Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim Yisroel and Mussie (nee Gurary) Wilhelm (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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The Kotlarsky family will be sitting Shiva at 1568 Carroll St.More pictures in the Extended Article.
Shachris: 7:30am & 9:00am Mincha: 3:15pm Maariv: Bizmana
Hundreds Attend the Levaya of Reb Hershel Kotlarsky OBM
The Kotlarsky family will be sitting Shiva at 1568 Carroll St.
Shachris: 7:30am & 9:00am Mincha: 3:15pm Maariv: Bizmana
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Over 600 Attend NJ Memorial with Gov and Mayor
WEST ORANGE, NJ [CHI] — Over 600 people gathered for a memorial last week in the JCC Metro West in West Orange, NJ. The event was arranged by New Jersey Shluchim together with the Federation and was attended by the large crowd in addition to NJ Governer Jon Corzine, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, the Israeli Council General and Somerset County Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
BROOKLYN, NY — The Hasidic community has been upset over bike lanes in their South Williamsburg for months, what with the immodest apparel of female bicyclists and the lanes taking up street space. Previously, the Hasidim announced they would use private buses to intentionally block bike lanes; now a reader tells us about her ride today:
Latest From Kent Ave. Bike Lane: Hasidic Chicken
BROOKLYN, NY — The Hasidic community has been upset over bike lanes in their South Williamsburg for months, what with the immodest apparel of female bicyclists and the lanes taking up street space. Previously, the Hasidim announced they would use private buses to intentionally block bike lanes; now a reader tells us about her ride today:
ATHEN, Greece — As riots in Greece’s two largest cities extended into their third day with some of the worst violence seen yet, the Jewish community of Athens is safe, but apprehensive. The Chabad-Lubavitch center that Rabbi Mendel and Nechama Hendel have operated since 2001 is operating as usual, with the couple regularly checking up on residents by telephone.
Speaking Monday night as anarchist youths took their spree of arson and vandalism closer to the capital’s Parliament, the rabbi said that the previous two hours had seen a drastic intensification in the protesters’ actions.
Strengthening Riots in Greece Keep Jewish Residents on Edge
ATHEN, Greece — As riots in Greece’s two largest cities extended into their third day with some of the worst violence seen yet, the Jewish community of Athens is safe, but apprehensive. The Chabad-Lubavitch center that Rabbi Mendel and Nechama Hendel have operated since 2001 is operating as usual, with the couple regularly checking up on residents by telephone.
Speaking Monday night as anarchist youths took their spree of arson and vandalism closer to the capital’s Parliament, the rabbi said that the previous two hours had seen a drastic intensification in the protesters’ actions.
NEW YORK, NY — In a letter sent to President Howard Roberts, Jr. of the MTA, Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) expressed concern about a growing number of constituent complaints he received involving the 34th Street, Herald Square Station in Manhattan.
Notice for People Riding Subway with Baby Carriages
NEW YORK, NY — In a letter sent to President Howard Roberts, Jr. of the MTA, Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) expressed concern about a growing number of constituent complaints he received involving the 34th Street, Herald Square Station in Manhattan.
Today’s ceremony took place in the very same central prayer hall that has, thank G-d, once again come to be the center of Jewish life in Russia’s northern capital, hosting Jewish holidays, lectures, concerts and other gatherings.
Synagogue’s Anniversary
S. PETERSBURG, Russia [FJC] — Today, the Jewish community of S. Petersburg is marking the anniversary when, exactly 115 years ago on December 8th, 1893, its Great Choral Synagogue was built. Built on Bolshaya Masterskaya Street (now Lermontov Avenue), a festive ceremony took place on that historic day so many years ago in order to consecrate the new Great Choral Synagogue.
Today’s ceremony took place in the very same central prayer hall that has, thank G-d, once again come to be the center of Jewish life in Russia’s northern capital, hosting Jewish holidays, lectures, concerts and other gatherings.
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — Building a menorah out of canned food takes lot of practice.
That's a lesson four girls who attend Hebrew School at the Shul-Chabad Lubavitch learned during a trial run Wednesday night as they prepared to build a giant menorah out of 5,000 cans of food on Dec. 21, the Photos by David Guralnick / The Detroit Newsofficial beginning of Chanukah.
Can Menorah Builds on Old Tradition
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — Building a menorah out of canned food takes lot of practice.
That’s a lesson four girls who attend Hebrew School at the Shul-Chabad Lubavitch learned during a trial run Wednesday night as they prepared to build a giant menorah out of 5,000 cans of food on Dec. 21, the Photos by David Guralnick / The Detroit Newsofficial beginning of Chanukah.
KATAMANDU, Nepal — Chani Lifshitz, Chabad representative in Katamandu, Nepal, wrote a letter to her close friend, Rivkah Holtzberg, following the tragedy in Mumbai. Lubavitch.com presents a translation from the Hebrew that appeared in the Israeli paper, Yediot Achronot.
I’m Still Waiting For You, Rivki
KATAMANDU, Nepal — Chani Lifshitz, Chabad representative in Katamandu, Nepal, wrote a letter to her close friend, Rivkah Holtzberg, following the tragedy in Mumbai. Lubavitch.com presents a translation from the Hebrew that appeared in the Israeli paper, Yediot Achronot.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi Assayag (Tzfas, Israel) and Miriam Giter (Twin Cities, MN) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Monday at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
BROOKLYN, NY [AP] — It must have been easy for the terrorists, rampaging through Mumbai, to find the Chabad Jewish center where they slaughtered six people.
Signs in Hebrew and English are posted outside Chabad houses. The street address of each building can be found through the online global directory the movement developed to attract visitors. Worship and activity schedules at the centers are often just a few more clicks away.
Jewish Mission Makes Chabad A Target
BROOKLYN, NY [AP] — It must have been easy for the terrorists, rampaging through Mumbai, to find the Chabad Jewish center where they slaughtered six people.
Signs in Hebrew and English are posted outside Chabad houses. The street address of each building can be found through the online global directory the movement developed to attract visitors. Worship and activity schedules at the centers are often just a few more clicks away.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Harav HaChosid Reb Tzvi Yosef Kotlarsky of Crown Heights, at the age of 92.
He is survived by his children Fraidel Hershkowitz (Crown Heights), Chanie Shemtov (Shlucha to Tucson, AZ), Moshe Kotlarsky (Crown Heights), Mendel Kotlarsky (Crown Heights), Suri Perman (Shlucha to Kingston, PA), Nechama Hershkop (Crown Heights) and Esty Wilschanski (Shlucha to Morristown, NJ).
The Levaya will be leaving from Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at 1:00pm and passing by 770 at around 2:00pm
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Harav HaChosid Reb Hershel Kotlarsky OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Harav HaChosid Reb Tzvi Yosef Kotlarsky of Crown Heights, at the age of 92.
He is survived by his children Fraidel Hershkowitz (Crown Heights), Chanie Shemtov (Shlucha to Tucson, AZ), Moshe Kotlarsky (Crown Heights), Mendel Kotlarsky (Crown Heights), Suri Perman (Shlucha to Kingston, PA), Nechama Hershkop (Crown Heights) and Esty Wilschanski (Shlucha to Morristown, NJ).
The Levaya will be leaving from Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at 1:00pm and passing by 770 at around 2:00pm
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Rabbi Yossi and his wife Esty (nee Gurevitch) Zaklikofsky of Crown Heights will IY"H be moving on Shlichus to Pearland, TX the fastest growing suburb of Houston, where they will establish a new Chabad House serving the needs of the Jewish communities of Alvin, Friendswood and Pearland.
Then new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff, head Shliach of Texas.
The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail at zyossi@aol.com.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
New Shluchim to Texas
Rabbi Yossi and his wife Esty (nee Gurevitch) Zaklikofsky of Crown Heights will IY”H be moving on Shlichus to Pearland, TX the fastest growing suburb of Houston, where they will establish a new Chabad House serving the needs of the Jewish communities of Alvin, Friendswood and Pearland.
Then new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff, head Shliach of Texas.
The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail at zyossi@aol.com.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday and Tuesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Monday, December 8, 2008 and Tuesday, December 9, 2008, for holiday observances. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2008 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
KINGSTON, PA — Malka Seewald and her husband, Rabbi Mendy Seewald, opened their Rutter Avenue home to more than 40 people on Friday and prepared a traditional Jewish Sabbath feast in memory of those killed last week in the Mumbai, India, terrorist attacks.
Traditional Jewish Feast held in Memory of Terror Victims
KINGSTON, PA — Malka Seewald and her husband, Rabbi Mendy Seewald, opened their Rutter Avenue home to more than 40 people on Friday and prepared a traditional Jewish Sabbath feast in memory of those killed last week in the Mumbai, India, terrorist attacks.
ULY Father and Son Melavah Malkah
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Last night, Motzoai Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, hundreds of students from first through fourth grade of Lubavitcher Yeshiva and their fathers gathered for a Melavah Malkah. They enjoyed an evening of learning and fun.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal tov to Yisroel Mogilevsky (Toronto, Canada) and Chanie Silman (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Sunday at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
