Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shloimy and Carolena Herz (Bal Harbour, FL) on the birth of their baby boy!
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!.
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PORTLAND, OR — Chabad of Oregon is growing again.
A new Chabad Center serving Jewish students on all Portland-area campuses joins existing Chabad Centers in Portland, Ashland, Hillsboro and Salem, as well as a Chabad House serving the University of Oregon campus in Eugene.
Chabad reaches out to students, faculty at metro campuses
PORTLAND, OR — Chabad of Oregon is growing again.
A new Chabad Center serving Jewish students on all Portland-area campuses joins existing Chabad Centers in Portland, Ashland, Hillsboro and Salem, as well as a Chabad House serving the University of Oregon campus in Eugene.
WESTON, FL — A study revealing that Jewish teens--even those who think it important to raise their chldren Jewish--do not see intermarriage as an impediment, underscores the importance of Chabad's extra-curricular educational programs.
“What if I Marry Someone Who Isn’t Jewish?”
WESTON, FL — A study revealing that Jewish teens–even those who think it important to raise their chldren Jewish–do not see intermarriage as an impediment, underscores the importance of Chabad’s extra-curricular educational programs.
BONIRA SPRINGS, FL — Rabbi Mendy Greenberg has a lot to celebrate this week for Rosh Hashana.
Last year, the Chabad Jewish Center of Bonita Springs that he oversees celebrated the Jewish New Year in rented hotel space. This year, the services are to be in a more permanent location, 2,000 square feet of rented space in the Bernwood business center, 24850 Old 41 Road Unit 20, where services have been held this year.
Rosh Hashana Begins Wednesday
BONIRA SPRINGS, FL — Rabbi Mendy Greenberg has a lot to celebrate this week for Rosh Hashana.
Last year, the Chabad Jewish Center of Bonita Springs that he oversees celebrated the Jewish New Year in rented hotel space. This year, the services are to be in a more permanent location, 2,000 square feet of rented space in the Bernwood business center, 24850 Old 41 Road Unit 20, where services have been held this year.
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ORLANDO, FL — Rabbi Chaim Lipskier and his wife Rivkie seem to conquer the impossible week after week for Jewish college students around the University of Central Florida’s campus. Rivkie cooks on Fridays to host a fun-filled Shabbat evening at the Lipskier home. The rabbi welcomes visitors of all ages. He invites students using the online networking site facebook.com. He can frequently be seen introducing himself outside the student union, ignoring the brutal Florida heat. And he insists that guests bring their family members staying in Orlando from out of town.
Chabad opens doors at Univ. of Central Florida
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ORLANDO, FL — Rabbi Chaim Lipskier and his wife Rivkie seem to conquer the impossible week after week for Jewish college students around the University of Central Florida’s campus. Rivkie cooks on Fridays to host a fun-filled Shabbat evening at the Lipskier home. The rabbi welcomes visitors of all ages. He invites students using the online networking site facebook.com. He can frequently be seen introducing himself outside the student union, ignoring the brutal Florida heat. And he insists that guests bring their family members staying in Orlando from out of town.
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine -– Like thousands of schools across the Former Soviet Union, the Jewish community of Dnepropetrovsk also marked the 'Day of Knowledge' at the 'Ohr Avner-Levi yischak' Day School. Traditionally held on September 1st, the celebration was postponed by two days so that it would not fall on Shabbat. This year's count of first-graders was twice more than last year, at 45 pupils.
Bright Start to Year for Dnepropetrovsk Jewish School
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine -– Like thousands of schools across the Former Soviet Union, the Jewish community of Dnepropetrovsk also marked the ‘Day of Knowledge’ at the ‘Ohr Avner-Levi yischak’ Day School. Traditionally held on September 1st, the celebration was postponed by two days so that it would not fall on Shabbat. This year’s count of first-graders was twice more than last year, at 45 pupils.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – It was a turbulent opening for the Bais Rivka Elementary Division this school year, but as it seems that now some of those issues are behind us and parents can breath easier for school begins its normal course starting tomorrow, Monday.
English studies will resume and school will go on until normal dismissal times, with regular bus services, CrownHeights.info has learned.
More in the Extended Article.
Bais Rivka to Begin Regular School Schedule, Monday
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – It was a turbulent opening for the Bais Rivka Elementary Division this school year, but as it seems that now some of those issues are behind us and parents can breath easier for school begins its normal course starting tomorrow, Monday.
English studies will resume and school will go on until normal dismissal times, with regular bus services, CrownHeights.info has learned.
More in the Extended Article.
Hachnosas Safer Torah to the Shul in the JCM
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – A new Safer Torah was dedicated to the Shul in the Jewish Childrens Museum in loving memory of R. Shmuel Eliezer OBM ben Alter Peretz Chaim OBM and his wife Rochel bas Faiga Liba Shaoulson and Shmuel ben Eliyahu and his wife Chana bas Binyamin Harris OBM.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Eli Kahan)
NOW LIVE: The 2007 Chabad “To Life” Telethon
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — On Sunday, September 9, millions of people will unite in song, dance, and the joy of giving. September 9 is the day of the 2007 Chabad “To Life” Telethon, when we celebrate the best in ourselves by reaching out to others.
Your generosity enables Chabad to provide vital educational and social services to countless people in need. Your compassion supports nonsectarian programs that lift up people of all ages, races, backgrounds, and beliefs. Please make your tax-deductible donation today to help us educate, comfort, and give hope to those less fortunate.
You can watch the Telethon live online by clicking This Link!
Shomrim Nab Nelson Red Handed!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – After a hour and a half stakeout, 8 Shomrim members were rewarded with the apprehension and arrest of Terrence Nelson, 39, Crown Heights’s notorious auto burglar, with an extensive rap sheet including 26 prior arrests!
At 4:00am the Shomrim hotline rang and a resident alerted patrolling members that while they were locking their car they spotted a male black attempting to open their car, on Troy Avenue between Carroll and Crown, just as they had parked and locked the car. Apparently the perp did not see them, but he was unable to gain access to the car.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
If you know of anyone who needs help please contact us as soon as possible so we can be sure to get them their needs immediately. Please call C.S.S.Y. at (718) 774-5270 or (718) 771-3621 or (718) 604-1292.
Donation information in the Extended Article
Announcement from Chevra Simcha Shabbos V’Yom Tov
As the Yomim Tovim are fast approaching and all of us are preparing our Yom Tov needs, including buying food, clothing, shoes, and everything else. We are appealing to all residents in the crown heights community to look out for those friends, relatives and neighbors who are not as fortunate and may need help to bring their Simcha of the Yomim Tovim to make it as joyous and happy as possible.
If you know of anyone who needs help please contact us as soon as possible so we can be sure to get them their needs immediately. Please call C.S.S.Y. at (718) 774-5270 or (718) 771-3621 or (718) 604-1292.
Donation information in the Extended Article
Photo Gallery: Slichos in 770 at 1:00am
Thousands packed into 770 in order to say Slichos on Motzoai Shabbos, following which the crowd broke out into joyous dancing to the song “Rachamona, Daioyonai…”
Ah Ksiva VaChasima Tova & Ah Gut Gebentched Yohr
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Reb Abba is survived by Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim his brother Reb Yisroel Balkin in LA, and his sister Leah Edelman in Paris, France.
The Levaya took place today.
Baruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – R. Abba Balkin OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of HaChossid HaTomim R. Abba Balkin of Flatbush at age 76.
Reb Abba is survived by Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim his brother Reb Yisroel Balkin in LA, and his sister Leah Edelman in Paris, France.
The Levaya took place today.
Baruch Dayan Hoemes
As is customary on Motzoai Shabbos, throngs of residents and guests packed into 770 for Slichos at 1:00am tonight.
Picture of the Night! – 12:55am
As is customary on Motzoai Shabbos, throngs of residents and guests packed into 770 for Slichos at 1:00am tonight.
She leaves behind her husband, Chaim and two kids, Abba and Sara all of whom live in Crown Heights.
The Levaya will take place Today, Sunday, and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadas Chapel at 12:30pm and will be passing by 770 at around 1:00pm.
Baruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Mrs. Shaindel Steinhauser OBM
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the tragic and untimely passing of Mrs. Shaindel (nee Kartin) Steinhauser OBM at the age of 51.
She leaves behind her husband, Chaim and two kids, Abba and Sara all of whom live in Crown Heights.
The Levaya will take place Today, Sunday, and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadas Chapel at 12:30pm and will be passing by 770 at around 1:00pm.
Baruch Dayan Hoemes
FRANKFURT, Germany [CHI] — Chabad Shliach in Frankfurt, Germany Rabbi Schneur Zalman Gurevitch [42] is in stable condition after being stabbed just a few blocks from his home on Friday night.
The incident unfolded as Rabbi Gurevitch was walking home from the Westend-Synagogue in Frankfurt, a 20 minute walk from his home along with two Shabbos guests when a man shouted a racial slur at the Rabbi.
More in the Extended Article.
Shliach in Franfurt, Germany Stabbed in Apparent Hate Crime
FRANKFURT, Germany [CHI] — Chabad Shliach in Frankfurt, Germany Rabbi Schneur Zalman Gurevitch [42] is in stable condition after being stabbed just a few blocks from his home on Friday night.
The incident unfolded as Rabbi Gurevitch was walking home from the Westend-Synagogue in Frankfurt, a 20 minute walk from his home along with two Shabbos guests when a man shouted a racial slur at the Rabbi.
More in the Extended Article.
