Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avrohom Baruch and Chanie (nee Reizes) Pevzner on the birth of their first born daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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Rashi (l.) and Yossel at the Chabad of
Harlem, a synagogue and community center
at 437 Manhattan Ave.
The rich aroma of his wife's matzo ball soup drifts through the hall, a tempting, olfactory invitation to pray.
The Gansbourgs know their food has to be good if they want to attract a crowd. Not all their congregants strictly keep the Sabbath or kosher, and on Fridays, just a few blocks away, is Amy Ruth's soul food restaurant with chicken and waffles.
Gansbourg, a stout man with a silver-streaked beard and a thick Yiddish accent, is the spiritual leader of Chabad of Harlem, a one-room synagogue and community center on the ground floor of 437 Manhattan Ave. at 118th St. that he and his wife, Goldie, opened last year.
Led by Chabad, diverse group of Jews make up new presence in Harlem
Rashi (l.) and Yossel at the Chabad of
Harlem, a synagogue and community center
at 437 Manhattan Ave.
On Friday evening before Sabbath services and dinner, Rabbi Shaya Gansbourg dons his best black fedora and long silk coat and sets out chairs and prayer books.
The rich aroma of his wife’s matzo ball soup drifts through the hall, a tempting, olfactory invitation to pray.
The Gansbourgs know their food has to be good if they want to attract a crowd. Not all their congregants strictly keep the Sabbath or kosher, and on Fridays, just a few blocks away, is Amy Ruth’s soul food restaurant with chicken and waffles.
Gansbourg, a stout man with a silver-streaked beard and a thick Yiddish accent, is the spiritual leader of Chabad of Harlem, a one-room synagogue and community center on the ground floor of 437 Manhattan Ave. at 118th St. that he and his wife, Goldie, opened last year.
Undoubtedly, many parents feel that the time spent in Crown Heights is a time to charge or recharge the batteries of our children to help them tackle a year of learning, Mivtzoim and success.
There is no Kedushah in the world like Crown Heights in Tishrei, however, a cornerstone of Chabad philosophy is “Zeh LeUmas Zeh Asah Elokim” and therefore great caution is necessary.
Op-Ed: Open Letter to Parents of Chabad Teens
As we approach Tishrei – of a Shnas Hakhel – many families are considering sending their teenage sons and daughters (sometimes even younger) to Crown Heights for Yom Tov in order to draw from the deep well of Chabad richness – the Rebbe’s Shul, the Sukkah, the Ohel and the streets of the Schunah.
Undoubtedly, many parents feel that the time spent in Crown Heights is a time to charge or recharge the batteries of our children to help them tackle a year of learning, Mivtzoim and success.
There is no Kedushah in the world like Crown Heights in Tishrei, however, a cornerstone of Chabad philosophy is “Zeh LeUmas Zeh Asah Elokim” and therefore great caution is necessary.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazel tov to Bentzion and Chani (nee Wineberg) Shemtov (Chicago, IL) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Police Commissioner Ray Kelly seems to be making it a habit to just drop in to Crown Heights for a visit, this time he got to watch the Tzfasman Hachnosas Safer torah procession making its way to 770.
The commissioner stood on the avenue and watched for a few minutes and was approached by community residents who greeted him.
More in the Extended Article.
Police Commissioner Drops in for a Visit
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Police Commissioner Ray Kelly seems to be making it a habit to just drop in to Crown Heights for a visit, this time he got to watch the Tzfasman Hachnosas Safer torah procession making its way to 770.
The commissioner stood on the avenue and watched for a few minutes and was approached by community residents who greeted him.
More in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – 4 Monday Night L’Chaims!
Mendy Wilansky (Elizabeth, NJ) to Rivky Elishevitz (Kensington, NY) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St. [entrance on Albany Ave].
Aryeh Lyampe (Seagate, NY) and Rikki Van Etten (Sacramento, CA) .
IYH at 724 Eastern Parkway, [bet Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Yosef Hott (Monsey, NY) and Tovah Seigel (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
Mendel Laine (Crown Heights) and Racheli Cohen (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Chovevei Torah, 885 Eastern Pkwy, [bet Albany and Troy].
An 8 Million Dollar Photo Gallery!
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Serious Early Morning Accident Injures Two
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Two SUV’s collided early this morning and injuring both drivers. The accident happened in the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street at around 4:30am.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
She is survived by her children, Mrs Batsheva Shemtov (Philadelphia, PA) and Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff (Houston, TX).
The Levaya will be Tuesday morning, leaving Shomrai Hadas at 9:30am and passing 770 at approximately 10:40am.
Boruch Dayan Haemes
Boruch Dayan Haemes – Mrs Menucha Lazaroff OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs Menucha Vitkeh Lazaroff of Crown Heights. She will be remembered by thousands of students that she taught at Bais Rivkah and campers of Gan Yisroel, NY where she served as Camp Mother for many years. She was 92 years old.
She is survived by her children, Mrs Batsheva Shemtov (Philadelphia, PA) and Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff (Houston, TX).
The Levaya will be Tuesday morning, leaving Shomrai Hadas at 9:30am and passing 770 at approximately 10:40am.
Boruch Dayan Haemes
Second Hachnonsas Safer Torah in one Day!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — As the sun began to set another Siyum and Hachnosas Safer Torah took place in the Zarchi’s home. The torah was dedicated in honor of R. Mordechai Gershon Ben Malya Rochel Schapiro Sheyichyu and in memory of R. Binyomin Azriel and Miriam Baila Nadav OBM and in memory of R. Avrohom Meir Hakohen Zarchi OBM.
Many More pictures in the Extended Article!
Hachnosas Safer Torah in Memory of Yisroel Noach Tzfasman OBM
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A year ago a terrible tragedy took the life of HaTomim Yisroel Noach Tzfasman OBM, but the family marked it with the great Simcha of the completion and dedication of a new Safer Torah. Joined in by residents and friends the new Safer Torah danced its way up Kingston Avenue to 770.
Many Pictures in the Extended Article!
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Just an hour ago marked the conclusion of the 28th annual Chabad telethon. Broadcasted via TV and internet, millions tuned in and pledged a whopping $8,092,269!
More pictures in the Extended Article!
$8,092,269 in Pledges at 28th Chabad Telethon!
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Just an hour ago marked the conclusion of the 28th annual Chabad telethon. Broadcasted via TV and internet, millions tuned in and pledged a whopping $8,092,269!
More pictures in the Extended Article!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — 10:00am Sunday morning the two teams take the turf at Lefferts Park in game two of their series, the Print House Hebrew Hammers with one win were there to take home the championship, and they did.
The Hammers, who were second to underdog the entire season, came out shining in the playoffs.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Hammers shut-out the Kloppers in 6-0 Win!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — 10:00am Sunday morning the two teams take the turf at Lefferts Park in game two of their series, the Print House Hebrew Hammers with one win were there to take home the championship, and they did.
The Hammers, who were second to underdog the entire season, came out shining in the playoffs.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Nosson Lang (Crown Heights) to Rivky Moss (Sydney, Australia) upon their engagement!
The L’Chaim will IYH be on Tuesday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum, 792 Eastern Pkwy, [corner Kingston Ave].
For many Jewish residents of southeast Texas, Hurricane Ike amounted to several heart-pounding hours of blasting 100 mph winds and driving rain smack dab in the middle of Shabbat.
Southeast Texas Emerges From Hurricane Ike With Costly Property Damage
For many Jewish residents of southeast Texas, Hurricane Ike amounted to several heart-pounding hours of blasting 100 mph winds and driving rain smack dab in the middle of Shabbat.
A Jewish family of four was killed Sunday morning when a Boeing 737-500 airplane crashed during its final approach to Perm, Russia. All 88 people aboard Aeroflot Flight 821 are presumed dead, the Interfax news agency reported.
Jewish Family of Four Perishes in Russian Airline Disaster
A Jewish family of four was killed Sunday morning when a Boeing 737-500 airplane crashed during its final approach to Perm, Russia. All 88 people aboard Aeroflot Flight 821 are presumed dead, the Interfax news agency reported.
Mazal Tov! – 2 Sunday Night L’Chaims!
Yosef Lewis (Crown Heights) and Nechama Chein (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Bnos Menachem, 739 East New York Ave, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].
Yaakov Chaiton (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Mushki Gourarie (Sydney, Australia) .
IYH at Empire Shteibel, 489 Empire Blvd, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
