Mazal Tov! – 8 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Tzali and Chaya (nee Levy) Camissar.
IYH at Shain Shul, 390 Kingston Ave [between Crown and Montgomery St].
Meir and Tzippora (nee Gerlitzky) Fisher.
IYH at 1509 Union St, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Levi and Chaya Sabol.
IYH at 7 Woodwind Lane, Spring Valley, NY 10977.
Yitzchok and Malky Schmukler.
IYH at 2015 Goldsmith St, Houston, TX 77030.
Levi and Rivki (nee Liberow) Greenberg.
IYH at 212 Exeter Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221.
Avremi and Nissa Bracha (nee Gilbert-Mcnabb) Yarmush.
IYH at 8842 Saturn St, Los Angeles, CA 90035.
Shaya and Esther Channa (nee Evers) Zirkind.
IYH at 6251 Avenue De Westbury, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Zalmy and Dinah (nee Vogel) Shapiro (Jerusalem, Israel) .
Please stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at mazaltov@crownheights.info! Thank You.
MISTAKE in this weeks Haftorah in Sefer HaHaftoros
A reader has brought to our attention that there is a serious mistake in the Haftorah of this week’s Parasha, Parshas Bo. With Yud Shvat next week it is customary that all Bochurim and Men get Aliyos and this mistake applies even more.
The mistake is in Posuk Chof of Yirmiyahu Perek Mem Vov, the mistake is with the word “Keretz” which instead it says “Keren” giving the posuk an entirely incorrect meaning. This mistake only applies to the Sefer HaHaftoros, Chumashim on the other hand do not have this mistake.
Take Survey – JEM Considering Changes to Living Torah
The weekly Living Torah DVD currently includes a special children’s narration audio track in Hebrew and English.
A lot of effort and money go into producing this feature, and JEM is considering eliminating the track in order to economize the massive undertaking.
Following a recent appearance on ABC's “The View” by actress Susie Essman promoting Loving Leah, a Hallmark movie in which she purportedly portrays Lubavitch women, Lubavitch.com received many calls and emails by readers expressing their dismay.
What follows is a conversation between Baila Olidort, editor of Lubavitch.com, and actress Leslie Grossman.
Counter-View the View
Following a recent appearance on ABC’s “The View” by actress Susie Essman promoting Loving Leah, a Hallmark movie in which she purportedly portrays Lubavitch women, Lubavitch.com received many calls and emails by readers expressing their dismay.
What follows is a conversation between Baila Olidort, editor of Lubavitch.com, and actress Leslie Grossman.
Rabbi Slavaticki Relates:
"I first met Daniel at the Chabad House when someone brought him over for a visit. A tall young man, with a refined and intelligent face, he worked in computer operations for the European Common Market. Sometimes it can take weeks, months, or even years until two people make a connection. Other times the connection is made instantly. It might have something to do with gilgulim (past lives) or the celestial source of souls. Whatever the case, we hit it off at once.
Daniel loved to learn and expressed interest in the deepest concepts in Chasidus. With his quick mind and unusual sensitivity he absorbed everything; he could bring the highest, most abstract concepts down into the practical and relate them to the world and people around him. Most importantly, however, was the way Chasidus changed him. A new world had suddenly opened up. Daniel began to understand himself better and find answers to his questions. Within a short time he was laying tefillin, keeping kosher, and observing Shabbos.
The Rebbe “Daniel I Envy You”
The following is part one of an intense, mind-altering encounter between Daniel, from Chabad of Antwerp, and the Rebbe. Special thanks to Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki and the editorial staff of the Avner Institute. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: InspiringAGeneration.org
Rabbi Slavaticki Relates:
“I first met Daniel at the Chabad House when someone brought him over for a visit. A tall young man, with a refined and intelligent face, he worked in computer operations for the European Common Market. Sometimes it can take weeks, months, or even years until two people make a connection. Other times the connection is made instantly. It might have something to do with gilgulim (past lives) or the celestial source of souls. Whatever the case, we hit it off at once.
Daniel loved to learn and expressed interest in the deepest concepts in Chasidus. With his quick mind and unusual sensitivity he absorbed everything; he could bring the highest, most abstract concepts down into the practical and relate them to the world and people around him. Most importantly, however, was the way Chasidus changed him. A new world had suddenly opened up. Daniel began to understand himself better and find answers to his questions. Within a short time he was laying tefillin, keeping kosher, and observing Shabbos.
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — The council passed a bill Wednesday making it illegal to idle outside schools for more than 60 seconds.
Elsewhere, trucks and cars are allowed to idle for up to three minutes.
City Cracks Down On Idling Cars Outside Schools
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — The council passed a bill Wednesday making it illegal to idle outside schools for more than 60 seconds.
Elsewhere, trucks and cars are allowed to idle for up to three minutes.
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Rabbi Cunin and West Coast Chabad Lubavitch have partnered with the Tzivos Hashem “KIDS” Magazine to offer a most amazing deal!
The “KIDS” Magazine is published in 11 languages and has been reaching hundreds of thousands of TODAY'S Jewish kids around the world like nothing ever has!!!
This Magazine was formed When Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch realized the challenge of reaching today’s unaffiliated Jewish youth, hand he as underwritten half the production cost of the magazine and made it possible for Tzivos Hashem to produce the high quality product that is the “KIDS” Magazine.
Shluchim of California and Nevada Get a Stimulus Package!
“Kids” Magazine Pesach Issue at Half Price!!
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Rabbi Cunin and West Coast Chabad Lubavitch have partnered with the Tzivos Hashem “KIDS” Magazine to offer a most amazing deal!
The “KIDS” Magazine is published in 11 languages and has been reaching hundreds of thousands of TODAY’S Jewish kids around the world like nothing ever has!!!
This Magazine was formed When Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch realized the challenge of reaching today’s unaffiliated Jewish youth, hand he as underwritten half the production cost of the magazine and made it possible for Tzivos Hashem to produce the high quality product that is the “KIDS” Magazine.
BROOKLYN, NY — The holiday was kosher, but the return trip was a nightmare for one Brooklyn Heights congregation, which lost a sacred Torah in a car break-in on Sunday night.
Cops say that a thief stole one of Congregation B’nai Avraham’s hand-written religious scrolls from a car parked in Crown Heights.
Torah Horror for Heights Shul!
BROOKLYN, NY — The holiday was kosher, but the return trip was a nightmare for one Brooklyn Heights congregation, which lost a sacred Torah in a car break-in on Sunday night.
Cops say that a thief stole one of Congregation B’nai Avraham’s hand-written religious scrolls from a car parked in Crown Heights.
This weeks Living Torah Rebbe video is 'Never Too Young to Shine'. Remember, Living Torah is a member supported project. Become a member today at www.LivingTorah.org!
Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish subtitles in the Extended Article.
Living Torah Rebbe Video! – Never Too Young to Shine!
This weeks Living Torah Rebbe video is ‘Never Too Young to Shine’. Remember, Living Torah is a member supported project. Become a member today at www.LivingTorah.org!
Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish subtitles in the Extended Article.
Chabad of Sherman Oaks hosts Hakhel Bat Mitzvah Club Shabbaton
SHERMAN OAKS, CA [CHI] — “When I say Bat you say Mitzvah”, “Bat” “Mitzvah” “Bat” “Mitzvah”. Those were the chants heard in the streets of Sherman Oaks this past Shabbos from the Bat Mitzvah Clubs of Chatsworth, Los Feliz, Sherman Oaks, and Simcha Monica, as they joined together for an unbelievable Shabbaton experience. For many, it was their first time observing Shabbos. No cell phones, T.V’s, or Nintendo’s, just bonding time with other Jewish girls.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dudi and Chana Mushka (nee Wolvovsky) Abergal on the birth of their first born daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel!
WASHINGTON DC [NY1] — U.S. Postmaster General John Potter says the post office's financial situation could force the agency to cut a full day out of mail delivery each week. NY1's Anthony Pascale filed the following report.
Video – USPS May Cut Out Full Day Of Mail Delivery
WASHINGTON DC [NY1] — U.S. Postmaster General John Potter says the post office’s financial situation could force the agency to cut a full day out of mail delivery each week. NY1’s Anthony Pascale filed the following report.
Amazing Shabbaton for Unit Chitas in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ [CHI] — “It’s been well deserved” said one of the participants of this long awaited Shabbaton, as 10 students of Lubavitcher Yeshivah’s Unit Chitas packed a van for Atlantic City on Friday morning.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
DUBUQUE, IA [KCRG] — The former head of the Agriprocessors kosher meatpacking plant in Postville is out of jail.
Sholom Rubashkin posted bail a day after a judge set it at $500,000 dollars.
Rubashkin Posts Bail, Freed from Jail
DUBUQUE, IA [KCRG] — The former head of the Agriprocessors kosher meatpacking plant in Postville is out of jail.
Sholom Rubashkin posted bail a day after a judge set it at $500,000 dollars.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
I would like to wish a very hearty Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! to a dear friend Mendy (ben Yehuda) Hershkop (Crown Heights) on his engagement to Chiena (bas Moshe) Borenstein (Crown Heights) !
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].
CANTERBURY, New Zealand [NZPA] — A Christchurch rabbi is battling efforts to autopsy an Israeli hiker whose body was found near the Mueller Glacier in the Southern Alps.
Rabbi Menachem Goldstein, director of the Jewish Chabad-Lubavitch sect in New Zealand, has been acting as a liaison between local officials and the Israeli Embassy in Australia.
Rabbi Opposes Post Autopsy for Body
CANTERBURY, New Zealand [NZPA] — A Christchurch rabbi is battling efforts to autopsy an Israeli hiker whose body was found near the Mueller Glacier in the Southern Alps.
Rabbi Menachem Goldstein, director of the Jewish Chabad-Lubavitch sect in New Zealand, has been acting as a liaison between local officials and the Israeli Embassy in Australia.
S DIEGO, CA — The San Diego City Council cleared the way yesterday for an expansion of the Chabad Educational Campus in Scripps Miramar Ranch.
Plans for the campus, at 10785 Pomerado Road, include a high school and college that will require new buildings, sports facilities and 280 housing units for students and faculty.
Chabad Campus Receives San Diego’s OK to Expand
S DIEGO, CA — The San Diego City Council cleared the way yesterday for an expansion of the Chabad Educational Campus in Scripps Miramar Ranch.
Plans for the campus, at 10785 Pomerado Road, include a high school and college that will require new buildings, sports facilities and 280 housing units for students and faculty.
