Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Elimelech Evers (Amerfoort, Holland) and Chaya’le (bas R Chaim Boruch) Halberstam on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
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Suspected in a Gun-Run, Arrested for Dis-Con
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – Late afternoon Wednesday, girls walking home from school and mothers watching their children play in the park witnessed how the intersection, of Lefferts and Albany Ave flooded with scores of police cars and vans, and subsequently the arrest of a Black teen. Then as quick as they swamped the intersection, they were gone, leaving everyone wondering what happened.
Faced with horrific aspersion, he maintains propriety with devout assertion. With venomous assaults on his person, he continues to be a kind and different kind of person.
But no good deed goes unpunished, and no act of charity goes unresented.
Op-Ed: Unions United. Brothers Divided.
In an imperfect world a famed man can be defamed. A practitioner of benevolence can be terrorized by malevolence. A man of refreshing candor becomes the victim of violent slander. Yet while I knew of the libel against him, I also knew that in good times and not such good times, we Jews inquire of our fellows’ welfare. In the most precarious of conditions, we will still be curious of our brethren’s well being. Resting my palm upon his arm, and with near sarcastic thoughts, I asked how he was. With his humility, integrity, and sincerity, he responded, “the grace of G-d.” A wholehearted answer from a man who walks wholeheartedly with G-d, and who with relentless goodness makes the world a home for G-dliness.
Faced with horrific aspersion, he maintains propriety with devout assertion. With venomous assaults on his person, he continues to be a kind and different kind of person.
But no good deed goes unpunished, and no act of charity goes unresented.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A car pulling out of a parking spot was hit by a ‘access-a-ride’ bus and just a few blocks away an SUV making a u-turn was struck by an oncoming car, spilling gasoline all over the roadway forcing its closure for nearly an hour.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Two Car Accidents Yesterday
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A car pulling out of a parking spot was hit by a ‘access-a-ride’ bus and just a few blocks away an SUV making a u-turn was struck by an oncoming car, spilling gasoline all over the roadway forcing its closure for nearly an hour.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
1. At the end of this week’s Torah portion the Torah tells us of the commandment to remember what the nation of Amalek did to us. The Torah reads, “Remember what Amalek did to you on the road, on your way out of Egypt. That he met you on the way and cut off those lagging to your rear, when you were tired and exhausted; he did not fear G-d. Therefore... you must obliterate the memory of Amalek from under the heavens. Do not forget”.
When we analyze these words of the Torah we will see that there are three elements here. Firstly there is the commandment to remember what Amalek did to us. Secondly there is the commandment not to forget what Amalek did to us. And thirdly, there is the commandment to wipe out Amalek.
2. The Rebbe shows how important this is:
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Ki Seitzei
The Rebbe says:
1. At the end of this week’s Torah portion the Torah tells us of the commandment to remember what the nation of Amalek did to us. The Torah reads, “Remember what Amalek did to you on the road, on your way out of Egypt. That he met you on the way and cut off those lagging to your rear, when you were tired and exhausted; he did not fear G-d. Therefore… you must obliterate the memory of Amalek from under the heavens. Do not forget”.
When we analyze these words of the Torah we will see that there are three elements here. Firstly there is the commandment to remember what Amalek did to us. Secondly there is the commandment not to forget what Amalek did to us. And thirdly, there is the commandment to wipe out Amalek.
2. The Rebbe shows how important this is:
BROOKLYN, NY [NY12] — According to the Department of Transportation, the Manhattan Bridge will open it’s archway to the public for the first time in 17 years starting in 2009.
DOT to open archway under Manhattan Bridge
BROOKLYN, NY [NY12] — According to the Department of Transportation, the Manhattan Bridge will open it’s archway to the public for the first time in 17 years starting in 2009.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy Mann (Oak Park, MI) and Chaya Mushka Huss (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Thursday at FREE, 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
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Video of the Day! – Chabad Telethon 2008 Preview!
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Members of the Crown Heights division of Shomrim (L-R) Gaddi Hershkop, Shloimy Fisher, Mendy Brayer, Boruch Marmulszteyn, Zevi Laine pose for a picture at ground zero where they participated in the rescue and recovery efforts.
Picture of the Day! 9/11 – The Aftermath
Members of the Crown Heights division of Shomrim (L-R) Gaddi Hershkop, Shloimy Fisher, Mendy Brayer, Boruch Marmulszteyn, Zevi Laine pose for a picture at ground zero where they participated in the rescue and recovery efforts.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Zalmy Simon (Delmar, NY) and Chani Schectman (Milwaukee, WI) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Thursday at Beis Chaya Mushka, 1505 Carroll St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
Today, 9/11/08 marks 7 years to the terror attacks on our country, the attacks that claimed 2,974 lives.
The official city commemoration schedule, along with resource links can be found in the Extended Article.
9/11 – 7 Years
Today, 9/11/08 marks 7 years to the terror attacks on our country, the attacks that claimed 2,974 lives.
The official city commemoration schedule, along with resource links can be found in the Extended Article.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Reb Boruch Kievman stood outside his Kingston Avenue shoe store today with two neon green signs dominating both the display windows proclaiming “going out of business – mega sale” in bold black letters.
“23 years I own this store” he said, and when asked what the future holds for the store he answered with a shrug of his shoulders, saying we will all find out. He then asked me if I needed a new pair of shoes, “All shoes outside $10 and all shoes inside $20” he said with a smile on his face. All the shoes outside were children’s sizes.
Kievman Shoe Store Closing after 23 Years
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Reb Boruch Kievman stood outside his Kingston Avenue shoe store today with two neon green signs dominating both the display windows proclaiming “going out of business – mega sale” in bold black letters.
“23 years I own this store” he said, and when asked what the future holds for the store he answered with a shrug of his shoulders, saying we will all find out. He then asked me if I needed a new pair of shoes, “All shoes outside $10 and all shoes inside $20” he said with a smile on his face. All the shoes outside were children’s sizes.
Chevra Simchas Shabbos V’Yom Tov
Attention all Anash
As we stand within thirty days before the month of Tishrei and we are all busy preparing our Yom Tov needs we cannot forget that there are many of our neighbors who might not have everything they need in order to make their Yomim Tovim most joyous.
NEW YORK, NY — “When Ground Zero is four blocks away from home, you don’t wait until 9/11 to remember 9/11, it’s in a corner of your heart always.”
So says Rachel Katz who directs Chabad of Wall Street with her husband Rabbi Shmaya Katz.
Chabad of Wall Street Moves On, Does Not Forget 9/11
NEW YORK, NY — “When Ground Zero is four blocks away from home, you don’t wait until 9/11 to remember 9/11, it’s in a corner of your heart always.”
So says Rachel Katz who directs Chabad of Wall Street with her husband Rabbi Shmaya Katz.
In 1994 I was living at home, in Hallandale, Florida (a city about 30 minutes north of Miami) when it was decided I would go to a yeshiva out of town, as there were no Chabad yeshivas in the area. I informed my parents I wanted to study in a yeshiva in France because that's where my classmates in Miami were headed.
Continued in the Extended Article.
Op-Ed: Cold Meat On Shabbos Afternoons
So much has been written about the Rubashkins, specifically the allegations made against their company. AgriProcessors has been filleted by writers, roasted by bloggers, and smoked by former employees. It’s not my purpose here to defend the company against those allegations; I’ll let the public-relations professionals and attorneys handle that. I merely wish to share my personal experiences with Rubashkin meat.
In 1994 I was living at home, in Hallandale, Florida (a city about 30 minutes north of Miami) when it was decided I would go to a yeshiva out of town, as there were no Chabad yeshivas in the area. I informed my parents I wanted to study in a yeshiva in France because that’s where my classmates in Miami were headed.
Continued in the Extended Article.
Unidentified Man Beaten to Death on Kingston
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A man was beaten to death on Kingston Avenue earlier tonight, Tuesday. The incident took place in front of, then inside 451 Kingston Ave. at around 9:00pm.
Witnesses told CrownHeights.info that they saw one Black man knock down another Black man then drag him into the building located on the corner of Kingston and Lefferts where he proceeded to beat the man until he died.
