Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avrohom Yitzchok and Fruma (nee Friedman) Perlstein (Shluchim to Salem, OR) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
ATLANTA, GA [AP] — Andre Steiner was the muscle behind one of the most daring — and overlooked — missions to save Jews during the Holocaust.
In his youth, before he became a renowned architect, he helped engineer a plan to stave off the deportation of Slovakia's Jews through a network of work camps and a series of bribes that likely helped save the lives of thousands.
Unsung Holocaust Hero Celebrates 100th
ATLANTA, GA [AP] — Andre Steiner was the muscle behind one of the most daring — and overlooked — missions to save Jews during the Holocaust.
In his youth, before he became a renowned architect, he helped engineer a plan to stave off the deportation of Slovakia’s Jews through a network of work camps and a series of bribes that likely helped save the lives of thousands.
Remembering Reb Shmuel Tanchum Shuchat AH
Chof Gimmel Menachem Av marks three years since the tragic and untimely passing of Reb Shmuel Tanchum Shuchat OBM at the young age of 46 after battling a terrible illness, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Reb Shmuel is remembered by family and friends as cheerful and infectualy happy, “his good morning and smile brightened anyone that crossed his path” wrote a family member, and added “His beautiful, sweet voice that he was blessed with was not only used for himself, but also for the sick and to enlighten a Simcha that was in need.”
Continued in the Extended Article.
Remembering Toby Eagle OBM with a Siyum Safer Torah in her Memory
BALTIMORE, MD — Wednesday, the 19th of Menachem Av 5768 was the first Yahrtzeit of Toby Eagle A”H who passed away last year in a tragic car accident. She was 19 years old.
Her home town of Baltimore Maryland commemorated her yahrtzeit with a Siyum and Hachnasas Sefer Torah, dedicated by her family and community.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Dear Parents and Students,
Unfortunately, over the past few days, the internet has become the source of much false information including frightening lashan harah regarding the closure of Michlelet Morasha. In order to beוהיית נקי מה' ומישראל I would like to clarify the facts.
Before I go into details, I want to reiterate our commitment to reimburse every parent who paid a deposit for the next academic year. The process has begun already. Some people were reimbursed already. It will take about 2 to 3 weeks. But again, every cent will be returned.
Michlelet Morasha Responds:
Dear Parents and Students,
Unfortunately, over the past few days, the internet has become the source of much false information including frightening lashan harah regarding the closure of Michlelet Morasha. In order to beוהיית נקי מה’ ומישראל I would like to clarify the facts.
Before I go into details, I want to reiterate our commitment to reimburse every parent who paid a deposit for the next academic year. The process has begun already. Some people were reimbursed already. It will take about 2 to 3 weeks. But again, every cent will be returned.
Picture of the Night! – R. Lew in Mei Menuchos!
S. FALLSBURG, NY [CHI] – A Motzoai Shabbos tradition, which originally started in Mountain Lodge, took place once again in the Mei Menuchos bungalow colony. Children with their parents gathered round a warm and welcoming camp fire, some roasting marshmallows while others tried hotdogs and potatoes.
Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Shliach in London who spent Shabbos in the colony, told a fascinating story about the Rebbes care and sensitivity towards others feelings.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and the city yesterday agreed to a new contract that will hike police salaries by 17 percent over four years - raising rookie pay from $36,000 to $42,000 a year, the mayor announced yesterday.
The pact brings a 51/2-year veteran cop's pay up to $76,488, compared to the present $65,382.
It’s NYPD ‘Green’ for Cops
The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association and the city yesterday agreed to a new contract that will hike police salaries by 17 percent over four years – raising rookie pay from $36,000 to $42,000 a year, the mayor announced yesterday.
The pact brings a 51/2-year veteran cop’s pay up to $76,488, compared to the present $65,382.
CGI NY Visits Crown Heights for Chof Av
In what has become a longstanding tradition, the campers of Gan Israel of Parksville, NY make their way to Crown Heights in honor of Chof Av, the day of the Yohrtziet of Reb Levi Yitzchok, the Rebbes father.
More pictures and a video in the Extended Article! (photos by Meir Elfasi – Shturem.net)
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
I would like to wish a very hearty Mazal Tov! to a good friend Yisroel Meir Munitz (Monsey, NY) on his engagement to Ellona Hess (Lomita, CA) !
The L’Chaim will IY”H be Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany ave]
PORTLAND, ME — The city has reversed its decision to prohibit an orthodox rabbi from hosting weekly prayer services at his Portland home.
Zoning board of appeals members voted 5-0 late Thursday to allow Rabbi Moshe Wilansky to continue hosting Saturday prayer meetings, a ruling that eased the concerns of many religious leaders and civil liberties advocates.
More in the Extended Article!
Didan Notzach: Rabbi Wins Prayer Group Appeal
PORTLAND, ME — The city has reversed its decision to prohibit an orthodox rabbi from hosting weekly prayer services at his Portland home.
Zoning board of appeals members voted 5-0 late Thursday to allow Rabbi Moshe Wilansky to continue hosting Saturday prayer meetings, a ruling that eased the concerns of many religious leaders and civil liberties advocates.
More in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – 5 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Yehuda and Chana Forster.
IYH at 738 Lefferts Ave, 3rd Flr, [bet Troy and Schenectady Ave].
Avi and Rivky (nee Spielman) Keller.
IYH at 886 E New York Ave, [bet Schenectady and Utica Ave].
Dovid Nissan and Tzivi (nee Gorkin) Jacobs.
IYH at 706 Eastern Pkwy, Apt 5D, [bet Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
Josh and Malky Lipkind
IYH at 1703 President St, [bet Utica and Rochestor Ave]
Yanky and Shandle Strasberg.
IYH at 22 Jeffrey Pl, Monsey, NY 10952.
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.
The Weekly Comic! – Haftora Parshas Ekev!
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1. The first words of this week’s Torah portion are, “And it shall be, because you listened to these ordinances of Hashem (G-d)... He will love you, bless you and multiply you…”.
Rashi (an acronym for Reb Shlomo Yitzchaki) points out that the Hebrew word “Eikev” which is simply translated in this verse as “because”, also means “heel”. Consequently, explains Rashi, the verse is alluding to the sort of Mitzvos (commandments) that people regard as relatively unimportant so they tend to “trample on them with their heels”. Thus, the Torah is assuring the Jewish people that if they are careful to observe even these neglected commandments, they can be certain that Hashem will reward them with His kindness.
The source of Rashi’s explanation is from the Midrash Tanchuma who says this in a slightly different way; “When the Torah says, ‘Eikev’”, says the Midrash Tanchuma, “it is referring to “light” Mitzvos which people are not careful to keep and they throw them away under their heels”.
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Eikev
The Rebbe says:
1. The first words of this week’s Torah portion are, “And it shall be, because you listened to these ordinances of Hashem (G-d)… He will love you, bless you and multiply you…”.
Rashi (an acronym for Reb Shlomo Yitzchaki) points out that the Hebrew word “Eikev” which is simply translated in this verse as “because”, also means “heel”. Consequently, explains Rashi, the verse is alluding to the sort of Mitzvos (commandments) that people regard as relatively unimportant so they tend to “trample on them with their heels”. Thus, the Torah is assuring the Jewish people that if they are careful to observe even these neglected commandments, they can be certain that Hashem will reward them with His kindness.
The source of Rashi’s explanation is from the Midrash Tanchuma who says this in a slightly different way; “When the Torah says, ‘Eikev’”, says the Midrash Tanchuma, “it is referring to “light” Mitzvos which people are not careful to keep and they throw them away under their heels”.
This weeks edition of the Crown Heights Newspaper, available for print.
Click here to download the newspaper in PDF format.
This Weeks Crown Heights Newspaper
This weeks edition of the Crown Heights Newspaper, available for print.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yanky Putter (Crown Heights) and Frumie Gordon (MIami, FL) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at the Empire Shtiebel, 489 Empire Blvd, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
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Yeshivas Kayitz Minnesota Group Picture!
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SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — Rabbi Gedalia Shemtov, director of the Shluchim office met with many of the Shluchim of Sydney, Australia and spoke about how the Shluchim can benefit from the services of the Shluchim office. With him was Rabbi Moishe Pinson Director of the Young Shluchim Division. The meeting was held in “Our big Kitchen” in the Yeshiva Centre Bondi and was hosted by Rabbi Dovid Slavin.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Shluchim Office Director Visits AU Shluchim
SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — Rabbi Gedalia Shemtov, director of the Shluchim office met with many of the Shluchim of Sydney, Australia and spoke about how the Shluchim can benefit from the services of the Shluchim office. With him was Rabbi Moishe Pinson Director of the Young Shluchim Division. The meeting was held in “Our big Kitchen” in the Yeshiva Centre Bondi and was hosted by Rabbi Dovid Slavin.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
