Mazal Tov! – New Engagment!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy (ben R Chaim) Blachman (Crown Heights) and Chaya Sarah Wayden (Philadelphia, PA) on their engagment.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Maple St Shul, 612 Maple St, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
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Picture description: Kos Shel Bracha 1976. Special Thanks Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum. Click here to see previous weeks pictures.
PIcture of the Day! – The Rebbe 1976!
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Picture description: Kos Shel Bracha 1976. Special Thanks Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum. Click here to see previous weeks pictures.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Meir Simcha Rubashkin (Postville, IA) and Fraidy Schmukler (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Thursday at 1349 President St, [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
The Parshas Mishpotim Shiur by Rabbi YY Jacobson from Wednesday, Lamed Shvat, (Rosh Chodesh Adar Rishon) now available for online playback.
The Weekly shiur by Rabbi YY Jacobson Online
The Parshas Mishpotim Shiur by Rabbi YY Jacobson from Wednesday, Lamed Shvat, (Rosh Chodesh Adar Rishon) now available for online playback.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yitzchak and Rivky (nee Spalter) Raskin (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.
Jewish School Moves Into New Mediterranean Home
CANNES, France — A crowd of well-wishers and French politicians feted the recent expansion of the Jewish School of Cannes in a ceremony earlier this week.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem (G-d) tells Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) that the Yidin (Jewish people) should set aside materials from their possessions and donate to the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). As the Torah says, “Hashem spoke to Moshe saying. ‘Speak to the children of Israel and have them take for Me a Terumah-offering…”.
Rashi immediately explains this distinct wording and says that “for Me” means “to Me, to My name” . In other words, Rashi is saying that when one fulfils this Mitzvah (commandment) he should know that it is for Hashem and not for any other reason.
2. The Rebbe now asks a question:
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Terumah
The Rebbe says:
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem (G-d) tells Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) that the Yidin (Jewish people) should set aside materials from their possessions and donate to the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). As the Torah says, “Hashem spoke to Moshe saying. ‘Speak to the children of Israel and have them take for Me a Terumah-offering…”.
Rashi immediately explains this distinct wording and says that “for Me” means “to Me, to My name” . In other words, Rashi is saying that when one fulfils this Mitzvah (commandment) he should know that it is for Hashem and not for any other reason.
2. The Rebbe now asks a question:
An Evening to Help you Learn How to PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN by becoming aware of when boundaries are crossed. Presented by, Dr. David Pelcovitz, PHD. IYH this Sunday February 10, 8:00 PM at the Rubashkin Residence, 1349 President St, [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave]. Questions? call 718-773-1068.
Full flyer in the Extended Article!
Protect Your Children
An Evening to Help you Learn How to PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN by becoming aware of when boundaries are crossed. Presented by, Dr. David Pelcovitz, PHD. IYH this Sunday February 10, 8:00 PM at the Rubashkin Residence, 1349 President St, [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave]. Questions? call 718-773-1068.
Full flyer in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – 10 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Menachem and Rinat (nee Dray) Zabin.
IYH at 470 Melbone St, Crown Heights.
Schneur and Yehudis (nee Toron) Hickson.
IYH at 760 Montgomery St, Apt 4E, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].
Yitzchak and Rivky (nee Spalter) Raskin.
IYH at 1519 President St, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].
Mendy and Devorah Leah (nee Levitin) Brownstein.
IYH at 621 Empire Blvd, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].
Tzvi and Shayna Margo.
IYH at 1384 Carroll St, Apt 14B, [bet Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Michoel and Dvora Green (Shluchim to Westborough, MA) .
IYH at the Chabad House, 54 South St, Westborough, MA 01581.
Menachem and Faigy (nee Schapiro) Schechter (Shluchim to Chicago) .
IYH at 2632 W Greenleaf Ave, Apt 1, Chicago, IL 60645.
Moshe Leib and Chani (nee Saks) Gray (Shluchim to Hanover, NH) .
IYH at the Chabad House, 22 School St, Hanover, NH 03755.
Yosef Chaim and Chani Brook.
IYH at 9406 NW 36th Ct, Pompano Beach, FL 33065.
Menachem and Nechama Tauber.
IYH at 1015 NE 171st St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160.
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.
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The Weekly Comic! – Parshas Teruma!
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Schneur and Yehudis (nee Toron) Hickson (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
SALVADOR, Brazil — A record number of Jewish tourists have reportedly stopped in Salvador, Brazil, for this year's Carnival. The city's weeklong festival ñ perhaps a bit less famous than the one farther down the coast in Rio de Janeiro, but nevertheless recognized as the world's largest ñ annually attracts more than 2 million tourists; this year, thousands of Jews from Israel and other locations have joined the festivities, according to Chabad-Lubavitch of Salvador.
Thousands Descend on Chabad House for Annual Carnival
SALVADOR, Brazil — A record number of Jewish tourists have reportedly stopped in Salvador, Brazil, for this year’s Carnival. The city’s weeklong festival ñ perhaps a bit less famous than the one farther down the coast in Rio de Janeiro, but nevertheless recognized as the world’s largest ñ annually attracts more than 2 million tourists; this year, thousands of Jews from Israel and other locations have joined the festivities, according to Chabad-Lubavitch of Salvador.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosef Chaim and Chani Brook (Coral Springs FL) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
This weeks edition of the Crown Heights Newspaper, available for print.
Click here to download the newspaper in PDF format.
This Weeks Crown Heights Newspaper
This weeks edition of the Crown Heights Newspaper, available for print.
In Russia, Jewish Inmate Marks Brit Mila
ORENBURG, Russia — For the first time in the history of the Russian Federation’s penitentiary system, a Brit Mila ceremony took place in the Orenburg Regional Prison. This age-old Jewish tradition involved a Jewish inmate who is currently serving out a ten-year term. While this ancient tradition is becoming more commonplace among Jews across the Former Soviet Union, it is quite unique that this ritual is undergone by those serving out prison sentences.
The levaya will be Thursday, in Israel, at Bet Almin Hayarkon at Shaar Hageulah at 6:45 pm.
They will be sitting Shiva in Yerushalayim at Rechov Elkana 15, Mishpachat Yaffa, near Shikun Chabad.
To reach Gershon call 011-972-54-656-2691.
To reach Dovi call 011-972-54-4-836-984.
Email gchaimson@gmail.com
Boruch Dayan Haemes
Boruch Dayan Haemes – Mrs. Leah Chaimson OBM
With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Leah Chaimson of Emanuel, Israel, mother of Gershon Chaimson, Shevi Greenwald, and Dovi Chaimson of Crown Heights.
The levaya will be Thursday, in Israel, at Bet Almin Hayarkon at Shaar Hageulah at 6:45 pm.
They will be sitting Shiva in Yerushalayim at Rechov Elkana 15, Mishpachat Yaffa, near Shikun Chabad.
To reach Gershon call 011-972-54-656-2691.
To reach Dovi call 011-972-54-4-836-984.
Email gchaimson@gmail.com
Boruch Dayan Haemes
JNet Grand Raffle Launched at Kinus Volunteer Appreciation Event
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In honor of Chof Beis Shevat the Rebbetzin’s yahrzeit, JNet, The Jewish Learning Network, hosted their Volunteer Appreciation Event and Grand Raffle for women. The gathering, held on Motzei Shabbas at the Levi Yitzchak Library, honored current volunteers, as well as recruited new volunteers. As part of the recruitment process.
