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Bochur walking on Kingston. Illustration photo.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — It was a bizarre sight for some Yidden walking in and out of 770 this Motzoei Shabbos. A Bochur wandering in front of 770 without a coat, pants or even shoes , and one passerby deemed it appropriate to call Shomrim to have the situation checked out.

When Shomrim members arrived on scene they took the Bochur inside and dressed him with a long coat and began investigating what has taken place.

More in the Extended Article!

Bochur Wandering Semi-Dressed in front of 770

Bochur walking on Kingston. Illustration photo.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — It was a bizarre sight for some Yidden walking in and out of 770 this Motzoei Shabbos. A Bochur wandering in front of 770 without a coat, pants or even shoes , and one passerby deemed it appropriate to call Shomrim to have the situation checked out.

When Shomrim members arrived on scene they took the Bochur inside and dressed him with a long coat and began investigating what has taken place.

More in the Extended Article!

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New Engagement!

Nathaniel Cohen (Neuilly, France) to Raquel Illouz (Paris, France)
Baby Boy!

Leiby and Mushka Brikman from Montreal, Canada had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Chaya (nee Laber) Shepard from Albany, NY had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Mendel Mergui (Paris, France) to Chani Galperin (Winsor, Ontario) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Rubashkins 1349 President street
New Engagement!

Arik Deren (Greenwich, CT) to Elkie Havlin (Dresden, Germany) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Sternberg (New London, CT) to Devora Lea Amar (Seine Et Marne, France) L’Chaim: Thursday, Nov. 5th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
Baby Girl!

Uriel and Mushky (nee Dubov) Hillel from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Chaya (nee Gordon) Drizin from Los Angeles, CA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shmuel Helman (Brazil) to Stella Washingston (Alpharetta, GA)
New Engagement!

Doniel Preston (Edgware, UK) to Chayale Russel (Edgware, UK)
New Engagement!

Dovi Borochov (Crown Heights) to Mirel Vogel (London, UK)
New Engagement!

Binyomin Beilin (Boston, MA) Rivkah Bracha Ross (Waterbury, CT)
Baby Girl!

Menachem and Sari (Nee Gottlib) Forer from Crown Heights/Hillside had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Dovi Zaetz (Crown Heights) to Hanni Ladayov (Paris, France)
New Engagement!

Levi Smith (N. Miami Beach, FL) to Chana Singer (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
Baby Girl!

Shui and Sheva (nee Tennenhaus) Kastel from Hollywood, FL had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Menahem Mendel Bredoire (Paris, France) to Haya Mouchka Sebag (Paris,France)

Mens Mikvas Pose Health Hazard, Hatzalah Warns

Matthew Wagner – JPost

The entry system at Mikva Meir. Illustration Photo by: Spotlight Design.

JERUSALEM, Israel — Dozens of men’s mikvaot (ritual baths) across the nation are a potential health hazard due to poor accessibility, United Hatzalah of Israel, the haredi rapid-response first aid organization, has warned

“If, God forbid, there is a major crisis in a mikve, such as a gas explosion, poisoned water or a collapsed roof, I don’t want to think of the consequences,” Hatzalah spokesman Yerach Toker said on Wednesday.

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Courant

LITCHFIELD, CT — An orthodox Jewish group and the borough of Litchfield moved one step closer to a court battle over religious freedom on Thursday night after the historic district commission denied the organization's application to turn a Victorian home into a synagogue.

For the past six months, Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach of the Chabad-Lubavitch congregation has been meeting with the commission about his plans to restore a house on West Street and build an addition of about 20,000 square feet on the edge of the town's historic district.

Historic District Rejects Synagogue

Courant

LITCHFIELD, CT — An orthodox Jewish group and the borough of Litchfield moved one step closer to a court battle over religious freedom on Thursday night after the historic district commission denied the organization’s application to turn a Victorian home into a synagogue.

For the past six months, Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach of the Chabad-Lubavitch congregation has been meeting with the commission about his plans to restore a house on West Street and build an addition of about 20,000 square feet on the edge of the town’s historic district.

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Precinct Council meetings are held once a month and serve as a forum where residents the of communities that reside within the confines of the 71st Precinct to gather and raise concerns regarding crimes and nuisances. The turnout to yesterdays meeting was described as the largest turnout ever, said one attendee, that in all his 20 years attending these meetings he has never seen the auditorium that full.

The meeting began 15 minutes late, due to the children’s holiday party that took place before the meeting, and opened as usual, with the precinct council president, Mr. C. Karl Cohen thanking everyone for coming and recognizing dignitaries and elected officials. He also made note of the obvious presence of over 200 Jewish residents, which included mothers, fathers and even some children.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

The Largest Turnout Ever to a Precinct Council Meeting, Residents Leave Fuming…

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Precinct Council meetings are held once a month and serve as a forum where residents the of communities that reside within the confines of the 71st Precinct to gather and raise concerns regarding crimes and nuisances. The turnout to yesterdays meeting was described as the largest turnout ever, said one attendee, that in all his 20 years attending these meetings he has never seen the auditorium that full.

The meeting began 15 minutes late, due to the children’s holiday party that took place before the meeting, and opened as usual, with the precinct council president, Mr. C. Karl Cohen thanking everyone for coming and recognizing dignitaries and elected officials. He also made note of the obvious presence of over 200 Jewish residents, which included mothers, fathers and even some children.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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Joshua Runyan - Chabad.org
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's Jewish community was in shock Friday morning, one day after a horrific car accident along the main Sydney-to-Melbourne highway took the lives of longtime members Zev and Rochel Simons.

According to Australian news reports, the couple perished when the Toyota minivan driven by Rochel Simons, 48, crossed the median and was struck by a tanker truck. The driver of the truck, a 39-year-old man whose identity was not released by authorities, also died in the crash. Wreckage and the threat of fuel igniting blocked traffic on the arterial Hume Highway in both directions for hours.

Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Jewish Educators in Australia

Joshua Runyan – Chabad.org

SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s Jewish community was in shock Friday morning, one day after a horrific car accident along the main Sydney-to-Melbourne highway took the lives of longtime members Zev and Rochel Simons.

According to Australian news reports, the couple perished when the Toyota minivan driven by Rochel Simons, 48, crossed the median and was struck by a tanker truck. The driver of the truck, a 39-year-old man whose identity was not released by authorities, also died in the crash. Wreckage and the threat of fuel igniting blocked traffic on the arterial Hume Highway in both directions for hours.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chanoch and Bassie (nee Swerdlov) Chaskind (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

Mazel Tov's

Mazal Tov! – 9 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Shmuel and Raizy (nee Karp) Reich.
IYH at 1301 President St, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].

Nissim and Rina Baron.
IYH at 34 Lamont Ct, Crown Heights, [MAP].

Shlomo and Joana Goldsmith.
IYH at Aliya 525 E New York Ave, [bet Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Mendy and Aidy (nee Dubrowsky) Naparstek (Crown Heights) .

Mendy and Shternie (nee Gurary) Matusof (Crown Heights) .

Shalom and Aharona Lubin (Shluchim to Madison, NJ) .
IYH at 1 Ser Del Dr, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Shimi and Rochie (nee Jacobs) Markel (Agura Hills, CA) .

Yechiel and Sara (nee Marelus) Wilhelm.
IYH at the Croft Court Hotel, 44 Ravenscroft Ave. London, England.

Dovber and Bassie (nee Klein) Kahn (Berlin, Germany) .

Stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info! Thank You.

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Rebecca Rosenthal - Lubavitch.com

LOS ANGELES, CA — It’s expensive to die in the United States, and especially in California where real estate and population booms have jacked up funeral price tags to the $10,000 mark.

A Jewish Burial, Even for Those Who Can’t Afford

Rebecca Rosenthal – Lubavitch.com

LOS ANGELES, CA — It’s expensive to die in the United States, and especially in California where real estate and population booms have jacked up funeral price tags to the $10,000 mark.

Shlichus
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With profound sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Tanya Malinsky OBM, Who was struck by a passing car service on Empire Boulevard on a rainy night earlier this week, as we have reported.

Tanya was most beloved by the students of Beth Rivka Girls School and worked tirelessly to prepare the meals for the students for the past 25 years. Tanya was a member of the FREE Shul in Crown Heights and would put together the the Kidushim Shabbos at FREE.

The Levaya will take place Friday and will be passing by 770 at around 12:00pm

The Beis Rivka administration has asked the community and Bais Rivkah Alumni to please attend the Levaya Tomorrow

Baruch Dayan HoEmes

Baruch Dayan HoEmes – Mrs Tanya Malinsky OBM

With profound sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Tanya Malinsky OBM, Who was struck by a passing car service on Empire Boulevard on a rainy night earlier this week, as we have reported.

Tanya was most beloved by the students of Beth Rivka Girls School and worked tirelessly to prepare the meals for the students for the past 25 years. Tanya was a member of the FREE Shul in Crown Heights and would put together the the Kidushim Shabbos at FREE.

The Levaya will take place Friday and will be passing by 770 at around 12:00pm

The Beis Rivka administration has asked the community and Bais Rivkah Alumni to please attend the Levaya Tomorrow

Baruch Dayan HoEmes

Notices
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