Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Meir and Fraidel (nee Patterson) Levin (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn 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!
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Crown Heights, Brooklyn — Last night at around 3:00am a woman walked into her kitchen and was met by a burglar holding a charity box and rummaging around looking for other valuables. The incident took place on Carroll Street between Kingston and Albany. The burglar told the woman not to yell, and then asked if there were more people in the house to which the woman responded that there were many people in the house.
More in the Extended Article.
Woman Finds Burglar in Her Kitchen at 3AM
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — Last night at around 3:00am a woman walked into her kitchen and was met by a burglar holding a charity box and rummaging around looking for other valuables. The incident took place on Carroll Street between Kingston and Albany. The burglar told the woman not to yell, and then asked if there were more people in the house to which the woman responded that there were many people in the house.
More in the Extended Article.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe suggested that during this time of mourning we look for ways to combat the mourning with the permitted joy of Torah learning. Many try to rejoice in Torah every day with the conclusion of a Tractate of Talmud/Siyum.
More than 30 years ago Rabbi Jacob J. Hecht organized Siyumim for the benefit of people who could not make their own by making a Siyum on the radio each night of the nine days.
A complete schedule of the Siyumim that can be heard on air in NYC and Upstate New York can be viewed in the Extended Article.
Siyumim on the Radio
During the nine days Jews commemorate the destruction of the Holy Temples/Bais Hamikdosh. We mourn the destruction in different ways. We don’t celebrate or party, we minimize washing ourselves and our clothing, we don’t eat meat etc.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe suggested that during this time of mourning we look for ways to combat the mourning with the permitted joy of Torah learning. Many try to rejoice in Torah every day with the conclusion of a Tractate of Talmud/Siyum.
More than 30 years ago Rabbi Jacob J. Hecht organized Siyumim for the benefit of people who could not make their own by making a Siyum on the radio each night of the nine days.
A complete schedule of the Siyumim that can be heard on air in NYC and Upstate New York can be viewed in the Extended Article.
Brooklyn, NY — In a darkened room, illuminated only by smiling faces, sit 30 young campers and their staff. They've been waiting eagerly for the beginning of a captivating video now being shown at the Jewish Children's Museum in Brooklyn, N.Y. Finally, the screen lights up to an opening scene featuring charming little Benny Cohen, who is spending an afternoon with his Zaidy.
Temple Exhibit Lets Children See, Hear and Experience
Brooklyn, NY — In a darkened room, illuminated only by smiling faces, sit 30 young campers and their staff. They’ve been waiting eagerly for the beginning of a captivating video now being shown at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn, N.Y. Finally, the screen lights up to an opening scene featuring charming little Benny Cohen, who is spending an afternoon with his Zaidy.
surrounded by, clockwise from left, husband
Moshe and children Miriam, Levi, Tzippy and
Chaya Sara. The couple, both raised Jewish,
met at Yale, became more religious and
embraced a Torah observant life.
But is there such a thing as a “born again” Jew? Do Jews step back and carefully consider their Jewish practice, life and values? Do they, like many of their Christian neighbors, take the mental, emotional and practical steps to change their lives in search of a deeper meaning and purpose?
The answer is yes, and the term commonly used to describe such Jews is “Baal Teshuva.”
Born again Jews come later in life to Torah observance
surrounded by, clockwise from left, husband
Moshe and children Miriam, Levi, Tzippy and
Chaya Sara. The couple, both raised Jewish,
met at Yale, became more religious and
embraced a Torah observant life.
Morristown, NJ — Say “born again Christian” and people generally know what you’re talking about. They know you’re referring to people who, while they might have been born into the Christian faith, have since accepted God into their lives in a way they consider both life-altering and life-affirming.
But is there such a thing as a “born again” Jew? Do Jews step back and carefully consider their Jewish practice, life and values? Do they, like many of their Christian neighbors, take the mental, emotional and practical steps to change their lives in search of a deeper meaning and purpose?
The answer is yes, and the term commonly used to describe such Jews is “Baal Teshuva.”
Each summer the educational arm of the Lubavitch movement, Merkos L'inyonei Chinuch, sends pairs of rabbinic students to small Jewish communities around the globe under its Rabbinical Student Visitation Program, which has become colloquially known as the “Jewish Summer Peace Corp.”
Jewish Sparks in the Land of Stone
Each summer the educational arm of the Lubavitch movement, Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch, sends pairs of rabbinic students to small Jewish communities around the globe under its Rabbinical Student Visitation Program, which has become colloquially known as the “Jewish Summer Peace Corp.”
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuly (ben R. Sholom Mordechai) Rubashkin (Postville, IA) and Rochel Chudaitov (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Manhole Fire Burns Two Cars
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — A large column of black smoke was visible just moments ago on Kingston and Eastern Parkway and a strong stench of acidic smoke filled the intersection. A parked minivan was going up in flames as firefighters battled the blaze.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Tzvi and Sarah (nee Dworcan) Schectman (Crown Heights) on the birth or their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Hallandale Beach, Florida — The Jewish Senior Center recently opened in Hallandale Beach, Florida, making it the twelfth Chabad House to open and operate in South Broward County, Florida.
Situated diagonally across the street from Chabad of South Broward Headquarters on Hallandale Bch Blvd, the Jewish Senior Center is run by Chabad Chayil of Highland Lakes. It is a cultural and social service center geared for South Florida's large senior population.
12th Chabad House Opens in South Broward
Hallandale Beach, Florida — The Jewish Senior Center recently opened in Hallandale Beach, Florida, making it the twelfth Chabad House to open and operate in South Broward County, Florida.
Situated diagonally across the street from Chabad of South Broward Headquarters on Hallandale Bch Blvd, the Jewish Senior Center is run by Chabad Chayil of Highland Lakes. It is a cultural and social service center geared for South Florida’s large senior population.
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — Two Bochurim were assaulted at Lefferts Park on Shabbos afternoon. Police, Hatzalah and Shomrim all responded to the call which took place on Lefferts and Albany when the two Bochurim were assaulted by two Male Hispanics using brass knuckles.
More in the Extended Article.
Two Bochurim Assaulted with a Weapon at Lefferts Park
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — Two Bochurim were assaulted at Lefferts Park on Shabbos afternoon. Police, Hatzalah and Shomrim all responded to the call which took place on Lefferts and Albany when the two Bochurim were assaulted by two Male Hispanics using brass knuckles.
More in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – Its a Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuli and Estie (nee Eisenberg) Yarmush (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Yisroel.
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — At around 10:00pm on Motzoai Shabbos a minivan driving up Troy Ave was rear ended by a large SUV at the intersection of Empire Blvd. The driver, a woman, was complaining of back pains and not feeling well. 911 was called and FDNY EMS and Police responded.
More in the Extended Article.
Hit and Run Accident on Empire and Troy
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — At around 10:00pm on Motzoai Shabbos a minivan driving up Troy Ave was rear ended by a large SUV at the intersection of Empire Blvd. The driver, a woman, was complaining of back pains and not feeling well. 911 was called and FDNY EMS and Police responded.
More in the Extended Article.
She merited to see her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren who go in the way of Chassidus and are occupied with the Rebbe's Shlichus. Her long life was attributed to when she once passed by the Rebbe for dollars, the Rebbe blessed her with Arichus Yomim.
The funeral will set out today, 29 Tamuz, 6:30pm from her daughter Shaindel Marantz's home, 205 New Shikunim Kfar Chabad, Israel, and at 8:00pm it will set out from the Bait Shamgar Funeral Home to the Mount of Olives ”Har Hazaisim".
Baruch Dayan HoEmes
Baruch Dayan Hoemes – Mrs. Ethel Zukor OBM
With great sorrow the news has been received a few moments ago about the passing in good old age of Mrs. Ethel Zuckor OBM, Mother of Mrs. Shaindel Marantz and Mrs. Rivka Kaye of Kfar Chabad. She passed away at the age of 102.
She merited to see her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren who go in the way of Chassidus and are occupied with the Rebbe’s Shlichus. Her long life was attributed to when she once passed by the Rebbe for dollars, the Rebbe blessed her with Arichus Yomim.
The funeral will set out today, 29 Tamuz, 6:30pm from her daughter Shaindel Marantz’s home, 205 New Shikunim Kfar Chabad, Israel, and at 8:00pm it will set out from the Bait Shamgar Funeral Home to the Mount of Olives ”Har Hazaisim”.
Baruch Dayan HoEmes
Mazal Tov! – 2 Sunday L’Chaims!
Leibel (ben R Hillel Dovid) Krinsky (Crown Heights) and Sara Dechter (Crown Heights) .
IYH 3:30 PM at Gan Acres, 89 Tanzman Rd, Parksville, NY 12768 (Map This).
Shneur Nejar (Paris, France) and Liba Frankel (Los Angeles, CA)
IYH at 510 Crown St, Apt 2B, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Tens of thousands of Jews the world over gathered in groups small and large at their synagogues and community centers yesterday to celebrate the 25th completion of learning Maimonides' landmark compendium of Jewish Law, the Mishneh Torah.
Thousands Celebrate Close of a Cycle, and Begin it Again
Tens of thousands of Jews the world over gathered in groups small and large at their synagogues and community centers yesterday to celebrate the 25th completion of learning Maimonides’ landmark compendium of Jewish Law, the Mishneh Torah.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Zalman and Shterna (nee Goldstein) Zwiebel (Shluchim in Ann Arbor, MI) on the birth of a baby girl!
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!
