Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy Hertz (Crown Heights) and Chana Wolowik (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be at the Jewish Children’s Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy, [corner Kingston Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Darchai Menachem student Yosef Abrahamson has been appointed to a Page position at the Republican National Convention to take place in Minneapolis - St. Paul, September 1- 4.
Crown Heights Family to Attend GOP Convention
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Darchai Menachem student Yosef Abrahamson has been appointed to a Page position at the Republican National Convention to take place in Minneapolis – St. Paul, September 1- 4.
Friends of Aliya BBQ
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Aliya celebrated its fifth anniversary with a “Friends of Aliya BBQ” at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ari Chitrik.
The evening began on the deck with a gourmet barbeque prepared by Chef Meir Kohn and his staff. Magician, Ziggy went around entertaining the crowd and as night descended the crowd came inside for the presentation and dessert.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
ORA Honours Rabbi Feldman
SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — Last week, the Organisation of Rabbis of Australasia (O.R.A.) gathered in Sydney’s Yeshiva Centre at their biannual Rabbinic conference for two intense days of discussions in contemporary Halachic issues ranging from Trauma counseling to abortion and organ donation.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
JERUSALEM, Israel [INN] — A brief Chabad-sponsored course on the Temple, to be held in Israel this week and the next, has angered Islamic organizations, who call it a threat to the Al-Aksa Mosque compound.
Chabad Temple Course ‘Scares’ Muslim Groups
JERUSALEM, Israel [INN] — A brief Chabad-sponsored course on the Temple, to be held in Israel this week and the next, has angered Islamic organizations, who call it a threat to the Al-Aksa Mosque compound.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazel Tov to Boruch and Miriam (nee Benjaminson) Weingarten (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborns be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Judge rules in favor of Chabad wanting to set up shop in Cooper City business district
COOPER CITY, FL — A federal judge crushed attempts by Cooper City to keep Chabad of Nova out of its business district, ruling against the city on nearly every issue Tuesday and setting the stage for damages that could cost taxpayers more than $1 million.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim and Chanie (nee Einbinder) Abenaim (Tarzana,CA) on the birth of their son.
May the newborns be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Bochur was beaten and mugged at gun point last night, and thanks to the quick thinking of a neighbor, a bystander and police’s immediate response, the incident ended with the arrest of the two perpetrators along with the recovery of the handgun.
The incident took place in front of 621 Crown Street, a large apartment building in between Troy and Albany Avenues, where a Bochur was walking home and two Black males accosted him, one pointing a gun and demanding his valuables and the other who began assaulting him.
Continued in the Extended Article!
Mugging and Beating at Gunpoint, 2 Arrested & Gun Recovered
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Bochur was beaten and mugged at gun point last night, and thanks to the quick thinking of a neighbor, a bystander and police’s immediate response, the incident ended with the arrest of the two perpetrators along with the recovery of the handgun.
The incident took place in front of 621 Crown Street, a large apartment building in between Troy and Albany Avenues, where a Bochur was walking home and two Black males accosted him, one pointing a gun and demanding his valuables and the other who began assaulting him.
Continued in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Wednesday Night L’Chaim!
Mendy Blau (Crown Heights) and Sarale Kravitsky (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
Young Shluchim spend Shabbos in Old City
JERUSALEM, Israel [CHI] — 98 young shluchim from all over the world who attend the Summer Yeshiva under the auspices of Yeshivas Tzeirei Hashluchim in Tsfas led by Rabbi Chaim Kaplan spent this past Shabbos in the old city in Jerusalem and left a strong impression on the residents and visitors there.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
BELLINGHAM, WA [CHI] — Yosef Silverstien and Shalom Ceitlin knock on doors, and have their doors knocked on.
Sometimes the men have been given the name and address of the occupant by another contact. Other times, they said, they're there because they found the address while searching a phone book for “Jewish names.” While yet other times someone is in need, and gives them a call.
Traveling Rabbis Aim to Raise Jewish Awareness
BELLINGHAM, WA [CHI] — Yosef Silverstien and Shalom Ceitlin knock on doors, and have their doors knocked on.
Sometimes the men have been given the name and address of the occupant by another contact. Other times, they said, they’re there because they found the address while searching a phone book for “Jewish names.” While yet other times someone is in need, and gives them a call.
Approximately eight years ago, David was returning from a business trip in New York to his home in Ottawa, Canada. His flight was delayed, and it soon became apparent that he would not have time to arrive home in time for Shabbos. David called his wife, told her of his predicament, and asked her to try to make some kind of arrangements for him.
Fruits Of A Shaliach – A Lesson in Emunah
It was Thursday afternoon, February 1, 2008. I had just removed the fish from the freezer in preparation for cooking for Shabbos. Suddenly, I received an amazing phone call. The man on the other end of the line introduced himself as David L. and began to relate his story.
Approximately eight years ago, David was returning from a business trip in New York to his home in Ottawa, Canada. His flight was delayed, and it soon became apparent that he would not have time to arrive home in time for Shabbos. David called his wife, told her of his predicament, and asked her to try to make some kind of arrangements for him.
Nelson (above) found out they had lodged
a complaint about a black sergeant’s
N-word-laced rant, Nelson repeated the
N-word.
Assistant Chief Gerald Nelson went ballistic after Officer Shelron Smikle made a June 10 report to the Internal Affairs Bureau charging that a black sergeant at the 83rd Precinct dropped the N-bomb on him.
Two days later, Nelson, the commander of Patrol Borough Brooklyn North, ordered Smikle, 28, and his partner, Blanch O'Neal, 38, to his office, they told the Daily News in an interview.
“'We have friends in IAB, and you're full of s---!'” Nelson screamed, according to Smikle and O'Neal. “So what, he [the sergeant] called you a n----r? If you can't handle it, resign!'”
Racial Slur? So what! Two Police Officers say Black Chief didn’t Care
Nelson (above) found out they had lodged
a complaint about a black sergeant’s
N-word-laced rant, Nelson repeated the
N-word.
Two black cops who reported a boss for using a racial slur say they were viciously chewed out by an African-American chief in the NYPD and are now planning a lawsuit.
Assistant Chief Gerald Nelson went ballistic after Officer Shelron Smikle made a June 10 report to the Internal Affairs Bureau charging that a black sergeant at the 83rd Precinct dropped the N-bomb on him.
Two days later, Nelson, the commander of Patrol Borough Brooklyn North, ordered Smikle, 28, and his partner, Blanch O’Neal, 38, to his office, they told the Daily News in an interview.
“’We have friends in IAB, and you’re full of s—!’” Nelson screamed, according to Smikle and O’Neal. “So what, he [the sergeant] called you a n—-r? If you can’t handle it, resign!’”
Last week Rabbi Sholom Leib Aisenbach of Montreal Canada celebrated his 70th birthday. Taking advantage of this opportunity Mr. Bernie M. Farber, the CEO of the Canadian Jewish Congress, sent Rabbi Aisenbach a birthday greeting in which he praised Rabbi Aisenbach and Chabad for all the work that they have done “on behalf of K’lal Yisroel”.
CEO of Canadian Jewish Congress Praises Chabad in Birthday Wishes
Last week Rabbi Sholom Leib Aisenbach of Montreal Canada celebrated his 70th birthday. Taking advantage of this opportunity Mr. Bernie M. Farber, the CEO of the Canadian Jewish Congress, sent Rabbi Aisenbach a birthday greeting in which he praised Rabbi Aisenbach and Chabad for all the work that they have done “on behalf of K’lal Yisroel”.
Rabbi Avraham Berkowitz, 32, was recruited by the chief Chabad rabbi in Russia, Berel Lazar, and the president of the Federation of Jewish Communities, Lev Leviev, to head up the organization's fund-raising and outreach efforts in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Head of Russian federation steps down
MOSCOW, Russia [JTA] — The executive director of the Chabad-led Federation of Jewish Communities of the former Soviet Union has left his post to create an independent office in Moscow, JTA has learned.
Rabbi Avraham Berkowitz, 32, was recruited by the chief Chabad rabbi in Russia, Berel Lazar, and the president of the Federation of Jewish Communities, Lev Leviev, to head up the organization’s fund-raising and outreach efforts in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
NEW YORK, NY [WNBC] — A subway riders advocacy group, the Straphangers Campaign, has released its annual report on the city's 22 subway lines, saying the timeliness and quality of service on most lines has deteriorated from the previous year.
The 2007 “State of the Subways” report card analyzes service in key areas including wait time, regular arrival, a chance for a seat, clean cars, and understandable announcements.
Straphangers Release ‘Subway Shmutz’ Report
NEW YORK, NY [WNBC] — A subway riders advocacy group, the Straphangers Campaign, has released its annual report on the city’s 22 subway lines, saying the timeliness and quality of service on most lines has deteriorated from the previous year.
The 2007 “State of the Subways” report card analyzes service in key areas including wait time, regular arrival, a chance for a seat, clean cars, and understandable announcements.
