Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi Kagan (Oak Park, MI) and Nechama Dina Kudan (Albany, NY) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Monday at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].
Hurry visit www.darchaimenachem.com for your LAST chance to still win.
Last nights drawing took place at the home of Principal Eyal Bension, Spiner Winner - Student Sholom Ber Orenstien spun the draidel and it landed on a Hey, giving winner Tzipora Paley $100 in free auction tickets.
Computer won by - Tzippy Whitman
2 Flights in US won by - Rochel L.
Glasses won by - Eli Sandhaus
Tonight, last drawing… Did you purchase a chance?
Last nights drawing took place at the home of Principal Eyal Bension, Spiner Winner – Student Sholom Ber Orenstien spun the draidel and it landed on a Hey, giving winner Tzipora Paley $100 in free auction tickets.
Computer won by – Tzippy Whitman
2 Flights in US won by – Rochel L.
Glasses won by – Eli Sandhaus
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yisroel Noach Blank (Miami, FL) and Slava Edelman (Brunoy, France) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!

Siyum HaShloshim for Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg HYD
On Thursday, Hey Teves 5769 / Shnas Hakhel, there will be a day of learning and reflection. In honor of the Siyum HaShloshim of Talmid from Oholei Torah, Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg together with his wife Rivkah, and the victims of the Mumbai massacre, may the Al-Mighty avenge their blood.
Full flyer with more info in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shua Lustig (Crown Heights) and Stery Naparstek (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Monday at Bais Rivkah, 310 Crown St, [between New York and Nostrand Ave].
DUBUQUE, IA — It's a court ruling that Jewish Americans from coast-to-coast immediately viewed as unconstitutional and as an erosion of their civil rights. Sunday, about 60 people, mostly from Postville, Iowa, assembled in front of the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center to light a menorah on the last night of Hanukkah to shed light on the case.
Former Agriprocessors Chief Executive Officer Sholom Rubashkin is being held in the Dubuque County Jail on federal charges of harboring illegal immigrants, document fraud, identity theft and bank fraud. Rubashkin was denied bail Dec. 22.
Flight Risk Ruling Spurs Protest
DUBUQUE, IA — It’s a court ruling that Jewish Americans from coast-to-coast immediately viewed as unconstitutional and as an erosion of their civil rights. Sunday, about 60 people, mostly from Postville, Iowa, assembled in front of the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center to light a menorah on the last night of Hanukkah to shed light on the case.
Former Agriprocessors Chief Executive Officer Sholom Rubashkin is being held in the Dubuque County Jail on federal charges of harboring illegal immigrants, document fraud, identity theft and bank fraud. Rubashkin was denied bail Dec. 22.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendel and Chanie Vogel (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

Mayor Lauds NYPD for Drop in Crime
NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Bloomberg today praised the New York Police Department for the drop in crime this year across the city, including Staten Island.
Below is the text of Mayor Bloomberg’s radio address as prepared for delivery on 1010 WINS News Radio
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Berel and Mushka (nee Flint) Greenfeld on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Sholom Kramer (Montreal) and Chaya Altein (Montreal) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia [FJC] — In the Russian Far East, in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok, Jewish residents widely celebrated Chanukah. The main event was a concert featuring the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, which performed a whole array of music of Jewish composers, with a repertoire spanning the past three centuries.
Pacific Port Marks Chanukah
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia [FJC] — In the Russian Far East, in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok, Jewish residents widely celebrated Chanukah. The main event was a concert featuring the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, which performed a whole array of music of Jewish composers, with a repertoire spanning the past three centuries.
Mazal Tov! – Twins Boys!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov Yisroel and Chani (nee Stock) Selwyn (Crown Heights) on the birth of their twin boys.
May the newborns be a source of Nachas to their parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
LAWRENCE, KS — A bitterly cold, dark Sunday night was a little brighter with the help of a 6-foot-tall menorah during the celebration of the first night of Hanukkah. KU’s Chabad Center for Jewish Life kicked off the holiday with latkes, gifts, balloon animals and, of course, lighting the first candle of the menorah.
“I think even though Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, the message of Hanukkah is so universal,” said Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, executive director at the Chabad Center.
Menorah Lighting Heralds Chanukah
LAWRENCE, KS — A bitterly cold, dark Sunday night was a little brighter with the help of a 6-foot-tall menorah during the celebration of the first night of Hanukkah. KU’s Chabad Center for Jewish Life kicked off the holiday with latkes, gifts, balloon animals and, of course, lighting the first candle of the menorah.
“I think even though Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, the message of Hanukkah is so universal,” said Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, executive director at the Chabad Center.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
I would like to wish a very hearty Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! to a dear friend Meir Perelstein (Crown Heights) on his engagement to Chanie Tarlow (Morristown, NJ) !
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
300 Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad of Laguna Niguel
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA [CHI] — Over 300 people turned out to celebrate the start of Chanukah with Chabad of Laguna Niguel, at the Crown Valley Park Amphitheater on Sunday evening Dec. 21st. The honorable mayor, Mr. Robert Ming addressed the crowd and lit the lead flame of the 9 foot Menorah.
More pictures and a video in the Extended Article!
The Levaya will take place Sunday and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadas Chapel at 10:45am and will be passing by 770 at around 11:15am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Reb Chaim Meir Katzoff OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Chaim Meir Katzoff, longtime resident of Crown Heights and father of Yibadel Lechaim Tovim, R. Yossi Katzoff of Crown Heights.
The Levaya will take place Sunday and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadas Chapel at 10:45am and will be passing by 770 at around 11:15am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Photo Gallery: 2008 Chanukah Menorah Parade in NYC
More pictures in the Extended Article!