Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shlame and Miriam (nee Brook) Landa (Shluchim in Fairfield, CT) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – At around 11:00pm last night, Police were called to an apartment in a non-Jewish building informing them of an emotionally disturbed woman who had barricaded herself inside her apartment and was threatening to harm herself. It was not clear if she had children in the apartment with her.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Hours Long Standoff with EDP Ends OK
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – At around 11:00pm last night, Police were called to an apartment in a non-Jewish building informing them of an emotionally disturbed woman who had barricaded herself inside her apartment and was threatening to harm herself. It was not clear if she had children in the apartment with her.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Stranded Kids find a Warm Place to Wait
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — On Motzai Shabbos, a group of 30 kids were impatiently waiting on the corner of Crown and Kingston for a bus that would take them to New Jersey. They planned on celebrating a classmate’s Bar Mitzvah, but after waiting for half an hour, with the bus still a no-show, the kids started looking for a way to keep warm while waiting.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Photo Gallery: Oholei Torah’s Father and Son Melava Malka
Fathers and Sons of Oholei Torah’s Pre-1a through 2nd grades gathered in the Lunchroom for a special Melava Malkah earlier tonight.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
MUMBAI, India — More than a fortnight after the Mumbai attacks, eyewitness accounts of what transpired at Nariman House strongly suggest that two terrorists are unaccounted for.
A key witness who declined to be identified told this newspaper that at 9.30 pm the night the Nariman House standoff began, four men with subcontinental features accompanied two Israelis to the Chabad House in the Colaba area. Their entry coincided with the watchman on duty being out for dinner. (The watchman has since been missing).
Two Terrorists May Have Escaped
MUMBAI, India — More than a fortnight after the Mumbai attacks, eyewitness accounts of what transpired at Nariman House strongly suggest that two terrorists are unaccounted for.
A key witness who declined to be identified told this newspaper that at 9.30 pm the night the Nariman House standoff began, four men with subcontinental features accompanied two Israelis to the Chabad House in the Colaba area. Their entry coincided with the watchman on duty being out for dinner. (The watchman has since been missing).
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi and Shaina Drizin (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

Clarification Regarding Chabad Mumbai Relief Efforts
In response to inquiries about the fund established in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attack: Lubavitch Headquarters in conjunction with the Holtzberg/Rosenberg families, have set up the Chabad Mumbai Relief Fund to assist in the care of the children of Rabbi Gavriel Noach and Rivka Holtzberg, may G-d avenge their blood, and/or the rebuilding of the Mumbai Chabad House.
Methods of contributing in the Extended Article
Former US attorney and current high powered criminal defense attorney Alan Vinegrad will be a special guest on Talkine with Zev Brenner this Sat night at 12:30 AM to discuss the Feds decision to deny AgriProceessors' Sholom Rubashkin bal due to the fear that he might fly to Israel and invoke Israel's Law of Return to avoid prosecution here in the US.
Please tune in to: WMCA 570 AM or via www.talklinecommunications.com
Attorney For Agriprocessors To Disscus Case Tonight On Zev Brenner Show
Former US attorney and current high powered criminal defense attorney Alan Vinegrad will be a special guest on Talkine with Zev Brenner this Sat night at 12:30 AM to discuss the Feds decision to deny AgriProceessors’ Sholom Rubashkin bal due to the fear that he might fly to Israel and invoke Israel’s Law of Return to avoid prosecution here in the US.
Please tune in to: WMCA 570 AM or via www.talklinecommunications.com
NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Bloomberg said for the first time Friday that “maybe we will” send out that $400 property tax rebate he has been holding hostage for more than a month.
Although not specific, the mayor seemed to link mailing the rebate - worth $256 million to more than 600,000 homeowners - to striking a deal with the City Council on a disputed budget modification plan.
Tax Rebate Checks ‘May’ be in Mail, Sez Mayor Bloomberg
NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Bloomberg said for the first time Friday that “maybe we will” send out that $400 property tax rebate he has been holding hostage for more than a month.
Although not specific, the mayor seemed to link mailing the rebate – worth $256 million to more than 600,000 homeowners – to striking a deal with the City Council on a disputed budget modification plan.
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Mendel Feldman OBM at the age of 93. Reb Mendel was the Rov of the Kehila of Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore and a Shliach of the Frierdiker Rebbe for over 60 years.
He is survived by his son Rabbi Pinchus Feldman Shliach in NSW, Australia.
The funeral will begin at 10:30am tomorrow (Sunday) at the Chevra Kadisha, 172 Oxford St Woollahra. After the service at the Chevra, the procession will continue to Rookwood Cemetery for the burial.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – R. Mendel Feldman OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Mendel Feldman OBM at the age of 93. Reb Mendel was the Rov of the Kehila of Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore and a Shliach of the Frierdiker Rebbe for over 60 years.
He is survived by his son Rabbi Pinchus Feldman Shliach in NSW, Australia.
The funeral will begin at 10:30am tomorrow (Sunday) at the Chevra Kadisha, 172 Oxford St Woollahra. After the service at the Chevra, the procession will continue to Rookwood Cemetery for the burial.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yudi Shmotkin (Milwaukee, WI) and Chanie Ceitlin (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Moitzoai Shabbos at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
MUMBAI, India — Two weeks after the sudden passing of two of its emissaries in one of India’s worst terror attacks, Chabad-Lubavitch organized a Shabbat gathering for visiting Jewish travelers at a local hotel in Mumbai.
On Friday night, Rabbi Dov Goldberg - interim director of the Mumbai Chabad House after the tragic death of his friends, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg - will welcome tens of people for an evening meal replete with Torah discussions and the singing of Chasidic melodies. Prayer services will take place at a local synagogue; lunch will be served the next day.
Chabad Hosting First Shabbat Meals in Mumbai Since Terror Attacks
MUMBAI, India — Two weeks after the sudden passing of two of its emissaries in one of India’s worst terror attacks, Chabad-Lubavitch organized a Shabbat gathering for visiting Jewish travelers at a local hotel in Mumbai.
On Friday night, Rabbi Dov Goldberg – interim director of the Mumbai Chabad House after the tragic death of his friends, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg – will welcome tens of people for an evening meal replete with Torah discussions and the singing of Chasidic melodies. Prayer services will take place at a local synagogue; lunch will be served the next day.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yoni and Chana Esther (nee Landa) Mizrachi (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
There will be father and son learning programs every Motzai Shabbos, 7:00 - 8:00pm, for children of grades 2 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own Seforim.
Program Locations:
Agudah Shul, 456 Crown St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Congregation 935, 935 Eastern Parkway [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Bais Eliyahu Nochum Shul, 672 Lefferts Ave, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Empire Shteibel, 489 Empire Blvd, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Frankel Shul, 1699 President St, [between Utica and Rochester Ave].
A project of the Igud Menahalei Hayeshivos of Crown Heights and Avos Ubonim International.
Father & Son Learning Program – Every Motzai Shabbos!
There will be father and son learning programs every Motzai Shabbos, 7:00 – 8:00pm, for children of grades 2 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own Seforim.
Program Locations:
Agudah Shul, 456 Crown St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Congregation 935, 935 Eastern Parkway [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Bais Eliyahu Nochum Shul, 672 Lefferts Ave, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Empire Shteibel, 489 Empire Blvd, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Frankel Shul, 1699 President St, [between Utica and Rochester Ave].
A project of the Igud Menahalei Hayeshivos of Crown Heights and Avos Ubonim International.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendel and Rochel (nee Malka) Druk (Shluchim to Cancun, Mexico) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
LOVELAND, CO — The city of Loveland might be making holiday history this year.
Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik will host possibly Loveland’s first public menorah lighting ceremony, and he’s praising the city’s openness to the event.
Menorah Lighting Ceremony Planned in Loveland
LOVELAND, CO — The city of Loveland might be making holiday history this year.
Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik will host possibly Loveland’s first public menorah lighting ceremony, and he’s praising the city’s openness to the event.
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — JEM is pleased to announce the release of a new Chanukah DVD, featuring twelve segments including Sichos, personal encounters with the Rebbe, songs, and Chanukah moments, all focusing on the theme of Chanukah.
This Chanukah, you have the perfect way to share the Rebbe's words and inspiration with your community and friends.
New Chanukah DVD from JEM for Distribution
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — JEM is pleased to announce the release of a new Chanukah DVD, featuring twelve segments including Sichos, personal encounters with the Rebbe, songs, and Chanukah moments, all focusing on the theme of Chanukah.
This Chanukah, you have the perfect way to share the Rebbe’s words and inspiration with your community and friends.