Mazal Tov! – Its A GIrl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendel and Chaya Leah (nee Gurevitch) Sandhaus (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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Farbrengen at the Hakhel Sukka
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In the spirit of the Hakhel Igud Aveichim built a huge Sukka at 651 Montgomery St, where there was special every night of Sukkos so far. Wednesday there was a farbrengen for Talmidei Beis Hamidrash, with Rabbi Akiva Wagner.
More in the Extended Article!
Chabad's rabbinical leadership acquiesced to a call by heads of the most important hassidic sects - Ger, Belz, Sanz, Sadigora and Viznitz - to restrict the music and dancing to indoors, effectively preventing women from participating.
Chabad Bans Women from Succot Event
JERUSALEM, Israel — Responding to haredi pressure, Chabad blocked the participation of women in its Succot celebrations in Jerusalem’s Shikun Chabad neighborhood Tuesday night.
Chabad’s rabbinical leadership acquiesced to a call by heads of the most important hassidic sects – Ger, Belz, Sanz, Sadigora and Viznitz – to restrict the music and dancing to indoors, effectively preventing women from participating.
“When you get back to Paris, please make a farbrengen [Chassidic gathering] and give over to all the participants the questions and answers that went on in your Yechidus [meeting].”
The following is a unique audience that took place between the Rebbe and a Jew from France. Yosef, a Sorbonne professor, was a ba'al teshuva, returnee to Judaism, newly exploring his heritage and bursting with questions about Chabad and the Rebbe himself. Special thanks to the Rebbe's secretaries and to the editorial staff of the Avner Institute. to learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.inspiringageneration.org
Good Evening Rabbi Schneerson – Pirsum Rishon
“When you get back to Paris, please make a farbrengen [Chassidic gathering] and give over to all the participants the questions and answers that went on in your Yechidus [meeting].”
The following is a unique audience that took place between the Rebbe and a Jew from France. Yosef, a Sorbonne professor, was a ba’al teshuva, returnee to Judaism, newly exploring his heritage and bursting with questions about Chabad and the Rebbe himself. Special thanks to the Rebbe’s secretaries and to the editorial staff of the Avner Institute. to learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.inspiringageneration.org
Mazal Tov! – Its A GIrl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shalom and Chani (nee Posner) Gansburg on the birth of their daughter, Menucha Vita.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
From 1933 until 1940, the Rebbe and Rebbetzin lived in Paris. In June of 1940, right before Shavous, with the Nazi army was about to take over Paris, they left Paris for southern France. They lived in Nice for ten months.
Rabbi Menachem Tiechtel of Jerusalem was a young boy living in southern France at that time.
1940: The Rebbe insists on using a Yanover Esrog
From 1933 until 1940, the Rebbe and Rebbetzin lived in Paris. In June of 1940, right before Shavous, with the Nazi army was about to take over Paris, they left Paris for southern France. They lived in Nice for ten months.
Rabbi Menachem Tiechtel of Jerusalem was a young boy living in southern France at that time.
Please say Tehilim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Yisroel ben Chana
Sukkot is here, and judging by the accounts of consumers and retailers alike, many suburban streets are seeing more of those temporary huts spring up for the fall holiday.
Temporary Huts Popping Up Everywhere for Sukkot Holiday
Sukkot is here, and judging by the accounts of consumers and retailers alike, many suburban streets are seeing more of those temporary huts spring up for the fall holiday.
There was once a Melamed (Cheder teacher) whom a well-to-do industrialist engaged to serve as the village resident tutor for a period of time (Zman). It so happened that during this same period the prosperous businessman built himself a magnificent mansion.Much attention is paid these days to our nation’s security. Ever since September 11, 2001, focus on securing the homeland has taken-on new significance and urgency.
During the housewarming festivities all the household members were, as can be expected, in highly celebratory and cheerful spirits. When the owner of the new home noticed that the visiting Melamed was quite caught up in the joyous festivities as well, he turned to him in surprise: “Why so much joy? After all, you are only here temporarily!”
The Melamed, who might have been of humble means but not of humble mind, quickly glanced back at the Bal-Habayis (owner/employer) and rejoined: “And you Sir? Do you think you're here forever? You too, are only here temporarily!”
Sukkos – Shoes or No Shoes, Security Still Belongs to G-d
There was once a Melamed (Cheder teacher) whom a well-to-do industrialist engaged to serve as the village resident tutor for a period of time (Zman). It so happened that during this same period the prosperous businessman built himself a magnificent mansion.
During the housewarming festivities all the household members were, as can be expected, in highly celebratory and cheerful spirits. When the owner of the new home noticed that the visiting Melamed was quite caught up in the joyous festivities as well, he turned to him in surprise: “Why so much joy? After all, you are only here temporarily!”
The Melamed, who might have been of humble means but not of humble mind, quickly glanced back at the Bal-Habayis (owner/employer) and rejoined: “And you Sir? Do you think you’re here forever? You too, are only here temporarily!”
Much attention is paid these days to our nation’s security. Ever since September 11, 2001, focus on securing the homeland has taken-on new significance and urgency.
The Acclaimed Frum Film Musical For Woman and Girls throughout Chol Hamoed Sukkos!
Boro Park: Menorah Hall 5000 14th Avenue, additional locations in Spring Valley, Lakewood and Baltimore.
Tickets 16 Dollars Purchased at the door.
Full Flyer in the Extended Article!
Chol HaMoed: A Light for Grey Towers! A FRUM Musical! (A)
The Acclaimed Frum Film Musical For Woman and Girls throughout Chol Hamoed Sukkos!
Boro Park: Menorah Hall 5000 14th Avenue, additional locations in Spring Valley, Lakewood and Baltimore.
Tickets 16 Dollars Purchased at the door.
Full Flyer in the Extended Article!
Bochur Seriously Injured while Building A Sukkah
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — An accident while building a Sukkah landed one person in the hospital in serious condition. Hatzalah was called to a home in Crown Heights where a group of men were building a large Sukkah and one of the cross beams suddenly fell and struck a Bochur in his head causing severe injuries.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
The answer to the first question of did the article create change is unfortunately little – if any. Despite the well-intentioned article and the enthusiastic and positive feedback nothing really changed.
Op-Ed: Should We Stop Simchas Bais Hashoeiva?
After my last Op-Ed article about young Tishrei visitors to Crown Heights, who come and spend the month without a program or supervision, I was deluged with response and feedback. There were those who reached out to me by e-mail, those who bumped into me in the street and some people who called me by phone. After thanking me for bringing the subject out into the open most people had some variation of the same two questions: A) Did the article help create change? B) What’s going to be with Simchas Bais Hashoeiva? Can we facilitate any change there?
The answer to the first question of did the article create change is unfortunately little – if any. Despite the well-intentioned article and the enthusiastic and positive feedback nothing really changed.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Jewish woman was injured after being struck by a car on Empire Boulevard in front of Empire Kosher. The incident took place at around 7:30pm, the woman was apparently crossing in the middle of the street and did not notice oncoming traffic.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Pedestrian Struck on Empire Blvd.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Jewish woman was injured after being struck by a car on Empire Boulevard in front of Empire Kosher. The incident took place at around 7:30pm, the woman was apparently crossing in the middle of the street and did not notice oncoming traffic.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Reb Yisrolik Shemtovs Sukkos Appeal
Dear Friends:
How wonderful it is to celebrate simchas beis hashoeva together. Every night, multitudes of Crown Heights residents, plus thousands of guests here for Yom Tov, rejoice in unity with true ahavas Yisroel. On chol hamoed, thousands from other neighbourhoods join us in the simchas yom tov, which has become renowned throughout the New York area, making it a huge kiddush Hashem. The Rebbe often told us that on Sukos we draw from Above abundant blessings of simcha for ourselves, our families and the whole Jewish people all year.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim Litvin (Louisville, KY) and Fraidy (bas R. Benny) Raskin (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
Photo Gallery: A Unique Peek on Kingston!
Buying Sukkos and Schach, Lulovim and Esrogim, a very colorful Kingston Avenue in a beautiful set of 17 pictures!
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Shmuli Evers)
