Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuel and Michal Rimler (Scranton, PA) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Just in time for Shavuos, Chag Matan Torah, Oholei Torah gives tribute to its Sar HaTorah, Harav Yitzchok Raitport, Shlita, with a prominent dedication on it’s Eastern Parkway Campus.
Oholei Torah Gives Recognition to it’s Sar HaTorah
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Just in time for Shavuos, Chag Matan Torah, Oholei Torah gives tribute to its Sar HaTorah, Harav Yitzchok Raitport, Shlita, with a prominent dedication on it’s Eastern Parkway Campus.
All the Mezuzahs Stolen off Apartment Doors
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Last night, Wednesday, Mezuzahs were stolen off front doors of Jewish residents in a mostly non-Jewish building. The building, 576 Eastern Parkway is a massive building which spans all the way across to Union Street and has 48 residential units out of which just 3 are occupied by Jews.
More in the Extended Article.
Stolen Torah is Lesson in Positive Thinking
ST LOUIS, MO — Rabbi Yosef Landa was devastated when he opened the arc at Bais Menachem-Chabad during a Sabbath service and discovered one of the Torahs was missing. But his attitude today is positive. “We can all learn lessons from this,” he said. “We’re looking to make lemonade out of lemons. We’ll take this event and grow from it. We’re already contemplating commission of a new Torah scroll and that will be a joyous occasion.”
MOSCOW, Russia [JTA] — A chief rabbi of Russia said that nationalism and compulsory Christian education are major problems in the country.
Berel Lazar, one of two chief rabbis in Russia, in an interview with the German newspaper Deutsche Welle said he believes that nationalist groups — skinheads, anti-immigration groups, far-right ideologues — were not as numerous as some estimate, but that such groups would grow in force if no one fights against them.
Chief Rabbi in Russia Cites Major Problems
MOSCOW, Russia [JTA] — A chief rabbi of Russia said that nationalism and compulsory Christian education are major problems in the country.
Berel Lazar, one of two chief rabbis in Russia, in an interview with the German newspaper Deutsche Welle said he believes that nationalist groups — skinheads, anti-immigration groups, far-right ideologues — were not as numerous as some estimate, but that such groups would grow in force if no one fights against them.
MADISON, NJ — In response to terror attacks in Israel, the Chabad Knitting Circle shipped more than 75 handmade scarves, hats and sweaters in April to families and survivors of terror in Israel.
Chabad Response to Terror: Hand-Knit Items for Victims
MADISON, NJ — In response to terror attacks in Israel, the Chabad Knitting Circle shipped more than 75 handmade scarves, hats and sweaters in April to families and survivors of terror in Israel.
Recovering from addiction is difficult, and made all the more cumbersome if one is part of a community that for years was all too quick to sweep such problems under the proverbial rug.
South Florida Jewish Center Provides Spiritual Help for Recovering Addicts
Recovering from addiction is difficult, and made all the more cumbersome if one is part of a community that for years was all too quick to sweep such problems under the proverbial rug.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi and Sarah’le (nee Moskovits) Geisinsky (Coral Springs, FL) on the birth of their daughter, Matel.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
NYC: Six Died from Heatwave
NEW YORK, NY — The New York City medical examiner’s office says six people have died of heat-related causes after four days of scorching temperatures.
Medical examiner’s spokeswoman Ellen Borakove says three of the deaths were in Brooklyn and three were in Queens. Five of the six people were over 70 and were found in their homes.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Aron and Frayda (nee Lewis) Brown (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Just Revealed “Survivors” Speak of Rebbe’s Time in Paris
BROOKLYN , NY [CHI] — In researching for documentaries, the team at Jewish Educational Media (JEM) regularly uncovers little-known details of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s life. One such recent discovery will be the focus of an enlightening feature in JEM’s upcoming Early Years IV film.
“About three months ago Professor Shyman called and told me she’d found a pair of documents of considerable interest to us” says Early Years producer Yechiel Cagen. Shyman, an American researcher in France, has helped JEM locate archived documents since work on their Early Years documentary series began five years ago.
I then asked The Rebbe, “What about non-Jewish patients? ”I can still be a psychologist without a doctorate“, the following is a fascinating encounter with the Rebbe that Noted South African psychologist and novelist Dr. Ruth Benjamin had with the Rebbe in the winter of 1972. It's an excerpt from the new Book on the Rebbe ”The Rebbe Inspiring a Generation“ to see more about the book visit: www.inspiringageneration.com
Dr. Ruth Benjamin Relates:
”In Sivan 1972 I had my first audience with the Rebbe. I took my daughter Devorah Chana with me. I had written the Rebbe in advance a note, a somewhat lengthy note. Someone had told me I could only write one page, so I had written everything on one legal-size page in block lettered printing so small that the Rebbe took a magnifying glass to read it.
What about non-Jewish patients?
I then asked The Rebbe, “What about non-Jewish patients? ”I can still be a psychologist without a doctorate“, the following is a fascinating encounter with the Rebbe that Noted South African psychologist and novelist Dr. Ruth Benjamin had with the Rebbe in the winter of 1972. It’s an excerpt from the new Book on the Rebbe ”The Rebbe Inspiring a Generation“ to see more about the book visit: www.inspiringageneration.com
Dr. Ruth Benjamin Relates:
”In Sivan 1972 I had my first audience with the Rebbe. I took my daughter Devorah Chana with me. I had written the Rebbe in advance a note, a somewhat lengthy note. Someone had told me I could only write one page, so I had written everything on one legal-size page in block lettered printing so small that the Rebbe took a magnifying glass to read it.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmully Goldberg (Seattle, WA) and Sarah Finkelstein (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Wednesday night at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St. [entrance on Albany Ave].
OLD TAPPAN, NJ [CHI] — On Sunday, Erev Shavuos, two hundred people joined Rabbi Mendy and Devora Lewis of Chabad of Old Tappan, NJ, for a celebration commemorating the completion of the communities first Torah.
The excitement was palpable for the entire community, who not only just commissioned their first Torah but saw the entire project as a dream come true as the purchase of the torah was initiated by its own community members. “I only wish my father was here to see this moment… this whole celebration has brought me closer to my roots”, said Morton Covitz, chairman of the Torah Fund.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Jewish Pride Alive in Old Tappan, NJ
OLD TAPPAN, NJ [CHI] — On Sunday, Erev Shavuos, two hundred people joined Rabbi Mendy and Devora Lewis of Chabad of Old Tappan, NJ, for a celebration commemorating the completion of the communities first Torah.
The excitement was palpable for the entire community, who not only just commissioned their first Torah but saw the entire project as a dream come true as the purchase of the torah was initiated by its own community members. “I only wish my father was here to see this moment… this whole celebration has brought me closer to my roots”, said Morton Covitz, chairman of the Torah Fund.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Missing Woman Found Dead in her Apartment
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Just as Yom Tov concluded Hatzalah received a call from neighbors who were concerned for the wellbeing of Mrs. Shlima Esther (Sandra) Blumenfield, a 62 year old woman who has been living in Crown Heights for many years, the concern growing after Mrs. Blumenfield was not seen for nearly 6 days and skipping out on a number of Shabbos an Yom Tov meals.
More in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yechiel and Leah (nee Twersky) Weiser (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
U.S. Kosher Meat Prices likely to Soar
American Jews may face rises in the price of kosher meat after the arrests of nearly half the work force in an immigration raid in the United States’ largest kosher meat processor.
Any price increases would affect not only observant Jews, but Muslims who often buy kosher meat because it meets halal guidelines, as well as people who simply buy kosher food for health and safety reasons – and who make up the majority of the $12.5 billion market. A rise would add to the already steep climb in kosher food prices over the last year.
