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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Jewish woman was injured after being struck by a car on Empire Boulevard in front of Empire Kosher. The incident took place at around 7:30pm, the woman was apparently crossing in the middle of the street and did not notice oncoming traffic.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Pedestrian Struck on Empire Blvd.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Jewish woman was injured after being struck by a car on Empire Boulevard in front of Empire Kosher. The incident took place at around 7:30pm, the woman was apparently crossing in the middle of the street and did not notice oncoming traffic.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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New Engagement!

Menachem Mendel Backman (Crown Heights) to Elka Miriam Ross (Toronto, Canada)
New Engagement!

Moshe Yitzchak Piekarski (S. Paul, MN) to Miriam Leah Libman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at F.R.E.E.
New Engagement!

Mendel Zaklikovsky (Monroe, NJ) to Mussie Shemtov (Stamford, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd.
New Engagement!

Yosef Gordon (Cincinnati, OH) to Dina Ives (Pomona, NY)
Baby Boy!

Bentzi and Osnas Cousin from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 580 Crown Street Ground Floor, #009 between Albany and Troy Aves
New Engagement!

Tzemach Sanowicz (Crown Heights) to Esther Browd (Jacksonville, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Mendy Wolff (Yerucham, EY) to Chaya Wolf (Chicago, IL)
Baby Boy!

Mendel and Shayna (nee Perl) Konikov from Kingston, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Zalman Niassof (Crown Heights) Chanie Shapiro (Chicago, IL)
New Engagement!

Mendel Lustig (New Haven, CT) to Basie Zalmanov (Queens, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Aryeh Wuensch (Crown Heights) to Rochele Liberow (Barranquilla, Colombia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at La Sala 1345 President St
Baby Girl!

Sholom Ber and Simi Stiefel from Arcadia, CA had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Lippy Baumgarten (Rockaway, NJ) to Chana Rivkin (New Orleans, LA)
New Engagement!

Meir Levy (Crown Heights) to Rashi Rubashkin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday, April 15th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
New Engagement!

Menachem Mendel Hecht (Stores, CT) to Aidela Zirkind (Toronto, Canada)
Baby Girl!

Tuvya and Shaina (nee Goldstein) Gewirtz from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

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Baby Boy!

R’ Dovber and Lulu (nee Kievman) Koncepolski from Irvine, CA had a baby boy!

Reb Yisrolik Shemtovs Sukkos Appeal

Reb Yisroel on the stage at least years Simchas Beis Hashueva with Sgt. Troise.

Dear Friends:

How wonderful it is to celebrate simchas beis hashoeva together. Every night, multitudes of Crown Heights residents, plus thousands of guests here for Yom Tov, rejoice in unity with true ahavas Yisroel. On chol hamoed, thousands from other neighbourhoods join us in the simchas yom tov, which has become renowned throughout the New York area, making it a huge kiddush Hashem. The Rebbe often told us that on Sukos we draw from Above abundant blessings of simcha for ourselves, our families and the whole Jewish people all year.

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — An enraged man struck a woman in the back of her head then proceeded beating on her, until a passing Shomrim member intervened. The incident took place Motzai Shabbos at around 10:00pm on Carroll and Schenectady in front a building where the woman lived and the man was trying to gain access.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Shomrim “save woman’s life” in Domestic Violence Incident

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — An enraged man struck a woman in the back of her head then proceeded beating on her, until a passing Shomrim member intervened. The incident took place Motzai Shabbos at around 10:00pm on Carroll and Schenectady in front a building where the woman lived and the man was trying to gain access.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Tzali and Chana Mala (nee Itkin) Borenstein (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.


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Pamela McLoughlin - NH Register Staff

NEW HAVEN, CT — The old synagogue is hidden behind overgrown weeds, littered with bottles, fast-food wrappers, old leaves and broken glass. A rusted iron fence and gate helps keep vandals away.

So why are some people calling the historic Orchard Street Shul a “gem?”

Synagogue Reborn: Renovations Begin at Historic Orchard Street Shul

Pamela McLoughlin – NH Register Staff

NEW HAVEN, CT — The old synagogue is hidden behind overgrown weeds, littered with bottles, fast-food wrappers, old leaves and broken glass. A rusted iron fence and gate helps keep vandals away.

So why are some people calling the historic Orchard Street Shul a “gem?”

Shlichus
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mordechai and Chana (nee Winiarz) Nemni (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.


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Woman Mugged in Broad Daylight on Montgomery

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Earlier this week a woman was mugged in broad daylight on a Crown Heights street. The incident took place at around 12:45pm Tuesday on Montgomery St, between Kingston Ave and Albany Ave, where a black man described to be around 30 years old hit a lady knocking her to the ground and stealing her purse.

More in the Extended Article!

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A great new video service for Shluchim has created major buzz for High Holiday marketing.

“People have come to our services, and mentioned that they couldn't get into other places for the ticket offices were closed, and then they saw our video ad and said I'm definitely coming here.” Said Rabbi Yosef Konikov from Chabad of South Orlando. “Actually a few people told us that,” he adds.

Chabad Hits YouTube in Style for Simchas Torah!

A great new video service for Shluchim has created major buzz for High Holiday marketing.

“People have come to our services, and mentioned that they couldn’t get into other places for the ticket offices were closed, and then they saw our video ad and said I’m definitely coming here.” Said Rabbi Yosef Konikov from Chabad of South Orlando. “Actually a few people told us that,” he adds.

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By Getzy Markowitz - Jewish Thought in Simple Words
Yom Kippur always gets the better of me. As angelic children, we were taught that on the Holy Day, we resemble angels. Praying for haven from the accuser, we reflect heavenly beings. There is no consumption of food. The penitent is consumed by the awesomeness of the day, not merely as a form of abstention, but because angels do not eat. Physical indulgence is prohibited. Instead, we indulge in divine practice.

I recall one Passover, as beams of light were passing overhead, my childhood imagination convinced me that I was witnessing angels escorting the prophet Elijah through the portals of heaven. In high school as I assisted an elderly woman once, she called me an angel. As a driver I often listen to people's accounts of the paranormal on coast-to-coast AM, broadcast from the City of Angels. As a Rabbi I am often asked about the Jewish perspective on angels. And as Jews, we know that our prayers are projected to G-d by angels. In fact the Talmud suggests that when seeking a mentor, one that resembles an “angel of the lord of hosts” should be chosen.

Angels for the Day

By Getzy Markowitz – Jewish Thought in Simple Words

Yom Kippur always gets the better of me. As angelic children, we were taught that on the Holy Day, we resemble angels. Praying for haven from the accuser, we reflect heavenly beings. There is no consumption of food. The penitent is consumed by the awesomeness of the day, not merely as a form of abstention, but because angels do not eat. Physical indulgence is prohibited. Instead, we indulge in divine practice.

I recall one Passover, as beams of light were passing overhead, my childhood imagination convinced me that I was witnessing angels escorting the prophet Elijah through the portals of heaven. In high school as I assisted an elderly woman once, she called me an angel. As a driver I often listen to people’s accounts of the paranormal on coast-to-coast AM, broadcast from the City of Angels. As a Rabbi I am often asked about the Jewish perspective on angels. And as Jews, we know that our prayers are projected to G-d by angels. In fact the Talmud suggests that when seeking a mentor, one that resembles an “angel of the lord of hosts” should be chosen.

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Sukkah Mobiles – it’s normal.

What was once a rare seen is now common, thanks to Mitzvah Tank Org. which for the 8th consecutive year is making it easier for both bochurim and Shluchim to obtain their very own Sukkah Mobile. Whether you’re here in Brooklyn or anywhere around the tri-state-area Mitzvah Tank Org. is willing to do the work for you this Sukkos.

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For the 2nd consecutive year, Lubavitcher Yeshiva will be hosting its very own Simchas Beis Hasho'eva!

Their objective is to give each and every student a chance to dance in a manner befitting for a student of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva. They are building on last year's success where Students, their fathers and Rebbi's danced into the night.

Lubavitch Yeshiva to host Father & Son Simchas Beis Hashoeva!

For the 2nd consecutive year, Lubavitcher Yeshiva will be hosting its very own Simchas Beis Hasho’eva!

Their objective is to give each and every student a chance to dance in a manner befitting for a student of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva. They are building on last year’s success where Students, their fathers and Rebbi’s danced into the night.

PSA
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