Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosy Kapeluschnik (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and Devorah Henia Gutman (Kfar Chabad) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Tzvi and Miriam (nee Israilev) Lipchik (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
5 Car Eastern Parkway Smashup Injures 10
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — An illegal U-turn appears to be the cause of a 5 car destruction derby on a very wet Eastern Parkway. At around 6:00pm today eye witnesses said a black Ford Crown Victoria attempted to make a u-turn or simply lost control on Eastern Parkway between Kingston and Albany, and went plowing into 3 cars on the opposite side of the parkway, and then was rammed by an oncoming gray Dodge Magnum.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – 2 Tuesday Night L’Chaims!
Chaim Litvin (Louisville, KY) and Fraidy (bas R. Benny) Raskin (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Bais Hamidrash Menachem Nochum 440 Crown St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Ariel Spiegel (Los Angeles, CA) and Rozy Brashevitzky (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Last week, at more than 180 Chabad Houses worldwide, thousands of Jewish adults began JLI’s Torah Studies new Parsha series on Sefer Bereishis, entitled “Seeking Perfection.” Based on the Rebbe’s insights, Torah Studies takes the weekly Parsha Shiur to a new level.
“Seeking Perfection” A New Torah Study from JLI
Last week, at more than 180 Chabad Houses worldwide, thousands of Jewish adults began JLI’s Torah Studies new Parsha series on Sefer Bereishis, entitled “Seeking Perfection.” Based on the Rebbe’s insights, Torah Studies takes the weekly Parsha Shiur to a new level.
Photo Gallery: Hachnosas Safer Torah in Monsey
MONSEY, NY [CHI] — A large crowd gathered this past Sunday for a Hachnosas Sefer Torah for Heichal Menachem of Monsey. A number of prominent Rabbonim were present including Rabbi Boruch D. Lesches, the Puppa Rebbe, Rabbi Moshe Green and Rabbi Don Yoel Levy.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Crist named Rabbi Schneur Zalman Oirechman, co-director of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Panhandle, to the faith-based body for a term expiring in 2012. Oirechman will join Rabbi Sholom Ciment, co-director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater Boynton Beach, who was appointed to the council by former Gov. Jeb Bush and was reappointed last year by the Florida State Senate to a term expiring in 2011.
Florida Faith-Based Council Now Served by Two Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbis
With his appointment of a northwestern Florida rabbi to the state’s Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council, Gov. Charlie Crist has insured the presence of two Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries on the inter-governmental policy council until at least 2011.
Crist named Rabbi Schneur Zalman Oirechman, co-director of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Panhandle, to the faith-based body for a term expiring in 2012. Oirechman will join Rabbi Sholom Ciment, co-director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater Boynton Beach, who was appointed to the council by former Gov. Jeb Bush and was reappointed last year by the Florida State Senate to a term expiring in 2011.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Ariel Spiegal (Los Angeles, California) and Rozy Brashevitzky (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Tuesday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown Street [entrance on Albany Ave].
JEM is at it again! Part of the My Encounter with the Rebbe project, JEM plans to release the fourth film in the Early Years series. The Early Years, Volume IV covers 1940-1941, the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s last year in war-ravaged Europe and their arrival in America. It is scheduled to be released in a few weeks.
The Early Years, Volume IV Coming Soon…
JEM is at it again! Part of the My Encounter with the Rebbe project, JEM plans to release the fourth film in the Early Years series. The Early Years, Volume IV covers 1940-1941, the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s last year in war-ravaged Europe and their arrival in America. It is scheduled to be released in a few weeks.
As Shluchim on campus, many of my colleagues deal with great mesiras nefesh with a constant uphill battle, inspiring and serving hundreds of Jewish students each and every week. Around this time each year, though, we are reminded that we're not alone.
Seeing the unbelievable Hachnosas Orchim with which the residents of Crown Heights open their doors, take care of our students, and put up with all of the tumult that goes along with such an endeavor – especially knowing that this comes so closely on the heels of an already very taxing month of Tishrei – is the greatest reminder that Chassidim Ein Mishpocha, that we are part of a family of Chassidim who are true partners in our work.
Op-Ed: Open Letter to the residents of Crown Heights
Next weekend, Shabbos Parsha Lech Lecha, over 800 students and 100 Shluchim and Shluchos will be coming bez”h to Crown Heights for the largest Pegisha of its kind in history.
As Shluchim on campus, many of my colleagues deal with great mesiras nefesh with a constant uphill battle, inspiring and serving hundreds of Jewish students each and every week. Around this time each year, though, we are reminded that we’re not alone.
Seeing the unbelievable Hachnosas Orchim with which the residents of Crown Heights open their doors, take care of our students, and put up with all of the tumult that goes along with such an endeavor – especially knowing that this comes so closely on the heels of an already very taxing month of Tishrei – is the greatest reminder that Chassidim Ein Mishpocha, that we are part of a family of Chassidim who are true partners in our work.
Sukkos Mivtzoim in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL [CHI] — In honor of Sukkos this year there were three Sukka mobiles that went on Mivtzoim on the 3 days of Chol Hamoed. Bochurim woke early in the morning, Davened, had a quick breakfast and then set out for a full day of Mivtzoim in the different areas through out the state of Illinois covering shopping malls, busy street corners, visiting Chabad Houses and bringing JKewish pride through out the state.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Sholom Ber and Chaya Elishevitz (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
HOUSTON [AP] — Gasoline prices have fallen below $2 a gallon in some parts of the U.S. as the impact of plunging oil prices and reduced driving are finally taking hold.
In Ohio, the Web site GasBuddy.com, where consumers post prices they spot, said a few stations in the Cincinnati suburbs were now charging $1.99 for regular.
Gasoline prices below $2/gallon in parts of US
HOUSTON [AP] — Gasoline prices have fallen below $2 a gallon in some parts of the U.S. as the impact of plunging oil prices and reduced driving are finally taking hold.
In Ohio, the Web site GasBuddy.com, where consumers post prices they spot, said a few stations in the Cincinnati suburbs were now charging $1.99 for regular.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shneur Zalman and Hindy (nee Rosenfeld) Gurevitz (Shluchim to Morgantown, WV) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tuesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Tuesday, October 28 for holiday observance of Diwali. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2008 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Hachnoses Safer Torah in Kowloon!
HONG KONG, China [CHI] — History was made this Sunday afternoon in the Kowloon side of Hong Kong, China. A new Torah scroll, donated by Isaac and Frida Kamhin and family of Hong Kong, was given to the Chabad House in Kowloon and written in fulfillment of the Torah’s final Mitzva.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Accident Involving School Bus and Minivan
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – An accident between a minivan driven by a Bochur and a school bus from a local public school B”H ended with no injuries, the incident took place at around 4:00pm today, Monday, on President Street between Albany and Kingston.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
