Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yankel and Rochie (nee Lebovic) Korolitzky (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
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Chabad’s Youth Zone Sends Cards and Video to Hospital in Israel
GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Chabad’s Youth Zone recently met at the Castle Fun Center for an exciting afternoon of roller-skating, Israeli snacks and good deeds. Chabad’s Youth Zone, “Kids in Action” is a unique program for children ages 5-12 in which they have a monthly opportunity to have a great time while also helping others. This year’s Kids in Action is focused toward helping various causes in Israel.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosef Shmuel and Sara (nee Goldberg) Moscowitz (Shluchim to Bucktown, Illinois) on the birth of their daughter, Chana.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
New Shluchim to New York State
Rabbi Levi and Hadasa (nee Stein) Slonim have recently moved on Shlichus to Binghamton, NY, where they will serve as programming and development directors at Chabad of Binghamton.
The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Aaron Slonim, Director of Chabad of Binghamton.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We woud like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Miriam (nee Truzman) Klein (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
WASHINGTON, DC [AP] — A 12-year-old New York boy with brain cancer has died after his family battled a hospital to keep him on a ventilator.
The lawyer for the Orthodox Jewish family says Motl Brody's bodily functions ceased Saturday. A machine had continued to work his lungs after he was pronounced dead Nov. 4 at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Boy Whose Religious Parents Battled Hospital Dies
WASHINGTON, DC [AP] — A 12-year-old New York boy with brain cancer has died after his family battled a hospital to keep him on a ventilator.
The lawyer for the Orthodox Jewish family says Motl Brody’s bodily functions ceased Saturday. A machine had continued to work his lungs after he was pronounced dead Nov. 4 at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Joshua and Orit (nee Oyvina) Frank (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
Families Joined in Wedding Rarely Seen in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL — What may have been the first-ever Hasidic Jewish wedding in Birmingham was held Tuesday at the Wynfrey Hotel for Chanie Posner of Mountain Brook and Laibel Berkowitz of Southfield, Mich.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Liran and Brucha (nee Amrami) Dray (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
LOS ANGLES, CA — As residents throughout Southern California faced the unenviable task of returning to charred homes after a series of wildfires swept across bone-dry municipalities, religious communities sprung into action to offer help and words of hope.
Houses Saved, and Burned, by Rapidly Advancing Fires in Southern California
LOS ANGLES, CA — As residents throughout Southern California faced the unenviable task of returning to charred homes after a series of wildfires swept across bone-dry municipalities, religious communities sprung into action to offer help and words of hope.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Friday afternoon Mrs. Marlena and her son Aryeh Librescu, wife and son of Liviu Librescu who was shot and killed in the attack on the campus of Virginia Tech, came to the Jewish Childrens Museum and enjoyed a tour.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Marlena and Aryeh Librescu Visit the Jewish Childrens Museum
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Friday afternoon Mrs. Marlena and her son Aryeh Librescu, wife and son of Liviu Librescu who was shot and killed in the attack on the campus of Virginia Tech, came to the Jewish Childrens Museum and enjoyed a tour.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
GOLDEN, CO — Holiday displays with religious symbols will not be allowed on city property this year, though City Council members agreed Thursday night to discuss future city policy at a later date.
Golden Council Says No to Menorah Display
GOLDEN, CO — Holiday displays with religious symbols will not be allowed on city property this year, though City Council members agreed Thursday night to discuss future city policy at a later date.
The Previous Rebbe signing his citizenship papers together with the Rebbe, in the winter of 1948. Special thanks to the “Rebbe Archive” for the photo. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com
Picture of the Day! – The Frierdiker Rebbe Signing Citizenship Papers!
The Previous Rebbe signing his citizenship papers together with the Rebbe, in the winter of 1948. Special thanks to the “Rebbe Archive” for the photo. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com
Mazal Tov! – Sunday Night L’Chaim!
Isser Boyarsky (Montreal, Canada) and Rivky Hahn (Morristown, NJ) .
IYH at FREE, 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
NEW YORK, NY — Beyond Rodin’s The Thinker and Jacques Lipchitz’ enormous sculpture gracing the entrance of Columbia University’s Jerome Greene Hall, students in the prestigious School of International and Public Affairs are sitting silently across from each other, fixing gazes into the eyes sitting opposite.
Chance Encounter After 9/11 Spurred Famed CEO’s Exploration of Judaism
NEW YORK, NY — Beyond Rodin’s The Thinker and Jacques Lipchitz’ enormous sculpture gracing the entrance of Columbia University’s Jerome Greene Hall, students in the prestigious School of International and Public Affairs are sitting silently across from each other, fixing gazes into the eyes sitting opposite.
The Levaya in Los Angeles will take place at the Ganz hall (La Brea and Oakwood) Sunday morning at 8:45 am.
The burial will take place in Eretz Yisrael. The family is together at 116 S. Orange Dr. and will be there until their trip to Israel on Sunday morning.
May we only share in Simchos and merit the coming of Moshiach Now!
You may e-mail condolences to f1rstdesigns@sbcglobal.net
Boruch Dayan Emes – Mr. David Ferszt OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. David Ferszt OBM of Los Angeles/Israel. Husband of Robyn, father of Danny, Liza Even-Israel (Israel), Tzvika, Sara Morris and Natan.
The Levaya in Los Angeles will take place at the Ganz hall (La Brea and Oakwood) Sunday morning at 8:45 am.
The burial will take place in Eretz Yisrael. The family is together at 116 S. Orange Dr. and will be there until their trip to Israel on Sunday morning.
May we only share in Simchos and merit the coming of Moshiach Now!
You may e-mail condolences to f1rstdesigns@sbcglobal.net
As explained by Semyon Livshitz, the Chairman of the local ‘Shalom Center’ Jewish community, this particular cemetery was used for Jewish burials for the period 1836 to 1960. This cemetery, which is now closed, has become a constant target for vandalism. These criminal acts have become rather serious, with anti-Semitic hooligans not only knocking over and damaging gravestones, but also digging up graves. “We won’t put up for such a desecration,” he noted.
Reconstruction of Oryol Jewish Cemetery
ORYOL, Russia [FJC] — The Jewish cemetery in Oryol, which located in the vicinity of gypsum mill, plans to undertake reconstructive works on the territory, which will include the establishment of a reliable high fence to deter the systematic acts of vandalism that have been occurring here over the past few years.
As explained by Semyon Livshitz, the Chairman of the local ‘Shalom Center’ Jewish community, this particular cemetery was used for Jewish burials for the period 1836 to 1960. This cemetery, which is now closed, has become a constant target for vandalism. These criminal acts have become rather serious, with anti-Semitic hooligans not only knocking over and damaging gravestones, but also digging up graves. “We won’t put up for such a desecration,” he noted.
