Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli and Devorah Leah (nee Bryski) Karasik on the birth of their 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
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Soup Kitchen Launched in ‘Shaarei Tsedek’ Charity Center
MOSCOW, Russia — In Russia’s capital, the new soup kitchen of the ‘Shaarei Tsedek’ Charity Center has already begun operation, at a capacity of serving hot lunches to a minimum of 600 clients per day. This is just the start, however, given that the dining room can actually accommodate up to 2,000 persons.
Attend the precinct council meeting, it takes place in IS 61 located at 400 Empire Blvd on the corner of New York Ave. and it begins at 7:30. Deputy Inspector and Commanding Officer Frank Vega attends each of these meetings, and will be there to listen to suggestions and complaints from residents.
Be there or be nowhere! Your attendance will show our care and support for our community!
Tonight – The Precinct Council Meeting
So, we all used the comments to vent our anger at police at the community and the community council and we all criticized each other for talking and not doing. So here is your chance to do something!
Attend the precinct council meeting, it takes place in IS 61 located at 400 Empire Blvd on the corner of New York Ave. and it begins at 7:30. Deputy Inspector and Commanding Officer Frank Vega attends each of these meetings, and will be there to listen to suggestions and complaints from residents.
Be there or be nowhere! Your attendance will show our care and support for our community!
Beis Rivka’s Eighth Grade Graduation Trip
WASHINGTON, DC [CHI] — Students in Beis Rivka’s eighth grade class celebrated their graduation recently with a whirlwind tour of the nation’s capital, but before they enjoyed the typical Washington, DC sightseeing they took time to stop and remember the 6,000,000 Jews who perished in the Holocaust at the United States Holocaust Museum.
The girls had studied the Holocaust this year, but still felt chills seeing the railcar, the bunker transported from Aushwitz, and other displays at the museum.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Rochel Leah (nee Gudelsky) Wilansky (Johannesburg, SA) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
“This trip demonstrated that yes, there is a future for Jewish life in Germany,” proclaimed Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel, co-director of the Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life serving the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who coordinated the delegation. The university-based rabbi came up with the idea for the trip after returning from last year's dedication ceremony of the new Rohr Chabad Center, which serves as the headquarters for Chabad-Lubavitch of Berlin, co-directed by Tiechtel's brother and sister-in-law, Rabbi Yehuda and Leah Tiechtel.
Students Spend Spring Break Helping Rebuild Jewish Life in Germany
FRANKFURT, Germany — The 25 Jewish college students who took part in a historic spring break trip to Berlin overcame financial difficulties and personal fears to make the journey. According to organizers, the city’s Jewish community is better off for it.
“This trip demonstrated that yes, there is a future for Jewish life in Germany,” proclaimed Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel, co-director of the Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life serving the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who coordinated the delegation. The university-based rabbi came up with the idea for the trip after returning from last year’s dedication ceremony of the new Rohr Chabad Center, which serves as the headquarters for Chabad-Lubavitch of Berlin, co-directed by Tiechtel’s brother and sister-in-law, Rabbi Yehuda and Leah Tiechtel.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
I would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to a dear friend Yanky Kopfstein (London, England) in honor of his engagement to Sarah Jeda (North Miami Beach, FL) .
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Tuesday at Agudah Shul, 456 Crown St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
NEW YORK, NY — Citing his vision and creativity, the Avi Chai Foundation awarded Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Menachem Schmidt one of its first-ever fellowships. The monetary grant is part of the largest cash award bestowed on emerging communal and educational leaders within the North American Jewish community.
Jewish “Genius” Grant Bestowed on Philadelphia Pioneer of Community Outreach
NEW YORK, NY — Citing his vision and creativity, the Avi Chai Foundation awarded Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Menachem Schmidt one of its first-ever fellowships. The monetary grant is part of the largest cash award bestowed on emerging communal and educational leaders within the North American Jewish community.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Ezzy and Rivky (nee Hershkop) Duchman (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Monday, A Lubavitcher Yeshiva school bus full of young children was pelted with stones earlier this afternoon as it was making its rounds dropping children off. The incident took place on President Street between Utica and Schenectady as the bus began pulling away, when the driver noticed a large group of youths and all of a sudden a few rocks hit the bus.
The driver, Reb Dovid Astulin said “all of a sudden I hear ‘BOOM BOOM’, and I right away stopped the bus” he then tried to chase after the group while calling police and Shomrim but they scattered and was impossible for him to follow them.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Bus Loaded with Children Pelted with Stones
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Monday, A Lubavitcher Yeshiva school bus full of young children was pelted with stones earlier this afternoon as it was making its rounds dropping children off. The incident took place on President Street between Utica and Schenectady as the bus began pulling away, when the driver noticed a large group of youths and all of a sudden a few rocks hit the bus.
The driver, Reb Dovid Astulin said “all of a sudden I hear ‘BOOM BOOM’, and I right away stopped the bus” he then tried to chase after the group while calling police and Shomrim but they scattered and was impossible for him to follow them.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi Teldon (Commack, NY) and Rochel Block (S. Antonio, TX) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Monday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
POSTVILLE, IA — Four Homeland Security buses with U.S. Immigration and Customs tags on them have entered the Agriprocessors Inc. complex.
The buses, along with a trail of SUVs and vans with Minnesota license plates, arrived at about 11:45am
Up to 700 Arrests Estimated in Postville ICE Raid
POSTVILLE, IA — Four Homeland Security buses with U.S. Immigration and Customs tags on them have entered the Agriprocessors Inc. complex.
The buses, along with a trail of SUVs and vans with Minnesota license plates, arrived at about 11:45am
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal tov to Menachem and Pessy (nee Bruchstat) Evers (Amsterdam, Holland) on the birth of their Son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
ULY Ocean Pkwy Chinese Auction Winners
Grand Prize #1 – Yossi Raitport
Split the Pot – Boruch Lipsker
Jackpot – Chanie V.
2. Choice of Spectacular Furniture Set – Chavie Cohen
3. Beautiful Bathroom – Hershkowitz
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuly and Henna (nee Haber) Kopel (Shluchim to Sydney, Australia) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton University appointed Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Eitan Webb as an official chaplain after a student-driven campaign to afford the local Chabad House full recognition. The move represents a complete reversal of a administrative decision last year to deny Webb the post.
Princeton University Grants Official Recognition to Chasidic Rabbi
PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton University appointed Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Eitan Webb as an official chaplain after a student-driven campaign to afford the local Chabad House full recognition. The move represents a complete reversal of a administrative decision last year to deny Webb the post.
Shacharis at 7:00am, 7:45am, 8:30am, 9:15am.
Mincha is 1 hour before zman
Maariv is B'zmano
Call in your condolences to (718) 756-5276, Fax: (718) 493-2438 or e-mail AndrusierFamily@gmail.com.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Info to be Menachem Avel the Andrusier Family
The Andrusier family is sitting Shiva after the passing of Mrs Chana Andrusier, Shabbos morning at the age of 91. They are sitting at 407 Crown St, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Shacharis at 7:00am, 7:45am, 8:30am, 9:15am.
Mincha is 1 hour before zman
Maariv is B’zmano
Call in your condolences to (718) 756-5276, Fax: (718) 493-2438 or e-mail AndrusierFamily@gmail.com.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
