in Orenburg.
New Ohr Avner School Opens
ORENBURG, Russia [FJC] — This week brought a new page in the history of the Jewish community of Orenburg, with the occurrence of the opening ceremony for the new Ohr Avner Chabad educational center.
The new bright and spacious building is equipped with everything essential for students and a successful educational process. This new home will enable the Ohr Avner Chabad Day School to continue its work, which has already gained a strong reputation among local residents due to its solid position in local intellectual competitions among schoolchildren in Orenburg.
NEW YORK, NY — Thousands of people from almost 300 Jewish communities around the world joined together for a giant Torah class taught by Rabbi Adin Even Yisrael Steinsaltz, a Chabad-Lubavitch Chasid whom Time magazine once referred to as a “once-in-a-millennium scholar.”
Thousands Unite for Worldwide Torah Class
NEW YORK, NY — Thousands of people from almost 300 Jewish communities around the world joined together for a giant Torah class taught by Rabbi Adin Even Yisrael Steinsaltz, a Chabad-Lubavitch Chasid whom Time magazine once referred to as a “once-in-a-millennium scholar.”
Venezuelan Synagogue Attacked
CARACAS, Venezuela [AP] — An armed group vandalized Caracas’ oldest synagogue, shattering religious objects and spray-painting walls in what Jewish leaders called the worst attack ever on their community in Venezuela.
Two security guards were overpowered by about 15 people who ransacked the synagogue’s sanctuary and offices late Friday, leaving graffiti such as: “We don’t want murderers,” and “Jews, get out.”
NEW YORK, NY — City Council Speaker Christine Quinn convened an oversight hearing about police misconduct cases.
Lawmakers want to explore why the NYPD does not prosecute dozens of cases documented by the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
NYC Council Inquiry Into NYPD Complaint Cases
NEW YORK, NY — City Council Speaker Christine Quinn convened an oversight hearing about police misconduct cases.
Lawmakers want to explore why the NYPD does not prosecute dozens of cases documented by the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
In a recent meeting between Likud co-chairman Benny Begin (Son of Israel's late Prime Minister Menachem Begin) and Menachem Kirschenbaum, the topic was regarding a file that was discovered with the help of Tel Aviv University containing correspondences between his father and the Rebbe was discussed. The file offered a rare glimpse into their unique and extraordinary relationship and was presented to the Menachem Begin Heritage Foundation and will be published by The Avner Institute.
Menachem Begin’s Extraordinary Relationship with the Rebbe
In a recent meeting between Likud co-chairman Benny Begin (Son of Israel’s late Prime Minister Menachem Begin) and Menachem Kirschenbaum, the topic was regarding a file that was discovered with the help of Tel Aviv University containing correspondences between his father and the Rebbe was discussed. The file offered a rare glimpse into their unique and extraordinary relationship and was presented to the Menachem Begin Heritage Foundation and will be published by The Avner Institute.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Menachem (ben R Yisroel) Yarmush (Crown Heights) and Sima Rabinowitz (S Monica, CA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
Educators Farbreng!
Current and future educators gathered for a special Farbrengen with the Mashpia Reb Zushe Posner from Israel. The Farbrengen took place in the home of R. Oren Popper.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
