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Comedy Central, by Way of the Torah

Angela Jimenez – The New York Times

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — As usual, Mendy Pellin wore the traditional black coat and hat of a Hasid and sat on a high stool facing the camera. He read quickly through a page of notes, shook his head vigorously in the way of preparation, and signaled his readiness with a nod to his cameraman, Dovi Trappler. As the camera rolled, Mr. Pellin’s voice dropped to the confident baritone of an overeager news anchor.

Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

CrownHeights.info would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! to a good friend Yudi Hershkop (Crown Heights) on his engagement to Chavi Meyers (Kfar Chabad, Israel) .

The L’Chaim will IYH be tomorrow, Sunday at 333 Crown St, [bet New York and Nostrand Ave].

2 Officers and a Civilian Injured in Late Night Collision

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A violent collision between a police cruiser and Cadillac rocked Eastern Parkway early Friday morning. The incident took place at around 3:30am when police officers from the 77th Precinct responded to call for backup when they hydroplaned in front of 770 and were struck by an oncoming vehicle.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Judge: Storefront Synagogue Can Return

Miami Herald

In the fall of 2005, Rabbi Shmuel Posner tried to open Chabad of Nova outreach center at 8608 Griffin Rd. at Timberlake Plaza. But Cooper City wouldn’t permit it, saying places of worship are not allowed in commercial areas.

COOPER CITY, FL — A federal judge ruled Friday that an Orthodox synagogue forced out in 2006 must be allowed to operate in Cooper City shopping areas.

Vandals Strike Jewish Cemetery

Chicago Tribune

Defaced tombstones. Images from CLTV news.

Click Here to watch a newscast of this incident.

At least 57 tombstones in a large Jewish cemetery outside Norridge were defaced with anti-Semitic slogans last weekend in a vandalism spree that caused at least $100,000 in damage, Cook County police said.

OK Certified Meat Not Affected by Latest Shechita Crisis

By Dina Fraenkel – OK Kosher

Once again, the kashrus-observant world is faced with another shechita crisis. The problem effects shechita in America and across the globe. It has recently come to light that three major issues in cattle-raising and meat preservation are having a profound effect on the kashrus of meat.

The first problem involves a surgical procedure to remove excess gas from the stomach of a cow, which results from the common “pen-feeding” of commercial cattle. “Pen-feeding,” where the cattle are kept in pens and fed grain in troughs without room to exercise and eat freely, causes the cows to develop huge amounts of gas in their digestive systems (caused by the fermenting grain). In order to relieve the cows of this gas, farmers do a surgical procedure to puncture the stomach and release the excess gas. This puncture wound renders the cow problematic regarding glatt kosher (and sometimes renders them treif).

Picture of the Day – The Rebbe at Mincha

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Picture description: the Rebbe Davening Mincha At a children’s rally in the winter 1964. Special Thanks Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum. Click here to see previous weeks pictures.

Edible Arts and Food Crafts Excitement in Brooklyn!

The Jewish Press

BROOKLYN, NY — To expand upon the trend of cooking and eating healthy, beautiful and exciting presentation of fruit and vegetables has become an essential ingredient in party-making and entertaining. In response to public interest, several great fruit and vegetable garnishing instructional events are on the calendar in Brooklyn. Now, party-planners, caterers, balabustas, and creative types (and, yes, men included) take world-class garnishing training right here.

The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Bo – A Royal Mockery

Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

While crossing an old rickety bridge the elderly pedestrian started having second thoughts. As the planks crackled and flexed under his weight, he began to pray for mercy: “Dear G-d, if only I will make it across the span I shall award 50% of my net worth to charity, for, what good are my possessions if I’m to lose my life!”

As if in direct response to his prayer the dilapidated bridge suddenly felt more stable and secure. “Oh merciful Lord, I have now but half way to go, keep me safe and I will surely distribute 40% of my wealth to the poor and indigent!” cried the man.

And so it went, the closer he got to the other side the smaller the offering became. From 40% it became 30, then 20, then10. As the ramp on the other side came into clear view the now confident walker boldly declared: “Father in heaven, I think I can really do this on my own. You surely won’t mind if I cancel the deal.”

Before he could finish his words, he was knocked off his feet by a sudden quake; the bridge was actually collapsing beneath his feet. “Come on G-d, where is your sense of humor? You know I was only joking”!

Kenya’s Jewish Community Stays Put as Violence Rages

Joshua Runyan – Chabad.org

Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical student Chananya Rogalsky teaches Jewish kids during a summer visit to Nairobi, Kenya.

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s small Jewish community is living each day as it comes as their country descends into political turmoil following a closely contested election marred by charges that the party of President Mwai Kibaki tampered with votes.

Rabbi Gordon to deliver Main Address at Kinus Hatmimim

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Rabbi Mendel Gordon to deliver Main Address at Upcoming Kinus Hatmimim.

We have recently reported about the fourth annual Kinus Hatmimim Haolami which is to take place on Thursday evening, IYH Yud Shvat in the “Rosa Hall” Campus Chomesh, 470 Lefferts Ave, [corner Brooklyn Ave].

Mazal Tov! – 5 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Yehuda and Estee (nee Goldberg) Lieblich.
IYH at 692 Crown St, [bet Troy and Schenectady Ave].

Moshe and Nechama Dina (nee Cohen) Wiener.
IYH at 621 Lefferts Ave, Apt B18, [bet Albany and Kingston Ave].

Mendel and Devora Leah Scharf.
IYH at 675 Empire Blvd, Apt 4J, [corner Albany Ave].

Nechemia and Devorie (nee Hershkop) Newman (Long Beach, CA) .

Menny and Devorie (nee Hershkop) Friedman (Jerusalem, Israel) .

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.