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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Three accidents in one day is not unfamiliar in Crown Heights, but it hasn’t happened in a few years, until today. Starting with a bad smashup on Lefferts and New York in the morning, then a moderate one Albany and East New York and sealed with a minor one on Empire and Brooklyn.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Accidents All Around Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Three accidents in one day is not unfamiliar in Crown Heights, but it hasn’t happened in a few years, until today. Starting with a bad smashup on Lefferts and New York in the morning, then a moderate one Albany and East New York and sealed with a minor one on Empire and Brooklyn.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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New Engagement!

Zalmy Chanowitz (Monticello, NY) to Rochele Klein (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, June 22nd, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Leibel Bernstein (Toronto, Canada) to Nechama Tzfasman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Meir Katz (Brooklyn, NY) to Racheli Yerushalmy (Surfside, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
Baby Girl!

Mendel and Yochi Scheiman from Carbondale, IL had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Berel Simon (Crown Heights) to Mushky Kremer (Montreal, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Eshel 272 Kingston Ave
New Engagement!

Mendel Lerner (Boston, MA) to Mussia Wilschanski (Milan, Italy) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The JCM Lower Level
New Engagement!

Schneur Deren (Greenwich, CT) to Mussie Wolf (Lincolnwood, IL) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 24th, 8:00pm at The JCM
New Engagement!

Levi Silverman (Dobbs Ferry, NY) to Bryna Rimler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The Simcha Hall 571 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Yossi Labkovski (Buffalo, NY) to Chayale Zaltzman (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Baby Girl!

Chaim and Rivky (nee Wilansky) Perl from Remsen Village had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

JJ Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) to Nechama Solomon (Montreal, Canada)
New Engagement!

Dovid Ezagui (Brooklyn, NY) to Chava Sorkin (Brooklyn, NY)
New Engagement!

Hushi Kot (Tallinn, Estonia) to Chani Wilhelm (Morristown, NJ) L’Chaim: Today, Monday, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.
New Engagement!

Velvel Reikhtman (Montreal, Canada) to Channah Kagan (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 10th, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
Baby Boy!

Shimon and Chanie Alon from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yitzy and Leeby Smith from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Pesach Chaim Newman (Crown Heights) to Bluma Raizel Lewis (Old Tappan, NJ)

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Erev Shabbos a Shomrim member was alerted to a Black man who exposed himself to a Jewish woman on East New York Avenue near the Shuk, the member called for backup and police assistance in locating the pervert.

Perv Exposes Himself to Jewish Woman

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Erev Shabbos a Shomrim member was alerted to a Black man who exposed himself to a Jewish woman on East New York Avenue near the Shuk, the member called for backup and police assistance in locating the pervert.

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Ahavas Chesed is an organization that aids people who need medical attention and support, and today they are opening up their, much needed, offices.

Located at 271 Kingston Avenue, between Lincoln Place and St. Johns Place, the new offices will be the center for all the calls as well as housing a year round kosher soup kitchen.

Rabbi Avrohom Leider, director of Ahavas Chesed, is inviting everyone to stop by and have a bite to eat and say lechaim between the hours of 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

TODAY: Grand Opening of New Chesed Center!

Ahavas Chesed is an organization that aids people who need medical attention and support, and today they are opening up their, much needed, offices.

Located at 271 Kingston Avenue, between Lincoln Place and St. Johns Place, the new offices will be the center for all the calls as well as housing a year round kosher soup kitchen.

Rabbi Avrohom Leider, director of Ahavas Chesed, is inviting everyone to stop by and have a bite to eat and say lechaim between the hours of 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

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Fay Abrahamsson - Courier Senior

GUILFORD, CT — September ended as it began, with an attorney appearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) speaking in absolute terms about the suitability of a synagogue on Goose Lane. On Sept. 3, it was the applicant’s attorney promoting the proposal, on the 24th (after a Q&A session on the 17th) it was the opponents’ attorney’s turn.

Residents Speak Out Against Chabad House

Fay Abrahamsson – Courier Senior

GUILFORD, CT — September ended as it began, with an attorney appearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) speaking in absolute terms about the suitability of a synagogue on Goose Lane. On Sept. 3, it was the applicant’s attorney promoting the proposal, on the 24th (after a Q&A session on the 17th) it was the opponents’ attorney’s turn.

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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia [FJC] — On Friday, September 26th, the Jewish community of Nizhny Novgorod hosted a very important event in the lives of the community and one family – the Brit Mila (circumcision) of an infant boy on the eighth day of his life. The ceremony, which took place in the children's medical clinic, was performed by Chief Mohel of Russia Yeshaya Shafit.

Brit Mila Tradition Continues in Nizhny Novgorod

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia [FJC] — On Friday, September 26th, the Jewish community of Nizhny Novgorod hosted a very important event in the lives of the community and one family – the Brit Mila (circumcision) of an infant boy on the eighth day of his life. The ceremony, which took place in the children’s medical clinic, was performed by Chief Mohel of Russia Yeshaya Shafit.

Shlichus
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Fishel and Basya (nee Smith) Goldberg (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.


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In honor of Vov (6th) Tishrei, the Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson the Rebbe's mother, I would like to present a beautiful handwritten letter that Rebbetzin Chana wrote to Mrs. Esther Alperin A"h (Director of the Rebbe's Shluchim in Brazil) Mrs. Alperin shared a very special and unique relationship with the Rebbetzin. To see a copy of the original letter Visit: Portraitofaleader.blogspot.com Special thanks to Rabbi Yossi Alperin.

More in the Extended Article!

Pirsum Rishon – Letter from Rebbetzin Chana!

In honor of Vov (6th) Tishrei, the Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson the Rebbe’s mother, I would like to present a beautiful handwritten letter that Rebbetzin Chana wrote to Mrs. Esther Alperin A”h (Director of the Rebbe’s Shluchim in Brazil) Mrs. Alperin shared a very special and unique relationship with the Rebbetzin. To see a copy of the original letter Visit: Portraitofaleader.blogspot.com Special thanks to Rabbi Yossi Alperin.

More in the Extended Article!

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Jennifer 8. Lee - NY Times Blogs

NEW YORK, NY — There are 43 holidays this year (some overlapping) on which alternate side of the street parking is suspended in New York City — 10 days in October alone. Some are national (Independence Day). But most are religious. There are so many that — for the first time in anyone’s memory — four religious holiday parking days just happened in a row: the two days for Rosh Hashana on Tuesday and Wednesday and three days for Id al-Fitr, ending today.

The Varieties of Religious Parking

Jennifer 8. Lee – NY Times Blogs

NEW YORK, NY — There are 43 holidays this year (some overlapping) on which alternate side of the street parking is suspended in New York City — 10 days in October alone. Some are national (Independence Day). But most are religious. There are so many that — for the first time in anyone’s memory — four religious holiday parking days just happened in a row: the two days for Rosh Hashana on Tuesday and Wednesday and three days for Id al-Fitr, ending today.

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Mazal Tov! – 10 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Yeruchim and Chanie Levilev.
IYH at 786 Montgomery St, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].

Nati and Sara (nee Shagalov) Abicasis.
IYH at 820 Eastern Pkwy, 2nd Flr, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].

Yosef and Chani Brikman.
IYH at 449 Sterling St, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].

Mordechai and Dana (nee Pestun) Sogomonian.
IYH at 627 E New York Ave, Apt 5LF, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].

Eli and Rochel (nee New) Deitsch.
IYH at 17 Aldered Crescent, Hampstead, Quebec

Shaul and Sarah (nee Abramoff) Mirviss.
IYH at 32 Tikvah Way, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Aaron and Julia Singer.
IYH at 2855 W Jerome St, Chicago, IL 60645.

Mendel and Nechama Dina Feller.
IYH at 270 Sherwood Ct, West St Paul, MN 55118.

Chaim and Leora (nee Arnold) Budd.
IYH at 10215 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253.

Yisroel and Chanie (nee Wolff) Kahn.
IYH at 90 Hillside Road N15, London England.

Please stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at mazaltov@crownheights.info! Thank You.

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by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
A self-proclaimed Jewish atheist had no qualms with sending his son to a Catholic day school. One evening during dinner as the son enthusiastically described the Christian theology of the Trinity – the father, the son and . . ., the man could hardly contain his anger. “Listen here son and remember it well,” bellowed the atheist: “There's only one G-d and we don't believe in him.”
Yom Kippur is the holiest time in the Jewish calendar. This awesome moment represents, in time, what the Beit Hamikdash (the Holy Temple) signified, in space. In fact, when the Temple stood in all its majesty and glory, the High Priest would enter its holiest chamber on this very day to perform a special service. It was the only time that anyone would ever enter this inner sanctum where the Holy Ark containing the Tablets was housed – known as the “Holy of Holies.”

The Weekly Sedra – Vayelech – The Art of Teshuvah

by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

A self-proclaimed Jewish atheist had no qualms with sending his son to a Catholic day school. One evening during dinner as the son enthusiastically described the Christian theology of the Trinity – the father, the son and . . ., the man could hardly contain his anger. “Listen here son and remember it well,” bellowed the atheist: “There’s only one G-d and we don’t believe in him.”

Yom Kippur is the holiest time in the Jewish calendar. This awesome moment represents, in time, what the Beit Hamikdash (the Holy Temple) signified, in space. In fact, when the Temple stood in all its majesty and glory, the High Priest would enter its holiest chamber on this very day to perform a special service. It was the only time that anyone would ever enter this inner sanctum where the Holy Ark containing the Tablets was housed – known as the “Holy of Holies.”

Something Jewish
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With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Hillel Pevzner OBM, a senior Shliach to Paris, the Rov of the Chabad Community and Av Bais of the Vaad Rabbonei Lubavitch in France, he was 85 years old.

Rabbi Pevzner is survived by his sisters: Mrs. Yehudis Raksin (Crown Heights), Mrs. Fruma Junik (Crown Heights) and Mrs. Nechama Lazar (Crown Heights), along with his wife and children, Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: Rebbetzin Pevzner, Rabbi Avraham Boruch Pevzner (Jerusalem, Israel), Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Pevzner (Paris, France), Rabbi Menahem Mendel Pevzner (Geneva, Switzerland), Mrs. Sterna Sarah Kalmenson (Brunoy, France), Mrs. Rivka Naparstek (Paris, France) and Mrs. Chana Slonim (Dijon, France).

The Levaya will be in Paris and the Kevura in Eretz Yisroel.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Rabbi Hillel Pevzner OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Hillel Pevzner OBM, a senior Shliach to Paris, the Rov of the Chabad Community and Av Bais of the Vaad Rabbonei Lubavitch in France, he was 85 years old.

Rabbi Pevzner is survived by his sisters: Mrs. Yehudis Raksin (Crown Heights), Mrs. Fruma Junik (Crown Heights) and Mrs. Nechama Lazar (Crown Heights), along with his wife and children, Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: Rebbetzin Pevzner, Rabbi Avraham Boruch Pevzner (Jerusalem, Israel), Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Pevzner (Paris, France), Rabbi Menahem Mendel Pevzner (Geneva, Switzerland), Mrs. Sterna Sarah Kalmenson (Brunoy, France), Mrs. Rivka Naparstek (Paris, France) and Mrs. Chana Slonim (Dijon, France).

The Levaya will be in Paris and the Kevura in Eretz Yisroel.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

Notices
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mordechai and Dana (nee Pestun) Sogomonian (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.

Mazel Tov's

NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced unprecedented plans today to change the city's term limits law in preparation for third run for office.

Saying he is best prepared to handle the city through these tough economic times and wants to give voters a chance to let him to continue to serve, Bloomberg said he is asking the City Council to draft legislation to extend term limits.

Mayor Announces Bid For Third Term

NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced unprecedented plans today to change the city’s term limits law in preparation for third run for office.

Saying he is best prepared to handle the city through these tough economic times and wants to give voters a chance to let him to continue to serve, Bloomberg said he is asking the City Council to draft legislation to extend term limits.

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