Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendel and Estie Mockin on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
PARKLAND, FL — In near-pitch darkness, vandals just over a month ago painted swastikas on the walls of Chabad of Parkland's school building.
After slurs, donations buy synagogue more security
PARKLAND, FL — In near-pitch darkness, vandals just over a month ago painted swastikas on the walls of Chabad of Parkland’s school building.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov Mendel and Chana (nee Rubin) Silberstein (Larchmont, NY) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
House and the F.R.E.E. Publishing House,
Mayim Chaim discusses Judaism's laws of
family purity in easy-to-understand Russian.
Entitled Mayim Chayim, or “Living Waters,” and written by Rabbi Michael and Sima Koritz, the book presents the laws of family purity in an easy to understand manner, said Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Boruch Gorin, editor of Moscow's Lechaim Publishing House.
Gorin's organization, a unit of the Federation of Jewish Community of the Former Soviet Union, joined with New York's F.R.E.E. Publishing House to release the volume.
New Book Presents Mikvah Use to Russian-Speaking Audience
House and the F.R.E.E. Publishing House,
Mayim Chaim discusses Judaism’s laws of
family purity in easy-to-understand Russian.
Jewish community officials in the former Soviet Union hailed the publication of a book about mikvah use written entirely in Russian.
Entitled Mayim Chayim, or “Living Waters,” and written by Rabbi Michael and Sima Koritz, the book presents the laws of family purity in an easy to understand manner, said Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Boruch Gorin, editor of Moscow’s Lechaim Publishing House.
Gorin’s organization, a unit of the Federation of Jewish Community of the Former Soviet Union, joined with New York’s F.R.E.E. Publishing House to release the volume.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yekusiel (Kushi) Shusterman (Los Angeles, CA) and Fraida Malka (bas R’ Yitzchak) Yarmush (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Tuesday at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A 19 year old Black teen is in serious condition after being shot four times following an argument on Empire and Brooklyn. The incident took place at around 10:00pm in front of 441 Brooklyn Avenue, a large apartment building, which is home to many Jews, where an argument was going on between a large group of Black teens when witnesses say 5 shots rang out.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Black Teen Shot on Brooklyn Ave, in Serious Condition
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A 19 year old Black teen is in serious condition after being shot four times following an argument on Empire and Brooklyn. The incident took place at around 10:00pm in front of 441 Brooklyn Avenue, a large apartment building, which is home to many Jews, where an argument was going on between a large group of Black teens when witnesses say 5 shots rang out.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moshe and Nechama Dina (nee Backman) Leeds (Crown Heights) on their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Binyomin and Chanie (nee Newman) Kosofsky (Crown Heights) on the the birth of the firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Community Attends Hatzalah and Maimonides Symposium
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] –- Lots of men and woman turned out for Hatzalah and Maimonides Hospital’s symposium on recognition, prevention and treatment of stroke and heart disease, entitled “would you recognize the signs of a stroke or heart attack?”
More pictures and the raffle winner in the Extended Article!
Chabad of Plantation, Florida Groundbreaking!
PLANTATION, Florida [CHI] — This past Sunday, June 1st, Chof Zayin Iyar, hundreds of supporters gathered together on the site of the future home of Chabad of Plantation.
Since 1993, Chabad of Plantation, led by Rabbi Mendy Posner and his wife Chanie, has been located in a small storefront. This has limited the ability to grow and to start new programs.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shimon Hellinger (North Miami Beach, FL) and Devorah Leah (bas R Nochum) Schtroks (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
Stone Strikes Baby Stroller, B”H No Injuries
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Sunday, late afternoon, a mother on her way home had a stone land on the sun screen of her stroller with her child inside. The incident took place in front of 446 Kingston Avenue, [between Empire Blvd and Lefferts Ave], a large co-op building, on Sunday afternoon.
Completely shocked the woman approached a police foot-post on Empire and Kingston and informed him of the incident, who responded that she should call the department of buildings, not satisfied with the answer she made a fuss and the incident was given better attention.
Detectives and the brass of the Precinct responded and began investigating the incident, initially checking the roof for debris to see if it was possible that the rock fell of its own accord, but found the roof to be meticulously clean.
NEW YORK, NY — As New York City’s government pieces together exactly what led to the fatal collapse of an Upper East Side crane, a neighborhood Jewish congregation termed the survival of members whose building was struck by the machine as nothing short of a miracle.
New York Residents Gather in Prayer Following Fatal Crane Collapse
NEW YORK, NY — As New York City’s government pieces together exactly what led to the fatal collapse of an Upper East Side crane, a neighborhood Jewish congregation termed the survival of members whose building was struck by the machine as nothing short of a miracle.
Hundreds Don Tefillin at Israel Day Parade
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Sunday, close to a million Jews from the Tri State Area took part in the annual Salute to Israel parade in Manhattan. This event has been dubbed as the “biggest Jewish event of the year”, There was a record high attendance this year.
Fifth Avenue was closed off to traffic to allow tens of thousands of children from Jewish schools march in an expression of Jewish pride.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
JACKSON, WY — He’s young. He’s a recent transplant to Jackson from New York. He rents a house in town, he has a young family, he loves to snowboard and mountain bike, and he has a full beard.
Sound like a typical Jackson ski bum? Well, there’s a twist. He’s a Hasidic Jew, and possibly the only full-time rabbi in Wyoming.
Putting Down Roots
JACKSON, WY — He’s young. He’s a recent transplant to Jackson from New York. He rents a house in town, he has a young family, he loves to snowboard and mountain bike, and he has a full beard.
Sound like a typical Jackson ski bum? Well, there’s a twist. He’s a Hasidic Jew, and possibly the only full-time rabbi in Wyoming.
End of Year Mishmar Farbrengen
ALBANY, NY [CHI] — Wednesday night May 21st–the Albany Mesivta Bochrim arranged a beautiful end of the year Farbrengen with the kids to inspire them for the summer and upcoming year. More then 20 local boys participated in the Farbrengen.
Tonight, Monday at 7:30pm at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave], for an informative free Symposium entitled “Would you recognize the signs of a heart attack?” What to do! What you learn can save your life. Guest speakers include top cardiologists from Maimonides Medical Center.
The raffle drawing will take place immediately following the lectures. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Hatzalah.CH.
We urge each and every member of the community to show their support for this indispensable community service. Help us maintain the highest standard of care by supporting our most important fundraising event of the year.
Full flyer in the Extended Article!
Hatzalah Event – $18,000 Raffle
Tonight, Monday at 7:30pm at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave], for an informative free Symposium entitled “Would you recognize the signs of a heart attack?” What to do! What you learn can save your life. Guest speakers include top cardiologists from Maimonides Medical Center.
The raffle drawing will take place immediately following the lectures. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Hatzalah.CH.
We urge each and every member of the community to show their support for this indispensable community service. Help us maintain the highest standard of care by supporting our most important fundraising event of the year.
Full flyer in the Extended Article!
