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Early this morning cars that were parked on Kingston Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Eastern Parkway were towed and relocated to alternate locations around the neighborhood, for the street fair organized by Tzivos Hashem today.

If your car was towed it is very likely to be in a few block vicinity of where it was originally parked. If you cannot locate your car you can call the 71st Precinct at (718) 735-0511.

Was Your Car Towed?

Early this morning cars that were parked on Kingston Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Eastern Parkway were towed and relocated to alternate locations around the neighborhood, for the street fair organized by Tzivos Hashem today.

If your car was towed it is very likely to be in a few block vicinity of where it was originally parked. If you cannot locate your car you can call the 71st Precinct at (718) 735-0511.

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New Engagement!

Chaim Uziel Starik (Vienna, Austria) to Batsheva Spivak (Pembroke Pines, FL)
New Engagement!

Zalman Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Lea Dukes (Santiago, Chile) L’Chaim: Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm at 9400 NW 4th Street, Coral Springs, FL
New Engagement!

Yossi Gutnick (Sydney, Australia) to Chaya Eisnebach (Northwest, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at the Garden House 1386 S. John’s Pl
Baby Boy!

Yaakov and Shevi (nee Katzman) Behrman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moishe and Frayda (nee Aber) Scheinfeld from Brooklyn, NY had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yermi and Daniella Liam (nee Pohlman) Kurkus from Lake Lure, NC had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Kalmenson (Crown Heights) to Chanale Baitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Zevi Jacobson (De Moines, IA) to Ita Gurevitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at the JCM
New Engagement!

Sruli Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Adina Izgelov (Milwaukee, WI) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Shlomo Werde (Crown Heights) to Gila Bensusan (London, UK)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Mushkie Golowinski from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 539 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Menachem Forer (Toronto, Canada) to Sari Gottlib (Hillside, NJ) L’Chaim: Thursday, April 24th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Boy!

Chaim and Bracha (nee Morozow) Rendler from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Shmuly and Chaya (nee Lewin) Stone from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yossi Krinsky (Vilnius, Lithuania) to Rochele Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden)

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – As we have previously reported, Enterprise Rent-A-Car opened a special lot for the Mitzva Tank Office for Bochurim and Yungerman to rent the pickup trucks that will be converted into Sukkah Mobiles, then fan out across New York City on Mivtzoim.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

The Soon To Be Sukkah Mobiles!

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – As we have previously reported, Enterprise Rent-A-Car opened a special lot for the Mitzva Tank Office for Bochurim and Yungerman to rent the pickup trucks that will be converted into Sukkah Mobiles, then fan out across New York City on Mivtzoim.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Mivtzoim

Thousands Dance at Simchas Beis Hashouva in Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — For the first time this Yom Tov, Simchas Beis Hashouva was celebrated with live music performed by Yossi and Avi Piamenta, who was later joined by Avraham Fried.

Thousands of Men, Woman and Children joined in the lively dancing, which went on into the wee hours of the morning. A special presentation of over 25 minutes of video of the Rebbe around Tishrei time was displayed on a large screen for all to see.

Many more pictures in the Extended Article!

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The New York Times

Rabbi Aaron Raskin surveys swatstika painted on the steps of Congregation B’nai Avraham in Brooklyn Heights.

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Swastikas and hateful messages aimed at Jews were spray-painted on buildings and cars in more than a dozen locations in Brooklyn Heights on Monday night and yesterday, and fliers with savage epithets were found in three locations there, the police said.

There were no arrests yesterday, but more than 20 detectives were assigned to the case, as were dozens of officers in uniform and plainclothes, along with members of the department’s Hate Crime Task Force. A city truck equipped with tools and chemicals to remove graffiti was also dispatched.

Swastikas Found Scrawled in Brooklyn

The New York Times

Rabbi Aaron Raskin surveys swatstika painted on the steps of Congregation B’nai Avraham in Brooklyn Heights.

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Swastikas and hateful messages aimed at Jews were spray-painted on buildings and cars in more than a dozen locations in Brooklyn Heights on Monday night and yesterday, and fliers with savage epithets were found in three locations there, the police said.

There were no arrests yesterday, but more than 20 detectives were assigned to the case, as were dozens of officers in uniform and plainclothes, along with members of the department’s Hate Crime Task Force. A city truck equipped with tools and chemicals to remove graffiti was also dispatched.

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Mazal Tov! – Its a Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avrohom Boruch and Binie (nee Hecht) Itkin (Crown Heights) on the birth of their first born baby boy!

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

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SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine [CHI] — Shliach to Sevastopol, Rabbi Binyomin Wolff was assaulted over Yom Tov by a group of anti-Semites, reported the website Shturem.net.

The incident took place as Rabbi Wolff was leaving his home on his way to the nearby Shul in the neighborhood, when the group surrounded and began attacking him while using racial slurs and cursing him.

Shliach to Sevastopol Assaulted

SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine [CHI] — Shliach to Sevastopol, Rabbi Binyomin Wolff was assaulted over Yom Tov by a group of anti-Semites, reported the website Shturem.net.

The incident took place as Rabbi Wolff was leaving his home on his way to the nearby Shul in the neighborhood, when the group surrounded and began attacking him while using racial slurs and cursing him.

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In an unbelievable attempt to truly nurture each one of its students with a caring, chassidishe atmosphere, Lubavitcher Yeshiva has taken the initiative to host its very own Simchas Beis Hasho'eva!

“The objective is to give each and every students a chance to dance with his teachers in a manner befitting for a student of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva” says a spokes person for the Yeshiva. “Yet at the very same time it promises to be exciting and entertaining for all to have a great time. Fathers and brothers are also welcome to join and participate.”

Full flyer and more information in the Extended Article!

Lubavitcher Yeshivah to host Simchas Beis Hashoeva!

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In an unbelievable attempt to truly nurture each one of its students with a caring, chassidishe atmosphere, Lubavitcher Yeshiva has taken the initiative to host its very own Simchas Beis Hasho’eva!

“The objective is to give each and every students a chance to dance with his teachers in a manner befitting for a student of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva” says a spokes person for the Yeshiva. “Yet at the very same time it promises to be exciting and entertaining for all to have a great time. Fathers and brothers are also welcome to join and participate.”

Full flyer and more information in the Extended Article!

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Back in 1970 Reb Sholom Ber Goldstein built a ‘Succah on Wheels’ with the greeting to ‘Come in and use our Lulav & Esrog’ (pictured at the Columbia University in Manhattan).

Today the Mitzvah Tank Org. outfitted two 50 foot long trailers with enormous Sukkahs on them with ‘Chabad Lubavitch wishes you a happy Sukkos’.

Sukkah Mobile – 1970, Sukkah Mobile – 2007

Back in 1970 Reb Sholom Ber Goldstein built a ‘Succah on Wheels’ with the greeting to ‘Come in and use our Lulav & Esrog’ (pictured at the Columbia University in Manhattan).

Today the Mitzvah Tank Org. outfitted two 50 foot long trailers with enormous Sukkahs on them with ‘Chabad Lubavitch wishes you a happy Sukkos’.

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WNBC
QUEENS, NY — One person carrying a gun in a bag was arrested on the St. John's Queens campus Wednesday afternoon, police said.

The man had a President Bush mask and an old-style single-shot .50-caliber rifle, according to law enforcement officials. No injuries were reported.

Police sources said the man is a student of Guyanese descent who lived in a campus dorm. Sources said the student takes medicines for psychiatric issues and that police were investigating whether he had gone off his meds.

Student With Rifle Arrested On St John’s Campus

WNBC

QUEENS, NY — One person carrying a gun in a bag was arrested on the St. John’s Queens campus Wednesday afternoon, police said.

The man had a President Bush mask and an old-style single-shot .50-caliber rifle, according to law enforcement officials. No injuries were reported.

Police sources said the man is a student of Guyanese descent who lived in a campus dorm. Sources said the student takes medicines for psychiatric issues and that police were investigating whether he had gone off his meds.

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Mazal Tov! – 5 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Naftali and Chaya (nee White) Shaul.
IYH at 724 Eastern Pkwy [bet Brooklyn and Kingston Aves].

Levi and Devorah Leah (nee Franklin) Lazar.
IYH at 781 Montgomery St [bet Albany and Troy Aves].

Benny and Nechama Okonov (Buffalo, NY) .
IYH at 6251 Westbury Montreal, Canada

Meir and Chanie Brashevitsky.
IYH at 25 Tikvah Way, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Yacov and Ziva (nee Brukman) Richter (Kiryat Malchi/Winnipeg).

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.


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The Rebbe giving out “Lekach,” (honey cake), from the door of his Sukkah on Erev Sukkos. This photo was taken in the early 1970's. Special thanks to Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum.

To see pictures from previous weeks Click Here!

Picture of the Day! – The Rebbe Giving Lekach

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The Rebbe giving out “Lekach,” (honey cake), from the door of his Sukkah on Erev Sukkos. This photo was taken in the early 1970’s. Special thanks to Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum.

To see pictures from previous weeks Click Here!

Picture of the Day
Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
There was once a Melamed (Cheder teacher) whom a well-to-do industrialist engaged to serve as the village resident tutor for a period of time. It so happened that during this same period the prosperous businessman built himself a magnificent mansion.

During the housewarming festivities all the household members found themselves, as can be expected, in highly festive and cheerful spirits. When the owner of the new home noticed that the visiting Melamed was quite caught up in the joyous festivities, he turned to him in surprise: “Why so much joy? After all, you are only here temporarily!”

The Melamed, who might have been of humble means but not of humble mind, quickly glanced back at the Bal-Habbos (owner/employer) and rejoined: “And you Sir? Do you think you're here forever? You too, are only here temporarily!”
Despite all the attention paid to security these days there is much that can be learned from Judaism concerning this vital topic.

The Weekly Sedra – Sukkos: A Lesson In Security!

Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

There was once a Melamed (Cheder teacher) whom a well-to-do industrialist engaged to serve as the village resident tutor for a period of time. It so happened that during this same period the prosperous businessman built himself a magnificent mansion.

During the housewarming festivities all the household members found themselves, as can be expected, in highly festive and cheerful spirits. When the owner of the new home noticed that the visiting Melamed was quite caught up in the joyous festivities, he turned to him in surprise: “Why so much joy? After all, you are only here temporarily!”

The Melamed, who might have been of humble means but not of humble mind, quickly glanced back at the Bal-Habbos (owner/employer) and rejoined: “And you Sir? Do you think you’re here forever? You too, are only here temporarily!”

Despite all the attention paid to security these days there is much that can be learned from Judaism concerning this vital topic.

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by Joshua Runyan - Chabad.edu

NEW YORK, NY — If the audience’s applause was any indication, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad scored points Monday when he denied advocating the violent destruction of Israel and instead called to “let the people of Palestine freely choose what they want for their future.”

The comment, which by definition was the tacit endorsement of Israel’s disappearance as a Jewish-majority state from the Middle East, earned cheers from the estimated-600 crowd who turned out to watch the leader answer questions in a forum sponsored by Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Jewish Students at Columbia University Unite in Face of Iran’s President

by Joshua Runyan – Chabad.edu

NEW YORK, NY — If the audience’s applause was any indication, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad scored points Monday when he denied advocating the violent destruction of Israel and instead called to “let the people of Palestine freely choose what they want for their future.”

The comment, which by definition was the tacit endorsement of Israel’s disappearance as a Jewish-majority state from the Middle East, earned cheers from the estimated-600 crowd who turned out to watch the leader answer questions in a forum sponsored by Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

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