Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We woul like to wish Mazal Tov to Avi and Channie Viener (Crown Heights) on the birth of a baby girl!
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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Sem girls bring American carnival to Kfar Chabad
KFAR CHABAD, Israel [CHI] — The women’s section of the Beis Menachem Shul in Kfar Chabad was booming with excitement as the village’s children ran from booth to booth. In the spirit of Chanukah, the American Girls Seminary in Michlelet Beth Rivkah organized a carnival full of fun. Although signs for the carnival were only seen as of Monday night, when the doors opened at 2:30pm on Wednesday, the first day of Chanukah, hundreds of children were waiting anxiously at the door.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Levaya will take place Tomorrow, Monday at 10:30am at the Chessed Shel Emes Chapel on Main Street in Winnipeg, Canada.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Baruch Dayan Hoemes – Reb Ephraim Blumes OBM
It is with sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Ephraim Blumes, father of Rabbi Nosson Blumes Yibadel Lechaim Tovim.
Levaya will take place Tomorrow, Monday at 10:30am at the Chessed Shel Emes Chapel on Main Street in Winnipeg, Canada.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Corresponding to each day of Chanukah, the stories of Eight Chanukah Tales ñ which average 10 pages in length ñ span the globe and time as they detail different snippets of Jewish life, from the tale of Reb Shmelke, the rabbi from Zavolov who entertains a group of Nazi soldiers to save the community from certain death, to that of Jerusalem Jew who joins the Maccabees.
New Book Brings Spirit of Chanukah Alive With Eight Timeless Stories
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — A new compilation of eight Chanukah stories brings to life the power of Jewish faith and self-sacrifice in an easily digestible format for young readers.
Corresponding to each day of Chanukah, the stories of Eight Chanukah Tales ñ which average 10 pages in length ñ span the globe and time as they detail different snippets of Jewish life, from the tale of Reb Shmelke, the rabbi from Zavolov who entertains a group of Nazi soldiers to save the community from certain death, to that of Jerusalem Jew who joins the Maccabees.
The Marriott Hotel Celebrates Chanukah
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — The Marriott Hotels at the Brooklyn Bridge has joined the ranks of the hundreds upon hundreds of venues that sponsor a public Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony.
This year’s event took place on Wednesday evening, the second night of Chanukah in the hotels grand lobby. The Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge has the distinct honor of being the former home to the International Conference of the Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchim and the current home of the International Conference of Shluchos.
1. The Rebbe begins by stating that the lights of the Chanukah Menorah (Chanukiah/Hanukiah) are different then any other lights:
The lights of the Chanukah Menorah (Chanukiah) are different than any other lights which are part of a Mitzvah (commandment) because they are not a means to an end; all we want is the light itself.
2. The Rebbe now explains this in detail:
A Chanukah Sicha
The Rebbe says:
1. The Rebbe begins by stating that the lights of the Chanukah Menorah (Chanukiah/Hanukiah) are different then any other lights:
The lights of the Chanukah Menorah (Chanukiah) are different than any other lights which are part of a Mitzvah (commandment) because they are not a means to an end; all we want is the light itself.
2. The Rebbe now explains this in detail:
TUCSON, AZ — Many Jewish students on campus will celebrate Hanukkah without their families this year, as the holiday occurs before classes let out for winter break.
Early Holiday No Deterrent
TUCSON, AZ — Many Jewish students on campus will celebrate Hanukkah without their families this year, as the holiday occurs before classes let out for winter break.
Announcing Lubavitcher Yeshiva’s 9th Annual Chinese Auction. This year’s auction is better then ever. With over 120 prizes and a Grand Prize of $18,000 Cash, there is something for everyone.
This year’s auction is featuring an extraordinary Sheitel Event, exhibiting Barbera, Shuly and Viva & Abbi Wigs.
The Guest Speaker, Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson will be treating everyone to a discussion on The Beauty Within.
Click Here to visit the auction website!
More in the Extended Article!
ULY’s 9th Annual Chinese Auction!
Announcing Lubavitcher Yeshiva’s 9th Annual Chinese Auction. This year’s auction is better then ever. With over 120 prizes and a Grand Prize of $18,000 Cash, there is something for everyone.
This year’s auction is featuring an extraordinary Sheitel Event, exhibiting Barbera, Shuly and Viva & Abbi Wigs.
The Guest Speaker, Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson will be treating everyone to a discussion on The Beauty Within.
Click Here to visit the auction website!
More in the Extended Article!
She is survived by her parents, Avrohom and Chana Raskina, her husband, Boruch and daughter Sara Yiabadlu Lechaim Tovim.
The Levaya took place today in California.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Baruch Dayan Hoemes – Mrs. Malka Bordoff OBM
It is with great sadness and deep pain we inform you of the very untimely passing of Mrs. Malka (bas Avrohom) Bordoff OBM of Los Angeles, CA.
She is survived by her parents, Avrohom and Chana Raskina, her husband, Boruch and daughter Sara Yiabadlu Lechaim Tovim.
The Levaya took place today in California.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
It’s a Chanukah first for Trafford
ALTRINCHAM, England [CHI] — The first Jewish Mayor of Trafford for many years, Councillor Bernard Sharp, hosted a candle lighting ceremony to welcome the festival of Chanukah in the Mayor’s parlour for the first time ever on Tuesday 4th December.
Under the auspices of Rabbi Dovid Jaffe of South Manchester Lubavitch, the ceremony took place on the first night of the festival. The number of candles lit is traditionally increased by one every night for eight nights.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avremi and Shaina (nee Rosenbloom) Rothman (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn baby girl.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] – Tens of millions of Americans were treated to a special Chanukah broadcast over the ION cable network, organized and produced by Chabad of California under the directorship of Rabbi Boruch S. Cunin.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
California, Iraq and Afghanistan Spread the Light of Chanukah on Cable TV
SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] – Tens of millions of Americans were treated to a special Chanukah broadcast over the ION cable network, organized and produced by Chabad of California under the directorship of Rabbi Boruch S. Cunin.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Chanie (nee Tenenbaum) Hurwitz (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.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
‘Driedels and Donuts’ Celebration
PONTE VERDA BEACH, FL — Dan Safra of Ponte Vedra Beach gave his 1-year old son Eitan a taste of kosher falafel, a pita filled with vegetables, fried chickpeas and hummus.
Abigail Fixel, 3, of Ponte Vedra Beach sat perfectly still as Sandra Lee of Atlantic Beach painted a blue menorah on her cheek.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of HaRav HaChossid HaRav HaTomim, Zkan HaChassidim, Rabbi Yehoshua Korf of Crown Heights at age 102.
Reb Yehoshua served as a Mashpia in Tomchei Tmimim for many years, was the author of Biurim BeTanya and was also chosen as one of three Mashpiim for Crown Heights.
He is survived by R. Gedaliya Korf, Crown Heights, R. Avrohom Korf, Miami, Florida, R. Pinchas Korf, Crown Heights and Mrs. Bat-Sheva Shemtov, Detriot, Michigan.
The Levaya will take place today, Sunday, and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chaple at around 1:00pm and passing by 770 at around 2:00pm.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Baruch Dayan Hoemes – R. Yehoshua Korf OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of HaRav HaChossid HaRav HaTomim, Zkan HaChassidim, Rabbi Yehoshua Korf of Crown Heights at age 102.
Reb Yehoshua served as a Mashpia in Tomchei Tmimim for many years, was the author of Biurim BeTanya and was also chosen as one of three Mashpiim for Crown Heights.
He is survived by R. Gedaliya Korf, Crown Heights, R. Avrohom Korf, Miami, Florida, R. Pinchas Korf, Crown Heights and Mrs. Bat-Sheva Shemtov, Detriot, Michigan.
The Levaya will take place today, Sunday, and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chaple at around 1:00pm and passing by 770 at around 2:00pm.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Menorah Starts Fire in A Home on Montgomery St
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – Around 12:00am this Motzoai Shabbos a fire broke out in a Jewish home on Montgomery Street between New York and Brooklyn Avenues, the cause of which is blamed on a Chanukah Menorah.
The house, which was empty at the time, had a Menorah next to a couch and somehow fell and ignited the couch. A Bochur who was passing by noticed the fire and called 911, who responded within moments and had the fire under control immediately thereafter.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
