Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Noach and Dini Heber (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — For the 5th consecutive Shabbos Mevarchim this year, the Lubaitcher Yeshivah, under the directorship of Rabbi Y. Simpson, has organized and sponsored Tehillim with farbaissen for the boys of Crown Heights. The organizers say they are not yet satisfeid with the attendance, although anywhere from 70 to 90 boys do attend. The Tehillim is recited in the front of 770 under the Veiber Shul.
ULY Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim in 770
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — For the 5th consecutive Shabbos Mevarchim this year, the Lubaitcher Yeshivah, under the directorship of Rabbi Y. Simpson, has organized and sponsored Tehillim with farbaissen for the boys of Crown Heights. The organizers say they are not yet satisfeid with the attendance, although anywhere from 70 to 90 boys do attend. The Tehillim is recited in the front of 770 under the Veiber Shul.
The announcement was a welcome surprise to Chabad Shluchim whose personal economics have rarely been the object of philanthropic largesse.
"Supporting Shluchim has typically meant supporting their activities. To have someone address their personal needs is unusual, and tells Shluchim that their dedication and selflessness are appreciated,” said Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos—the education division of Lubavitch whose offices are managing the disbursement of the funds.
Chabad-Lubavitch Representatives The Object of Philanthropist’s Largesse
BROOKLYN, NY — The Bogolubov Simcha Fund, established with an initial $10 million by Ukrainian billionaire, Mr. Gennady Bogolubov, has begun disbursing grants to Chabad-Lubavitch representatives for family related expenses.
The announcement was a welcome surprise to Chabad Shluchim whose personal economics have rarely been the object of philanthropic largesse.
“Supporting Shluchim has typically meant supporting their activities. To have someone address their personal needs is unusual, and tells Shluchim that their dedication and selflessness are appreciated,” said Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos—the education division of Lubavitch whose offices are managing the disbursement of the funds.
Rabbi Roht Farbrengs in Oholei Torah
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — On Chof Daled Teves, Rabbi Naftoli Roht from Yerushalayim farbrenged with the Bochurim of Oholei Torah Mesivta. He spoke about the love for Chasidus and related personal experiences and stories, as well as the story of how he was drawn to Chabad with other inspiring stories.
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Like every year, Yeshivas from across America and beyond prepare to travel to the Rebbe’s chatzer for Yud Shevat. The growing number of Lubavitcher Bochurim is estimated at close to 2,000 from 40 different Yeshivas.
For the fourth year now, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim has announced the “Kinus Hatmimim Haolami”. The International Conference of Tmimim and Farbrengen
Fourth Annual International Convention for Tmimim
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Like every year, Yeshivas from across America and beyond prepare to travel to the Rebbe’s chatzer for Yud Shevat. The growing number of Lubavitcher Bochurim is estimated at close to 2,000 from 40 different Yeshivas.
For the fourth year now, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim has announced the “Kinus Hatmimim Haolami”. The International Conference of Tmimim and Farbrengen
Camp Gan Israel South Padre Island Reunites with San Antonio Campers
SAN ANTONIO, TX [CHI] — It was a great day for the CGI SPI campers from San Antonio,Texas. The Reunion Funday started off with a splash at SeaWorld Adventure Park. The fun-filled day continued with camp songs, a scrumptious barbecue, a camp video presentation and an iPod raffle.
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Tickets for the highly anticipated Soul II Soul concert went on sale last week, and are selling at a brisk pace. The gracious staff at Judaica World have been inundated with customers walking in for the express purpose of purchasing tickets. Those who already bought theirs were wise, for they had the best choice of various seat locations and price ranges. There are still plenty of tickets left, but they are moving fast.
Soul II Soul Tickets Going Fast (A)
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Tickets for the highly anticipated Soul II Soul concert went on sale last week, and are selling at a brisk pace. The gracious staff at Judaica World have been inundated with customers walking in for the express purpose of purchasing tickets. Those who already bought theirs were wise, for they had the best choice of various seat locations and price ranges. There are still plenty of tickets left, but they are moving fast.
Shachris - 8:00 AM
Mincha - 2:50 PM
Maariv - 5:00 PM
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim
Updated Info to be Menachem Avel Rabbi Engel
Rabbi Yisroel Shmuel Engel, will be sitting Shiva after the passing of his sister, Malkie Engel OBM of Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 711 Eastern Pkwy, 1st Floor, [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
Shachris – 8:00 AM
Mincha – 2:50 PM
Maariv – 5:00 PM
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim
HOLLYWOOD, CA — As the tops of moon-illuminated palm trees blended with the bright camera lights to cast the typical glow of a Hollywood movie premiere on the streets outside, the stars of “A Light for Greytowers” and their guests sauntered across the red carpet and into the Sherry Lansing Theater on Paramount Studio's lot. But this was no typical premiere: Those who filled the 280 seats inside were all women and were all dressed in keeping with Jewish strictures on modesty.
New Movie With Distinctly Jewish Message Challenges Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, CA — As the tops of moon-illuminated palm trees blended with the bright camera lights to cast the typical glow of a Hollywood movie premiere on the streets outside, the stars of “A Light for Greytowers” and their guests sauntered across the red carpet and into the Sherry Lansing Theater on Paramount Studio’s lot. But this was no typical premiere: Those who filled the 280 seats inside were all women and were all dressed in keeping with Jewish strictures on modesty.
Lubavitch Non-Messianists Win Court Battle
An article reflecting recent events from the outside…
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — In the fight for control of 770 Eastern Parkway— the headquarters and heart of the Lubavitch movement, which has been the site of passionate and sometimes violent fights between messianists and non-messianists — a court decision last week has come down clearly on the side of the non-messianists.
CHAMPAIGN, IL — As Germany’s Jewish community works to absorb a record influx of immigrants from Russia and other Eastern European countries, more than two dozen Jewish students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be donating their Spring Break vacations – and hundreds of their own dollars – to help out needy Jewish families and Holocaust survivors in Berlin.
University of Illinois Chabad House Going to Berlin for Spring Break
CHAMPAIGN, IL — As Germany’s Jewish community works to absorb a record influx of immigrants from Russia and other Eastern European countries, more than two dozen Jewish students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be donating their Spring Break vacations – and hundreds of their own dollars – to help out needy Jewish families and Holocaust survivors in Berlin.
COOPER CITY, FL — Faced with a lawsuit charging that the city discriminates against houses of worship, Cooper City commissioners appear ready to place similar limits on secular, crowd-gathering institutions: movie theaters and vocational schools.
Seeking to ban Chabad House in Cooper City
COOPER CITY, FL — Faced with a lawsuit charging that the city discriminates against houses of worship, Cooper City commissioners appear ready to place similar limits on secular, crowd-gathering institutions: movie theaters and vocational schools.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Tonight, Sunday at 9:00 PM will be the KSCVK drawing at the Oholei Torah Ballroom which will be aired live online.
KSCVK to have Live Drawing (A)
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Tonight, Sunday at 9:00 PM will be the KSCVK drawing at the Oholei Torah Ballroom which will be aired live online.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Raphi Brown (Cleveland, OH) and Shoshana Tarshish (Chicago, IL) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
SYDNEY, Australia — Max Rosenbaum, whose son Yankel was killed in an assault that fueled violent race riots in New York in 1991, has died after suffering a major heart attack, relatives said Sunday. He was 85.
Rosenbaum died at a hospital in Melbourne late Friday, said his surviving son, Norman.
Father of Crown Heights Victim Dies in Australia
SYDNEY, Australia — Max Rosenbaum, whose son Yankel was killed in an assault that fueled violent race riots in New York in 1991, has died after suffering a major heart attack, relatives said Sunday. He was 85.
Rosenbaum died at a hospital in Melbourne late Friday, said his surviving son, Norman.
KSCVK Hosts Unique Mens Motzoai Shabbos Event!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This Motzoai Shabbos hundreds of men enjoyed a unique evening, benefitting the Keren Simchas Choson VeKallas annual Chinese Auction.
List of winners and more pictures in the Extended Article!
(65 Pictures by Mendy Bleier – (718) 953-0023 and Webby)
BROOKLYN, NY — The Fire Department said Friday that it believes a child is responsible for Thursday night's Brooklyn blaze that killed a beloved lieutenant.
FDNY Says Child Sparked Brooklyn Blaze That Killed Firefighter
BROOKLYN, NY — The Fire Department said Friday that it believes a child is responsible for Thursday night’s Brooklyn blaze that killed a beloved lieutenant.
