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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shlomo Simons (NY, NY) and Chana Rivka Meyers (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
COLUMBIA, SC — The blowing of the shofar, or ram’s horn, is one of the most potent reminders that Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, is at hand.
Jews prepare for High Holy Days
COLUMBIA, SC — The blowing of the shofar, or ram’s horn, is one of the most potent reminders that Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, is at hand.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli Feiglin (Melbourne, Australia) and Batsheva Masinter ( South Africa) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
NY Times
A number of public officials and the founders of Google assembled at Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday to announce the start of New York’s version of Google Transit, an online feature that they said would transform the experience of navigating New York City’s transit system, the nation’s busiest.“It is a very complicated transit system, and it just got less complicated today with the advent of Google Maps for transit,” Gov. David A. Paterson said, noting that the subway system opened with 9.1 miles of lines in 1904, and that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority now serves a territory of 5,000 square miles.
The array of public officials present reflected Google’s economic might, particularly at a time when Wall Street’s convulsions have left the city and state economy reeling. Not only did the governor and leaders of the transportation authority attend the Grand Central news conference, but so, too, did Deputy Mayor Edward Skyler, representing the Bloomberg administration, and officials of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and of New Jersey Transit.
An Online Tool Meant to Simplify the Transit System
NY Times
A number of public officials and the founders of Google assembled at Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday to announce the start of New York’s version of Google Transit, an online feature that they said would transform the experience of navigating New York City’s transit system, the nation’s busiest.
“It is a very complicated transit system, and it just got less complicated today with the advent of Google Maps for transit,” Gov. David A. Paterson said, noting that the subway system opened with 9.1 miles of lines in 1904, and that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority now serves a territory of 5,000 square miles.
The array of public officials present reflected Google’s economic might, particularly at a time when Wall Street’s convulsions have left the city and state economy reeling. Not only did the governor and leaders of the transportation authority attend the Grand Central news conference, but so, too, did Deputy Mayor Edward Skyler, representing the Bloomberg administration, and officials of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and of New Jersey Transit.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yehoshua and Menucha Lavner (Canada) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborns be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Miami Herald
BOCA RATON, FL — A self-styled investment guru accused of recruiting clients from a synagogue where he worshiped was charged with using ''abusive sales practices'' to cheat them of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.The 17-page enforcement action accuses Gary J. Gross, 56, of churning clients' accounts with unauthorized and unsuitable trades, reaping $700,000 in the scheme, including buying risky penny stocks and other investments, the SEC said.
To cover up what he was doing, Gross doctored account records to make clients think they had more than they actually did, the agency said.
SEC: ‘Guru’ Bilked Faithful, Chabad Goers
Miami Herald
BOCA RATON, FL — A self-styled investment guru accused of recruiting clients from a synagogue where he worshiped was charged with using ”abusive sales practices” to cheat them of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The 17-page enforcement action accuses Gary J. Gross, 56, of churning clients’ accounts with unauthorized and unsuitable trades, reaping $700,000 in the scheme, including buying risky penny stocks and other investments, the SEC said.
To cover up what he was doing, Gross doctored account records to make clients think they had more than they actually did, the agency said.
New and returning Jewish students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison congregate at their campus’ Chabad House and listen to the blast of the shofar heralding the approaching holiday of Rosh Hashanah.
Colleges and universities around the country aren’t the only institutions welcoming students. Campus-based Chabad-Lubavitch centers, whether they’re in large cities or small college towns, are joyfully rolling out the red carpet to embrace Jewish college students as they begin the new school year.
School Year Kicks Off With a Blast at Campus Chabad Houses Nationwide
New and returning Jewish students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison congregate at their campus’ Chabad House and listen to the blast of the shofar heralding the approaching holiday of Rosh Hashanah.
Colleges and universities around the country aren’t the only institutions welcoming students. Campus-based Chabad-Lubavitch centers, whether they’re in large cities or small college towns, are joyfully rolling out the red carpet to embrace Jewish college students as they begin the new school year.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi Wolvovsky (Crown Heights) Sonya Chazan (Italy) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Tuesday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
Being Menachem Avel the Raichiks
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Three of the Raichik brothers – Abba, Levi and Yanky – are sitting shiva at the Raichik home in Los Angeles after the passing of their brother, Yossi OBM.
Visiting them today was famous actor Jon Voight and his production manager, Paul Ron, a well known Hollywood individual, both of whom were good friends of Rabbi Yossi Raichik A”H and helped him in promoting the Children of Chernobyl program. Also present were longtime friends and associates of Rabbi Raichik Mrs. Nancy Katz – Sister of Steven Spielberg – and her husband Mr. Shimon Katz.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
by Michoel Chazan
Sholom U’vrachaYears ago the Girl Scouts of America were looking for Girl Scout leaders. They put out an advertisement of a Martian coming to earth and saying to a little girl scout “take me to your leader.” The little Girl Scout girl replies “we don’t have a leader”. The problem in Crown Heights might be that, we have too much leadership. We have two Bais Dins, two Vaad Hakahols, two sets of Netzigim, two patrols, not to mention the meshichisten and non meshichisten, and a slew of many wonderful Mosdos that do amazing Chesed. The one thing we lack in the community is a Kehila.
I once asked Rabbi Osdoba why Williamsburg is able to accomplish things that are out of reach for us in Crown Heights. He answered, in Williamsburg, there is a Kehila. The Kehila made shuls, schools and mikvas. In Crown Heights we have shuls, schools and mikvas. Now we want to build a Kehila. It’s not easy to work backwards. While there are wonderful mosdos in Crown Heights, many people feel they don’t belong anywhere. If a Martian told me “take me to your leader” I wouldn’t know where to turn.
Op-Ed: To the Crown Heights Community
by Michoel Chazan
Sholom U’vracha
Years ago the Girl Scouts of America were looking for Girl Scout leaders. They put out an advertisement of a Martian coming to earth and saying to a little girl scout “take me to your leader.” The little Girl Scout girl replies “we don’t have a leader”. The problem in Crown Heights might be that, we have too much leadership. We have two Bais Dins, two Vaad Hakahols, two sets of Netzigim, two patrols, not to mention the meshichisten and non meshichisten, and a slew of many wonderful Mosdos that do amazing Chesed. The one thing we lack in the community is a Kehila.
I once asked Rabbi Osdoba why Williamsburg is able to accomplish things that are out of reach for us in Crown Heights. He answered, in Williamsburg, there is a Kehila. The Kehila made shuls, schools and mikvas. In Crown Heights we have shuls, schools and mikvas. Now we want to build a Kehila. It’s not easy to work backwards. While there are wonderful mosdos in Crown Heights, many people feel they don’t belong anywhere. If a Martian told me “take me to your leader” I wouldn’t know where to turn.
Join the entire Crown Heights and extended New York community as we walk for children with special needs!
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Join the entire Crown Heights and extended New York community as we walk for children with special needs!
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuly and Nechama Dina (nee Katz) Raskin on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
NCFJE Annual Legislative Breakfast
(L-R) Rabbi Sholem B. Hecht, Chairman Executive Committee, Recipient of the “Ish Hachesed Award” Rabbi Avrohom Lider, Founder and Exec, Director of Ahavas Chesed and Chaplain Kings County Hospital, Rabbi Shimon Hecht, Senior Chabad and NCFJE Emissary of Brownstone Brooklyn, member of NCFJE Executive Committee, Chaplain Methodist Hospital and Rabbi Shea Hecht, NCFJE Chairman – Board of Trustees.
NCFJE recently celebrated 68 Years of Empowerment of serving the educational, social, religious and humanitarian needs of the community. The annual breakfast honored elected officials, public servants and business leaders who play a vital role in shaping the growth of New York City and its communities.
More in the Extended Article!
Beis Shmuel Welcomes New Safer Torah
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — While the Backer family was celebrating the completion of their Safer Torah Sunday afternoon, another Siyum Safer Torah took place in Crown Heights. At approximately 2:00 pm hundreds of members of Anash along with members of congregation Beis Shmuel gathered on the patio adjoining 770 to fill in the final letters of the Torah. Following the Siyum, a beautiful Tahlucha took place, which proceeded through the streets of Crown Heights.
Many more pictures in the Extended Article!
The seaside resort of S. Marinella is a popular summer destination for residents of Rome.
Hearing the blast of a ram’s horn to usher in the month before Rosh Hashanah is a big deal in the Italian seaside resort of S. Marinella. Just ask Mino Zarfati, the 47-year-old lay leader of Rome’s Jewish community who organizes an annual summer event with the shofar as its centerpiece.
Jewish Romans Hold Fast to Summer Custom at Seaside Resort
The seaside resort of S. Marinella is a popular summer destination for residents of Rome.
Hearing the blast of a ram’s horn to usher in the month before Rosh Hashanah is a big deal in the Italian seaside resort of S. Marinella. Just ask Mino Zarfati, the 47-year-old lay leader of Rome’s Jewish community who organizes an annual summer event with the shofar as its centerpiece.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim Dovid Jenkelowitz (Crown Heights) and Rivky Wachtel (Toronto, Canada) on their engagement.
The Lechaim will IYH be tonight, Tuesday in FREE, 1383 President [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
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