Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuli and Sara (nee Dinerman) Stiefel on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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New Shluchim to South Carolina
Rabbi Levi and Devorah Leah Marrus of Crown Heights will IYH be moving out on Shlichus to Columbia, South Carolina as Shluchei Torah, where the Marrus’s will be involved in promoting and teaching Adult education, Mrs. Marrus will teach in the Columbia Jewish Day School as well as participating in programming for Chabad of South Carolina.
The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Hesh Epstien, Director of Chabad of South Carolina.
To contact the new Shluchim you can email: levimarrus@gmail.com
Special thanks to Aaron Fehler of the Shluchim Placement Bureau for all of his help in making this happen.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi Levertov (Phoenix, AZ) and Chanie Slonim (Binghamton, NY) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Monday night at Bais Rivkah, 310 Crown St, [bet New York and Nostrand Ave].
Chabad Bochur Beaten in Paris
PAIRS, France [INN] — A 17-year-old Lubavitcher Hassid was walking near his home in a Jewish neighborhood in France on Friday night when he was brutally attacked by several youths with metal pipes. Passers-by alerted police, and he was brought to a hospital, where doctors are working to save his life.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is scheduled to arrive in Israel Sunday evening for a three-day visit, condemned the attack in a Saturday night announcement. “The President promises the victim and his family his support and his determination to fight against all forms of racism and anti-Semitism,” his office stated.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Menachem and Chani (nee Korf) Zirkind (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.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Earlier this afternoon Shomrim responded to a call from a store manager saying that he was in pursuit of a shoplifter, a number of members responded and caught up with the shoplifter, an older Black woman, on the corner of Carroll and Brooklyn who willingly stopped and began apologizing for the theft.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Shomrim Apprehend Shoplifter
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Earlier this afternoon Shomrim responded to a call from a store manager saying that he was in pursuit of a shoplifter, a number of members responded and caught up with the shoplifter, an older Black woman, on the corner of Carroll and Brooklyn who willingly stopped and began apologizing for the theft.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Rivky (nee Wolosow) Horowitz (Canton, MA) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Patient Dies Waiting for Bed at Kings County Hospital
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — A 49-year-old mental patient waiting for a bed in Kings County Hospital fell out of a chair and died an hour before anyone came to check on her, the Health and Hospitals Corp. said Friday.
The Levaya will take place tomorrow, Monday morning and will be leaving at 8:30am from the Shomrei Hadas Chapel and passing by 770 at around 9:30am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – HaYeled Yehonoson Yehuda Aryeh OBM
With profound sadness, shock and pain we inform you of the very untimely, shocking, sudden and tragic passing of Yehonoson Yehuda Aryeh the three year old son of Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim Shmully and Rochel Andrusier (North Miami Beach, FL).
The Levaya will take place tomorrow, Monday morning and will be leaving at 8:30am from the Shomrei Hadas Chapel and passing by 770 at around 9:30am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Students of Yeshiva Oholei Torah learned Tanya by heart for a program begun by Rabbi Mordechai and Mrs. Shterney Kanelsky, of the Bris Avrohom Center in Hillside, NJ, in loving memory of their daughter, Bat Sheva OBM.
Tanya Bal Peh for Bas Sheva
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Students of Yeshiva Oholei Torah learned Tanya by heart for a program begun by Rabbi Mordechai and Mrs. Shterney Kanelsky, of the Bris Avrohom Center in Hillside, NJ, in loving memory of their daughter, Bat Sheva OBM.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yaakov Levitan (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Adina Mill (Sydney, Australia) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info
Under the supervision of mentors, children may take part in a variety of activities including computer lessons, psychological and developmental exercises, a craft workshop, sports, games, and talks about Jewish traditions. These enthusiasts also have the opportunity to take part in various organized group outings.
New Children’s Program at Donetsk JCC
DONETSK, Ukraine — The Jewish Community Center in Donetsk has launched a new program for children, entitled ‘Yeladim’. This new initiative involves both girls and boys, who are able to visit the JCC every day. There, they are able to spend some quality time engaged in a rich program they should find amusing, educational and interesting.
Under the supervision of mentors, children may take part in a variety of activities including computer lessons, psychological and developmental exercises, a craft workshop, sports, games, and talks about Jewish traditions. These enthusiasts also have the opportunity to take part in various organized group outings.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Asher and Sarah (nee Shaw) Fried (Long Beach, CA) on the birth of their daughter, Tikvah Chaya Necha.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
ALBANY, NY [NY1] — City and state officials are looking to up the ante on drivers who sit the middle of an intersection.
It’s already illegal to “block the box” –- but currently, only police officers are allowed to hand out tickets. However, today the State Senate and Assembly passed legislation that increases enforcement by giving traffic enforcement agents the right to ticket drivers, as well. They also want to double fines.
Bill Passed Authorizes Traffic Agents To Enforce “Block the Box” Violators
ALBANY, NY [NY1] — City and state officials are looking to up the ante on drivers who sit the middle of an intersection.
It’s already illegal to “block the box” –- but currently, only police officers are allowed to hand out tickets. However, today the State Senate and Assembly passed legislation that increases enforcement by giving traffic enforcement agents the right to ticket drivers, as well. They also want to double fines.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov Dovi and Miriam Simcha (nee Ralphs) Small (Melbourne, Australia) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
The winners of the My Shliach Father and Son Mother and Daughter are….
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — The My Shliach program announces the raffle winners of the Shavuos Father & Son/ Mother & Daughter Learning for young Shluchim. The lucky winners are Mendel Kaplan, 10 on Shlichus in Devon, Pa. and Aida Smoller, 12 a young Shlucha in San Diego, Ca.
Over 500 young Shluchim and Shluchos worldwide joined together by learning the same Sicha on Shavuos with their fathers and mothers. Upon completing the questionnaire to follow, each participant was entered into a raffle for an Ipod Nano and a set of L’kutei Sichos or “Talks & Tales.”
1. Hmm… I'm going to the waiting room (770).Hello friends,
2. Whatever...
3. Haven't thought about it yet...
4. Plans? Fe! The Aibishter firt di velt.
5. Jump from one L'chaim to another and dance at a Chasunah in between.
6. I'll take any job that'll come my way.
After so many years living in the system, you're kinda sick of the 'system' and all that it stands for. So with shlichus, Semicha and a successful survival thorough the system all behind you, you feel that it's time to finally live the life, a.k.a. do whatever you want with zero responsibility and no productivity.
Continued in the Extended Article!
Op-Ed: So what are your Plans for Next Year?
1. Hmm… I’m going to the waiting room (770).
2. Whatever…
3. Haven’t thought about it yet…
4. Plans? Fe! The Aibishter firt di velt.
5. Jump from one L’chaim to another and dance at a Chasunah in between.
6. I’ll take any job that’ll come my way.
Hello friends,
After so many years living in the system, you’re kinda sick of the ‘system’ and all that it stands for. So with shlichus, Semicha and a successful survival thorough the system all behind you, you feel that it’s time to finally live the life, a.k.a. do whatever you want with zero responsibility and no productivity.
Continued in the Extended Article!
