Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal tov to Dov and Shevy Oliver (Monsey, NY) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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Gmach Shomrei Shabbos Melava Malka
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This Motzoei Shabbos at Beis Menachem Nochum, Gmilath Chasodim Shomrei Shabbos held their annual melava malka. The Gmach plays a vital role in our community, assisting hundreds of families and many organizations in the time of need.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
They need 5 minyanim, the davening schedule as follows:
Shacharis: 7:00, 8:00, 9:30 and 10:00 AM.
(The 5th minyan will coincide with either of the later minyanim, depending on the amount of people).
Minchah: 3:15 PM (First 2 minyanim).
The other 3 minyanim Bizmanah.
Ma'ariv: Bizmanah
Condolences can be called in to (718) 771-6457.
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Info to be Menachem Avel the Lipskier Family
The Lipskier family will be sitting shivah after the passing of their mother, Mrs Taibel Lipskier OBM, at 1458 President St, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
They need 5 minyanim, the davening schedule as follows:
Shacharis: 7:00, 8:00, 9:30 and 10:00 AM.
(The 5th minyan will coincide with either of the later minyanim, depending on the amount of people).
Minchah: 3:15 PM (First 2 minyanim).
The other 3 minyanim Bizmanah.
Ma’ariv: Bizmanah
Condolences can be called in to (718) 771-6457.
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
ASPEN, CO — Progress is being made for Aspen’s Jewish community as the city’s first synagogue is about to be constructed.
Shalom to Aspen’s New Chabad House
ASPEN, CO — Progress is being made for Aspen’s Jewish community as the city’s first synagogue is about to be constructed.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal tov to Jeremy Aouizerat (Lyon, France) and Beyla Coen (Paris, France) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Sunday at 706 Eastern Pkwy, Apt 1C, [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Yitzchok Moully poses for a picture in front of a mounting of his pop-art, as his 2-year-old son, Sholom, wiggles in his arms.
For the youth director of the Chabad Jewish Center of Basking Ridge, the photo freezes a moment in a dichotomous world, where the bright colors of Moully's Andy Warhol-influenced art applied to the black-and-white of his Hasidic Jewish faith are balanced with and grounded by a growing family.
Through his art, Yitzchok Moully captures the vibrancy of the Hasidic world
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Yitzchok Moully poses for a picture in front of a mounting of his pop-art, as his 2-year-old son, Sholom, wiggles in his arms.
For the youth director of the Chabad Jewish Center of Basking Ridge, the photo freezes a moment in a dichotomous world, where the bright colors of Moully’s Andy Warhol-influenced art applied to the black-and-white of his Hasidic Jewish faith are balanced with and grounded by a growing family.
With personal interest, I read the latest Op-Ed on CrownHeights.info. I myself worked for shluchim in an out-of-the-way city in the USA for two years. On many, if not all, points, I have a hard time identifying with the author of this article. Instead of relating directly to the authors complaints, let's discuss the general issue.
Why do girls go out to work for shluchim, out of all things?
Hopefully, the answer is to join in the Rebbe's shlichus. If it's anything else- to pass the time till they get married, to make some money, to do something fulfilling with their time, to get out of Crown Heights, 'cuz it's the 'in' thing to do.....
Op-Ed: A Shlucha’s reply to “The Forgotten Girls”
Editors note After receiving an overwhelming amount of responses to the Op-Ed “The Forgotten Girls” we’ve chosen to run the following Op-Ed in response.
With personal interest, I read the latest Op-Ed on CrownHeights.info. I myself worked for shluchim in an out-of-the-way city in the USA for two years. On many, if not all, points, I have a hard time identifying with the author of this article. Instead of relating directly to the authors complaints, let’s discuss the general issue.
Why do girls go out to work for shluchim, out of all things?
Hopefully, the answer is to join in the Rebbe’s shlichus. If it’s anything else- to pass the time till they get married, to make some money, to do something fulfilling with their time, to get out of Crown Heights, ‘cuz it’s the ‘in’ thing to do…..
Senator Adams Visits Darchai Menachem
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – This past Friday New York State Senator Eric Adams (D, Brooklyn) visited Crown Heights’s Yeshivas Darchai Menachem. Mr. Adams first met with the school’s principal Rabbi Eyal Bension who explained to him what makes Darchai Menachem such a unique school.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Rabbi Yisroel Brod will be giving a series of lectures, starting today, Sunday, 8 PM, for 4 consecutive nights at the Kollel. He will give a general overview and detail direction to help participants develop their fundraising skills.
Full flyer with more info in the Extended Article!
Fundraising Lecture at the Kollel starting Sunday
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Rabbi Yisroel Brod will be giving a series of lectures, starting today, Sunday, 8 PM, for 4 consecutive nights at the Kollel. He will give a general overview and detail direction to help participants develop their fundraising skills.
Full flyer with more info in the Extended Article!
Elana Kasle Safely Flown To Michigan
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL [CHI] — Thursday 24 Shvat, on the 120th Yahrzeit of Rebbitzen Menuchah Rochel, zy”a, Elana Leah bas Sheindel Rochel Kasle was Boruch Hashem safely flown on an ambulance jet to Michigan, where she is now in a “interim” rehab center in Southfield, Michigan, minutes away from her home.
The Levaya took place on Thursday, 24 Shvat.
Nichum Aveilim till Wednesday morning at 1467 54th Street, Brooklyn NY 11219 (Boro Park).
Phone: 718 438 1320
E-mail: merap@econophone.ch
Shachris - 7:30 am (Sunday - 8:00 am)
Mincha - 5:10 pm
Maariv - Bizmanoi
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Boruch Dayan Haemes – Mrs. Frieda Rappoport OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Frieda Rappoport mother of Yibodel Lechaim Tovim R’ Moshe Rappoport of Zurich, Switzerland.
The Levaya took place on Thursday, 24 Shvat.
Nichum Aveilim till Wednesday morning at 1467 54th Street, Brooklyn NY 11219 (Boro Park).
Phone: 718 438 1320
E-mail: merap@econophone.ch
Shachris – 7:30 am (Sunday – 8:00 am)
Mincha – 5:10 pm
Maariv – Bizmanoi
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Chabad of the Valley’s regional Kinus Hashluchim
TARZANA, CA [CHI] — Chabad of the Valley’s regional Kinus Hashluchim took place last night, Motzai Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Mishpotim, in attendance were multitude Shluchim (Kein Yirbu), representing the 21 Mosdos Chabad under its banner.
More pictures in the Extended Article
Mazal Tov! – Sunday Night L’Chaim!
Jeremy Aouizerat (Lyon, France) and Beyla Coen (Paris, France)
IYH at 706 Eastern Pkwy, Apt 1C, [bet Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Chof Beis Shevat in Manchester
MANCHESTER, England [CHI] — Once again the ladies of Nshei Chabad, Manchester, excelled themselves, both in the ruchnius and gashius aspect of their Chof Beis Shvat Evening. Beis Menachem was transformed into a very feminine pink and cerise setting, with the buffet consisting of ‘scrumptious salads’ ‘delectable desserts and a fantastic fruit table.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Jacob Goldstein, the longtime chairman of Community Board 9 and the unofficial mayor of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, was driving his little red Ford Contour through the neighborhood the other day, honking at acquaintances. Several times on every block, he braked and gestured at a newly risen, salmon-colored apartment building, or a plywood fence protecting a construction site.
Here Come the Babies There Go the Jackhammers
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Jacob Goldstein, the longtime chairman of Community Board 9 and the unofficial mayor of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, was driving his little red Ford Contour through the neighborhood the other day, honking at acquaintances. Several times on every block, he braked and gestured at a newly risen, salmon-colored apartment building, or a plywood fence protecting a construction site.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shimi and Freydi Traurig (Montreal, Canada) on the birth of their daughter, Chaya Miriam.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
I first met Ilan Ramon at an almost clandestine gathering in my hometown of Satellite Beach, Florida. NASA personnel and Israeli Security teams had taken extra security precautions to ensure that nothing would go wrong. Even the location had been kept secret until the very day of the meeting.
Shabbat in Space – The Legacy of Ilan Ramon
I first met Ilan Ramon at an almost clandestine gathering in my hometown of Satellite Beach, Florida. NASA personnel and Israeli Security teams had taken extra security precautions to ensure that nothing would go wrong. Even the location had been kept secret until the very day of the meeting.
