Chabad.org New Section on War in Gaza
Chabad.org has launched a new special section on their website on the war in Gaza, with news updates, commentary and more.
Chabad.org has launched a new special section on their website on the war in Gaza, with news updates, commentary and more.
This years much anticipated Soul II Soul concert benefitting Crown Heights children with special needs, with star Lipa Schmeltzer, will IYH be this Motzoei Shabbos, the 14 Teves, January 10th at the Wingate Auditorium, 600 Kingston Ave, [between Rutland and Winthrop Ave].
Buy tickets at Judaica World or online at JewishTickets.com.
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Pinchas Taylor (Plantation, FL) and Miriam Pinsky (Far Rockaway, NY) on their engagement.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
JERUSALEM, Israel — “Every dollar we received, we spent in order to connect another Jew with his roots. Our budget was on an enormous upward trend, but it will be smaller next year, partly because of the huge campaign we led in honor of the state’s 60th anniversary,” said Gideon Mark, the CEO of Birthright, at a conference held in Jerusalem’s International Convention Center last Thursday.
Birthright, known as Taglit in Hebrew, provides educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults aged 18-26.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This Wednesday night, January 7th, 7:30pm there will be a gathering in honor of the 1st Yartzeit of Reb Zev Yosef and Rochel Simons of Sydney, Australia. At 1486 Union St, [between Kingston and ALbany Ave]. Followed by a farbrengen at 8:30pm.
GAZA, Israel — As Israeli Defense Forces began the long anticipated ground operation to end rocket fire into the Southern communities, its soldiers are penetrating Gaza’s dangerous interior and Chabad representatives are intensifying their own support efforts both for the soldiers and Israel’s southern residents.
IDF sources confirmed one fatality, St. – Sgt.Dvir Emmanuel, 22, of Givat Zeev. Emmanuel died of wounds sustained in a mortar shell attack near Jabalya in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.
By observing Shabbat as one united Jewish people we have the ability to bring about the revelation of Moshiach.
The International Moshiach Campaign provides promotional and support materials and helps coordinate the efforts of shluchim around the world. This truly international Shabbaton is an inspiring experience for Jews of all ages and affiliations.
This year one Shabbat one world will take place, G-d willing, on Shabbos Parshas B’shalach, February 6-7 / 12-13 Shvat 2009.
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Elisha Rogalsky (Crown Heights) and Tanya Landa (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].
Gallery continued in the Extended Article! (By Israel Bardugo)
SDEROT, Israel [NY1] — As the Israeli army continues its assault on Hamas, Mayor Bloomberg is visiting Israel to show his support for the country and its actions.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — At 4:12pm, Friday, Erev Shabbos, a child called the Shomrim hotline asking for help. The child stated that he was just molested at the Empire Shtibel Mikvah and the perpetrator was still in the Mikvah.
Numerous Shomrim members arrived on the scene within seconds. After speaking to the child, they requested for Police to further investigate. The members had the suspect, a 23 year old Israeli, wait for Police.
“There is no chance. Is there any chance for fire to co-exist with the water?” said Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of one of the group’s founding members.
Yousef, son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, one of the most influential leaders of the militant group, said the organization betrays the Palestinian cause and tortures its own members.
We would like to wish Mazel Tov to Shloimy and Chanie (nee Brawer) Ehrentreu (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn 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 !!
Israeli tanks and troops push into Gaza, in an operation to destroy the infrastructure of Hamas. Israel has warned that the opperation can take “many long days.” Thousands of reservists are being called up, including many Lubavitchers. We would like ask that everybody say Tehilim chapters 121 and 142, which can be found in the extended article.
Click on the Extended Article to say Tehilim!
CROWN HEIGHTS [NY1] — A plaque was dedicated Saturday to a Brooklyn firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty last year.
Family and friends of Lieutenant John Martinson joined Mayor Bloomberg, Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and other members of the FDNY in Engine 249 Ladder 113 in Crown Heights.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — On Thursday, January 1st, Crown Heights suffered its first murder of 2009. It happened at 347 Maple St, between New York and Nostrand Ave. Police responded when someone called 911, saying there was an unconscious male at the location. Upon arrival the police found an unresponsive black male in his 60’s on the floor.
EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene and transported him to the medical examiner. The ME’s office released in a statement, 67 years old Delinor Dorissaint was murdered at his home Thursday. NYPD detectives are still investigating why and who murdered him.