Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shaul Ben-Shahar (Kfar Chabad) and Chaya Sarah Zirkind (Jerusalem, Israel/Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info!
IYH, Wedsday night 8:30pm, there will be a shiur on the Mamer “Veta Tetzave” in 770, by Rabbi Yossi Paltiel for men and there also be a separate shiur for women by Rabbi Shlomo Majeski upstairs 770.
Give the Rebbe an hour!!!
IYH, Wedsday night 8:30pm, there will be a shiur on the Mamer “Veta Tetzave” in 770, by Rabbi Yossi Paltiel for men and there also be a separate shiur for women by Rabbi Shlomo Majeski upstairs 770.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Raphael and Tzivia (nee Brummel) Jaworowski (Chicago, IL) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, fled a wartorn Europe to build up in the U.S. a virtual empire of Hassidim. From Brooklyn to Bangkok, his Chabad houses welcome Jews from all walks of life. At the height of the Six Day War, the Rebbe's “soldiers,” disciples scurried all over Israel for his “tefillin campaign,” bringing many Jews to their heritage. Rabbis, scientists, politicians – all had the privilege of meeting or corresponding with the Rebbe. His spiritual advice, Torah knowledge, love of humanity — to many, the Rebbe was not only a guide, but a legacy.
More in the Extended Article!
Major Book on the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Schneerson, Released
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, fled a wartorn Europe to build up in the U.S. a virtual empire of Hassidim. From Brooklyn to Bangkok, his Chabad houses welcome Jews from all walks of life. At the height of the Six Day War, the Rebbe’s “soldiers,” disciples scurried all over Israel for his “tefillin campaign,” bringing many Jews to their heritage. Rabbis, scientists, politicians – all had the privilege of meeting or corresponding with the Rebbe. His spiritual advice, Torah knowledge, love of humanity — to many, the Rebbe was not only a guide, but a legacy.
More in the Extended Article!
KHERSON, Ukraine — After many years, the Jewish community of Kherson, Ukraine, is receiving a spiritual home befitting of its modern revival. Taking part in the project is Pavel Miripolsky, a native-born designer who moved to Israel in 1991.
Ukraine Native to Assist in Synagogue’s Facelift Following Rebirth of His Community
KHERSON, Ukraine — After many years, the Jewish community of Kherson, Ukraine, is receiving a spiritual home befitting of its modern revival. Taking part in the project is Pavel Miripolsky, a native-born designer who moved to Israel in 1991.
NYC Sanitation Steals Mercedes - NYPD Mishandles Investigation
If your car is stolen in New York City don't count on the police to be out there looking for it. A man from Brooklyn is furious that police and sanitation officers couldn't spot the stolen cars that were right under their noses. Fox 5's Arnold Diaz has a story that will have you shaking your head in disbelief.
Outrageous Video of the Day! – Speechless!
NYC Sanitation Steals Mercedes – NYPD Mishandles Investigation
If your car is stolen in New York City don’t count on the police to be out there looking for it. A man from Brooklyn is furious that police and sanitation officers couldn’t spot the stolen cars that were right under their noses. Fox 5’s Arnold Diaz has a story that will have you shaking your head in disbelief.
A Bochurs Experience Learning Smicha
MIAMI, FL [CHI] — After four months of learning Smicha from inside the Sforim we have reached a point where we now need to go out to see the practical applications of what we have been studying.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — It’s not bagels and lox at La Sinagoga de Jabad de Coral Springs brunch. Here the fare is arepas and cheese pies, a taste of the old country shared by regulars and newcomers at this Spanish Chabad center.
In U.S.A. Chabad Habla Espanol!
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — It’s not bagels and lox at La Sinagoga de Jabad de Coral Springs brunch. Here the fare is arepas and cheese pies, a taste of the old country shared by regulars and newcomers at this Spanish Chabad center.
In front of hundreds of Rabbi's at this years annual West Coast Shluchim Convention, Mendy Pellin presented AskMosesTV. The announcement was at the banquet on Sunday night at the Chabad Running Spings resort. It was followed by a presentation sampling the expected content on the new project. The preview received a tremendous positive response by those present.
All this, a day before the ChabadTube launch of our 3rd Season of the Mendy Report.
The Launch of AskMosesTV!
In front of hundreds of Rabbi’s at this years annual West Coast Shluchim Convention, Mendy Pellin presented AskMosesTV. The announcement was at the banquet on Sunday night at the Chabad Running Spings resort. It was followed by a presentation sampling the expected content on the new project. The preview received a tremendous positive response by those present.
All this, a day before the ChabadTube launch of our 3rd Season of the Mendy Report.
Home Robbed Erev Shabbos
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Erev Shabbos, on Brooklyn between Montgomery St and Empire Blvd, a resident came home to find his apartment broken into and ransacked. A neighbor called Shomrim, who made sure the apartment was secure, then advised the resident to call police and file a report, which he resisted due to the fact that Shabbos was in less than 30 minutes.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Accident Injures Child
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This morning at around 11:00am, a car accident left a few people injured, including two children. The incident took place at the intersection of President Street and New York Avenue where according to witnesses a Toyota Sedan took a red light and collided with a minivan.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
The Levaya will be tomorrow, Monday, passing 770 at 11:00am, and then will continue to Montefiore Cemetery.
Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin is survived by his wife and children YLT; Yael Rosenberger (New York), Michal Korer (Brewster, NY), Devorah Leah Sandhaus (New York), Shneur Zalman, Menachem Mendel, Chana, Esther and Nessia.
They will be sitting Shiva a 1232 Carroll St, [between New York and Nostrand Ave]..
Condolences can be emailed to devralagrif@yahoo.com
Baruch Dayan HoEmes
Baruch Dayan HoEmes – Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin OBM
With profound sadness and pain we inform you of the very untimely passing of Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin of S. Diego, CA.
The Levaya will be tomorrow, Monday, passing 770 at 11:00am, and then will continue to Montefiore Cemetery.
Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin is survived by his wife and children YLT; Yael Rosenberger (New York), Michal Korer (Brewster, NY), Devorah Leah Sandhaus (New York), Shneur Zalman, Menachem Mendel, Chana, Esther and Nessia.
They will be sitting Shiva a 1232 Carroll St, [between New York and Nostrand Ave]..
Condolences can be emailed to devralagrif@yahoo.com
Baruch Dayan HoEmes
PARIS, France — After four decades of outreach in France's capital city, Chabad-Lubavitch of Paris is turning its sites to expanding its programming for the region's many university students.
Student Takes Center Stage at Parisian Chabad’s 40th Anniversary
PARIS, France — After four decades of outreach in France’s capital city, Chabad-Lubavitch of Paris is turning its sites to expanding its programming for the region’s many university students.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal tov to Gamliel Dray (Baytar, Isreal) and Chana Nemni (London, England) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Monday, February 18, for holiday observance. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2008 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Hascholas Sefer Torah in Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Wednesday February 6, Rosh Chodesh Adar Rishon, the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yonah Metsger joined the children of the Preschool of Arts and Supporters of the Chabad Center for Jewish Discovery on West 19th St, with the initial writing of a new torah scroll called the New York Torah. The Torah is being sponsored by the Tessler family of South Africa/New York in loving memory of Asaf Tessler OBM.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Electrical Fire Causes Alarm on Motzoai Shabbos
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – A short hour after Shabbos the residents in a home on Balfore Place called 911 after strong stench of gas filled the house. Firefighters responded and began investigating the odor.
After nearly a half an hour they managed to trace the odor to an electrical malfunction in the boiler of the house.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
