NYPD Officers to get Bigger Paychecks

News 12 Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY — Under a new contract, members of the NYPD will soon be getting a raise.

Officers in top positions can expect a raise from $59,588 to $65,382. New officers will now start at $35,000, a jump from $25,000.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli and Elka Baitelman (Shluchim to Pacific Palisades, CA) on the birth of their daughter.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

Victim of Houston Shooting Celebrates Survival at Local Synagogue

By Tamar Runyan

Israeli consul Belaynesh Zevadia and
daughter Lee enjoy an art project with
another boy during a Friendship Circle
event at Chabad-Lubavitch of Uptown
in Houston.

When Sarcalem Adigeh was struck by a crazed neighbor’s bullet, the Houston Jewish community collectively held its breath. Adigeh was a loved member whose wife, Belaynesh Zevadia, served as the deputy Israeli consul to the southwestern United States.

This month, the same community came together to give thanks for Adigeh’s survival during a Shabbat kiddush held at Chabad-Lubavitch of Uptown

For Adigeh, the seudat hodaya – which translates as a “thanksgiving meal” – represented the completion of a roller-coaster year. In April 2007, his neighbor went on a shooting spree, shooting Adigeh through the door of the apartment he shared with his wife and daughter Lee.

Agriprocessors Inc. to replace CEO

Des Moines Register

R. Sholom Rubashkin (L) sitting next to his father R. Aaron Rubashkin at a Colel Chabad Dinner.

The chief executive officer of Agriprocessors Inc. will be replaced, according to a press release issued by the company late today.

The announcement comes nearly two weeks after the largest single-site immigration raid in U.S. history which occurred May 12 at the Postville plant.

Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Arele Loschak (S. Barbara, CA) and Chanie (bas R Mendel) Gansburg (Crown Heights) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Sunday at the Jewish Children’s Museum, 792 Eastern Pkwy, [corner Kingston Ave].

Lag Ba’Omer Rally at 770

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Friday morning, hundreds of children from the local Yeshivas and schools joined in a rally in front of 770. Rabbi Shimon Hecht, who was the MC, began the rally with the 12 pesukim. The children enjoyed a performance by Uncle Moishe, and a story by Rabbi Goldstein. The rally was organized by Tzivos Hashem and the NCFJE.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosroel Golowinsky (Crown Heights) and Leah Rogatsky (Crown Heights) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].

Friendship Circle Walk Enables New Day Camp Experience for Philadelphia Children

By Tamar Runyan

A giant ribbon-cutting began a 2K walk at the Philadelphia Zoo that benefited the northeastern Philadelphia branch of the Friendship Circle.

Organizers proclaimed the first-ever 2K walk and fundraiser for the northeastern Philadelphia branch of the Friendship Circle a stunning success.

Lag Ba’Omer Bon Fire in Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In a beautiful program setup for children and parents, many participated and enjoyed themselves. The program began with the 12 Pesukim being recited by boys and girls followed by a Lag Ba’Omer story. Live music was played.

More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Yanky Hecht)

Mazal Tov! – 5 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Menachem Mendel and Rochel Schtroks.
IYH at 600 Empire Blvd, [bet Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Mendy and Rivky (nee Grossbaum) Kotlarsky.
IYH at 398 Crown St, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].

Boruch and Tova Chazanow.
IYH at 26 Wickatunk Rd, Englishtown, NJ 07726.

Ariel and Miriam Shkedi.
IYH at 5911 Douglas St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

Ariel and Sarah (nee Naparstek) Hess (Los Angeles, CA)

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 Sedra – Bechukosai – Our True Worth

Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

A little girl once asked her mother, “How did the human race appear?”

The mother answered, “God made Adam and Eve and they had children and so was all mankind made.”

Two days later the girl asked her father the same question.

The father answered, “Many years ago there were monkeys from which the Human race evolved.”

The confused girl returned to her mother and said, “Mom, how is it possible that you told me the human race was created by God, and Dad said they developed from monkeys?”

The mother answered, “Well, dear, it is very simple. I told you about my side of the family and your father told you about his.”

Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yaakov and Danni (nee Jaffe) Lazarus (Johannesburg, South Africa) on the birth of their daughter.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.


PSA: Lag Ba’Omer Events

Thursday night, 8:00pm there will be a bonfire, with live music at the George Wingate High School, 600 Kingston Ave [between Rutland and Winthrop Ave], (Click Here for info).

Friday morning, 10:30am till 11:45am, in front of 770 there will be a concert and rally with Uncle Moishe, presented by Tzivos Hashem and the NCFJE, full flyer in the Extended Article!

Friday afternoon, 1:30pm till 5:00pm, Annual Public Safety Fair, on East New York Ave, between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave, (Click Here for info).

Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosef Schwartz (Los Angeles, CA) and Rochel Leah Kramer (Crown Heights) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Oholei Menachem, 667 Eastern Pkwy, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].