Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi Yitzchock Kessler (Montreal, Canada) and Chanie Klyne (Manchester, UK) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St. [Entrance on Albany ave].
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Released Time of Forest Hills Year End Gathering
Forest Hills, NY — With close to 150 kids enrolled in Released time in Forest Hills alone, the program has been doing wonders for it’s participants.
More in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Ben-Tzion Groner (Charlotte, NC) and Rochel Adler (Baltimore, MD) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany ave].
The young man approached the Torah scroll and answered all the questions traditionally asked on this occasion, after which everyone enjoyed a wonderful kosher dinner. Among the numerous guests were many from elsewhere in Ukraine, who had the opportunity to meet with one another, strengthen friendly bonds, share their experiences, and answer each other's questions.
Jewish Coming-of-Age Marked in Zhitomir
Zhitomir, Ukraine — The Synagogue of Zhitomir celebrated a special occasion this week with the Bar Mitzva of Menachem Mendel, the oldest son of Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm, the city’s Chief Rabbi and Chabad Lubavitch emissary.
The young man approached the Torah scroll and answered all the questions traditionally asked on this occasion, after which everyone enjoyed a wonderful kosher dinner. Among the numerous guests were many from elsewhere in Ukraine, who had the opportunity to meet with one another, strengthen friendly bonds, share their experiences, and answer each other’s questions.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shloime and Sara (nee Rapoport) Adler on the birth of their firstborn dauhgter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
More than 100 are now in the United States alone.
American Chabad on Campus Breaks 100 Center Milestone
Stamford, CT — Speaking at the banquet of the annual conference of Chabad on Campus emissaries Thursday night, philanthropist and international businessman George Rohr announced an historic slate of nine new campus projects, effectively bringing the number of universities served by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement to 130 worldwide.
More than 100 are now in the United States alone.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Noach and Chanie (nee Baitz) Weinstein on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
The Sholom Zochor will IYH be at 386 New York Ave, [bet Carroll and Crown St].
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — In an evening entitled “Nutrition and You” members of the community gathered this past Wednesday evening in the hall of Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street to hear a lecture from medical experts on nutrition and for a raffle drawing.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Webby and Eli Blachman)
An Evening on Nutrition with Hatzalah and Maimonides
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — In an evening entitled “Nutrition and You” members of the community gathered this past Wednesday evening in the hall of Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street to hear a lecture from medical experts on nutrition and for a raffle drawing.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Webby and Eli Blachman)
New Shluchim to Alberta, Canada
Rabbi Dovid and Mrs Chanie (nee Matusof) Altein have just moved on Shlichus to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where they have joined the administrative staff at Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta, Canada. Rabbi Altein will also direct the newly established Friendship Circle. The Alteins were appointed by Rabbi Menachem Matusof, Executive Director of Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta.
The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail at friendship@chabadalberta.org
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!
Mazal Tov! – 10 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Shalom and Chani (nee Posner) Gansburg.
IYH at 1468 President St, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].
Yanky and Rivky (nee Lazar) Klein.
IYH at 750 Eastern Pkwy, [bet Kingsron and Brooklyn Ave].
Noach and Chanie (nee Baitz) Weinstein.
IYH at 386 New York Ave, [bet Carroll and Crown St].
Mendel and Chanie Vogel.
IYH at 1345 Union St, [bet New York and Brooklyn Ave].
Shneur Zalman and Hindy Gurevtiz.
IYH at 465 Empire Blvd, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Mendy and Rochel (nee Kugel) Wolvovsky.
IYH at 682 Eastern Pkwy, 4th Flr [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Mendel and Chani Wolowick.
IYH at 560 Montgomery St, [bet Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Yaniv and Chaya (nee Szraibman) Kitron.
IYH at 543 Crown St, [bet Kinsgton and Albany Ave].
Mendel and Dassie Prus.
IYH at 647 Montgomery St, [bet Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Sholom Meir and Yehudis Hecht.
IYH at 6636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60645.
Please 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.
Please say Tehilim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Chaim Menachem Mendel HaKohen ben Ayala
A Young boy who suffered a Heart Failure and is now undergoing surgery
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem sets down the statute of the Red Heifer. The red heifer (Parah Adumah) is a young cow that is sacrificed and whose ashes are used for the ritual purification of people who came into contact with a corpse.
2. The Rebbe discusses the different categories of Mitzvos:
There are three different types of Mitzvos (with regards to how we understand them).
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Chukas
The Rebbe says:
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem sets down the statute of the Red Heifer. The red heifer (Parah Adumah) is a young cow that is sacrificed and whose ashes are used for the ritual purification of people who came into contact with a corpse.
2. The Rebbe discusses the different categories of Mitzvos:
There are three different types of Mitzvos (with regards to how we understand them).
Gimmel Tamuz Farbrengen in Stamford, CT
Stamford, CT — On Monday night, in honor of Gimmel Tammuz, there was a Farbrengen in Stamford, CT, organized by the Shluchim, Rabbis Deren, Shemtov and Mendelow. Rabbi Michoel Seligson Farbrenged and inspired the assembled with warm Chassidishe thoughts and beautiful stories of the Rebbe.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Rochel (nee Kugel) Wolvovsky (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.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
The first group to enjoy this long-awaited experience includes over 200 girls, aged from 7 to 12 years old. There, they will be met by a number of dedicated camp staff – students of the 'Machon Chamesh' Women's Institute in Moscow. While some of them will be working at the camp for the first time, many of them are already seasoned experts.
Destination ‘Gan Israel’ – Girls Head to Camp
Moscow, Russia – This week, the first session of the summer camp ‘Gan Israel’ has gotten underway. The youth will enjoy their break at the permanent camp base, which is located not far from Moscow.
The first group to enjoy this long-awaited experience includes over 200 girls, aged from 7 to 12 years old. There, they will be met by a number of dedicated camp staff – students of the ‘Machon Chamesh’ Women’s Institute in Moscow. While some of them will be working at the camp for the first time, many of them are already seasoned experts.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
On behalf of the entire staff here at CrownHeights.info and myself I would like wish a very hearty Mazal Tov!! Mazal Tov!! to a very dear friend Avrohom Aba Gurvitsch (Crown Heights) on his engagement to Sarah Bialo (Cleveland, OH) !
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Chabad of the Conejo Celebrates 28 Years
Conejo, CA — Chabad of the Conejo, CA held its annual Gala Banquet on Tuesday, June 12th, 2007. The event was held at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Nine hundred friends and supporters gathered for an evening of glamour, entertainment, and tribute. The gala this year was titled “A Call To Leadership” and was followed by a performance in the Kavli Theatre (1600 people) featuring The Moshav Band and Marc Salem in a new show “Mind Games Extra”.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
