Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Rachmi Aron (Melbourne, Australia) and Yudit Goodman (Melbourne, Austrailia) on their engagement.
UPDATE: The L’Chaim will IYH be Tonight, Monday at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St. [Entrance on Albany].
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The rabbi's comments came a day after the murder of a Jewish teacher in St. Petersburg. The stab wounds on Dmitriy Nikulinskiy's body, noted Lazar, prove that his killing was an anti-Semitic attack.
St. Petersburg has a long history of terror-related murders, but this is the first time in the last few years that a Jew was murdered for this reason, added the rabbi.
Chief Rabbi Lazar: Russia not facing neo-Nazis
Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar said Sunday that not enough was being done to deal with neo-Nazi groups in the country, Israel Radio reported.
The rabbi’s comments came a day after the murder of a Jewish teacher in St. Petersburg. The stab wounds on Dmitriy Nikulinskiy’s body, noted Lazar, prove that his killing was an anti-Semitic attack.
St. Petersburg has a long history of terror-related murders, but this is the first time in the last few years that a Jew was murdered for this reason, added the rabbi.
B”H the bottle missed the Bochur, it fell short and smashed all over the sidewalk. The Bochur immediately called Shomrim who responded and canvassed the area for what the Bochur described was three Black teens around the ages of 17 all wearing black raincoats with hoodies.
Glass Bottle Thrown At A Bochur
Crown Heights, Brooklyn – Last night, Motzoai Shabbos at around 10:00pm a Bochur was walking on Albany Ave between Eastern Parkway and Union St and talking on his cell phone noticed three Black teens hanging around on the corner of Eastern Pkwy and Albany, so he avoided them and continued walking when all of a sudden one of them threw a glass bottle at him.
B”H the bottle missed the Bochur, it fell short and smashed all over the sidewalk. The Bochur immediately called Shomrim who responded and canvassed the area for what the Bochur described was three Black teens around the ages of 17 all wearing black raincoats with hoodies.
Lag BaOmer in Chicago Like Never Before
Chicago, IL — The success of this year’s parade/fair/show in Chicago was amazing! People can’t stop talking about this astounding event. Here are some of the highlights – some of the pictures – wait till you see the video.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Miami Beach Celebrates Lag BaOmer with Parde and Carnival
Miami Beach, FL — A procession of floats, pick-up trucks, flatbeds, kiddy trains and cars led the way, as the greater Miami Beach Jewish community kicked off its Lag B’Omer celebration. Named the “Unity Parade and Carnival,” this year’s celebration brought together all of the local synagogues to observe the festive day as one community.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Please Say Tehillim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Moshe ben Leah
Tzvi ben Sara
Mazal Tov! – 3 Sunday Night L’Chaims!
Chaim Dovid Wilhelm (London, UK) and Ella Broh (Melbourne, Australia) .
IYH at the Jewish Children’s Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston].
Mendy (ben R Boruch) Klein (Crown Heights) and Miriam Truzman (Paris, France) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany ave].
Yosef Mendlowitz (Silverspring, MD) and Sima Ostrov (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Rayim Ahuvim, 1614 Carroll St, [corner Schenectady Ave].
Dimitri Nikoulinsky, 22, was found dead with knife wounds to his throat by his mother minutes after the assault, his friend said.
Two members of the Jewish community said the attack was “exactly” like other lethal assaults carried out by neo-Nazi groups against foreign students and an anti-fascist activist, and are convinced that the attack was a hate-crime.
Chabad Teacher Stabbed to Death in Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia — A Russian Jew has been stabbed to death in northern St. Petersburg, members of the city’s Jewish community told Ynetnews.
Dimitri Nikoulinsky, 22, was found dead with knife wounds to his throat by his mother minutes after the assault, his friend said.
Two members of the Jewish community said the attack was “exactly” like other lethal assaults carried out by neo-Nazi groups against foreign students and an anti-fascist activist, and are convinced that the attack was a hate-crime.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Menachem and Sarah (nee Ben-Shushan) Kozlovsky on the birth of their firsborn son!
The Sholom Zochor will IYH be at the Shalom Center, 438 Albany Ave [bet Empire and Lefferts].
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!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim Dovid Wilhelm (London, UK) and Ella Broh (Melbourne, Australia) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Sunday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave].
Governor Speaks with Religious Leaders
Yekaterinburg, Russia — The governor of the Sverdlovsk region Edward Rossel met with the heads of religious organizations in the region. Those participating included: Yekaterinburg’s archbishop Vikentii, the region’s mufti Sibgattula Hajji, and the region’s chief rabbi Zelig Ashkenazi. Participants thanked Rossel for the support of the religions throughout the Urals and for promoting the education regarding religious diversity. Rabbi Ashkenazi reminded others about the words of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which Putin previously wrote in a formal address: We need to “depend on the country’s moral values,” which have formed over thousands of years, Ashkenazi repeated. Adding that the Urals are a place of many religions where people from different places live in peace and agreement.
Mazal Tov! – 9 Sholom Zochors this Week!
Chaim Meir and Rivky (nee Solomon) Steigman.
IYH at the Shalom Center, 438 Albany Ave [bet Empire and Lefferts].
Menachem and Sarah (nee Ben-Shushan) Kozlovsky.
IYH at the Shalom Center, 438 Albany Ave [bet Empire and Lefferts].
Naftali and Mushkie Silberberg.
IYH at 729 Empire Blvd, 2nd floor [bet Troy and Albany aves].
Eli and Chani (nee Glazer) Cohen.
IYH at 31 Fessler Dr, Spring Valley, NY 10977.
Zev and Chani Katz.
IYH at 3134 Royal Palm Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
Avrohom and Dina (nee Kalmenson) Hendel (Coral Springs, FL) .
Yossi and Chanie (nee Lieberman) Lebovics (Fort Lauderdale, FL) .
Mendy and Shternie Marmulszteyn,
IYH at 147 Esther Crescent Thornhill, ON, Canada.
Yossi and Ester Potash.
IYH at Flat 26, Eagle Lodge, Golders Green Rd, London, UK.
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.
Parade, Bonfire and Mikvah Groundbreaking
Myrtle Beach, SC — Chabad of Myrtle Beach celebrated Lag BaOmer with various activities which were planned for Lag BaOmer. Tens of children and their parents participated in the various activities.
More pictures in the Extended Article
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy (ben R Boruch) Klein (Crown Heights) and Miriam Truzman (Paris, France) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Manchester, NH — Potentially changing the course of prison life for Jewish inmates was the last thing the Chabad rabbi had in mind when he walked into the U.S. District Court one recent day.
Chabad Rabbi Informs Court Decision on Kosher Privileges for Inmates
Manchester, NH — Potentially changing the course of prison life for Jewish inmates was the last thing the Chabad rabbi had in mind when he walked into the U.S. District Court one recent day.
San Mateo, CA — One hour with Rabbi Shmuel Marcus and you’ll never look at a pickle the same way again.
Marcus is leading a crusade across the country to teach people how to make their own kosher pickles. At a recent stop in at the Chabad Center of San Mateo, Marcus led a fast-paced lesson in pickle-making spiced with lessons on Jewish faith and human nature.
Getting into a Pickle
San Mateo, CA — One hour with Rabbi Shmuel Marcus and you’ll never look at a pickle the same way again.
Marcus is leading a crusade across the country to teach people how to make their own kosher pickles. At a recent stop in at the Chabad Center of San Mateo, Marcus led a fast-paced lesson in pickle-making spiced with lessons on Jewish faith and human nature.
