Mazal Tov! – New Engagement! – Motzei Shabbos L’Chaim!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avrohom Chaim Weiss (Boro Park) and Rivkah Bracha Menkes (S. Monica CA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be this Motzei Shabbos at Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, 452 E 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Boston, MA [CHI] — Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, today launches its low-fare service from the West Coast to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Effective today, Virgin America will fly three daily roundtrips between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and BOS, and two daily roundtrips between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and BOS – with in-flight WiFi service available on every Boston flight.
More in the Extended Article!
Virgin America to Award Friendship Circle of Sharon with $25,000 Award
Boston, MA [CHI] — Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, today launches its low-fare service from the West Coast to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Effective today, Virgin America will fly three daily roundtrips between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and BOS, and two daily roundtrips between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and BOS – with in-flight WiFi service available on every Boston flight.
More in the Extended Article!
Raw Video – Police Flipping an Overturned Car Back Over
Check out the full article High-Speed Crash Lands Car on Roof.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement! – Sunday L’Chaim!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendel Levin (Palo Alto, CA) and Rochie Levin (Kensington, NY) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
Monday, 22 Shevat (February 16), marks the 21st anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of blessed memory. The Avner institute is pleased to present two charming encounters related by Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Headmaster of the Lubavitch Senior Girls School, London, U.K., whose family over the years had warm relations with the Rebbetzin. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.inspiringageneration.org.
Mrs. Schneerson Told Me About The Request
Monday, 22 Shevat (February 16), marks the 21st anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of blessed memory. The Avner institute is pleased to present two charming encounters related by Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Headmaster of the Lubavitch Senior Girls School, London, U.K., whose family over the years had warm relations with the Rebbetzin. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.inspiringageneration.org.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — For the past ten years, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute has been revolutionizing the way Shiurim are given at Chabad Houses across the globe. At over 300 locations, 100,000 adults have pursued intellectual and spiritual growth through a standardized curriculum, enhanced by dynamic textbooks and dramatic audio-visual presentations.
JLI Finally Launches in Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — For the past ten years, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute has been revolutionizing the way Shiurim are given at Chabad Houses across the globe. At over 300 locations, 100,000 adults have pursued intellectual and spiritual growth through a standardized curriculum, enhanced by dynamic textbooks and dramatic audio-visual presentations.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement! – L’Chaim Tonight!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moshe Rendler (Crown Heights) and Rivky Lasker (Brussel, Belgium) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Thursday at 778 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle enjoyed inspirational and creative programs throughout the winter. One winter favorite was an uplifting and soulful concert with singer/songwriter Shoshana Bander of Brooklyn. The concert, “Listen to the Light” was enjoyed by over fifty women from throughout the County. “Shoshana intertwined moving and educational stories throughout her performance,” says Chana Burston, who leads the Jewish Women’s Circle and co-directs Chabad of Orange County with her husband, Rabbi Pesach. “Women from all affiliations and backgrounds came to enjoy the concert, and as we danced and sang together, there was a strong sense of unity among all the participants.” Afterward, all enjoyed a fabulous “lattes bar” and café themed desserts.
Women’s Circle Concludes Winter Programs, Looks Forward to Spring
GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle enjoyed inspirational and creative programs throughout the winter. One winter favorite was an uplifting and soulful concert with singer/songwriter Shoshana Bander of Brooklyn. The concert, “Listen to the Light” was enjoyed by over fifty women from throughout the County. “Shoshana intertwined moving and educational stories throughout her performance,” says Chana Burston, who leads the Jewish Women’s Circle and co-directs Chabad of Orange County with her husband, Rabbi Pesach. “Women from all affiliations and backgrounds came to enjoy the concert, and as we danced and sang together, there was a strong sense of unity among all the participants.” Afterward, all enjoyed a fabulous “lattes bar” and café themed desserts.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Thursday, February 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday and on Monday, February 16 for Presidents Day. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the new, 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Thursday, February 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday and on Monday, February 16 for Presidents Day. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the new, 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Mazal Tov! – 3 Thursday Night L’Chaims!
Pinchos Vorst (Amsterdam, Holland) and Dini Braude (Los Angeles, CA) .
IYH at the Agudah Shul, 456 Crown St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn].
Moshe Avtzon (Crown Heights) and Devorah Leah Carlbach (New Brunswick, NJ) .
IYH at Chovevei Torah 885 Eastern Parkway [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Moshe Rendler (Crown Heights) and Rivky Lasker (Brussel, Belgium) .
IYH at 778 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
High-Speed Crash Lands Car on Roof
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A car with three occupants was involved in a very serious crash in the service lane of Eastern Parkway this evening. The incident took place between Nostrand and Rogers Avenues at around 6:30pm.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to David and Devora (nee Sellam) Truzman (Brussels / Paris) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.

Yeshiva Enters the Information Age
MORRISTOWN, NJ [CHI] — A call rings out across the study hall “Yitzy! Hey Yitzy! Do you have that piece of Gemara figured out?”
“Yeah, I think so, here!” and Yitzy tosses a small, portable flash drive across the room. It’s caught by another student and promptly plugged into his idling laptop, which opens a file on the new program, Gemara Berura.
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia — A Vladivostok court Wednesday ordered a senior Far East rabbi, a U.S. citizen, to be deported after it ruled that he misrepresented his activities in the country on his visa application.
The city's Pervorechensky District Court ruled to deport Israel Silberstein, 26, the chief rabbi of the Primorye region, Daniil Yakovlev, a spokesman for the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, told The Moscow Times.
Russian Court Trying to Deport Shliach
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia — A Vladivostok court Wednesday ordered a senior Far East rabbi, a U.S. citizen, to be deported after it ruled that he misrepresented his activities in the country on his visa application.
The city’s Pervorechensky District Court ruled to deport Israel Silberstein, 26, the chief rabbi of the Primorye region, Daniil Yakovlev, a spokesman for the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, told The Moscow Times.
CROWN HEIGHTS — The International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchos begins Wednesday evening at Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn.
Now in its 21st year, the Conference organizers anticipate 2500 women will attend, the majority of them Chabad representatives of Jewish communities in some 70 countries worldwide. The theme of this year’s conference is Jewish unity.
Kinus HaShluchos Begins Wednesday
CROWN HEIGHTS — The International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchos begins Wednesday evening at Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn.
Now in its 21st year, the Conference organizers anticipate 2500 women will attend, the majority of them Chabad representatives of Jewish communities in some 70 countries worldwide. The theme of this year’s conference is Jewish unity.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yisroel and Toby Baron (Sunny Isles Beach, FL) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
BROOKLYN, NY — Police are questioning a driver in Brighton Beach after it was discovered he had struck a pedestrian — 17 miles away, near Shea Stadium — and unknowingly dragged him into Brooklyn.
Man Struck in Queens and Dragged 17 Miles to Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY — Police are questioning a driver in Brighton Beach after it was discovered he had struck a pedestrian — 17 miles away, near Shea Stadium — and unknowingly dragged him into Brooklyn.