Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Zalman and Dinah (nee Lisker) Friedman (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.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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Killington, VT — In Vermont's most southern tip, just a short drive from the New York border, the hills are very much alive. In the cozy lounge area of the Trailside Lodge, a girl is teaching her friends a dance. Two guitars lean on a couch and a pair of dirty sneakers sit on a chair. Girls swim outside, while inside music is playing and the sound of laughter reverberates in the walls.
At the Un-Camp, Girls Explore Their Jewish Identities
Killington, VT — In Vermont’s most southern tip, just a short drive from the New York border, the hills are very much alive. In the cozy lounge area of the Trailside Lodge, a girl is teaching her friends a dance. Two guitars lean on a couch and a pair of dirty sneakers sit on a chair. Girls swim outside, while inside music is playing and the sound of laughter reverberates in the walls.
Los Angeles, CA — Chabad of California is spearheading a massive campaign to encourage Jewish women to light Shabbat candles.
The campaign to distribute Shabbat candles, first launched 33 years ago by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, is plunging ahead full force again after the organization purchased over one million candle packs, each containing a pair of candles, a wrist bracelet and a leaflet with prayers and information on Shabbat.
Chabad California launches Friday Light campaign
Los Angeles, CA — Chabad of California is spearheading a massive campaign to encourage Jewish women to light Shabbat candles.
The campaign to distribute Shabbat candles, first launched 33 years ago by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, is plunging ahead full force again after the organization purchased over one million candle packs, each containing a pair of candles, a wrist bracelet and a leaflet with prayers and information on Shabbat.
Los Angeles, CA — Chabad of California today announced the acquisition of a 23,000 square foot building on La Cienega Boulevard that will become the new campus of the Cheder Menachem elementary school, named after the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Plans are underway for a full renovation and upgrade of the facility, which is located just south of Pico Boulevard in the heart of West Los Angeles' Jewish community.
A New Campus For Jewish Education
Los Angeles, CA — Chabad of California today announced the acquisition of a 23,000 square foot building on La Cienega Boulevard that will become the new campus of the Cheder Menachem elementary school, named after the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Plans are underway for a full renovation and upgrade of the facility, which is located just south of Pico Boulevard in the heart of West Los Angeles’ Jewish community.
Beijing, China — Beijing's only kosher restaurant has placed an added emphasis on fish over chicken and beef in its highly popular menu. The overhaul isn't exactly permanent, though, and the more traditional meats will return to their standard spots after Tisha B'Av.
It’s Nine Days of Fish for Beijing’s Only Kosher Restaurant
Beijing, China — Beijing’s only kosher restaurant has placed an added emphasis on fish over chicken and beef in its highly popular menu. The overhaul isn’t exactly permanent, though, and the more traditional meats will return to their standard spots after Tisha B’Av.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosef Yitzchok Azrielowitz (Monsey, NY) and Chaya Belinow (Milan, Italy) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Estonian Jewish Community Recaps Year’s Activities
Tallinn, Estonia -– In Tallinn, the Jewish community of Estonia gathered in the recently-opened Synagogue to attend their yearly General Assembly. This meeting involved a report on the year’s activities, presented by Chairman Boris Oks.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendel and Tzippy Slavin (S Clemente, CA) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
This is the twelfth season the Jewish community of Donetsk has run the 'Gan Israel' camp run by Chabad Lubavitch. Like those before it, the youngsters enjoyed games, sports, contests, lessons on Jewish traditions, crafts, swimming, and other activities. 'Time Capsule' was the theme of this year's camp, with the kids exploring important dates in Jewish history. Highlights included trips to the circus, horse riding, and a boat trip.
Time Out for Jewish Kids from Industrial Ukraine
Donetsk, Ukraine – The summer camp for girls, organized by the Jewish community of Donetsk, has just come to a close. With residents of Ukraine’s Donetsk Region knowing just how much living in a highly industrial region can take a toll on your health, the local community decided to hold this event outside the region – at a resort on the coast of the Azov Sea.
This is the twelfth season the Jewish community of Donetsk has run the ‘Gan Israel’ camp run by Chabad Lubavitch. Like those before it, the youngsters enjoyed games, sports, contests, lessons on Jewish traditions, crafts, swimming, and other activities. ‘Time Capsule’ was the theme of this year’s camp, with the kids exploring important dates in Jewish history. Highlights included trips to the circus, horse riding, and a boat trip.
Mazal Tov! – 9 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Tzvi and Sarah (nee Dworcan) Schectman.
IYH at 672 Empire Blvd, Apt 5C, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].
Yosef and Shterna (nee Moscowitz) Newman.
IYH at 536 Montgomery St, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Zalman and Simcha Minkowitz.
IYH at 744 Eastern Pkwy, [bet Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Levi and Faigy (nee Gluckowsky) Tzfasman.
IYH at 369 Crown St, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Shlaime and Etty (nee Hurwitz) Mochkin.
IYH at 375 Crown St, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Shmuli and Estie (nee Eisenberg) Yarmush.
IYH at Himmels Bungalow Colony, Monticello NY.
Naftoli and Brocha Lavrinoff.
IYH at 1568 49th St, Boro Park, Brooklyn, NY.
Moishy and Hindy Brusowankin.
IYH at 3073 NW 94th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33065.
Peretz and Michal Shapiro.
IYH at 6906 Old Preston Pl, Dallas, TX 75252.
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.
But the acclaimed musician, who burst into the musical world at 16 with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, probably never predicted that during these dark hours he would rediscover his heritage. This rebirth would slowly materialize as he composed haunting melodies of Chassidic niggunim, or spiritual tunes, the majority of which have no words.
Renowned UCSB Violinist Rediscovers Jewish Heritage Through Song
S Barbara, CA — Like many Jews last summer, Israeli-born Yuval Yaron felt a terrible sinking feeling as his homeland fell into turmoil and went to war with Lebanon. And like the many violinists and storytellers before him, world-renowned University of California at S. Barbara professor used this somber time to compose music, finding peace at the throat of his instrument.
But the acclaimed musician, who burst into the musical world at 16 with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, probably never predicted that during these dark hours he would rediscover his heritage. This rebirth would slowly materialize as he composed haunting melodies of Chassidic niggunim, or spiritual tunes, the majority of which have no words.
Participants meet up twice a week in order to attend lessons on the Torah and to discuss the actual developments and challenges concerning the Jewish community. They also enjoy the guidance of Chief Rabbi of Bryansk Menachem Mendel Zaklos, who is serving the region as a Chabad Lubavitch emissary.
Active Summer for Jewish Youth of Bryansk
Bryansk, Russia –- Despite the fact that many residents of Russia use their summer holidays to take a break from everything, Jewish youth in the city of Bryansk have decided to carry on their activities as usual. Through the ‘STARS’ program, they have been enthusiastically living an active Jewish life.
Participants meet up twice a week in order to attend lessons on the Torah and to discuss the actual developments and challenges concerning the Jewish community. They also enjoy the guidance of Chief Rabbi of Bryansk Menachem Mendel Zaklos, who is serving the region as a Chabad Lubavitch emissary.
1. With this week’s Torah portion we will read and study a new Book in the “Chumas” (the five books of Moses). So far this year we have experienced the Book of Bereishis (Genesis), the Book of Shemos (Exodus), the Book of Vayikra (Leviticus) and the Book of Bamidbar (Numbers). This Shabbos we begin the Fifth Book- the Book of Devarim (Deuteronomy).
2. This Shabbos (Sabbath) is called “Shabbos Chazon – The Shabbos of the (prophetic) vision”. This is because the Haftorah1 this week begins “This is the (prophetic) vision of Yeshayahu son of Amotz…”2.
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Devarim
The Rebbe says:
1. With this week’s Torah portion we will read and study a new Book in the “Chumas” (the five books of Moses). So far this year we have experienced the Book of Bereishis (Genesis), the Book of Shemos (Exodus), the Book of Vayikra (Leviticus) and the Book of Bamidbar (Numbers). This Shabbos we begin the Fifth Book- the Book of Devarim (Deuteronomy).
2. This Shabbos (Sabbath) is called “Shabbos Chazon – The Shabbos of the (prophetic) vision”. This is because the Haftorah1 this week begins “This is the (prophetic) vision of Yeshayahu son of Amotz…”2.
Restoration of Historic Torah Scroll Underway in Ukraine
Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine — The National Safrut Center of Ukraine is currently restoring a historic Torah scroll, which used to be kept in the Ark of the Synagogue in Kotsyubinskiy, a settlement where the Jewish population was wiped out by nazi troops during World War Two. According to the Director of this Center, Ruven Morgolin, this restoration project is complicated and will require from five to seven months to achieve.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Naftoli and Brocha Lavrinoff (Boro Park, Brooklyn) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Newark, NJ — What could 100 teachers, educators and principals possibly do in a Newark, N.J. , hotel on an early July morning? Think about their students, of course. While the latter enjoyed camps, canoeing and maybe a little whitewater rafting, the women that convened in the Robert Treat Conference Center spent last week exploring new and innovative ways to influence their students.
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Teachers Forgo Vacation to Focus on Innovation
Newark, NJ — What could 100 teachers, educators and principals possibly do in a Newark, N.J. , hotel on an early July morning? Think about their students, of course. While the latter enjoyed camps, canoeing and maybe a little whitewater rafting, the women that convened in the Robert Treat Conference Center spent last week exploring new and innovative ways to influence their students.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avremi Wallis (Yerushalayim, Eretz Yisroel) and Chani Binshtock (Kfar Chabad, Eretz Yisroel) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
