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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shuki Horowitz (Crown Heights) and Leah Bloy (Nachlas Har Chabad, Israel) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!.
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CrownHeights.info is pleased to provide (with special thanks to Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum for submitting us) this special picture of the Rebbe in which the Rebbe poses for a picture with Mr. Weingarten of London England, following a Yechidus with the Rebbe.
The story behind the picture; Mr. Weingarten is the father of Mrs. Hager who is the wife of R. Efraim Hager from London, she was very ill L”A and thank to a Brocho from the Rebbe she got better.
When the Rebbe Posed for a Picture / Special Picture
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CrownHeights.info is pleased to provide (with special thanks to Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum for submitting us) this special picture of the Rebbe in which the Rebbe poses for a picture with Mr. Weingarten of London England, following a Yechidus with the Rebbe.
The story behind the picture; Mr. Weingarten is the father of Mrs. Hager who is the wife of R. Efraim Hager from London, she was very ill L”A and thank to a Brocho from the Rebbe she got better.
Chabad of Mequon, Wisconsin Welcomes new Safer Torah
MEQUON, WI [CHI] — This past Sunday a beautiful Siyum Sefer Torah Celebration took place at the Chabad Peltz Center for Jewish Life Mequon, Wisconsin. Over 200 filled the Agudas Achim Chabad Shul to participate in this historic event.
The Torah was donated by Dr. Dovid Chaim Maiman in memory of his mother, Baiyla (Belle) bas Mordechai Volf who passed away last year.
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The intersection of Brooklyn Avenue and Lefferts Avenue has lately become a big source of income for the City of New York, as unsuspecting drivers make an illegal right turn from Brooklyn Ave onto Lefferts Ave.
Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 10:00am then again between 3:00pm and 5:00pm it is illegal to make that right turn. Regardless if it’s a school day or not.
DRIVERS BEWARE! TAKE NOTE!
The intersection of Brooklyn Avenue and Lefferts Avenue has lately become a big source of income for the City of New York, as unsuspecting drivers make an illegal right turn from Brooklyn Ave onto Lefferts Ave.
Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 10:00am then again between 3:00pm and 5:00pm it is illegal to make that right turn. Regardless if it’s a school day or not.
Boruch Dayan HoEmes – HaBochur Yisroel Noach Tzfasman OBM
It is with great sadness and pain we inform you of the tragic and very untimely passing of HaBochur HaTomim Yisroel Noach OBM ben Chaim Ezra Yibadel L’Chaim Tovim Tzfasman who was struck and killed L”A by a train this afternoon. He was 24 years old.
He is survived by his parents Reb Chaim Ezra and Dina Perla along with his brothers and sisters Yibadu L’Chaim Tovim.
The Levaya will take place Tomorrow, Wednesday and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at around 1:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 1:30pm
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim!
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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey rabbi has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the township where he lives, saying local officials are conducting an illegal surveillance of his house and restricting his right to pray at his home.
The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Trenton on behalf of Avraham Bernstein, who is represented by the Rutherford Institute, a Charlottesville, Va.-based civil liberties group that focuses on First Amendment and religious freedom cases.
Rabbi Says Township Is Violating His Religious Freedom
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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey rabbi has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the township where he lives, saying local officials are conducting an illegal surveillance of his house and restricting his right to pray at his home.
The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Trenton on behalf of Avraham Bernstein, who is represented by the Rutherford Institute, a Charlottesville, Va.-based civil liberties group that focuses on First Amendment and religious freedom cases.
Chabad.org
Yaakov Shneur, a representative of the Jerusalem municipality, listens as Avraham Neimark, nephew of the deceased Rabbi Eliezer Nanas, tells of the self-sacrifice of his uncle and aunt Reizel as Jews in Soviet Union.
JERUSALEM, Israel — The Jerusalem municipality this week named a street after Rabbi Eliezer Nanas, who endured imprisonment at the hands of Soviet authorities and, later in life, tutored thousands of students in Israel's capital. In a ceremony attended by Rabbi Zeev Slonim, rabbi of central Jerusalem, the municipality unveiled Maaleh Harav Nanas, which translates to “Rabbi Nanas Ascent.”
Deceased Rabbi Memorialized With Jerusalem Street Name
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Yaakov Shneur, a representative of the Jerusalem municipality, listens as Avraham Neimark, nephew of the deceased Rabbi Eliezer Nanas, tells of the self-sacrifice of his uncle and aunt Reizel as Jews in Soviet Union.
JERUSALEM, Israel — The Jerusalem municipality this week named a street after Rabbi Eliezer Nanas, who endured imprisonment at the hands of Soviet authorities and, later in life, tutored thousands of students in Israel’s capital. In a ceremony attended by Rabbi Zeev Slonim, rabbi of central Jerusalem, the municipality unveiled Maaleh Harav Nanas, which translates to “Rabbi Nanas Ascent.”
Rabbi Mendy and Mrs Dini (nee Benjaminson) Avtzon of Crown Heights have recently moved out on Shlichus to Marina Del Rey, CA.
The Avtzon's were brought out by Rabbi Danny Yiftach-BaHashem and will be working in the field of adult education. They have already kicked off with many great programs, including the JLI Lecture Series and preparations for the High Holidays.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
The Avtzon's were brought out by Rabbi Danny Yiftach-BaHashem and will be working in the field of adult education. They have already kicked off with many great programs, including the JLI Lecture Series and preparations for the High Holidays.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
New Shluchim to California
Rabbi Mendy and Mrs Dini (nee Benjaminson) Avtzon of Crown Heights have recently moved out on Shlichus to Marina Del Rey, CA.
The Avtzon’s were brought out by Rabbi Danny Yiftach-BaHashem and will be working in the field of adult education. They have already kicked off with many great programs, including the JLI Lecture Series and preparations for the High Holidays.
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
Rebecca Rosenthal - Lubavitch.com
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY — Tomorrow’s chefs and leading foodies tempt their refined taste buds with Jewish food when Chabad of Dutchess County comes to visit the Cunlinary Institute of America.
In the run up to Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Hanoch Hecht is preparing to offer the (Culinary Institute of America) CIA’s Jewish Culture Club a sampling of the holiday’s symbolic foods.
Chabad Offers CIA’s Chefs A Sampling of Rosh Hashana
Rebecca Rosenthal – Lubavitch.com
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY — Tomorrow’s chefs and leading foodies tempt their refined taste buds with Jewish food when Chabad of Dutchess County comes to visit the Cunlinary Institute of America.
In the run up to Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Hanoch Hecht is preparing to offer the (Culinary Institute of America) CIA’s Jewish Culture Club a sampling of the holiday’s symbolic foods.
FJC.ru
KOSTROMA, Russia –- Last weekend, the Jewish community celebrated Kostroma Day by holding an Open House for the public. This event marked the city's 855th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of its historic Synagogue. For one day, the hall was transformed into a museum and numerous guests visited exhibits on Jewish life, clothing, holidays, Shabbat, and books on local Jewish history.Kostroma Jewish Community Hosts Open House
FJC.ru
KOSTROMA, Russia –- Last weekend, the Jewish community celebrated Kostroma Day by holding an Open House for the public. This event marked the city’s 855th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of its historic Synagogue. For one day, the hall was transformed into a museum and numerous guests visited exhibits on Jewish life, clothing, holidays, Shabbat, and books on local Jewish history.
Letter from the parents of Ruchama Aliza Sara Chana Bas Esther Liba.
We would like to thank our families, friends, and the wonderful community of North Miami Beach. We are sure that all of your tefillos and acts of chesed are penetrating shamayim and are giving us chizuk during this difficult time. We love our sweet and beautiful Ruchama Aliza so much. Please continue to daven, we have emuna that yeshuas Hashem kheref ayin. Ruchama Aliza Sarah Chana bas Esther Leiba, l'refuah shlaima. Amen.Ruchama Aliza remains on life support and is in grave condition after drowning in a North Miami Beach swimming pool on Thursday afternoon. Click here to say more Tehillim.
We would also like to give a special thank you to Rabbi Yochanan Klein for his amazing assistance in ALL areas!
Moishe and Esther Schwab, Eli, Shaya, Yaakov, Yoni and Tehilah.
From the Inbox: Thank You Letter from Parents
Letter from the parents of Ruchama Aliza Sara Chana Bas Esther Liba.
We would like to thank our families, friends, and the wonderful community of North Miami Beach. We are sure that all of your tefillos and acts of chesed are penetrating shamayim and are giving us chizuk during this difficult time. We love our sweet and beautiful Ruchama Aliza so much. Please continue to daven, we have emuna that yeshuas Hashem kheref ayin. Ruchama Aliza Sarah Chana bas Esther Leiba, l’refuah shlaima. Amen.
We would also like to give a special thank you to Rabbi Yochanan Klein for his amazing assistance in ALL areas!
Moishe and Esther Schwab, Eli, Shaya, Yaakov, Yoni and Tehilah.
Chabad.org
Israeli Minister of Welfare and Social Services Nachum Itzkovitz reviews a display of the items currently being readied for shipment to needy families in advance of the High Holidays.
ASHDOD, Israel — Israeli Minister of Welfare and Social Services Nachum Itzkovitz visited the Colel Chabad packing center in Ashdod, where the organization is preparing shipments for more than 20,000 needy families in advance of Rosh Hashanah.
Chabad Food Distribution Center Gets Special Visit From Welfare Minister
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Israeli Minister of Welfare and Social Services Nachum Itzkovitz reviews a display of the items currently being readied for shipment to needy families in advance of the High Holidays.
ASHDOD, Israel — Israeli Minister of Welfare and Social Services Nachum Itzkovitz visited the Colel Chabad packing center in Ashdod, where the organization is preparing shipments for more than 20,000 needy families in advance of Rosh Hashanah.
TRAGEDY: Bochur Struck and Killed by a Train
The scene outside the Subway Station
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At 4:00 this afternoon a terrible tragedy befell our community when HaBochur HaTomim Yisroel Noach ben Chaim Ezra Yibadel L’Chaim Tovim Tzfasman was struck and killed by a train this afternoon. Frightened subway riders called 911 and Hatzalah after witnessing the terrible incident.
Trains were backed up in both directions as a result and many commuters were forced to wait until Chesed Shel Emes completed their work and the MTA restored the train service.
FJC.ru
PERM, Russia -– The Jewish community of Perm have set up a Health Fund, the objective of which is to provide financial assistance to the needy and medical assistance to community members. While previously, it did what it could in these regards, there is no doubt that with the establishment of this Fund, taking care of local Jews can be taken to a new level.Perm Jewish Community Sets Up Health Fund
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PERM, Russia -– The Jewish community of Perm have set up a Health Fund, the objective of which is to provide financial assistance to the needy and medical assistance to community members. While previously, it did what it could in these regards, there is no doubt that with the establishment of this Fund, taking care of local Jews can be taken to a new level.
Early Morning Burglar Hits Two Homes, Gets Caught
The Perp! (picture taken with a camera phone).
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At around 5:00am the Shomrim Hotline rings and on the line a man screams “My address is … There is a burglar in my house! Come Quick. Wait, He’s running out now!” after giving his address on President Street between Schenectady and Utica, three Shomrim members arrived on scene within mere moments and begin searching for the perpetrator.
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