Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moshe and Chana Wilansky (Shluchim in Portland, Maine) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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The weekly Shiur by Rabbi YY Jacobson from Wednesday, Yud Beis Adar Sheini, now available for online playback.
The Weekly Shiur by Rabbi YY Jacobson Online
The weekly Shiur by Rabbi YY Jacobson from Wednesday, Yud Beis Adar Sheini, now available for online playback.
“By the year 2000,” he declared, “every family in the Soviet Union will have its own airplane!” The crowd roared in sheer exhilaration.
Suddenly a small voice emerged from the great throng, “Mr. Premier! Mr. Premier! Why would a family in Moscow need an airplane?”
A great hush overtook the crowd. Then from nowhere a voice boomed: “Of course we shall need an airplane! How else will we get to Kiev when there are potatoes for sale?”
More Than A Purim Shpiel
Back in the mid -1970’s, Chairman Leonoid Brezhnev addressed a large audience of Communist Party faithful, gathered at the great stadium in Moscow.
“By the year 2000,” he declared, “every family in the Soviet Union will have its own airplane!” The crowd roared in sheer exhilaration.
Suddenly a small voice emerged from the great throng, “Mr. Premier! Mr. Premier! Why would a family in Moscow need an airplane?”
A great hush overtook the crowd. Then from nowhere a voice boomed: “Of course we shall need an airplane! How else will we get to Kiev when there are potatoes for sale?”
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Uri and Dina (nee Orron) Fraenkel (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
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PSA: Please Drink Responsibly!
Full flyer in the Extended Article
A fast is observed today by all adults in commemoration of the three-day fast called at Esther's behest before she risked her life to appear unsummoned before King Achashveirosh to save the Jewish people from Haman's evil decree.
The fast also commemorates Esther's fasting on the 13th of Adar, as the Jews fought their enemies. No food or drink is partaken of from daybreak to nightfall. Pregnant or nursing women or people in ill health are exempted from fasting.
To check times in your city please visit Chabad.org.
Taanis Esther
The fast begins at 5:36am and ends at 7:39pm. (in the NYC area)
A fast is observed today by all adults in commemoration of the three-day fast called at Esther’s behest before she risked her life to appear unsummoned before King Achashveirosh to save the Jewish people from Haman’s evil decree.
The fast also commemorates Esther’s fasting on the 13th of Adar, as the Jews fought their enemies. No food or drink is partaken of from daybreak to nightfall. Pregnant or nursing women or people in ill health are exempted from fasting.
To check times in your city please visit Chabad.org.
New Synagogue Opens in Russia’s Northern Capital
S. PETERSBURG, Russia — A new Synagogue has opened in S. Petersburg, which has given great cause for celebration among local Jews. Located in the recently-built ‘Maor’ Jewish Community Center in the Viyborg neighborhood, this Synagogue shall aid in the enrichment of Jewish life in Russia’s northern capital. Its location was not chosen arbitrarily, as the Viyborg neighborhood is home for about 20,000 Jews (approximately 1/5 of the city’s Jewish population).
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday and Friday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Thursday and Friday, March 20-21, for holiday observance. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2008 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eliyahu and Cirel Swued (Shluchim to Barranquilla, Colombia) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
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Rebbe speaking with Rabbi Simcha Elberg at a Purim Farbrengen 1976. Behind the Rebbe (on the left side) you can also see Colonel Jacob Z. Goldstein. The picture is from the new book on the Rebbe to see more on the book visit www.Inspiringageneration.com.
Picture of the Day! – Purim Farbrengen 1976!
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Rebbe speaking with Rabbi Simcha Elberg at a Purim Farbrengen 1976. Behind the Rebbe (on the left side) you can also see Colonel Jacob Z. Goldstein. The picture is from the new book on the Rebbe to see more on the book visit www.Inspiringageneration.com.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Benny and Sonia (nee Rodal) Hershcovich (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
NEW YORK, NY — A few years ago, Tovah Brill had to take her husband to the hospital on a Friday, essentially dropping all of her Shabbat preparations.
“I had a neighbor come to finish baking my challahs,” recalled the Cedarhurst, N.Y., resident.
New York Woman Opens Shabbat-Friendly Hospital Suites
NEW YORK, NY — A few years ago, Tovah Brill had to take her husband to the hospital on a Friday, essentially dropping all of her Shabbat preparations.
“I had a neighbor come to finish baking my challahs,” recalled the Cedarhurst, N.Y., resident.
The Bochur, who on his way into the station notice a group or four teens sitting on the steps of the subway entrance, did not hesitate and began perusing his yarmulke snatcher, all the while just a few feet behind yet not managing to catch him. The pursuit continued right passed the sitting group and out into the street, where it came to an abrupt halt.
Arabs Scream ‘Allah Hu Akbar’ and Beat a Bochur
PARK SLOPE, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Lubavitcher Bochur became the victim of a blatant hate crime Tuesday evening at around 6:15pm in Park Slope. The incident unfolded inside the subway station on 4th Avenue and 9th Street, which is in the confines of the 78th Precinct, where a Middle Eastern looking teen snatched the Bochur yarmulke from behind and fled out of the station.
The Bochur, who on his way into the station notice a group or four teens sitting on the steps of the subway entrance, did not hesitate and began perusing his yarmulke snatcher, all the while just a few feet behind yet not managing to catch him. The pursuit continued right passed the sitting group and out into the street, where it came to an abrupt halt.
Boiler Trouble Scares Residents
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At around 12:00am last night a column of smoke was seen rising from the roof of 679 Montgomery Street, the large building on the corner of Kingston Avenue. People called 911 thinking that there was a fire in the building, which B”H turned out not to be the case.
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Blending education with entertainment, Mendy Pellin introduces another AskMosesTV episode on Kabbalah with guest Simon Jacobson. This episode defines the 2nd of the 10 Sephirot - Gevurah - in it's purest form.
Video of the Day! – How Much is Your Brain Worth?
Blending education with entertainment, Mendy Pellin introduces another AskMosesTV episode on Kabbalah with guest Simon Jacobson. This episode defines the 2nd of the 10 Sephirot – Gevurah – in it’s purest form.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Ephraim and Musia (nee Simpson) Sorkin (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!
