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With a sold-out crowd of over 300 participants, the National Jewish Retreat concluded earlier this week with a feature presentation by the world renowned mind-reader and mentalist Guy Bavli. The final highlight was a crossfire panel of leading authorities on Jewish law debating real life cases brought before Batei Din in the U. S. with active participation from the crowd debating the merits of each side.

Slide Show – JLI Retreat Marked With Incredible Success

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With a sold-out crowd of over 300 participants, the National Jewish Retreat concluded earlier this week with a feature presentation by the world renowned mind-reader and mentalist Guy Bavli. The final highlight was a crossfire panel of leading authorities on Jewish law debating real life cases brought before Batei Din in the U. S. with active participation from the crowd debating the merits of each side.

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New Engagement!

Dovi Vogel (Wilmington, DE) to Chanie Rapoport (Atlantic City, NJ)
New Engagement!

Yitzy Bernstein (Freehold, NJ) to Brocha Gleyzer (Monsey, NY)
Baby Boy!

Mendy and Sarah (nee Glick) Korf from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Labor (Chicago, IL) to Etti Krinsky (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Moti Kulski (Paris, France) to Sharona Kuperman (Moscow, Russia)
New Engagement!

Yaakov Hirsch (Coral Springs, FL) to Chani Sulami (Beverly Hills, CA)

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New Engagement!

Mendy Holtzberg (Monterey, CA) to Leah Schmerling (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14th, 8:30pm at the JCM
Baby Boy!

Lippy and Mushky Kosofsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yisroel and Nechama Dina Silberstrom from Remsen Village, Brooklyn had a baby boy.
Baby Boy!

Zalmy and Shevy Tauby from Toronto, Canada had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Kovi and Rivky (nee Danzinger) Raksin from Hollywood Florida had a baby girl!
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!
Straus Newspapers

Orange County, NY -- The pioneer campers of Camp Gan Israel held a charity car wash recently. Many vehicles pulled into the camp parking lot in Washingtonville and left clean and sparkling.

“Half the proceeds will go to charity, and half will help benefit a special bunk night out,” explains Odeya Pinkus, 11, of Sugar Loaf, as she scrubbed the wheels of a black Avalon.

Making summer memories at Camp Gan Israel

Straus Newspapers

Orange County, NY — The pioneer campers of Camp Gan Israel held a charity car wash recently. Many vehicles pulled into the camp parking lot in Washingtonville and left clean and sparkling.

“Half the proceeds will go to charity, and half will help benefit a special bunk night out,” explains Odeya Pinkus, 11, of Sugar Loaf, as she scrubbed the wheels of a black Avalon.

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Fay Kranz-Greene - Lubavitch.com
Happy with her bobblehead rabbi (Photo: Lauren Levine)

S Francisco, CA -- One night after thousands at AT&T Park witnessed the history-making 756th home run, a Chabad rabbi created history of a different kind.
Quick: What did the S. Francisco Giants give away during last Wednesday’s Jewish Heritage Night at AT&T Park?

Chabad Rally Rabbi Scores at Giants Game at AT&T Park

Fay Kranz-Greene – Lubavitch.com
Happy with her bobblehead rabbi (Photo: Lauren Levine)

S Francisco, CA — One night after thousands at AT&T Park witnessed the history-making 756th home run, a Chabad rabbi created history of a different kind.
Quick: What did the S. Francisco Giants give away during last Wednesday’s Jewish Heritage Night at AT&T Park?

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Thank you all for your patience, we are finally back!

There are still some bugs to work out but it will all be back to normal by days end, G-d willing.

The reason for the site being down was our need to upgrade our servers in order to meet our readers demand. Due to the demand our servers couldn’t cope with the demand and would become unavailable at times.

This upgrade will give us the ability to meet and exceed the demand.

Expect slower updates today as we regain our bearings and return to normal updating.

The CrownHeights.info Staff

We Are Back!

Thank you all for your patience, we are finally back!

There are still some bugs to work out but it will all be back to normal by days end, G-d willing.

The reason for the site being down was our need to upgrade our servers in order to meet our readers demand. Due to the demand our servers couldn’t cope with the demand and would become unavailable at times.

This upgrade will give us the ability to meet and exceed the demand.

Expect slower updates today as we regain our bearings and return to normal updating.

The CrownHeights.info Staff
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The Rebbe says:

1. In this week’s Torah portion the Torah says1 “When Hashem, your G-d, will broaden your boundaries as He spoke to you, and you say “I would eat meat”, for it is the desire of your soul to eat meat, as all the desire of your soul you may eat meat”.

Rashi (an acronym for Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki) brings two explanations for this verse:

Rabbi Yishmael explains2 that this verse is teaching us that before the Yidin (the Jewish people) entered Eretz Yisroel (the Land of Israel) they were not allowed to eat meat out of desire, they were only allowed to eat meat from the Sacrifices which they brought, however now, once Hashem brought them into Eretz Yisroel and broadened their boundaries, they were allowed to eat meat out of desire.

The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Re’eh

The Rebbe says:

1. In this week’s Torah portion the Torah says1 “When Hashem, your G-d, will broaden your boundaries as He spoke to you, and you say “I would eat meat”, for it is the desire of your soul to eat meat, as all the desire of your soul you may eat meat”.

Rashi (an acronym for Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki) brings two explanations for this verse:

Rabbi Yishmael explains2 that this verse is teaching us that before the Yidin (the Jewish people) entered Eretz Yisroel (the Land of Israel) they were not allowed to eat meat out of desire, they were only allowed to eat meat from the Sacrifices which they brought, however now, once Hashem brought them into Eretz Yisroel and broadened their boundaries, they were allowed to eat meat out of desire.

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R. C. Berman - Lubavitch.com

Seattle, WA — As Chabad centers open in smaller towns, Jewish awareness grows. But what happens when parents want to take the next step and immerse their children in a Jewish day school environment. Do they need to move away and give up the lifestyle they love?

More and more often the answer is no.

Chabad School Embraces Multiage Classroom Model

R. C. Berman – Lubavitch.com

Seattle, WA — As Chabad centers open in smaller towns, Jewish awareness grows. But what happens when parents want to take the next step and immerse their children in a Jewish day school environment. Do they need to move away and give up the lifestyle they love?

More and more often the answer is no.

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Mazal Tov! – 7 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Yossi and Esty (nee Gurevitch) Zaklikofsky.
IYH at 555 Crown St, Apt 3H, [corner Albany Ave].

Chaim and Rikal (nee Levi) Fogelman.
IYH at 1336 Carroll St, [bet Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].

Zeev and Maayan Albaliya.
IYH at 770 Empire Blvd, Apt 2F, [bet Troy and Schenectady Ave].

Moshe and Maya (nee Dagan) Katzen.
IYH at 736 Lefferts Ave, Apt B, [bet Troy and Schenectady Ave].

Shmuel and Tova Rapoport.
IYH at 43 S Plaza Pl, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

Zalman and Chani (nee Raskin) Whilhelm.
IYH at 57 S Williams St, Burlington, VT 05401.

Yanky and Laky (nee Brod) Majeski.
IYH at 7170 Elbrook Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237.

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 car that was broken into overnight, suspected to be the work of the one apprehended.

Crown Heights, Brooklyn — Shomrim Members apprehended a Car Burglar early this morning, a member that was patrolling spotted the suspect on Union Street between New York and Brooklyn Avenues at around 3:00am as he was looking into cars, the member called for backup and a number of units began following the suspect.

It didn’t take long and the perp made a move on a car on Union that had a window open, he ransacked the car then fled down New York Ave and turned onto Carroll St and it was there that he made a move on another car, this time breaking a window in order to gain entry.

More in the Extended Article!

Car Burglar Goes on Spree, Apprehended by Shomrim

The car that was broken into overnight, suspected to be the work of the one apprehended.

Crown Heights, Brooklyn — Shomrim Members apprehended a Car Burglar early this morning, a member that was patrolling spotted the suspect on Union Street between New York and Brooklyn Avenues at around 3:00am as he was looking into cars, the member called for backup and a number of units began following the suspect.

It didn’t take long and the perp made a move on a car on Union that had a window open, he ransacked the car then fled down New York Ave and turned onto Carroll St and it was there that he made a move on another car, this time breaking a window in order to gain entry.

More in the Extended Article!

Crime
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New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, poses for a picture with members of Shomrim who are also certified as CERT [Community Emergency Response Team] members at this weeks 'National Night Out Against Crime' in Crown Heights.

Picture of the Day! Shomrim and the Mayor!

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, poses for a picture with members of Shomrim who are also certified as CERT [Community Emergency Response Team] members at this weeks ‘National Night Out Against Crime’ in Crown Heights.

Picture of the Day

Car Thief Apprehended!

Crown Heights, Brooklyn — Yesterday, Wednesday, a driver parked her car on Union Street between Albany and Troy and as she was walking into a home she turned to check on her car and saw a man smash in the passenger side window, grab a bag and run.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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Rally Held in 770 in Light of Recent Tragedies

Crown Heights, Brooklyn — After a series of tragedies that hit the Lubavitch and Jewish community in the past week, hundreds of Men and Woman gathered in 770 to Daven for the recovery of Orah Meital bas Bela Chabosha who was seriously hurt in an accident last week.

Rabonim and Mashpiim spoke, offering words of encouragement and strength, following which the crowed recited chapters of Tehillim for the recovery and in memory of the victims.

More pictures in the Extended Article. (Photos by: Eli Kahan & Shturem.net)

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The ‘Rosh’ Gives A Shiur in Inyonai Geula U’Moshiach

The Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Elchonon in Los Angeles Rabbi Ezra B. Schochet gave a Shiur last night in Inyonai Geula U’Moshiach to Bochurim in the small Zal in 770 with the participation of tens of Bochurim.

The Shiur was arranged by the ‘Vaad HaMoisifin’ [Committee for Increasing] that has lately undertaken the task of increasing in such Shiurim.

More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Eli Kahan)

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Tornado, Storm Wreaks Havoc in Brooklyn

National Weather Service officials confirmed Wednesday night that a tornado had touched down in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn this morning about 6:30 a.m.

The tornado, which was confirmed by twisting patterns in the debris left behind, was probably moving at speeds of 111 to 135 miles per hour, meteorologists said.

More pictures and videos in the Extended Article!

NYC News
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Tonight in 770 there will be a Kinus for the L’Zchus U’Refuah Shliama of Orah Maital bas Bela, for both Men and women.

The event is scheduled to start tonight [Wednesday] at 9:30pm.

The family is asking for everyone to attend!

Kinus L’Zchus U’Refuah Shliama of Orah Maital Marcel bas Bela

Tonight in 770 there will be a Kinus for the L’Zchus U’Refuah Shliama of Orah Maital bas Bela, for both Men and women.

The event is scheduled to start tonight [Wednesday] at 9:30pm.

The family is asking for everyone to attend!

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Mazal Tov! – Its a Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi and Chayale (nee Kopfstein) Eckhaus (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.

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

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With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Leah OBM bas Avrohom Aba A”H Raichik wife of Rabbi Menachem Shmuel Dovid A”H ben Shimon A”H Raichik the first Shluchim to the West Coast.

Rebbetzin Raichik is survived by her children Rabbi Abba Raichik – Los Angeles, CA. Rabbi Yossie Raichik – Kfar Chabad, Israel. Rabbi Shimon Raicheik – Los Angeles, CA. Rabbi Elozor Raichik – Crown Heights. Rabbi Sholom Reichik – Gaithersburg, MD. Mrs. Suri Klyne – Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Devorah Wilhelm – Portland, OR. Rabbi Levi Raichik – Los Angeles, CA. Rabbi Yankee Raichik – Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Chanie Hanoka – Pasadena, CA and her grandchildren.

UPDATED: The Levaya will be leaving from Los Angeles to New York. It will take place tonight at 7:00 p.m. at 101 North Edinburgh in Los Angeles, CA. And in NY it will take place on Thursday, and will be leaving from the Shomrai Hadaas Chapel at 12:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 12:45pm.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

Baruch Dayan Hoemes – Rebbetzin Leah Raichik OBM

With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Leah OBM bas Avrohom Aba A”H Raichik wife of Rabbi Menachem Shmuel Dovid A”H ben Shimon A”H Raichik the first Shluchim to the West Coast.

Rebbetzin Raichik is survived by her children Rabbi Abba Raichik – Los Angeles, CA. Rabbi Yossie Raichik – Kfar Chabad, Israel. Rabbi Shimon Raicheik – Los Angeles, CA. Rabbi Elozor Raichik – Crown Heights. Rabbi Sholom Reichik – Gaithersburg, MD. Mrs. Suri Klyne – Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Devorah Wilhelm – Portland, OR. Rabbi Levi Raichik – Los Angeles, CA. Rabbi Yankee Raichik – Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Chanie Hanoka – Pasadena, CA and her grandchildren.

UPDATED: The Levaya will be leaving from Los Angeles to New York. It will take place tonight at 7:00 p.m. at 101 North Edinburgh in Los Angeles, CA. And in NY it will take place on Thursday, and will be leaving from the Shomrai Hadaas Chapel at 12:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 12:45pm.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

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