Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Adam and Miriam (nee Oster) Brooker (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.
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Yud Tes Kislev at Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, FL [CHI] — When the Alter Rebbe was freed from prison on Yud Tes Kislev over two hundred years ago who would ever have imagined that Torah and Chassidus would come to the shores of Miami Beach. A place that the stones and sand were ‘treif’, and many Jewish leaders said it could never happen; but it happened this year at the Captain Hyman Jewish Learning Center of Miami Beach, Florida.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
In Memento, Chanukah Memories with the Rebbe Released
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At tonight’s Bar Mitzvah of Mendel Katz, son of Yossi and Nechama Dina Katz, and grandchild of Rabbi Zev Katz – Gabbai of 770, and Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld – Director of Oholei Torah, a Teshura was distributed by JEM featuring Chanukah video clips of the Rebbe through the years.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Sholom Ber Goldstein (Madrid, Spain) and Chani Wilansky (Elizabeth, NJ) on their engagment.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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 Tiveria
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 Itamar and Esti (nee Woods) Rosenblatt (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
NAPERVILLE, IL — Hanukkah begins at sundown on Tuesday, with the lighting of the first of eight candles.
Jewish Community Plans Hanukkah Festivities
NAPERVILLE, IL — Hanukkah begins at sundown on Tuesday, with the lighting of the first of eight candles.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Aharon Fehler (London, UK) and Mimi Schochet (Toronto, Ontario) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight from 5 PM to 8 PM at 1245 President St, [between New York and Nostrand Ave].
Fascinating Menorah Workshop at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In an unprecedented Chanukah preparation the Chayolei Tzivos Hashem of the Lubavitcher Yeshivah, have got together this past Motzai Shabbos for a fabulous Menorah Workshop. Each participant got to build his very own Chanukah Menorah, the ‘Rambam’ style.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Thousands at Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen in Boro Park
BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn [CHI] – Thousands of residents from Boro Park and nearby neighborhoods took part in a special Farbrengen and Melava Malka in honor of Yud Tes Kislev, the Farbrengen was arranged by Heichal Menachem directed by Rabbi Leibel Altein.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Eli Kahan)
Picture of the Day! – SNOW!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Residents awoke this morning to a Crown Heights cloaked in layer of white, in the first snow to accumulate this winter. Anash and Bochurim braved the 27 degree weather on their way to Shul, Mikvah and Yeshiva.
The temperature is forecasted to rise to the upper thirties and lower forties, melting the snow and by evening turning the snow into torrential rain, which is to last all night.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuel and Bracha Spiero (Shluchim to Haarlem, Netherlands) on the birth of their daughter
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Yud Tes Kislev at Cheder Tzeirei HaShluchim
QUEENS, NY [CHI] — The distinguished educator, Rabbi Naftali Roth farbrenged with the talmidim of Cheder Tzeirei HaShluchim at the Ohel in honor of Yud Tes Kislev . Rabbi Roth inspired the talmidim with encouraging words, about the meaning of joy, what a chassid should have when he implements the teachings of the Rebbe…
Mazal Tov! – 4 Sunday Night L’Chaims!
Shaul Goldman (Crown Heights) and Esther Baila Hecht (S Francisco) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St, [Mens entrance on Albany Ave and Woman entrance on Crown St].
Mendy Eber (Crown Heights) and Gila Hecht (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave].
Mendy Junik (Belgium) and Rochele Gluwcowsky (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Chovevei Torah, 885 Eastern Parkway, [bet Albany and Troy].
Aharon Fehler (London, UK) and Mimi Schochet (Toronto, Ontario) .
IYH from 5 PM to 8 PM at 1245 President St, [bet New York and Nostrand Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Kislev Celebrations at YNS Tzfas
TZFAS, Israel [CHI] — It all started Thursday night before Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Kislev when the Shluchim of the yeshiva farbrenged for five hours with the bochurim in preparation for Rosh Chodesh Kislev. Already then the bochurim were thinking about which hachlotohs to take upon themselves.
More pictures in the Extnded Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yisroel and Chani (nee Galperin) Brashevitzky (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.
PORT WASHINGTON, NY [CHI] — In an unprecedented move, the New York Islanders have invited Rabbi Paltiel of Chabad of Port Washington to perform a short pre-Chanukah ceremony at Nassau Coliseum during their game against the Boston Bruins this coming Monday night, December 3rd. The rabbi hopes to utilize the opportunity to promote the observance of the mitzvah of lighting Chanukah menorahs and its message of light, goodness and kindness, in a world sorely in need of it. He will be lighting a 9 foot menorah.
Rabbi Paltiel to perform pre-Chanukah Ceremony at Nassau Coliseum
PORT WASHINGTON, NY [CHI] — In an unprecedented move, the New York Islanders have invited Rabbi Paltiel of Chabad of Port Washington to perform a short pre-Chanukah ceremony at Nassau Coliseum during their game against the Boston Bruins this coming Monday night, December 3rd. The rabbi hopes to utilize the opportunity to promote the observance of the mitzvah of lighting Chanukah menorahs and its message of light, goodness and kindness, in a world sorely in need of it. He will be lighting a 9 foot menorah.
