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Introduction for Yud Shvat (the Tenth day of the Hebrew month of Shvat)

1. Yud Shvat commemorates the passing of the Previous Rebbe, Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson , in the year 1950.

Yud Shvat also celebrates when our Rebbe, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson , assumed the mantle of leadership exactly one year after the passing of his father-in-law, the Previous Rebbe.

2. Some basic information about the Previous Rebbe:

The Previous Rebbe, Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was born in the year 1880 in Lubavitch, Belarus.

At the age of fifteen he was appointed as the personal secretary of the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, his father, Rebbe Shalom DovBer.

Yud Shvat and Bosi Legani

Introduction for Yud Shvat (the Tenth day of the Hebrew month of Shvat)

1. Yud Shvat commemorates the passing of the Previous Rebbe, Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson , in the year 1950.

Yud Shvat also celebrates when our Rebbe, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson , assumed the mantle of leadership exactly one year after the passing of his father-in-law, the Previous Rebbe.

2. Some basic information about the Previous Rebbe:

The Previous Rebbe, Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was born in the year 1880 in Lubavitch, Belarus.

At the age of fifteen he was appointed as the personal secretary of the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, his father, Rebbe Shalom DovBer.

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Nosson Kuperman (Crown Heights) to Sheina Crespim (Sao Paolo, Brazil)
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Mendel Richter (Howard Beach, NY) to Shalhevet Teitelbaum (Miami, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at The JCM
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Zalmy Chanowitz (Monticello, NY) to Rochele Klein (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, June 22nd, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street

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Leibel Bernstein (Toronto, Canada) to Nechama Tzfasman (Crown Heights)
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Meir Katz (Brooklyn, NY) to Racheli Yerushalmy (Surfside, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
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Mendel and Yochi Scheiman from Carbondale, IL had a baby girl!
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Berel Simon (Crown Heights) to Mushky Kremer (Montreal, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Eshel 272 Kingston Ave
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Mendel Lerner (Boston, MA) to Mussia Wilschanski (Milan, Italy) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The JCM Lower Level
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Schneur Deren (Greenwich, CT) to Mussie Wolf (Lincolnwood, IL) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 24th, 8:00pm at The JCM
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Levi Silverman (Dobbs Ferry, NY) to Bryna Rimler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The Simcha Hall 571 Albany Ave
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Yossi Labkovski (Buffalo, NY) to Chayale Zaltzman (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Baby Girl!

Chaim and Rivky (nee Wilansky) Perl from Remsen Village had a baby girl!
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JJ Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) to Nechama Solomon (Montreal, Canada)
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Dovid Ezagui (Brooklyn, NY) to Chava Sorkin (Brooklyn, NY)
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Hushi Kot (Tallinn, Estonia) to Chani Wilhelm (Morristown, NJ) L’Chaim: Today, Monday, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.
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Velvel Reikhtman (Montreal, Canada) to Channah Kagan (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 10th, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
Baby Boy!

Shimon and Chanie Alon from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!

Why not take on a JNet Chavrusa?

Last month 59 people signed up looking for someone to learn with them, We are constantly looking for more members of Anash to participate in this great Mivtza. Your commitment is just half an hour a week for three months. All you need is a phone and a desire to be involved in shlichus.

Did you make a Hachlata for Yud Shvat yet?

Why not take on a JNet Chavrusa?

Last month 59 people signed up looking for someone to learn with them, We are constantly looking for more members of Anash to participate in this great Mivtza. Your commitment is just half an hour a week for three months. All you need is a phone and a desire to be involved in shlichus.

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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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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!

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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

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