Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Pinchus and Rochel (nee Goldenberg) Levy (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Sunday, many countries around the world will be celebrating Mother’s Day. Chabad.org produced a short video, with a beautiful message.
Everyday is Mother’s Day!
Sunday, many countries around the world will be celebrating Mother’s Day. Chabad.org produced a short video, with a beautiful message.
The Nifteres is survived by her children Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: R Yerachmiel (Crown Heights), Mrs Leah Gurkov, (Montreal, Canada), R Laibel (Crown Heights), R Avromel (Crown Heights), R Moshe (Staten Island, NY), Mrs Chaya Sorah Tenenbaum (Crown Heights), Mrs Rochel Spritzer (Crown Heights). Her son R Refoel passed away in the summer of 2000.
The Levaya will be Sunday morning, 9:30am at Shomrei Hadas and passing 770 at 11:15am
Boruch Dayan Haemes
Boruch Dayan Haemes – Mrs Chana Andrusier OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chana bas R Yosef Levi Andrusier of Crown Heights this Shabbos morning at the age of 91.
The Nifteres is survived by her children Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: R Yerachmiel (Crown Heights), Mrs Leah Gurkov, (Montreal, Canada), R Laibel (Crown Heights), R Avromel (Crown Heights), R Moshe (Staten Island, NY), Mrs Chaya Sorah Tenenbaum (Crown Heights), Mrs Rochel Spritzer (Crown Heights). Her son R Refoel passed away in the summer of 2000.
The Levaya will be Sunday morning, 9:30am at Shomrei Hadas and passing 770 at 11:15am
Boruch Dayan Haemes
of the Netherlands, and Yaakov Yitzchak Schapiro,
the Maastricht-based director of Chabad-Lubavitch
of Limburg and North Brabant, carry bones from a
just-discovered Jewish cemetery to Maastrichtís
central Jewish cemetery for reburial
According to local historians, the area surrounding the planned construction of a new Sphinx building was used by the Jewish community as a cemetery from 1782 to 1822. When officials with the company learned of the cemetery's supposed presence, they notified Rabbis Yaakov Yitzchak Schapiro, director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Limburg and North Brabant, and Binyomin Jacobs of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Netherlands and a member of the Rabbinical Centre of Europe, who suggested that a team of archaeologists supervise the necessary digging.
Centuries-Old Cemetery Unearthed in Maastricht, Netherlands
of the Netherlands, and Yaakov Yitzchak Schapiro,
the Maastricht-based director of Chabad-Lubavitch
of Limburg and North Brabant, carry bones from a
just-discovered Jewish cemetery to Maastrichtís
central Jewish cemetery for reburial
MASSTRICHT, The Netherlands — The Jewish community of Maastricht, Netherlands, together with the municipality and the local Sphinx Tiles manufacturer, arranged for the reburial of Jewish remains from an 18th century cemetery.
According to local historians, the area surrounding the planned construction of a new Sphinx building was used by the Jewish community as a cemetery from 1782 to 1822. When officials with the company learned of the cemetery’s supposed presence, they notified Rabbis Yaakov Yitzchak Schapiro, director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Limburg and North Brabant, and Binyomin Jacobs of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Netherlands and a member of the Rabbinical Centre of Europe, who suggested that a team of archaeologists supervise the necessary digging.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We woul like to wish Mazal Tov to Hershy and Frumie (nee Rosenfeld) Spritzer (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
A record 13,000 students have enrolled in JLI’s upcoming course, Talmudic Ethics, scheduled to begin next week at 260 locations around the world. The in-depth course will tackle big issues like abortion, euthanasia, freedom of expression, and fair business practice. Participants will discover how Torah offers a moral compass to help find direction through the labyrinth of life.
The course is accredited in for both Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for lawyers and Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for medical professionals.
Record Number Enrolled in JLI`s Spring Course
A record 13,000 students have enrolled in JLI’s upcoming course, Talmudic Ethics, scheduled to begin next week at 260 locations around the world. The in-depth course will tackle big issues like abortion, euthanasia, freedom of expression, and fair business practice. Participants will discover how Torah offers a moral compass to help find direction through the labyrinth of life.
The course is accredited in for both Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for lawyers and Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for medical professionals.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moshe Yitzchak and Chana (nee Mergui) Lieblich (Shluchim to Wilmington NC) on the birth of their daughter
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Here comes another hit from the International Moshiach Campaign! 'Lag B'omer Puzzle Hunt' is a beautifully put together game that you can play anywhere, with children of all ages!! It's full of fun and packed with toichen!
Everything you need to play the game is included free in this kit! Instructions, game board and all the pieces!
Lag B’Omer – Puzzle Hunt
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Here comes another hit from the International Moshiach Campaign! ‘Lag B’omer Puzzle Hunt’ is a beautifully put together game that you can play anywhere, with children of all ages!! It’s full of fun and packed with toichen!
Everything you need to play the game is included free in this kit! Instructions, game board and all the pieces!
“I have been to many funerals in my life, but I have never seen someone cry with as much pain as the Rebbe cried for that soldier.” The following is an unbelievable encounter that one of the Rebbe's Secretaries experienced with Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka OBM in the winter of 1966. Its an excerpt from the new book on the Rebbe “The Rebbe Inspiring a Generation” www.inspiringageneration.com
"It was a winter morning in 1966, about 3:30 A.M. The Rebbe had left for home already—an early night considering that there had been no yechidus that night.
“It’s a Matter of Life and Death. I Need an Answer Now.”
“I have been to many funerals in my life, but I have never seen someone cry with as much pain as the Rebbe cried for that soldier.” The following is an unbelievable encounter that one of the Rebbe’s Secretaries experienced with Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka OBM in the winter of 1966. Its an excerpt from the new book on the Rebbe “The Rebbe Inspiring a Generation” www.inspiringageneration.com
“It was a winter morning in 1966, about 3:30 A.M. The Rebbe had left for home already—an early night considering that there had been no yechidus that night.
The tenet that forbids Jews from informing on fellow Jews is one of the hurdles facing Brooklyn prosecutors probing the April 14 attack on a black man by two Jewish men, sources told the Daily News.
Authorities - invoking a complaint long cited in cases involving rappers - said the initial probe was hindered by the local Hasidim's refusal to cooperate.
Jewish code snarls probe into Crown Hts attack
BROOKLYN, NY — Long before the first rapper stopped snitching or any Mafiosi swore an oath of omertà, there was the Jewish law of mesira.
The tenet that forbids Jews from informing on fellow Jews is one of the hurdles facing Brooklyn prosecutors probing the April 14 attack on a black man by two Jewish men, sources told the Daily News.
Authorities – invoking a complaint long cited in cases involving rappers – said the initial probe was hindered by the local Hasidim’s refusal to cooperate.
With the arrival of Rabbi Shimon and Michal Pelman, the Dominican Republic became the newest country to host Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries.
Chasidic Family Heads Up Jewish Outreach in Dominican Republic
With the arrival of Rabbi Shimon and Michal Pelman, the Dominican Republic became the newest country to host Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi and Chani (nee Begun) Feldman (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
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The Weekly Comic! – Parshas Emor!
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As they shared a moment of delight adoring the lovely new cover, the Rabbi noted, to everyone's disappointment, that the new cover was several inches shorter than the scroll.
Thanking the woman for her sincere thoughtfulness and effort, the Rabbi gently explained that while it was a true masterpiece it would not work, since it was too short.
The Weekly Sedra – Emor, Rationalization, It’s Not All That Rational
The story is told of an elderly woman – an expert embroiderer – who approached a Rabbi, with a magnificent mantel that she hand crafted for the Synagogue’s new Torah Scroll. Enamored by the lush fabric and colorful embroidery, the Rabbi immediately rushed to the ark, removed the Torah and placed the mantel over it.
As they shared a moment of delight adoring the lovely new cover, the Rabbi noted, to everyone’s disappointment, that the new cover was several inches shorter than the scroll.
Thanking the woman for her sincere thoughtfulness and effort, the Rabbi gently explained that while it was a true masterpiece it would not work, since it was too short.
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! – 7 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Moishe and Sheva (nee Lipskier) Schmukler.
IYH at 1469 Carroll St, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].
Hershel and Esther Friedman.
IYH at 935 Eastern Pkwy, Basement Shul, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].
Roy and Mirelle Mazuz.
IYH at 802 Eastern Pkwy, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].
Aaron Leib and Tamar Stone.
IYH at Shain Shul, 390 Kingston Ave, [bet Crown and Montgomery].
Levi and Chani (nee Begun) Feldman.
IYH at 544 Crown St, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].
Dovid and Doba (nee Raskin) Mintz.
IYH at 81 W Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657.
Schneur and Shternie (nee Solomon) Mockin (Montreal, Canada) .
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.
Pesach Merkos Shlichus around the World
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — This year Pesach Merkos Shlichus was taken to a whole new level with tremendous success BH. Merkos sent an unprecedented 500 Bochurim to remote and distant locations in Africa, China, Turkey, Russia, Thailand, India, Mexico, Colombia, Europe and more, making it possible for thousands more Jews to partake in the Pesach experience.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
