Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Ushi and Chani (nee Bukiet) Steinmetz (Brooklyn, NY) 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 at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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Attempted Mugging at Knife Point
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Bochur on his way home at 1:30am was accosted by a masked perpetrator who pulled a knife out and demanded the Bochurs Money. The incident took place on Lefferts and Schenectady Avenues.
More in the Extended Article.
Satirical Newscast, Kosher Style
Over footage of burning buildings, Israel Defense Forces troops and the Israeli prime minister, the straight-faced anchorman intones: “Great news out of Israel: Ehud Olmert has announced that the second Lebanon war was a success…. Another of Olmert’s notable successes is his attempt to comb over his bald spot.” Yes, it’s a satirical newscast, but not “The Daily Show”; nor is it “Weekend Update” from “Saturday Night Live.” On “The Mendy Report,” news is delivered by a long-bearded Hasid wearing a velvet yarmulke at a rakish tilt.
KFAR CHABAD, Israel — Lech Walesa, the popular former president of Poland whose Solidarity Party ushered in a social revolution in the once Communist country, visited the Israeli village of Kfar Chabad early this week.
Polish Leader Gets a Firsthand Look at Chasidic Life During Visit to Israel
KFAR CHABAD, Israel — Lech Walesa, the popular former president of Poland whose Solidarity Party ushered in a social revolution in the once Communist country, visited the Israeli village of Kfar Chabad early this week.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This coming thursday is Yud Shvat, We would like to ask that on this Yoim Kodoish when you are davening, writing a Pan, etc. You mention Chana bas Rasha Zelda L'Refuah Shleima U'Kerovah.
We are happy to announce that in honor of Yud shvat we will be hosting a special program. The program will take place on Wednesday Oir l'yud shvat 5768, more info in the Extended Article!
Live Parsha Shiur and Yud Shvat Farbrangen with Rabbi Jacobson Tonight
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This coming thursday is Yud Shvat, We would like to ask that on this Yoim Kodoish when you are davening, writing a Pan, etc. You mention Chana bas Rasha Zelda L’Refuah Shleima U’Kerovah.
We are happy to announce that in honor of Yud shvat we will be hosting a special program. The program will take place on Wednesday Oir l’yud shvat 5768, more info in the Extended Article!
MINNETONKA, MN — When Leslie Paskoff of Minnetonka, Minnesota, recently invited some friends to her kitchen table, it was a “going kosher” party. Guests peeled stickers off of new kitchen tools, and helped organize kitchen cabinets, separating dairy and meat utensils. Dr. Paskoff tried to avoid the Rabbi’s blowtorch and keep his cool.
As Kosher Awareness Grows, More Make the Switch Even When Eating Out
MINNETONKA, MN — When Leslie Paskoff of Minnetonka, Minnesota, recently invited some friends to her kitchen table, it was a “going kosher” party. Guests peeled stickers off of new kitchen tools, and helped organize kitchen cabinets, separating dairy and meat utensils. Dr. Paskoff tried to avoid the Rabbi’s blowtorch and keep his cool.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — The community is invited to participate in the Siyum an Hachnasas Sefer Torah, in honor of Rebbitzin Cherna Ushpol and HaRav HaChossid Yitzchok Dovber Ushpol OBM. It will IYH take place tomorrow, Wednesday, Tes Shvat, January 16th. The Siyum will be held at 422 Crown St, [corner Brooklyn Ave], the Sefer Torah will then be led with the traditional procession at 3:00 pm to 770 Bais Rabbeinu Sheb'bavel and will be followed by hakafos.
More info in flyer in the Extended Article!
Today – Hachnasas Sefer Torah
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — The community is invited to participate in the Siyum an Hachnasas Sefer Torah, in honor of Rebbitzin Cherna Ushpol and HaRav HaChossid Yitzchok Dovber Ushpol OBM. It will IYH take place tomorrow, Wednesday, Tes Shvat, January 16th. The Siyum will be held at 422 Crown St, [corner Brooklyn Ave], the Sefer Torah will then be led with the traditional procession at 3:00 pm to 770 Bais Rabbeinu Sheb’bavel and will be followed by hakafos.
More info in flyer in the Extended Article!
BOYNTON BEACH, FL [CHI] — On the heels of its thirteenth, Bar Mitzvah Year celebration, Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater Boynton will continue its week-long celebration of its Bar Mitzvah Gala by hosting the renowned Senator Joseph Lieberman.
Sen Joe Lieberman Coming to Chabad of Boynton
BOYNTON BEACH, FL [CHI] — On the heels of its thirteenth, Bar Mitzvah Year celebration, Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater Boynton will continue its week-long celebration of its Bar Mitzvah Gala by hosting the renowned Senator Joseph Lieberman.
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Tonight, Monday night, the 8th of Shevat, is the 10th Yartzeit of my father, Rabbi Menachem Shmuel Dovid Raichik, of blessed memory.
In honor of the 10th yartzeit, with encouragement, support and some help from my side, one of my olders brothers in Los Angeles, Rabbi Shimon Raichik, has put together a collection of some of my father's papers of the years 1947-49, just after he came to this country, after spending the war years in Shanghai.
New Booklet for 10th Yartzeit of Rabbi Raichik
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Tonight, Monday night, the 8th of Shevat, is the 10th Yartzeit of my father, Rabbi Menachem Shmuel Dovid Raichik, of blessed memory.
In honor of the 10th yartzeit, with encouragement, support and some help from my side, one of my olders brothers in Los Angeles, Rabbi Shimon Raichik, has put together a collection of some of my father’s papers of the years 1947-49, just after he came to this country, after spending the war years in Shanghai.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A decade ago, you wouldn't have dreamed of seeing Yaakov Parisi among a pack of yeshiva students. He was an evangelical pastor back then, in charge of a church in Oklahoma, completely unaware of the complexity and beauty of Jewish law.
Students and Adults Immerse in Yeshiva Experience
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A decade ago, you wouldn’t have dreamed of seeing Yaakov Parisi among a pack of yeshiva students. He was an evangelical pastor back then, in charge of a church in Oklahoma, completely unaware of the complexity and beauty of Jewish law.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Efraim Katz (Brooklyn, NY) and Sarale Fellig (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Precinct Council Meeting – LET’S TRY THIS AGAIN!
As many residents know, the last 71st Precinct Council Meeting did not go very well. There will be another meeting this 7:30 PM Thursday night, (Yud shevat, Jan 17th) we urge all members of the community to come again to the meeting to express our security concerns.
Following last months meeting (before the precints own follow-up meeting—to do some damage control—with selected members of the community) The Jewish Leadership Council sent the attached letter to Inspector Vega and various other officials within the NYPD.
Dear Lisa,
My daughter, a beautiful, brilliant college graduate with a law degree and a good job is about to become engaged to a Chabadnik (who, by the way, has no job except for being what I call a lay “Jew for Moses” with Chabad).
It’s obvious that if she marries this parasite, she will become a second-class citizen and a baby factory, and I’ll never have any contact with my grandchildren, because, while we are proud Jews, we aren’t kosher and obviously don’t keep all the Shabbat commandments. (Don’t tell me I’m wrong. I’ve had other friends whose kids have drunk the Orthodox Kool Aid — this is what happens.)
Continued in the Extended Article.
“My Daughter is Marrying a Chabadnik Parasite”
In a column in the Jewish Daily Forward called Bintel Blog, where Lisa Loeb answers letters from readers she received the following letter:
Dear Lisa,
My daughter, a beautiful, brilliant college graduate with a law degree and a good job is about to become engaged to a Chabadnik (who, by the way, has no job except for being what I call a lay “Jew for Moses” with Chabad).
It’s obvious that if she marries this parasite, she will become a second-class citizen and a baby factory, and I’ll never have any contact with my grandchildren, because, while we are proud Jews, we aren’t kosher and obviously don’t keep all the Shabbat commandments. (Don’t tell me I’m wrong. I’ve had other friends whose kids have drunk the Orthodox Kool Aid — this is what happens.)
Continued in the Extended Article.
BROOKLYN, NY — No longer is the matchmaker the village busybody who knew families and their foibles.
Today’s Yenta is an algorithm whirring in a server miles away.
Matchmaking Online: Chabad Reps Give the Brides Away
BROOKLYN, NY — No longer is the matchmaker the village busybody who knew families and their foibles.
Today’s Yenta is an algorithm whirring in a server miles away.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In response to the positive feedback and the many requests from Hanholas HaYeshivos, the Vaad Talmidei HaTmimim is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its annual Yud Shvat program.
Schedule and more information in the Extended Article!
Vaad Talmidei HaTmimim annual Yud Shvat program
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In response to the positive feedback and the many requests from Hanholas HaYeshivos, the Vaad Talmidei HaTmimim is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its annual Yud Shvat program.
Schedule and more information in the Extended Article!
It’s over. I knew it would end. When was the last time two and half weeks lasted forever? Memories and a few pictures – those will last – but the experience is behind me – left to be cherished and hopefully processed into
something productive.
I chose the timing my trip to Eretz Yisroel so I could participate in the Menorah lighting on top of the hill known as Abu Sneneh.
Beyond the Checkpoint – Menorah Lighting at Abu Sneneh
It’s over. I knew it would end. When was the last time two and half weeks lasted forever? Memories and a few pictures – those will last – but the experience is behind me – left to be cherished and hopefully processed into
something productive.
I chose the timing my trip to Eretz Yisroel so I could participate in the Menorah lighting on top of the hill known as Abu Sneneh.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovid and Hindy (nee Gray) Harrison 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 at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
