Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmully and Dina (nee Cohen) Gorodetsky (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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Questions of faith (answered by Rabbi Gurary Shliach to Simi Valley, CA)
What is the purpose of life?
The Creator has given every one of us a specific purpose that leads to the universal goal of making the world a perfect and godly place.
What must humankind do to get into heaven?
Chabad Links Jewish Worshippers to Roots
Questions of faith (answered by Rabbi Gurary Shliach to Simi Valley, CA)
What is the purpose of life?
The Creator has given every one of us a specific purpose that leads to the universal goal of making the world a perfect and godly place.
What must humankind do to get into heaven?
CONEJO, CA — Rabbi Moshe Bryski began his 15th year of teaching the Bible this week at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills.
The academy's Wednesday study group started with two people and has now grown into several groups with hundreds of participants.
Rabbi Begins 15th Year of leading Bible Studies at Chabad
CONEJO, CA — Rabbi Moshe Bryski began his 15th year of teaching the Bible this week at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills.
The academy’s Wednesday study group started with two people and has now grown into several groups with hundreds of participants.
The arrests came after the Borough Park Division of Shomrim received a call to their hotline about the fake inspectors trying to enter the home of a resident, which prompted Shomrim members to follow the suspects for close to 5 hours, resulting in their arrest by the NYPD.
Boro Park Shomrim Arrest Phony Water Inspectors
BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn [CHI] – Five people were arrested Friday after knocking on doors and posing as Department of Environmental Protection water inspectors in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn. The group, which comprised of 3 males and 2 females, are suspected in a number of robberies in the area.
The arrests came after the Borough Park Division of Shomrim received a call to their hotline about the fake inspectors trying to enter the home of a resident, which prompted Shomrim members to follow the suspects for close to 5 hours, resulting in their arrest by the NYPD.
MYTISCHI, Russia –- The Jewish community of Mytischi celebrated an important occasion – not only in the life of the community, but of all future military persons of Jewish background. This week, two young men underwent their Bar Mitzva to mark their coming of age. Already active in community affairs for a number of years already, this ceremony confirmed Alexander Barkovskiy's and Oleg Tkacha's commitment to living a Jewish life.
Future Russian Officer Celebrates Bar Mitzva
MYTISCHI, Russia –- The Jewish community of Mytischi celebrated an important occasion – not only in the life of the community, but of all future military persons of Jewish background. This week, two young men underwent their Bar Mitzva to mark their coming of age. Already active in community affairs for a number of years already, this ceremony confirmed Alexander Barkovskiy’s and Oleg Tkacha’s commitment to living a Jewish life.
ST LOUIS, MO — Twenty-five years ago, Chabad of Greater St. Louis had a modest beginning — operating out of the apartment of Rabbi Yosef Landa and his wife, Shiffy Landa, the founders of Chabad in St. Louis.
A Milestone at Chabad
ST LOUIS, MO — Twenty-five years ago, Chabad of Greater St. Louis had a modest beginning — operating out of the apartment of Rabbi Yosef Landa and his wife, Shiffy Landa, the founders of Chabad in St. Louis.
Mazal Tov! – 6 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Shmuly and Rochel (nee Hyams) Brashevitzky.
IYH at 432 Brooklyn Ave, [bet Mongomery and Empire].
Dovid and Dorith (nee Mizrachi) Blachman.
IYH at 682 Lefferts Ave, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].
Chaim Ber and Ruchy (nee Niasoff) Kaminker.
IYH at 680 Lefferts Ave, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].
Meir Shimon and Miriam (nee Klein) Moscowitz (Shluchim to Northbrook, IL) .
IYH at 1025 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062.
Yechiel Shlomo and Rochi (nee Kirsh) Levitansky (Shluchim to Sumy, Ukraine) .
Avraham and Devora Leah Citron.
IYH at 90 Hillside Rd, London, UK.
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.
Baking fresh challah is one of the most sacred of Jewish traditions.
It is also an exercise in patience, of which I happen to have very little.
Following a Cultural Bread-Making Tradition
Baking fresh challah is one of the most sacred of Jewish traditions.
It is also an exercise in patience, of which I happen to have very little.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim Ber and Ruchy (nee Niasoff) Kaminker on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
The Sholom Zochor will IYH be at 680 Lefferts Ave, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].
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The Weekly Comic – Parshas Lech Lecha
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OMEK: A Fruitful Beginning
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Last Thursday night marked the launch of OMEK: a new center for in-depth transformational learning for women. Over 75 women of all ages and backgrounds – from Crown Heights, Long Island, New Jersey, Park Slope and even Maryland – came together at F.R.E.E. to be inspired. In addition to its primary mission to provide in-depth transformation learning for women, OMEK is also focused on naturally enhancing the physical wellbeing. The, the wholesome and elegant organic buffet served as a foretaste of upcoming programs on the holistic approach for to our bodies, as partner to our souls. Following the buffet, enlivening talks from multi-dimensional Olivia Schwartz and internationally acclaimed Shimona Tzukernik aroused the soul and awakened the mind.
MOSCOW, Russia — Caricaturist Boris Efimov celebrated his 107th birthday this week at the Beit Menachem Chabad-Lubavitch Marinah Roshtza synagogue in Moscow. Efimov, who etched political caricatures until the early 1980s, received Soviet State Prizes twice and was People's Painter of the USSR in 1967.
Oldest Living Jew Celebrates 107 in Moscow
MOSCOW, Russia — Caricaturist Boris Efimov celebrated his 107th birthday this week at the Beit Menachem Chabad-Lubavitch Marinah Roshtza synagogue in Moscow. Efimov, who etched political caricatures until the early 1980s, received Soviet State Prizes twice and was People’s Painter of the USSR in 1967.
BROOKLYN, NY — At this summer's Brooklyn Best outdoor fashion show, organized by Borough President Marty Markowitz to feature the dress and culture of all of Brooklyn's local ethnicities, nobody had volunteered to represent the hassidim.
On the Catwalk with Chabad
BROOKLYN, NY — At this summer’s Brooklyn Best outdoor fashion show, organized by Borough President Marty Markowitz to feature the dress and culture of all of Brooklyn’s local ethnicities, nobody had volunteered to represent the hassidim.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Menachem Mendel Sandhaus (Crown Heights) and Chaya Leah Gurevitch (Chicago, IL) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!.
LANCASTER, PA — Rabbi Elazar Green believes the most important building in the Jewish faith isn't the synagogue. It's the home.
“It's where people can come and experience and live Judaism,” he said.
Chabad to Open Jewish Outreach Center
LANCASTER, PA — Rabbi Elazar Green believes the most important building in the Jewish faith isn’t the synagogue. It’s the home.
“It’s where people can come and experience and live Judaism,” he said.
1. Our Sages tell us that Avraham Avinu (Abraham our father) had ten tests.
The first test clearly stated in the Torah is in this weeks Torah portion ;
“Vayomer Hashem El Avram Lech Licha May’artzecha Oo’me’mo’laditecha Oo’me’bais Avicha El Ha’aretz Asher Areka - Hashem said to Avram ‘Go (further) away- for your (own benefit)- from your land, your birthplace and your father’s house, to the land which I will show you’ ”.
2. The Rebbe now points out something interesting:
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Lech Lecha
The Rebbe says:
1. Our Sages tell us that Avraham Avinu (Abraham our father) had ten tests.
The first test clearly stated in the Torah is in this weeks Torah portion ;
“Vayomer Hashem El Avram Lech Licha May’artzecha Oo’me’mo’laditecha Oo’me’bais Avicha El Ha’aretz Asher Areka – Hashem said to Avram ‘Go (further) away- for your (own benefit)- from your land, your birthplace and your father’s house, to the land which I will show you’ ”.
2. The Rebbe now points out something interesting:
This weeks Living Torah, titled “On Faith, Part 1” (Volume 41, Episode 162).
Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org
Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.
Video of the Day – the Weekly Living Torah Clip
This weeks Living Torah, titled “On Faith, Part 1” (Volume 41, Episode 162).
Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org
Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.
