Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovber and Bassie (nee Klein) Kahn (Berlin, Germany) 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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This weeks edition of the Crown Heights Newspaper
Click here to download the newspaper in PDF format. (FIXED LINK)
This Weeks Crown Heights Newspaper
This weeks edition of the Crown Heights Newspaper
Click here to download the newspaper in PDF format. (FIXED LINK)
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — With over 10,000 men and women across the globe partaking in JLI’s current course on Israel, titled The Land & The Spirit, JLI Central produces each week a brief, striking flash presentation depicting each “city of the week” being explored during the semester. This flash, shown at each JLI chapter at the conclusion of the lesson takes the student on a visual journey through the featured holy city of the week's lesson.
Land and the Spirit – JLI Video Visits Tzefat
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — With over 10,000 men and women across the globe partaking in JLI’s current course on Israel, titled The Land & The Spirit, JLI Central produces each week a brief, striking flash presentation depicting each “city of the week” being explored during the semester. This flash, shown at each JLI chapter at the conclusion of the lesson takes the student on a visual journey through the featured holy city of the week’s lesson.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Motti and Libby (nee Feinzig) Hershkop (Kingston, PA) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Hundreds of visitors and Macy's shoppers were treated to a special Chanukah Wonderland on the 34th Street Macy's kids floor on Sunday. Children took part in an olive-press workshop led by Judah the Maccabee, who cracked jokes and gave a riveting account of the Chanukah story. The Menorah was lit using the freshly squeezed oil. Children made Chanukah “Jewelites,” decorating Chanukah images with bright Jewels. All children took home Dreidels and chocolate coins!
More pictures in the Extended Article!
The JCM Celebrates Chanukah with Macy’s!
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Hundreds of visitors and Macy’s shoppers were treated to a special Chanukah Wonderland on the 34th Street Macy’s kids floor on Sunday. Children took part in an olive-press workshop led by Judah the Maccabee, who cracked jokes and gave a riveting account of the Chanukah story. The Menorah was lit using the freshly squeezed oil. Children made Chanukah “Jewelites,” decorating Chanukah images with bright Jewels. All children took home Dreidels and chocolate coins!
More pictures in the Extended Article!
A first for a Texas Governor, a Hannukah menroah lighting ceremony was held at the Texas State Capitol with Governor Rick Perry, 16 Rabbis representing the 16 branches and 24 Rabbis presented the governor with a menorah and hung out in his private offices.
Lighting the Menorah with TX Gov Perry
A first for a Texas Governor, a Hannukah menroah lighting ceremony was held at the Texas State Capitol with Governor Rick Perry, 16 Rabbis representing the 16 branches and 24 Rabbis presented the governor with a menorah and hung out in his private offices.
Shacharis; 2 Minyanim at 7 AM, 2 Minyanim at 8 AM, 1 Minyan at 9 AM
Mincha; 4:15 PM
Maariv; 5:15 PM
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim
Info to be Menachem Avel the Morris Family
The Morris Family will be sitting Shiva for Reb Chaim Morris OBM this Sunday, December 16th untill Thursday, December 20th, at 779 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Shacharis; 2 Minyanim at 7 AM, 2 Minyanim at 8 AM, 1 Minyan at 9 AM
Mincha; 4:15 PM
Maariv; 5:15 PM
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim
No Chanukah Vacation
TZFAS, Israel [CHI] — Tzeirei Hashluchim Tzfas was in session, as the Bochurim learned and went on Mivtzoim throughout the days of Chanukah. Being that the Yeshiva is where many of the Talmidim stay in Israel, the Hanholah of the Yeshivah arranged in honor of Shabbos Chanukah, a special Shabbaton to Yerushalayim.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Shopping for Seforim on Hey Teves
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Friday, Anash and Bochurim buy seforim as per the Rebbes wishes, kehot was offering a 50% discount in honor of Hey Teves.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yechiel and Sara (nee Marelus) Wilhelm (London, UK) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi and Shaina Feldman (Sydney, Australia) on the birth of their daughter Rachel.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Central Hey Teves Farbrengen in Beis Rivka
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Thursday, the central Hey Teves – Didan Notzach Farbrengen took place in Beis Rivka, Campus Chomesh. Anash and Temimim gathered and heard from Rabbonim and Mashpiim about Hey Teves and their own involvement in it.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yisroel and Mashie Greenberg (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Accident on Empire and Troy Injures Three
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At around 10:10pm on Thursday night a Jeep collided with a minivan in the intersection of Empire and Troy. Both drivers and a passenger sustained injuries and were transported to Kings County Hospital.
None of the victims involved were Jewish but Hatzalah treated and transported one of them, FDNY EMS treated and transported the rest.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
“The lawyer asked ”My second question is about the books that your father used in his study. Are those books your father's or they belong to the Chassidim? The Rebbetzin replied “It belongs to the Chassidim because my father belonged to the Chassidim”.In honor of the twenty first anniversary of Hey Taves, we would like to present the following accounts that are related to the events that led to the Rebbe's library being returned to the Chassidim. To see more on this subject Click Here.
-from the Rebbetzin's testimony
The lawyers who represented the Rebbe met with the Rebbe before the actual case.
The following is a part of what was discussed in this first meeting:
Continued in the Extended Article!
Hey Teves: The Rebbe, a Bochur, and Eli Weisel
“The lawyer asked ”My second question is about the books that your father used in his study. Are those books your father’s or they belong to the Chassidim? The Rebbetzin replied “It belongs to the Chassidim because my father belonged to the Chassidim”.
–from the Rebbetzin’s testimony
In honor of the twenty first anniversary of Hey Taves, we would like to present the following accounts that are related to the events that led to the Rebbe’s library being returned to the Chassidim. To see more on this subject Click Here.
The lawyers who represented the Rebbe met with the Rebbe before the actual case.
The following is a part of what was discussed in this first meeting:
Continued in the Extended Article!
