Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levy and Beila (nee Matusof) Edelman (Paris, France) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
BROOKLYN, NY — Wall Street bailouts, iPhones, and stratospheric gas prices are bringing more marginally affiliated Jews to Rosh Hashanah services say rabbis across the United States.
Tough times draw larger crowds to the synagogue on the High Holidays, and Chabad representatives are aiming to attract even more by answering the call of the times and publicizing their prayer services using images ripped straight from the headlines and pop culture.
Smart Publicity and Messages of Empowerment Draw Greater Numbers To Chabad’s Rosh Hashana Services
BROOKLYN, NY — Wall Street bailouts, iPhones, and stratospheric gas prices are bringing more marginally affiliated Jews to Rosh Hashanah services say rabbis across the United States.
Tough times draw larger crowds to the synagogue on the High Holidays, and Chabad representatives are aiming to attract even more by answering the call of the times and publicizing their prayer services using images ripped straight from the headlines and pop culture.
The girl, Tiana Browne, 15, of East 21st Street in Brooklyn, is being charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the killing of Shannon Braithwaite, the police said.
Shannon’s mother, Marva Braithwaite, discovered her daughter’s body about 4:30 p.m. near the entrance of their apartment on Empire Boulevard near Troy Avenue. When she tried to open the door, the path was blocked by her daughter’s body.
Cousin Is Charged in Brooklyn Death
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — A teenage girl was arrested on Wednesday in the fatal stabbing of her 16-year old cousin in her family’s apartment in Crown Heights the day before, the authorities said.
The girl, Tiana Browne, 15, of East 21st Street in Brooklyn, is being charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the killing of Shannon Braithwaite, the police said.
Shannon’s mother, Marva Braithwaite, discovered her daughter’s body about 4:30 p.m. near the entrance of their apartment on Empire Boulevard near Troy Avenue. When she tried to open the door, the path was blocked by her daughter’s body.
Havdala in Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe Township, New Jersey, directed by Rabbi Eliezer and his wife Chanie Zaklikovsky.
Pictured (left to right) is Matti (4), Rikki (2), Mendel (7), Mrs. Rivka Zaklikowski, Cantor Hersh Yitzchok Reich, Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky and Rabbi Avrohom Zaklikowski.
G'mar Chasima Tova!
Picture of the Night! – First Havdala of 5769!
Havdala in Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe Township, New Jersey, directed by Rabbi Eliezer and his wife Chanie Zaklikovsky.
Pictured (left to right) is Matti (4), Rikki (2), Mendel (7), Mrs. Rivka Zaklikowski, Cantor Hersh Yitzchok Reich, Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky and Rabbi Avrohom Zaklikowski.
G’mar Chasima Tova!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovid and Mirel (nee Zirkind) Weinbaum (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.
From the staff here at CrownHeights.info, Chabad and Crown Heights’s leading news service, we would like to wish all of our dedicated readers a Happy New Year, a K’siva Vachasima Tova and a Gut Gebentched Yohr.
May this year be a safe, successful and prosperous year to all, and may we be zoche to report the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days!
The Staff at,
CrownHeights.info
Shana Tovah! Happy New Year!
From the staff here at CrownHeights.info, Chabad and Crown Heights’s leading news service, we would like to wish all of our dedicated readers a Happy New Year, a K’siva Vachasima Tova and a Gut Gebentched Yohr.
May this year be a safe, successful and prosperous year to all, and may we be zoche to report the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days!
The Staff at,
CrownHeights.info
Sh’vorim-t’rua
1) In the main shofar blowing – before musaf – in the sequence of t’keeya-sh’vorim-t’rua-t’keeya, the sh’vorim-t’rua should be blown in a single breath. The same applies when one blows to enable someone else to fulfill the mitzva (such as at home for family members, or on mivtza’im).However the shofar which is blown by mussaf is done with a breath in between the sh’vorim-t’rua.
Important Point for a Ba’al Tokea – How to Blow Shofar Properly
Sh’vorim-t’rua
1) In the main shofar blowing – before musaf – in the sequence of t’keeya-sh’vorim-t’rua-t’keeya, the sh’vorim-t’rua should be blown in a single breath. The same applies when one blows to enable someone else to fulfill the mitzva (such as at home for family members, or on mivtza’im).However the shofar which is blown by mussaf is done with a breath in between the sh’vorim-t’rua.
Once Again – Police Prohibit Vending Around 770
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – One of the staples of Tishrai is the seemingly impossible task of navigating the sidewalks around 770, thanks to the marketplace it becomes. The police have put an end to it as they have done last year, citing security concerns.
Photo Gallery: Erev Rosh Hashanah in Crown Heights
More pictures in the Extended Article!
LONGMONT, CO — A new year signals a new beginning. And for the local Jewish community, this Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year, which begins Monday at sundown — it’s especially true.
Just in time for the high holy days, the Chabad Jewish Center of Longmont has leased space at 195 S. Main St., making it a public hub for Jews to celebrate and study their faith.
Jewish Center in Longmont Signs 2-year Lease in time for Rosh Hashanah
LONGMONT, CO — A new year signals a new beginning. And for the local Jewish community, this Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year, which begins Monday at sundown — it’s especially true.
Just in time for the high holy days, the Chabad Jewish Center of Longmont has leased space at 195 S. Main St., making it a public hub for Jews to celebrate and study their faith.
Presidential Message: Rosh Hashanah, 5769
I send greetings to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah.
On this occasion of spiritual reflection, people of the Jewish faith in our country and around the world recognize the blessings from the Almighty as they commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the world. During this holy time, men and women take time to remember the past, contemplate the sweetness of the new year, and look forward to a promising future.
This special occasion is also an opportunity to celebrate the history of the Jewish people and the values that bind us all together.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a meaningful Rosh Hashanah and L’shanah tovah.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Giant Mechitza erected outside 770 Women section
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Last week, several prominent rabbis in Crown Heights came out with a letter protesting against the intolerable situation that has developed outside 770 during Shabbosim and Yom Tov that create “Tznius” problems. The rabbis issued a series of regulations to prevent this problem. (see letter in the extended article). As a result, a giant mechitza was erected outside the entrance to the women’s section in 770 on Kingston Ave.
Elul Zman at YNS Tzfas
TZFAS, Israel [CHI[] — What an amazing Elul zman it has been with bochurim filling the zal with the sounds of Nigleh and Chassidus. A very exciting event took place at the Chai Elul farbrengen when Hatomim Shneur Zalman Yanover made a Siyum Mesechta. The farbrengen went into the wee hours of the night with many stories told over of what Chassidus added to the world and the lessons that should be learnt of what Chassidus adds into our own personal lives.
Photo Gallery: Erev Rosh Hashanah at the Ohel
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli and Rochel (nee New) Deitsch (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 a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Earlier this Sunday afternoon the alarm which usually signals the onset of Shabbos and Yom Tov went off, bewildering residents and burying the CrownHeights.info News inbox with nearly 100 emails inquiring as to why the alarm went off.
More in the Extended Article!
Mid-Sunday Shabbos Alarm Bewilders Residents
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Earlier this Sunday afternoon the alarm which usually signals the onset of Shabbos and Yom Tov went off, bewildering residents and burying the CrownHeights.info News inbox with nearly 100 emails inquiring as to why the alarm went off.
So we contacted R. Mendel Goldstein, the father of the siren, and asked him what happened, he answered that it was a simple mistake in the timer, the alarm was supposed to go off tomorrow, signaling the beginning of Rosh Hashana, but instead it went off today.
More in the Extended Article!
