Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi and Batsheva (nee Junik) Browd (Crown Heights) on the birth their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
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Chabad Youth Zone Makes Puppets for Victims of Terror in Israel
GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Using socks, googly eyes, felt and other creative materials, twenty-five children recently gathered to make puppets to be sent to victims of terror in Israel. Chabad’s Youth Zone Club, “Kids In Action For Israel”, carried out this unique project. The club, geared for children ages 5-12, meets monthly to do a good deed for others, and simultaneously has a special activity for their own enjoyment. This year, the children are gearing the charity projects to various causes in Israel. The hand-made puppets will be sent to a Chabad representative in Israel who will deliver the gifts to children who have been seriously injured through terrorist acts.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A man fell to his death this evening from a 4th story window of the apartment he resided at. The incident took place at around 10:00pm on Union Street and Schenectady Avenue and the man who was reported to be black and in his mid-20’s.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Young Man Falls to his Death on Union and Schenectady
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A man fell to his death this evening from a 4th story window of the apartment he resided at. The incident took place at around 10:00pm on Union Street and Schenectady Avenue and the man who was reported to be black and in his mid-20’s.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi and Rochel Leah (nee Raskin) Weitman (S. Palo, Brazil) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel!
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
TAMPA BAY, FL — As halftime descended on the nail-biter of a game that was Super Bowl XLIII, Farley Weiss, an attorney who had traveled across the country to watch his beloved Arizona Cardinals face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, took position outside of Section 236 at Tampa Bay, Fla.’s Raymond James Stadium with one thing in mind: It was time for the evening prayer service.
Visitors Came for the Super Bowl, Stayed for Shabbat
TAMPA BAY, FL — As halftime descended on the nail-biter of a game that was Super Bowl XLIII, Farley Weiss, an attorney who had traveled across the country to watch his beloved Arizona Cardinals face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, took position outside of Section 236 at Tampa Bay, Fla.’s Raymond James Stadium with one thing in mind: It was time for the evening prayer service.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
I would like to wish Mazal Tov to my good friend Moishe Orimland (Tzfas, Israel) on his engagement to Saraleh Naparstek (Crown Heights) .
The L’Chaim will IYH be Wednesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
The Avner Institute is pleased to present a first-time released photo of the Rebbe, taken when the mayor of New York City mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr. came to visit. This photo, released courtesy of the Rebbe Archive and myencounter.com. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.inspiringageneration.org
Rebbe Picture! – 1960’s Mayor of NYC Yechidus!
The Avner Institute is pleased to present a first-time released photo of the Rebbe, taken when the mayor of New York City mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr. came to visit. This photo, released courtesy of the Rebbe Archive and myencounter.com. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.inspiringageneration.org
Last March, after years of renting the site, the Orthodox Jewish congregation purchased its half-acre parcel and building at 1980 La Costa Ave. Plans are now in the works to tear down the 1,600-square-foot structure and replace it with a worship center to better serve the congregation's needs.
Chabad of La Costa Plans New Center
CARLSBAD, CA — Big changes are under way at the Chabad La Costa synagogue.
Last March, after years of renting the site, the Orthodox Jewish congregation purchased its half-acre parcel and building at 1980 La Costa Ave. Plans are now in the works to tear down the 1,600-square-foot structure and replace it with a worship center to better serve the congregation’s needs.
She is the mother of Sarah Piekarski (Crown Heights), Miriam Zukerman (Flatbush), and Chanie Melen (Boro Park).
The Levaya will leave Tuesday from Shomrei Hadas at 11:00am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Mrs Shprintza Weiskohl OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Shprintza Weiskohl.
She is the mother of Sarah Piekarski (Crown Heights), Miriam Zukerman (Flatbush), and Chanie Melen (Boro Park).
The Levaya will leave Tuesday from Shomrei Hadas at 11:00am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
BROOKLYN, NY [BK12] — A new Hebrew-language charter school set to open in Mill Basin is drawing concern from some local residents who question whether it will cater to everyone in the neighborhood.
Mill Basin Hebrew-Language School Sparks Criticism
BROOKLYN, NY [BK12] — A new Hebrew-language charter school set to open in Mill Basin is drawing concern from some local residents who question whether it will cater to everyone in the neighborhood.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Have you ever tried to define God? Or wondered whether it is ethical to eat meat? Or debated if pornography is a sin?
For a decade, AskMoses.com has been answering questions like these to a growing worldwide audience.
AskMoses.com, Quicker than Climbing Mount Sinai!
LOS ANGELES, CA — Have you ever tried to define God? Or wondered whether it is ethical to eat meat? Or debated if pornography is a sin?
For a decade, AskMoses.com has been answering questions like these to a growing worldwide audience.
LYNCHBURG, VA — It's one of the most familiar Bible stories.
Saddened by the wickedness of man, God directs the righteous Noah to build an ark for his family and two of each species of animal.
Searching for Noah’s Ark in Turkey
LYNCHBURG, VA — It’s one of the most familiar Bible stories.
Saddened by the wickedness of man, God directs the righteous Noah to build an ark for his family and two of each species of animal.
NEW YORK, NY — It's back to driving school for the NYPD, which has just laid out $225,000 for its first squad-car simulator in an effort to reduce the rising rate of cop-car crashes.
The Post first reported in August that patrol-car accidents among its 8,839-car fleet have surged by 11 percent over the past three years.
TO SWERVE & PROTECT – NYPD ‘CRASH’ COURSE AFTER ACCIDENT SURGE
NEW YORK, NY — It’s back to driving school for the NYPD, which has just laid out $225,000 for its first squad-car simulator in an effort to reduce the rising rate of cop-car crashes.
The Post first reported in August that patrol-car accidents among its 8,839-car fleet have surged by 11 percent over the past three years.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Elisha Nir (Kiriat Melachi, Israel) and Zahava Jacobs (Kfar Chabad, Israel) on their engagement.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
including Saturday, the day he died, relatives said.
David Weiss had seen the worst of the world but remained deeply faithful. He went to synagogue every day, including the morning he died, when relatives said he returned home for a forgotten prayer shawl and was caught in the flames.
“He lived for God,” said his granddaughter, Faigy Stroh. “A very humble man.”
Neighbors called Weiss a lively man who seemed younger than his years.
“A 100-year-old man and he still walked without a cane - he still walked on his two feet. To be killed in a fire? It is a tragedy,” said Moses Bineth, 31, who works at the minimart where Weiss bought chocolate for his great-grandkids.
Auschwitz Survivor Dies at 100 in fire at Home in Brooklyn
including Saturday, the day he died, relatives said.
A Brooklyn man who survived both world wars, the Auschwitz gas chambers and the deaths of four wives perished at age 100 when he was trapped in a fire in his Williamsburg home.
David Weiss had seen the worst of the world but remained deeply faithful. He went to synagogue every day, including the morning he died, when relatives said he returned home for a forgotten prayer shawl and was caught in the flames.
“He lived for God,” said his granddaughter, Faigy Stroh. “A very humble man.”
Neighbors called Weiss a lively man who seemed younger than his years.
“A 100-year-old man and he still walked without a cane – he still walked on his two feet. To be killed in a fire? It is a tragedy,” said Moses Bineth, 31, who works at the minimart where Weiss bought chocolate for his great-grandkids.
Although living in Beijing, China, which would seem far from the US and its TV programs, being the Chabad Lubavitch Shlucha here makes me the one that people turn to when they have a Jewish, Chassidic or “Torah perspective Women’s” question. Last week was no different and the big buzz was about the comments made on “The View” by Susie Essman, who plays the role of a Lubavitcher woman in a movie titled “Loving Leah”.
The comments and questions were the talk of my Friday kitchen as I prepared for Shabbat with some University students and the young Shluchot who help us in the Chabad House. I silently listed to them discuss this with a mix of anger, shock, outrage and confusion and a disbelief that in today’s modern and “open” world comments such as hers could be publicly heard and not refuted! They were further more infuriated that noone on the show stopped her or challenged her comments. They turned to me for my thoughts on boycotts, websites and angry emails in response to this outrage.
Op-Ed: Thank you Susie Essman!
Although living in Beijing, China, which would seem far from the US and its TV programs, being the Chabad Lubavitch Shlucha here makes me the one that people turn to when they have a Jewish, Chassidic or “Torah perspective Women’s” question. Last week was no different and the big buzz was about the comments made on “The View” by Susie Essman, who plays the role of a Lubavitcher woman in a movie titled “Loving Leah”.
The comments and questions were the talk of my Friday kitchen as I prepared for Shabbat with some University students and the young Shluchot who help us in the Chabad House. I silently listed to them discuss this with a mix of anger, shock, outrage and confusion and a disbelief that in today’s modern and “open” world comments such as hers could be publicly heard and not refuted! They were further more infuriated that noone on the show stopped her or challenged her comments. They turned to me for my thoughts on boycotts, websites and angry emails in response to this outrage.
Nechama’s Closet Auction Winners
Admission prize (ring): Family Harrison
Admission prize (set of Adele Faber books): Shmuli
Jackpot 1: D. Cohen
Jackpot 2: Meyer Schreiber
Split the pot: Faigy Goldwasser
Grand Prize: Leah Deitsch
List Continued and more pictures in the Extended Article!
