Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Nechamy (nee Kessler) Segal (Crown Heights) on the birth of their baby boy.
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!
FJC President Lev Leviev Visits Volgograd
Volgograd, Russia –- The Jewish community of Volgograd hosted a visit by renowned businessman, philanthropist and FJC President Lev Leviev, who was accompanied by his wife and daughter Tsviya. They were in Volgograd as part of a business delegation for the signing of an agreement on collaboration in investment activity between Governor Nikolai Maksyuta for the Volgograd Regional Administration and Alexander Khaldey, Director-General of the Company ‘Stroyinkom-K’.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal To Adriel and Dina Halpern (Far Rockaway, NY) on the birth of their baby girl.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Bus Filled with Kids gets into Minor Accident
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — At about 3:30 this afternoon, Thursday one of the local school buses fill with children, taking them home was involved in a minor accident on Utica Ave [between President and Union St].
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi Gordon (London, UK) and Shaina Itkin (Scranton, PA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany ave]
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Conejo, CA — Chabad of the Conejo will host its annual Gala Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Tues., June 12 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
The banquet will celebrate Chabad's 28th anniversary in the Conejo Valley.
Chabad of the Conejo to Celebrate 28 Years
Conejo, CA — Chabad of the Conejo will host its annual Gala Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Tues., June 12 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
The banquet will celebrate Chabad’s 28th anniversary in the Conejo Valley.
Mazal Tov! – Its a Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovid and Shayna Ellis (Montreal, Canada) on the birth of their baby boy.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Visit Reintroduces Guests to Jewish Life in Belarus
Brest, Belarus — This week, the Jewish community of Brest has hosted a visit by a group from the USA and Israel. Many of the participants are senior citizens returning to see their hometown or the native land of their ancestors. Amongst them were several persons born prior to World War Two, including 93-year old Tsipora Rozenman, who brought her entire family with her to see the hometown of many generations of her family and the grave of their ancestors.
1. In this week's Torah portion Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) sends 12 spies (12 “Miraglim”) to examine the Land of Canaan (which would later be called the Land of Israel).
When the 12 spies returned from inspecting the land, 10 spies reported to Moshe Rabeinu and the entire assembly of the Jewish people that the inhabitants of the Land of Canaan were too strong for the Jewish people to conquer. The Talmud tells us that the 10 spies were even saying that the inhabitants of the Land of Canaan are stronger then Hashem (!) and “even the householder (Hashem) cannot remove his utensils from there (because the Canaanites are stronger then he)”, (see Tractate Sotah, Page 35, Side 1).
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Shelach
The Rebbe says:
1. In this week’s Torah portion Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) sends 12 spies (12 “Miraglim”) to examine the Land of Canaan (which would later be called the Land of Israel).
When the 12 spies returned from inspecting the land, 10 spies reported to Moshe Rabeinu and the entire assembly of the Jewish people that the inhabitants of the Land of Canaan were too strong for the Jewish people to conquer. The Talmud tells us that the 10 spies were even saying that the inhabitants of the Land of Canaan are stronger then Hashem (!) and “even the householder (Hashem) cannot remove his utensils from there (because the Canaanites are stronger then he)”, (see Tractate Sotah, Page 35, Side 1).
Empowering the Kosher Balabustah
Crown Heights, Brooklyn — Over 30 years ago through a directive of the Rebbe, Mivtzah Kashrus began heightening Kashrus awareness throughout the world. By koshering homes for those newly committed to keeping kosher this Mivtzah ensures that Kashrus observance is available to every Jew. Through “Kosher week” in supermarkets, informative pamphlets, video presentations and quarterly newsletters, Mivtza Kashrus reaches out to our brothers and sisters regardless of their level of observance, economic status or location.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
After more than three hours of debate Wednesday, special master Earl Mallory said he will wait until July 3 to decide.
“I've got mixed feelings,” said Mallory, who battled with balancing the freedom of assembly and religious expression and a violation of the building code.
Decision Put Off on Whether W Boynton is Being Improperly Used as Synagogue
West Palm Beach, FL — Neighbors will have to wait until July before a special master determines if a West Boynton home allegedly being used as a synagogue and attracting dozens of worshipers will be forced to shut down.
After more than three hours of debate Wednesday, special master Earl Mallory said he will wait until July 3 to decide.
“I’ve got mixed feelings,” said Mallory, who battled with balancing the freedom of assembly and religious expression and a violation of the building code.
Montreal Yeshiva at 66 Dinner
Montreal, Canada — Last night the annual dinner for Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim of Montreal marking 66 years since the founding of the yeshiva in the city. The dinner was in honor of philanthropist Ofer bazov who donated another wing of the building. Ofer is an alumni of the yeshiva and after his father died decided to donate a substantial amount in his memory.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Please Say Tehillim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Efraim ben Chava
Jewish Youngsters Head to Camp in Donetsk
Donetsk, Ukraine –- In following with a tradition that has been established over the past decade or so, the two first weeks of June is time out in Donetsk for students from the ‘Ohr Menachem’ Day School to head to camp. This summer retreat, known as ‘Camp Simcha’ is a much welcome activity for youngsters, where activities are designed to informally complement the formal education they receive throughout the year.
Legal Battle Brews Over Chabad House
Carmel Valley, CA — A legal dispute is brewing between a religious center, a community planning board, and the city attorney’s office.
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Chabad Jewish Center Del Mar has been meeting in an old farmhouse in Carmel Valley for three years, and now it wants permission to expand, NBC 7/39 reported.
Cheder Menachem of Los Angeles, “Grand Expo”
Los Angeles, CA — For close to an entire month, Chayolim from Cheder Menachem’s 5th – 8th grades planned, designed, prepared and built beautiful exhibits for the annual Chayolei Tzivos Hashem “Grand Expo”.
A Shelter of Surprises Changed Everything
Los Angeles, CA — When I first arrived at the homeless shelter, I was scared. I didn’t know what to expect, and I had to admit to myself that I had never really been out of my element. But I was open to the new experience — and completely unaware of how the day would turn out.
