Preliminary Kingston Avenue Reconstruction Plans Unveiled

CB9 Chairperson Jacob Goldstein (L) with Mr. Serge Francisque the Engineer and Architect from the DDC.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At Tuesday night’s Community Board meeting representatives from the city’s Department of Design and Construction unveiled a preliminary plan for the reconstruction of Kingston Avenue, a project which includes a complete and total revamp of the entire infrastructure including sidewalks, streets, sewers and gas lines. The purpose of the meeting was so that residents can give their input on the plans, and give their own recommendations.

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Gov. Schwarzenegger to Light Capitol Menorah with Chabad

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) looks on as Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin lights the Menorah on the capitol last year.

LOS ANGELES, CA — To help bring the festive spirit of Chanukah to California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will join with Chabad representatives to illuminate the Capitol Menorah in Sacramento on December 18. The celebration begins at 2:30 p.m., with the Governor addressing the public from the steps of the Capitol to share holiday greetings and promote Chanukah’s universal message of freedom, hope, and light.

New Video on the Way from JEM – Please Help

JEM is asking for your help with a video about the Rebbe’s sensitivity and thoughtfulness to the needs of others.

The My Encounter with the Rebbe video is scheduled to be released in eight weeks, and we’re looking for any stories that highlight this beautiful part of the Rebbe’s personality.

Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen in Flatbush!

FLATBUSH, Brooklyn [CHI] — Last night Rabbi Shmuel Butman Farbrenged at Beis Menachem Mendel of Flatbush in honor of Yud Tes Kislev. More than 100 people participated. One of the Mispalelim completed the Shas and it was started again with everyone taking upon themselves a new Mesechta.

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Do you believe in Miracles? …Yes!

Long before Al Michaels uttered those famous words in disbelief of an unbelievable upset during a hockey game in the midst of the cold war (USA defeats USSR in 1980), Judah Macabe was leading a revolt against the great and mighty Hellenist army (Jews defeat Greeks in 164 BCE).

Not until now has there been a true connection to the “MIRACLE ON ICE”.

Apartment Fire in a Large Residential Building

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At around 7:00pm Tuesday evening a fire broke out inside one of the apartments on the 5th floor of 763 Eastern Parkway, a six story semi-fireproof building which houses over 130 residential units and spans from Eastern Parkway all the way back to Lincoln Place.

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Picture of the Day! – Photo of the Rebbe from 1978

In honor of Yud Tes Kislev, The Avner Institute and CrownHeights.info is happy to present a unique picture of the Rebbe from the Year 1978, released for the first time. Special thanks to the RebbeArchive@Gmail.com. to learn more about the Rebbe visit: inspiringageneration.org

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Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen at ALIYA

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — ALIYA hosted a Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen with Rabbi Laibel Groner, one of the Rebbes secretaries, who Farbrenged with the Bochurim and Yungerliet into the night. Another separate Farbrengen took place for girls.

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