Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Nissi and Chanie (nee Matusof) Gansbourg birth of their firstborn daughter, Mushka.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
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CARMIEL, Israel — Flying virtually around mountains and over seas, Adult Jewish education students in Carmiel are experiencing the Torah’s account of the Exodus from Egypt from a bird’s eye view using the interactive, three dimensional maps of Google earth.
Google Earth Brings Exodus Story to Life
CARMIEL, Israel — Flying virtually around mountains and over seas, Adult Jewish education students in Carmiel are experiencing the Torah’s account of the Exodus from Egypt from a bird’s eye view using the interactive, three dimensional maps of Google earth.
MOSCOW, Russia [FJC] — In Russia, the country’s most authoritative web portal dedicated to alcohol products on the market – Alconews.ru – writes that, recently, vodka-producing companies are increasingly turning to the Department of kosher Chief Rabbinate of Russia for recognition of its products as kosher.
Kosher Vodka Brands Issued
MOSCOW, Russia [FJC] — In Russia, the country’s most authoritative web portal dedicated to alcohol products on the market – Alconews.ru – writes that, recently, vodka-producing companies are increasingly turning to the Department of kosher Chief Rabbinate of Russia for recognition of its products as kosher.
CHICAGO, IL — Christians, Muslims, Jews and Atheists alike are helping fuel the robust market for kosher foods, according to a new report by market research firm Mintel. In a consumer survey of adults who purchase kosher food, Mintel found that the number one reason people buy kosher is for food quality (62%).
3 in 5 Kosher Consumers Purchase for Food Quality, Not for Kashrus
CHICAGO, IL — Christians, Muslims, Jews and Atheists alike are helping fuel the robust market for kosher foods, according to a new report by market research firm Mintel. In a consumer survey of adults who purchase kosher food, Mintel found that the number one reason people buy kosher is for food quality (62%).
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — Sami Dines, 16, says she learns invaluable lessons working weekly with Hailey, a 6-year-old who has epilepsy.
“People with special needs (should) not be defined by the special needs they have, but by who they are,” the West Bloomfield teenager said Sunday. “That's important lesson for everyone to learn.”
More in the Extended Article!
Teens, Special needs Children Bond
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — Sami Dines, 16, says she learns invaluable lessons working weekly with Hailey, a 6-year-old who has epilepsy.
“People with special needs (should) not be defined by the special needs they have, but by who they are,” the West Bloomfield teenager said Sunday. “That’s important lesson for everyone to learn.”
More in the Extended Article!
GOLETA, CA — A fire torched parts of the UCSB Chabad House yesterday, leaving the rabbi’s residence with extensive damage.
Fire Scorches UCSB Chabad House
GOLETA, CA — A fire torched parts of the UCSB Chabad House yesterday, leaving the rabbi’s residence with extensive damage.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement! – L’Chaim Tonight!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Adan Ariel (Eretz Yisroel) and Rivka Mishulovin (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Monday at Congregation Ahavas Yisroel (Rabbi Citron’s Shul), 731 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
BOCA RATON, FL — A caller to the Boca Raton News said the “for sale” sign has gone back up at the former La Vieille Maison restaurant on East Palmetto Park Road.
The restaurant that operated for some 30 years in a historic home with roots going back to the Mizner era closed in 2006 after the owner decided to retire.
No Movement on Synagogue Plan
BOCA RATON, FL — A caller to the Boca Raton News said the “for sale” sign has gone back up at the former La Vieille Maison restaurant on East Palmetto Park Road.
The restaurant that operated for some 30 years in a historic home with roots going back to the Mizner era closed in 2006 after the owner decided to retire.
AUSTRALIA — As the death toll rose in the worst wildfires to strike Australia in recent memory, the nation’s tight-knit Jewish community mounted an effort to help citizens whose homes and towns have been utterly destroyed.
Australians Mortified at Extent of Damage in Raging Wildfires
AUSTRALIA — As the death toll rose in the worst wildfires to strike Australia in recent memory, the nation’s tight-knit Jewish community mounted an effort to help citizens whose homes and towns have been utterly destroyed.
On the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar we celebrate Rosh HaShonah L'Ilonot,the “New Year for the Trees.” Some customs for this day:
• It is customary to increase in the amount of fruits one eats on the 15th of Shevat, in order to praise G-d who created all these species of fruits.
The Customs of Tu B’Shevat
On the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar we celebrate Rosh HaShonah L’Ilonot,the “New Year for the Trees.” Some customs for this day:
• It is customary to increase in the amount of fruits one eats on the 15th of Shevat, in order to praise G-d who created all these species of fruits.
New Parking Regulations on Eastern Pkwy, over 15 Ticketed
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Crown Heights is one neighborhood in Brooklyn which already has some of the worst and most stringent street cleaning regulations, four times a week and at all hours of the day. The Department of Sanitation, who is the agency in charge of street cleaning, decided to make it even worse.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
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Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Aidella (nee Avtzon) Blesofsky (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
Photo Gallery: MyShliach Melava Malkah
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — On Motzei Shabbos, MyShliach held an evening of appreciation for their dedicated volunteers, at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights. Those attending the evening were participants of MyShliach’s Caring Mentor Program, a program that connects shluchim’s children with volunteer mentors. Since its inception, the program’s objective has been to facilitate open communication between the children and their mentors. Each week, MyShliach’s mentors call up their assigned child to Farbreng, learn a Sicha, or simply encourage the child through difficult times.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos By: Levi Teitelbaum)
L’Chaim Update! – Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yitzy Schreiber (Crown Heights) and Chumy Grossbaum (Melbourne, Australia) on their engagement.
UPDATE: The L’Chaim will IYH be Monday, February 16th at the Jewish Children’s Museum, 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave].
Avraham Fried released a new single, “Rak Tefila” composed by Chanan Yoval, words by Yoram Tohar-Lev and editing by Yoval Stopal. CD jacket design by Levtov Graphics.
Fried in New Single “Rak Tefila”
Avraham Fried released a new single, “Rak Tefila” composed by Chanan Yoval, words by Yoram Tohar-Lev and editing by Yoval Stopal. CD jacket design by Levtov Graphics.
The following is part two of a fascinating encounters that Daniel a member of the Chabad house in Antwerp experienced with the Rebbe, special thanks to Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki and the editorial staff of the Avner institute for putting this together, to learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com
But I Have a Girlfriend Who is Not Jewish?
The following is part two of a fascinating encounters that Daniel a member of the Chabad house in Antwerp experienced with the Rebbe, special thanks to Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki and the editorial staff of the Avner institute for putting this together, to learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com
