Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Simcha Frankel (Melbourne/Israel) and Hinda Abraham (Johannesburg, South Africa) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Monday night at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
The following is a Sicha from the Rebbe, followed by an interview of Reb Shimshon Stock and him passing by the Rebbe for dollars, for your viewing pleasure!
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Video of the Day! – Video from the CSSY Dinner!
The following is a Sicha from the Rebbe, followed by an interview of Reb Shimshon Stock and him passing by the Rebbe for dollars, for your viewing pleasure!
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Graffiti Vandalism on the JCM Mural
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] –- One of Brooklyn’s largest symbols of unity was defaced Friday afternoon when a male Hispanic casually approached the mural, which graces the front of the museum, and with a marker he scribbled his ‘mark’.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
BROOKLYN, NY — Community leaders and elected officials from throughout Brooklyn gathered Thursday, March 27th at Borough Hall to denounce hate crimes in the wake of the beating of a rabbi in Park Slope.
Assault On Rabbi Spurs Anti-Bias Rally
BROOKLYN, NY — Community leaders and elected officials from throughout Brooklyn gathered Thursday, March 27th at Borough Hall to denounce hate crimes in the wake of the beating of a rabbi in Park Slope.
Shachris at 7:30am (Sunday at 8:30am)
Mincha at 7:00pm
Mariv Bzmanah
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
info to be Menachem Avel the Shurpin Family
The Shurpin family is sitting after the passing of their dear father, Rabbi Sholom HaKohen Shurpin OBM at 1432 President St, between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Shachris at 7:30am (Sunday at 8:30am)
Mincha at 7:00pm
Mariv Bzmanah
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
The following are testimonials on the new Kol Menachem Haggadah.
I write these words on the eve of Purim. At this time of year I receive, from authors and favorite bookstores, a number of new Haggados shel Pesach. I choose one for special study. There is no doubt that this year my selection will be the Kol Menachem, compiled and adapted by my dear friend Rabbi Chaim Miller with commentary and insights from the works of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, zt”l.
OU Head chooses Kol Menachem Haggadah as pick of the Year
The following are testimonials on the new Kol Menachem Haggadah.
I write these words on the eve of Purim. At this time of year I receive, from authors and favorite bookstores, a number of new Haggados shel Pesach. I choose one for special study. There is no doubt that this year my selection will be the Kol Menachem, compiled and adapted by my dear friend Rabbi Chaim Miller with commentary and insights from the works of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, zt”l.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli Kohn (Detroit, MI) and Henny Krasnianski (Brooklyn, NY) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Motzoei Shabbos at 1261 E 32nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210,. Map This

Reform, Chabad join forces in Beijing
BEIJING, China [JTA] — In a rare case of Jewish unity, Chabad and Reform Jewish organizations cooperate in Beijing to promote Jewish life in China’s capital city, as the recent celebrations of Purim demonstrated.
The two Purim celebrations seemed worlds apart.
At the Chabad-run service, a Lubavitcher rabbi chanted the megillah to an audience segregated by gender, and Beijing’s kosher restaurant catered the meal after the reading.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shalom Lasry (Paris, France) and Chaya Ouaki (Paris, France) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Motzoei Shabbos at 706 Eastern Pkwy, Apt C1, [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
Feeling lonely in your marriage? Constant fighting, arguing and bickering? Money problems keeping your apart? Or is jealousy ruining your intimacy?
Even the best of marriages experience times of trial, while some marriages seem doomed to constant ugly conflict.
Can This Marriage Be Saved?
Feeling lonely in your marriage? Constant fighting, arguing and bickering? Money problems keeping your apart? Or is jealousy ruining your intimacy?
Even the best of marriages experience times of trial, while some marriages seem doomed to constant ugly conflict.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shneur Osmunson (Virginia Beach, VA) and Rina Meckler (Tarzana, CA) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
“Get Ready for THE BIG EVENT!”
Shavuos is coming! Have your ordered your KIDS magazines?
Bursting with the latest in high-quality graphics designed to enthrall your community, the Tzivos Hashem KIDS Magazine is jam-packed with stories, games and activities that will teach your families about the Holiday like never before!
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“Get Ready for THE BIG EVENT!”
Shavuos is coming! Have your ordered your KIDS magazines?
Bursting with the latest in high-quality graphics designed to enthrall your community, the Tzivos Hashem KIDS Magazine is jam-packed with stories, games and activities that will teach your families about the Holiday like never before!

Nelson Apprehended by Police!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Crown Heights car owners worst nightmare, was apprehended earlier this evening. Terrance (Derrick) Nelson was spotted by a resident in his back yard on Empire Boulevard, between Kingston and Albany Ave], breaking into a car, he immediately called 911 and notified police of the incident.
Uniformed Officers and Anti Crime responded and began searching for Nelson, who they found in the back yard a few houses down, hiding underneath a car. Nelson was then taken into custody.

Rebbe, My girl friend is not Jewish, how do I go about it?
“You have assimilation, you have intermarriage, you have drugs, you have so many problems that weaken your community and its Yiddishkeit”, The following is a private Audience of the Rebbe, with a college student from Brazil, which took place Ches Shvat 1980, To learn more on this subject visit www.inspiringageneration.com
“During the Yechidus, the Brazilian student brought up his relationship with a non-Jewish woman and wanted to hear the Rebbe’s opinion,”Rebbe, my girl friend, who is not Jewish, and I are thinking of getting married. What would the Rebbe say about that?”
Chancing upon a spring of clear running water, only served to compound the situation. His thirst was now so strong that he could hardly resist. Just as he was about to succumb and partake of some refreshing water, he felt a new sense of resolve. In the end, he continued on his way not having yielded to his bodily demands.
This victory left him exhilarated and brimming with joy. It felt good to be able to exert so much self-control and resist his bodily dictates; powerful as they may have been. Yet his sense of delight was short-lived. He quickly became suspect of these flattering thoughts.
The Weekly Sedra – Shemini – The Elusive Pursuit of Spirituality
As a means of vanquishing his evil inclination, Reb Dovid of Lelov would frequently fast from Shabbos to Shabbos (throughout the daytime hours). During one such fast, while travelling, he found himself overcome by an incredible bout of thirst.
Chancing upon a spring of clear running water, only served to compound the situation. His thirst was now so strong that he could hardly resist. Just as he was about to succumb and partake of some refreshing water, he felt a new sense of resolve. In the end, he continued on his way not having yielded to his bodily demands.
This victory left him exhilarated and brimming with joy. It felt good to be able to exert so much self-control and resist his bodily dictates; powerful as they may have been. Yet his sense of delight was short-lived. He quickly became suspect of these flattering thoughts.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — After the emotional and tense Precinct Council Meeting, Shomrim coordinators went across the street to the Precinct along with Inspector Frank Vega, Lt. John Cantwell, Sgt. Robert Troise and officers Vincent Martinos and Charlie Ryan for a meeting targeted at addressing the issue and neutralizing any animosity or ill feelings.
Shomrim Meet with Police
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — After the emotional and tense Precinct Council Meeting, Shomrim coordinators went across the street to the Precinct along with Inspector Frank Vega, Lt. John Cantwell, Sgt. Robert Troise and officers Vincent Martinos and Charlie Ryan for a meeting targeted at addressing the issue and neutralizing any animosity or ill feelings.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shalom and Devora (nee Kashanian) Huber (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!