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Mazal Tov! – 8 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Gedalya and Bassie Shemtov.
IYH at 595 Lefferts Ave, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Refoel and Etti (nee Taurog) Huisman.
IYH at 1445 Carroll St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Michoel and Zelda (nee Gutnick) Lerner.
IYH at 829 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Shmuel and Chana (nee Wilhelm) Pevzner.
IYH at 1359 Union St, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Saadia and Devorah (nee Gourarie) Yanni.
IYH at 621 Lefferts Ave, Apt D11, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Yossi and Sara (nee Kagan) Touger
IYH at 5 W Fessler Dr, Monsey, NY 10952.
Yisroel and Sara Bernath.
IYH at 6411 Coolbrook, Montreal, Canada.
Shloimeh and Rivki (nee Graj) Nathanson (Melbourne, Australia) .
Please stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at mazaltov@crownheights.info! Thank You.
Rabbi Osher Litzman inset and South Korean street in background
SEOUL, Korea — Prime Minister Han Seung-soo of South Korea extended thanks to Rabbi Osher and Mussy Litzman, directors of the recently-established Chabad-Lubavitch center in the East Asian nation, for their work in providing kosher food for Jewish business representatives attending last week’s Buy Korea 2009 expo.
Kosher Food for Visiting Executives in South Korea
Rabbi Osher Litzman inset and South Korean street in background
SEOUL, Korea — Prime Minister Han Seung-soo of South Korea extended thanks to Rabbi Osher and Mussy Litzman, directors of the recently-established Chabad-Lubavitch center in the East Asian nation, for their work in providing kosher food for Jewish business representatives attending last week’s Buy Korea 2009 expo.
This weeks Living Torah Rebbe video is 'Letter of Approbation'. Remember, Living Torah is a member supported project. Become a member today at www.LivingTorah.org!
Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish subtitles in the Extended Article.
Weekly Living Torah Rebbe Video! – Letter of Approbation!
This weeks Living Torah Rebbe video is ‘Letter of Approbation’. Remember, Living Torah is a member supported project. Become a member today at www.LivingTorah.org!
Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish subtitles in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Refoel and Etti (nee Taurog) Huisman (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 !!
Rabbi Benny and Sonia (nee Rodal) Hershcovich of Crown Heights will IYH be leaving next month for Los Cabos, Mexico. They will be opening a Chabad House that will serve the local Jewish population and jewish travelers to the area.
The Hershkowitz family has recently returned from a pilot trip to Los Cabos, and is making final arrangements to open the Chabad House there.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
New Shluchim To México
Rabbi Benny and Sonia (nee Rodal) Hershcovich of Crown Heights will IYH be leaving next month for Los Cabos, Mexico. They will be opening a Chabad House that will serve the local Jewish population and jewish travelers to the area.
The Hershkowitz family has recently returned from a pilot trip to Los Cabos, and is making final arrangements to open the Chabad House there.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
Chabad’s Winter Camp Offers Fun, Educational Winter Break Experience for Local Children
The campers of Chabad’s Winter Camp Gan Israel are pictured together with Camp directors Rabbi Pesach (left ) and Chana (far right) Burston.
GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Chabad’s Winter Camp, Camp Gan Israel, recently completed its fourth successful year with over fifty campers ages 5-12 attending from throughout the county. “It’s an innovative idea,” says camp director, Chana Burston, who co-directs Chabad of Orange County with her husband, Rabbi Pesach. “Kids are home and many parents are working. In this economy it’s harder to travel – Chabad’s Winter Camp offers a week of creative fun and Jewish education during the winter school break.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi and Chaya (nee Sudak) Mills (Edgware, England) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel!
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
The Jewish Week
POSTVILLE, IA - Chicken production at Agriprocessors, the embattled kosher slaughterhouse in Postville, Iowa, is now up to 20,000 daily — about one-third its previous output — and beef production is expected to soon resume.
Agriprocessors Chicken Production Up
The Jewish Week
POSTVILLE, IA – Chicken production at Agriprocessors, the embattled kosher slaughterhouse in Postville, Iowa, is now up to 20,000 daily — about one-third its previous output — and beef production is expected to soon resume.
Like every year, Yeshivas from across America and beyond prepare to travel to the Rebbe's chatzer for Yud Shevat. The growing number of Lubavitcher Bochurim is estimated at close to 2,000 from 40 different Yeshivas.
For the fifth year now, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim has announced the “Kinus Hatmimim Haolami”. The International Conference of Tmimim and Farbrengen.
Largest Hakhel Gathering for Bochurim
Like every year, Yeshivas from across America and beyond prepare to travel to the Rebbe’s chatzer for Yud Shevat. The growing number of Lubavitcher Bochurim is estimated at close to 2,000 from 40 different Yeshivas.
For the fifth year now, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim has announced the “Kinus Hatmimim Haolami”. The International Conference of Tmimim and Farbrengen.
by Getzy Markowitz - Jewish Thought in Simple Words
As an observant Jew I do not study scripture, but rather I try to live by it, using the word of G-d as a script for life. In that sense I am a slave. This week's biblical portion tells the story of my people prior to our redemption from Egypt.
Today, I witnessed the freedom of a people embodied in the ascension of one man to the single most powerful position on earth. The new leader of the free world is the son of people the world has been cruel to. A man who long ago would have been judged by the color of his skin has been elected to deliver on the promise of his character. It is a great day for America, and for all Americans, whether or not they voted for President Obama.
Op-Ed: The People’s President
by Getzy Markowitz – Jewish Thought in Simple Words
As an observant Jew I do not study scripture, but rather I try to live by it, using the word of G-d as a script for life. In that sense I am a slave. This week’s biblical portion tells the story of my people prior to our redemption from Egypt.
Today, I witnessed the freedom of a people embodied in the ascension of one man to the single most powerful position on earth. The new leader of the free world is the son of people the world has been cruel to. A man who long ago would have been judged by the color of his skin has been elected to deliver on the promise of his character. It is a great day for America, and for all Americans, whether or not they voted for President Obama.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Zalman and Liba (nee Kessler) Tevel (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel!
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
MOSCOW, Russia [FJC] — The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) has announced the creation of a special 10.5 million dollar fund for the Jewish community in Russia and the CIS countries, which is aimed at supplementing social assistance system.
Rabbi Eckstein of the IFCJ to Aids CIS Jews
MOSCOW, Russia [FJC] — The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) has announced the creation of a special 10.5 million dollar fund for the Jewish community in Russia and the CIS countries, which is aimed at supplementing social assistance system.
Illustration Picture
DZERZHINSK, Russia [FJC] — In Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Region, the Jewish community of Dzerzhinsk has launched a new video project. The community has already gained successful experience in creating a film on its own, but has now taken the decision to not stop at just one individual film story. Over the next two years, this blossoming Jewish community will be issuing a series of bright and cognitive video vignettes dedicated to the history and traditions of Jewish holidays.
New Video Series Launched
Illustration Picture
DZERZHINSK, Russia [FJC] — In Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Region, the Jewish community of Dzerzhinsk has launched a new video project. The community has already gained successful experience in creating a film on its own, but has now taken the decision to not stop at just one individual film story. Over the next two years, this blossoming Jewish community will be issuing a series of bright and cognitive video vignettes dedicated to the history and traditions of Jewish holidays.
The third annual Shiurim Directory is now available online by clicking here. Browse through the Shiurim that are available in Crown Heights, the Maggidei Shiur, and the dates, times and locations that they take place.
Click here to download the Directory (Adobe PDF).
New Comprehensive Listing of Year-Round Shiurim
The third annual Shiurim Directory is now available online by clicking here. Browse through the Shiurim that are available in Crown Heights, the Maggidei Shiur, and the dates, times and locations that they take place.
Click here to download the Directory (Adobe PDF).
By Carri Geer Thevenot for the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas police detective Steve Riback adjusts his yarmulke Aug. 6 while discussing his lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police Department to let him wear a beard and the yarmulke.
Las Vegas Review-Journal file photo
Las Vegas Review-Journal file photo
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs is scheduled to approve a $350,000 payment next week for Detective Steve Riback, an observant Orthodox Jew who claimed he was experiencing religious discrimination on the job.
Police Settle Orthodox Jew’s Lawsuit Over Yarmulke
By Carri Geer Thevenot for the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas police detective Steve Riback adjusts his yarmulke Aug. 6 while discussing his lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police Department to let him wear a beard and the yarmulke.
Las Vegas Review-Journal file photo
Las Vegas Review-Journal file photo
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs is scheduled to approve a $350,000 payment next week for Detective Steve Riback, an observant Orthodox Jew who claimed he was experiencing religious discrimination on the job.
By Mordechai Lightstone for Lubavitch.com
BROOKLYN, NY — The Jewish community united in mourning Tuesday, upon the passing of Rabbi David B. Hollander. Rabbi Hollander, who at his death was the leader of the Hebrew Alliance in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, also served as rabbi at the Mount Eden Synagogue in the Bronx and was the former president of the Rabbinical Council of America. The 96-year old was the oldest full-time pulpit rabbi in the world.
Oldest Full-Time Pulpit Rabbi Passes Away
By Mordechai Lightstone for Lubavitch.com
BROOKLYN, NY — The Jewish community united in mourning Tuesday, upon the passing of Rabbi David B. Hollander. Rabbi Hollander, who at his death was the leader of the Hebrew Alliance in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, also served as rabbi at the Mount Eden Synagogue in the Bronx and was the former president of the Rabbinical Council of America. The 96-year old was the oldest full-time pulpit rabbi in the world.
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