Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovid (ben R Meir) Okunov and Yocheved Spielman (Crown Heights) . on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Monday night at FREE, 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuly Kirsh (Crown Heights) and Chanie Minsky (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
NEW YORK, NY — When watching the New York City Marathon this Sunday, consider the plight of the kosher marathoner, who because of Jewish dietary laws may not replenish himself with sports drinks that lack kosher certification.
Kosher Refreshment for the Marathon
NEW YORK, NY — When watching the New York City Marathon this Sunday, consider the plight of the kosher marathoner, who because of Jewish dietary laws may not replenish himself with sports drinks that lack kosher certification.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Sroli and Aliza (nee Hecht) Creeger (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.
Fire Displaces Family of Eight and Others
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A fire tore through a number of apartments on Shabbos afternoon. The incident took place inside of 617 Crown Street, which is between Troy and Albany, an apartment building with 46 residential units occupied by both Jewish and non-Jewish residents.
Mazal Tov! – 3 Sunday Night L’Chaims!
Yisroel Kanar (London, UK) and Brocha Shollar (Seagate, NY) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
Moshe Rabin (London, England) and Chaya Ezagui (Montreal, Canada) .
IYH at FREE, 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Eytan Goldschein (Queens, NY) to Chaya Bleier (Crown Heights)
IYH at 1365 Carroll St, Apt 2C, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Chief Rabbi of Pervomaisk Levi Perelstein and Mikhail Shefkin, the Chairman of the local Jewish community, immediately notified the police and submitted a complaint to law enforcement agencies. The police announced they would launch an investigation and try to find the culprits. Rabbi Perelstein expressed confidence that all angles are being investigated and does not rule out the possibility that the thieves stole the object to melt down the metal.
In Ukraine, Shocking Theft at Jewish Burial Site
PERVOMAISK, Ukraine [FJC] — An upsetting incident has occurred in the Ukrainian city of Pervomaisk, Nikolayev region. Namely, the theft of a very expensive memorial Menorah, erected in memory of tens of thousands of Jews murdered during the Holocaust, who were buried in a mass grave at this site. Tragically, the large Menorah, constructed of metal, was stolen during Simchat Torah.
Chief Rabbi of Pervomaisk Levi Perelstein and Mikhail Shefkin, the Chairman of the local Jewish community, immediately notified the police and submitted a complaint to law enforcement agencies. The police announced they would launch an investigation and try to find the culprits. Rabbi Perelstein expressed confidence that all angles are being investigated and does not rule out the possibility that the thieves stole the object to melt down the metal.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moishe and Chana (nee Moss) Witkes (Jerusalem, Israel) on the birth of their daughter, Rochel Leah.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI} — As it is well known, the My Encounter with the Rebbe research team has been working tirelessly to learn about the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s years in Europe for the Early Years Series. They have interviewed people who remembered the Rebbe and Rebbetzin from back then.
JEM Discovers New Documents on the Rebbe’s Arrival in the US!
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI} — As it is well known, the My Encounter with the Rebbe research team has been working tirelessly to learn about the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s years in Europe for the Early Years Series. They have interviewed people who remembered the Rebbe and Rebbetzin from back then.
Also, police reported that the text messages that have been circulating about gang initiation violence against woman in Brooklyn were false. In a statement to the press police commissioner Raymond Kelly said “Halloween is the season of rumors. We know nothing specific about this threat. We've heard it because people were talking about what's out there, on the Internet, but we have no specific information to indicate that there's any validity to this rumor.”
Quiet Haloween and Shabbos, Gang Initiations Scare False
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Boruch Hashem Shabbos has passed and there were no reports of violence or egg throwing incidents. Shomrim reported that there had not been any calls to the hotline, and that members escorted scores of residents to their homes on the outskirts of the neighborhood.
Also, police reported that the text messages that have been circulating about gang initiation violence against woman in Brooklyn were false. In a statement to the press police commissioner Raymond Kelly said “Halloween is the season of rumors. We know nothing specific about this threat. We’ve heard it because people were talking about what’s out there, on the Internet, but we have no specific information to indicate that there’s any validity to this rumor.”
Most students at the University of Pennsylvania weren’t even born the last time the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series. That was back in 1980, when they played against the Kansas City Royals. So collegians here felt they had something to celebrate following the Phillies’ victory against the Tampa Bay Rays to win Major League Baseball’s top title.
Jewish Community Joins Celebrations After World Series Win
Most students at the University of Pennsylvania weren’t even born the last time the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series. That was back in 1980, when they played against the Kansas City Royals. So collegians here felt they had something to celebrate following the Phillies’ victory against the Tampa Bay Rays to win Major League Baseball’s top title.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yisroel Kanar (London, UK) and Brocha Shollar (Seagate, NY) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
Shomrim Halloween Shabbos Alert
Halloween takes place tonight, Friday, and common practice for the holiday is hoodlums throw eggs at people walking, in response to this Shomrim has posted their command post up on Kingston Avenue and Crown Street and it will be manned by members who will also be patrolling and keeping the streets safe.
Additionally, a message has been circling that the gangs, the Bloods and the Crips will have gang initiations with hurting woman and girls R”L, residents are urged to take extra care over this Friday night.
Police in response brought in many more patrols and will be keeping a watchful eye.
In case of an emergency DO NOT HESISTATE to call 911 and Shomrim at (718) 774-3333
We Are Changing The Clocks Tonight
Tonight, Motzoai Shabbos at 2:00am we change our clocks 1 hour back to 1:00am, and gain an hour of sleep.
So make sure to change your clocks before you get to bed as to avoid any confusion (and being an hour early to everything).
Note: To learn more about “Standard Time” and “Daylight Savings time” Click on them.
POSTVILLE, IA [CHI] – Following the quick release of Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin , the community of Postville gathered in the “Ahavas Yisroel” Shul for a Farbrengen and Seudas Hodaah.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Boruch Matir Asurim, Farbrengen Following Release
POSTVILLE, IA [CHI] – Following the quick release of Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin , the community of Postville gathered in the “Ahavas Yisroel” Shul for a Farbrengen and Seudas Hodaah.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Like it or not, we are each engaged in a battle against our own set of mean genes. They are wily opponents too. Masters of the visceral, they control through satisfaction, pain, and pleasure. -(Dr.'s Terry Burnham and Jay Phelan, Mean Genes)
Destroy man's desire to sin, our sages tell us, and you would destroy the world. Not that anyone needs to sin. But one who lacks the desire to sin is not a citizen of this world. And without citizens, who will effect lasting change? -(Tzvi Freeman)
As a child, Reb Herschel of Krakow was once scolded by his father for not arising early for prayer service. “I can't help it,” complained the boy. “It's that yetzer hara of mine. It keeps telling me to turn over and go back to sleep – that it's too early to awake.”
“But Heschele,” countered the father, “don't you see? The yetzer hara is just doing his job. The yetzer hara is an angel created by G-d with the assignment to divert people from observing His will. You ought to be smart enough to do as he does, not as he says. Next time the yetzer hara entices you to stay in bed, tell yourself: 'Aha! He's at it again – he's up bright and early fulfilling his duty. I too have a mission; I must get out of bed quickly to get on with my task as well.'”
“Oh father,” retorted the child with a twinkle in his eye, “you make it sound so simple. But since when does the yetzer hara have to contend with a yetzer hara that tries to stop him of his assignment? Perhaps that’s why he is so efficient. I, on the other hand...”
The Weekly Sedra – Noach – A Tale Of Two Souls
A Peak into the Human Psyche
Like it or not, we are each engaged in a battle against our own set of mean genes. They are wily opponents too. Masters of the visceral, they control through satisfaction, pain, and pleasure. -(Dr.’s Terry Burnham and Jay Phelan, Mean Genes)
Destroy man’s desire to sin, our sages tell us, and you would destroy the world. Not that anyone needs to sin. But one who lacks the desire to sin is not a citizen of this world. And without citizens, who will effect lasting change? -(Tzvi Freeman)
As a child, Reb Herschel of Krakow was once scolded by his father for not arising early for prayer service. “I can’t help it,” complained the boy. “It’s that yetzer hara of mine. It keeps telling me to turn over and go back to sleep – that it’s too early to awake.”
“But Heschele,” countered the father, “don’t you see? The yetzer hara is just doing his job. The yetzer hara is an angel created by G-d with the assignment to divert people from observing His will. You ought to be smart enough to do as he does, not as he says. Next time the yetzer hara entices you to stay in bed, tell yourself: ‘Aha! He’s at it again – he’s up bright and early fulfilling his duty. I too have a mission; I must get out of bed quickly to get on with my task as well.’”
“Oh father,” retorted the child with a twinkle in his eye, “you make it sound so simple. But since when does the yetzer hara have to contend with a yetzer hara that tries to stop him of his assignment? Perhaps that’s why he is so efficient. I, on the other hand…”
Since the news broke that former Agriprocessors CEO Sholom Rubashkin has been arrested by federal officials for allegedly conspiring to hire undocumented workers for financial gain. Since Election Day is only days away, the story is likely to have a political impact.
So who’s the big winner from all of this?
Videos in the Extende Article.
VIDEO: Politicians Political Gain from Rubashkins Arrest
Since the news broke that former Agriprocessors CEO Sholom Rubashkin has been arrested by federal officials for allegedly conspiring to hire undocumented workers for financial gain. Since Election Day is only days away, the story is likely to have a political impact.
So who’s the big winner from all of this?
Videos in the Extende Article.
