Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmully Gurary (Montreal, Canada) and Shternie Raichik (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYHbe tonight, Tuesday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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MANAGUA, Nicaragua — After 28 years without a Torah scroll, Nicaraguan Jews joyously welcomed a new Torah in a ceremony community members say helped rekindle the Jewish spirit in this turbulent Central American country.
Scroll Power: Nicaraguan Jews Celebrate First Torah in 28 Years
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — After 28 years without a Torah scroll, Nicaraguan Jews joyously welcomed a new Torah in a ceremony community members say helped rekindle the Jewish spirit in this turbulent Central American country.
Dnepropetrovsk Community Introduces Groundbreaking ‘Tzedaka ATM’
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine –- In Dnepropetrovsk, the ‘Golden Rose’ Synagogue has introduced an innovative idea aimed at promoting the mitzvah of giving Tzedaka or Charity. In its entrance hall now stands an automated machine, which enables congregants and visitors to donate funds for charitable purposes by transferring funds from their credit or debit cards to the Jewish community of Dnepropetrovsk – a member of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine.
Photo Gallery: Nittel Nacht in 770
More pictures in the Extended Article!
I would like to share my recent experiences with you, and to convey my personal feelings of gratitude to RCCS.
I vividly remember that fateful day last May. I had just returned from some pre-Yom Tov shopping and checked my answering machine. A woman with a sweet and gentle voice asked that I return her call as soon as possible to discuss something very important.
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A Letter to the R.C.C.S.
To all the wonderful staff, supporters, and volunteers of RCCS in Crown Heights.
I would like to share my recent experiences with you, and to convey my personal feelings of gratitude to RCCS.
I vividly remember that fateful day last May. I had just returned from some pre-Yom Tov shopping and checked my answering machine. A woman with a sweet and gentle voice asked that I return her call as soon as possible to discuss something very important.
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Lubavitcher Yeshivah Chess Tournament!
“Check”
“Go”
“Your turn”
“Check”
These were just some of the sounds at the Lubavitcher Yeshivah first annual Chess Tournament.
More in the Extended Article!
BEIJING, China — As French expands as a language spoken by Jews in Beijing, a local Jewish community center has begun offering programming specifically with the French-speaking population in mind.
Beijing’s French-Speaking Jews Benefit From New Rabbi
BEIJING, China — As French expands as a language spoken by Jews in Beijing, a local Jewish community center has begun offering programming specifically with the French-speaking population in mind.
Shliach from Five Towns Shares his talent with Crown Heights Children
QUEENS, NY [CHI] — The 15th of the month is a known as an Eis Ratzon, when the moon is at it’s fullest, the Rebbe would go every month on this date (and Erev Rosh Chodesh) to the Ohel.
The “better mentor” to whom he refers, his own father, the late Rabbi Moshe Yitzchok Hecht, founded the New Haven Hebrew Day School in the 1940s beginning with a few students. Moshe Hecht also brought the Chabad movement to Greater New Haven; Chabad is a Hassidic movement in which a central theme is outreach to the community.
3 Generations of Hechts Prove Strong Mentors
ORANGE, CT — Rabbi Sheya Hecht always tells people he had “a better mentor” than his oldest son, Mendy, does, but that self-effacing view is part of what makes Sheya Hecht such a good father to his 10 children, 200 students and hundreds of congregants.
The “better mentor” to whom he refers, his own father, the late Rabbi Moshe Yitzchok Hecht, founded the New Haven Hebrew Day School in the 1940s beginning with a few students. Moshe Hecht also brought the Chabad movement to Greater New Haven; Chabad is a Hassidic movement in which a central theme is outreach to the community.
TENAFLY, NJ [CHI] — Once again, the Teen Friendship Club of Lubavitch on the Palisades will be running, Shabbat 300. As implied by its name this ambitious project aims to gather 300 high school students from the Bergen county community, to enjoy a Shabbat dinner. This program, includes a delicious luxury catered Shabbat dinner, Jewish songs, Shabbat rituals, and plenty of spirit.
Shabbat 100 Rising to the Challenge
TENAFLY, NJ [CHI] — Once again, the Teen Friendship Club of Lubavitch on the Palisades will be running, Shabbat 300. As implied by its name this ambitious project aims to gather 300 high school students from the Bergen county community, to enjoy a Shabbat dinner. This program, includes a delicious luxury catered Shabbat dinner, Jewish songs, Shabbat rituals, and plenty of spirit.
Video of the Day – Senator Speaks about the Rebbe
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tuesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Tuesday, December 25, for holiday observance. Because Xmas Day is a major legal holiday, parking meter regulations are also suspended.
On major legal holidays, stopping, standing, and parking are permitted, except in areas where stopping, standing, and parking rules are in effect seven days a week (for example, “No Standing Anytime”).
Click here for the 2008 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
DURHAM, NC — The Raleigh-Care Jewish Federation in North Carolina awarded a grant to the Chabad Jewish Student Center serving the University of North Carolina and Duke University to support its weekly Shabbat programming.
Federation Awards Grant to Chabad House Serving Duke University
DURHAM, NC — The Raleigh-Care Jewish Federation in North Carolina awarded a grant to the Chabad Jewish Student Center serving the University of North Carolina and Duke University to support its weekly Shabbat programming.
7th Grade Builds Lego Chanukah Menorahs
MONTREAL, Canada [CHI] — In honor of the festival of Chanukah, 7th Grade of Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch of Montreal, along with the engineering help of a number of older students studying at the Rabbinical College of Quebec, constructed 2 magnificent menorahs, which were made exclusively with lego style Micro Mega Blocks.
Please continue to say Tehilim for Elana Leah bas Shaindel Rochel and Chaya Mushka bas Mattel
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL [CHI] – A group of Seminary girls returning from the Publix grocery store after shopping for a winter camp they were arranging for the local community, when two of the girls were struck by a passing car, injuring one of them critically.
More in the Extended Article.
Two Sem Girls Injured, One Critically, After Being Struck by a Car
Please continue to say Tehilim for Elana Leah bas Shaindel Rochel and Chaya Mushka bas Mattel
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL [CHI] – A group of Seminary girls returning from the Publix grocery store after shopping for a winter camp they were arranging for the local community, when two of the girls were struck by a passing car, injuring one of them critically.
More in the Extended Article.
The course will take place tonight, the 24th of December here in Crown Heights. Call for more information and to make your reservation 1-347-262-3326.
An idea for Nittel Nacht… (A)
Playing chess on Nittel Nacht is one way to pass time. How about taking the Defensive Driving course? The benefits include, reducing points on your drivers license and a 10% insurance reduction!
The course will take place tonight, the 24th of December here in Crown Heights. Call for more information and to make your reservation 1-347-262-3326.
Photo Gallery and ULY Auction Winners!
Jackpot – Sadya Engel
Split the Pot Yossel Goldberg
Grand Prize Aaron Blesofsky
Sheitel Raffle – Chanie Rapaport
Blue Tooth Wireless– Yanki Plotka
Rea Alternatives Gift Basket – Chaya Greenberg
The list continued and more pictures in the Extended Article!
