Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim Shmuell Zaetz (Crown Heights) and Mindle Raigorodsky (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A month and a half ago a Lubavitcher Yeshiva school bus loaded with 13 young children on their way home was pelted with stones from a group of black youths. Last night detectives from the Hate Crimes Taskforce made 4 arrests in connection with the incident.
The suspects, all 14 years old, were on their way home from school when they threw the rocks, which they had prepared in advance, at the bus which was clearly carrying Jewish children. The 14 year olds were all charged with Criminal Mischief, an arrestable offence, in addition they were charged with committing a hate crime for a attacking a Jewish school bus.
4 Arrested After Throwing Rocks at School Bus
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A month and a half ago a Lubavitcher Yeshiva school bus loaded with 13 young children on their way home was pelted with stones from a group of black youths. Last night detectives from the Hate Crimes Taskforce made 4 arrests in connection with the incident.
The suspects, all 14 years old, were on their way home from school when they threw the rocks, which they had prepared in advance, at the bus which was clearly carrying Jewish children. The 14 year olds were all charged with Criminal Mischief, an arrestable offence, in addition they were charged with committing a hate crime for a attacking a Jewish school bus.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — In the tumultuous real estate market, it's still possible for people to sell their homes - especially if their next-door neighbors are interested in buying.
Such is the case with Ponte Vedra Beach resident Nochum Kurinsky and his former neighbor, Curtis Long. Kurinsky bought Long's home last fall. The two men said they are both happy with the deal and are glad things worked out as they did.
House Deal Works Well for Rabbi, Neighbor
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — In the tumultuous real estate market, it’s still possible for people to sell their homes – especially if their next-door neighbors are interested in buying.
Such is the case with Ponte Vedra Beach resident Nochum Kurinsky and his former neighbor, Curtis Long. Kurinsky bought Long’s home last fall. The two men said they are both happy with the deal and are glad things worked out as they did.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — The final Precinct Council Meeting before the summer took place this past Thursday, June 19th with a weak turnout in contrast to past meetings where many Jewish residents turned out to show concern with the crime in Crown Heights.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
A New XO and Precinct Council Elections
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — The final Precinct Council Meeting before the summer took place this past Thursday, June 19th with a weak turnout in contrast to past meetings where many Jewish residents turned out to show concern with the crime in Crown Heights.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yonason Gellman (Buffalo, NY) and Mushki Wilansky (South Africa/Crown Heights) on their engagement.
IYH the L’chaim will be Sunday night at Chovevei Torah Ballroom at 885 Eastern Parkway [between Troy and Albany Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
Captain Simonetti a has long history with policing in the borough of Brooklyn, starting with his uncle, Tosano “Tony” Simonetti who was the Brooklyn South Commanding Officer, the position which is now held by Chief Jospeh Fox, and quickly worked his way up the ranks all the way to the ‘number 2’ position in the NYPD, the First Deputy Police Commissioner, which he retired from in 1997 to take a lucrative security position with billionaire Ronald Perelman.
Like his uncle, Captain Simonetti shares the same tough attitude and strong approach to the job.
Captain Peter Simonetti – New CO of the 71st Pct.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Following yesterday’s report of the departure of Deputy Inspector Frank Vega, CrownHeights.info has just learned that the incoming Commanding Officer is Captain Peter Simonetti of the 72nd Precinct, which oversees the Sun Set Park area of Brooklyn.
Captain Simonetti a has long history with policing in the borough of Brooklyn, starting with his uncle, Tosano “Tony” Simonetti who was the Brooklyn South Commanding Officer, the position which is now held by Chief Jospeh Fox, and quickly worked his way up the ranks all the way to the ‘number 2’ position in the NYPD, the First Deputy Police Commissioner, which he retired from in 1997 to take a lucrative security position with billionaire Ronald Perelman.
Like his uncle, Captain Simonetti shares the same tough attitude and strong approach to the job.
Infinity Production has announced that they are now in the final phase of recording for the release of CD number 3 by Mayer Rivkin. The new CD, entitled “Wake Up Yidden”, will feature 13 Chabad - Lubavitch and other popular Nigunim with the additions of English lyrics, also known as “Camp Songs”. The lyrics that were joined to these melodies, were mostly written and composed, over the years, by staff members of numerous Chabad run overnight camps, known as Camp Gan Israel.
Click Here to hear a sample track!
Father and Son Sing Chabad Tunes With English Lyrics
Infinity Production has announced that they are now in the final phase of recording for the release of CD number 3 by Mayer Rivkin. The new CD, entitled “Wake Up Yidden”, will feature 13 Chabad – Lubavitch and other popular Nigunim with the additions of English lyrics, also known as “Camp Songs”. The lyrics that were joined to these melodies, were mostly written and composed, over the years, by staff members of numerous Chabad run overnight camps, known as Camp Gan Israel.
Click Here to hear a sample track!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi and Faigy (nee Shomer) Chapley (Monsey, NY) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Its official, the commanding officer of the 71st Precinct, Deputy Inspector Frank Vega is being transferred to Staten Island, where he will be promoted to Inspector.
The transfer, which is said to take in affect this Friday, is officially due to sharp rise in crime in the Borough of Staten Island.
Stay tuned to CrownHeights.info as we follow these developments.
Its Official – CO Vega is Being Transfered
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Its official, the commanding officer of the 71st Precinct, Deputy Inspector Frank Vega is being transferred to Staten Island, where he will be promoted to Inspector.
The transfer, which is said to take in affect this Friday, is officially due to sharp rise in crime in the Borough of Staten Island.
Stay tuned to CrownHeights.info as we follow these developments.
Please say Tehilim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Michoel ben Ben-Tzion
A critically injured New York City Police Officer.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — I'm a big believer in people — generally prone to see the best and the possible instead of the worst. But even I was surprised by the depth of generosity I witnessed today.
Hershey Fellig, an orthodox Jew from Los Angeles, desperately needed a kidney. Marisa Hester, a Christian mother-of-two from Alabama, gave one to him. The two were complete strangers. Marisa had never even met a Jewish person before. She read about Hershey online and made the selfless decision to help.
Seeing The Best In Society
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — I’m a big believer in people — generally prone to see the best and the possible instead of the worst. But even I was surprised by the depth of generosity I witnessed today.
Hershey Fellig, an orthodox Jew from Los Angeles, desperately needed a kidney. Marisa Hester, a Christian mother-of-two from Alabama, gave one to him. The two were complete strangers. Marisa had never even met a Jewish person before. She read about Hershey online and made the selfless decision to help.
PARIS, France [EJP] — Five youths detained after a Jewish teenager was beaten into a coma by a gang in Paris have been released without charge, AFP reported Wednesday quoting judicial officials.
The minors, aged 14 to 17, were held for questioning as witnesses following Saturday's attack in the multi-ethnic 19th district of the capital.
Five Youths Released Over Beating of Jewish Teen in Paris
PARIS, France [EJP] — Five youths detained after a Jewish teenager was beaten into a coma by a gang in Paris have been released without charge, AFP reported Wednesday quoting judicial officials.
The minors, aged 14 to 17, were held for questioning as witnesses following Saturday’s attack in the multi-ethnic 19th district of the capital.
Tonight – Parsha Shiur by Rabbi Jacobson
Today, Wednesday, Chof Beis Sivan there will be a Shiur with Rabbi Yossi Jacobson, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on this weeks Parsha.
Click here to watch this weeks Shiur LIVE at 10 PM.
Or you can call; 1-785-686-2400, access code; 770770.
Mazal Tov! – 3 Wednesday Night L’Chaims!
Sholom Eichler (Crown Heights) and Rivka Piamenta (Kfar Chabad) .
IYH at Bais Rivkah, 310 Crown St. [bet New York and Nostrand Ave].
Bentzy Geisinsky (Crown Heights) and Mussia Arnov (Paris, France) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
Levi Bonnardel (Aventura, FL) and Esti Hershkowitz (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St. [entrance on Albany Ave].
YARDLEY, PA [CHI] — Rabbi Yehuda Shemtov of Yardley, PA recently held a Shabbaton for his community in which over 100 people attended.
The title of the Shabbaton was “Wine, Dine, Touch the Divine”. He brought down a fellow Shliach who has an interesting and very informative wine presentation that combines wine and spirituality.
Shabbaton Entitled “Wine, Dine, Touch the Divine”
YARDLEY, PA [CHI] — Rabbi Yehuda Shemtov of Yardley, PA recently held a Shabbaton for his community in which over 100 people attended.
The title of the Shabbaton was “Wine, Dine, Touch the Divine”. He brought down a fellow Shliach who has an interesting and very informative wine presentation that combines wine and spirituality.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Bentzy Geisinsky (Crown Heights) and Mussia Arnov (Paris, France) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Wednesday at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
Chabad of Thousand Oaks, California was honored to receive a Torah, generously donated by Rabbi Mordechai and Ethel Bryski in memory of their parents (great-grandparents of Rabbi Chaim Bryski, Rabbi of Chabad of Thousand Oaks), survivors of the Holocaust.
This scroll was rescued from the Holocaust as well, and was painstakingly restored before coming to its permanent home at the Thousand Oaks Jewish Center.
Video of the Day! – Dedication of a new Torah!
Chabad of Thousand Oaks, California was honored to receive a Torah, generously donated by Rabbi Mordechai and Ethel Bryski in memory of their parents (great-grandparents of Rabbi Chaim Bryski, Rabbi of Chabad of Thousand Oaks), survivors of the Holocaust.
This scroll was rescued from the Holocaust as well, and was painstakingly restored before coming to its permanent home at the Thousand Oaks Jewish Center.
