Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mayer and Henny Preger (Woodmere, NY) on the birth of their baby boy!
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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Jacksonville, FL --That is what Rabbi Shmuel Novack asked the 10 shoppers assembled before him March 19 at the Winn-Dixie supermarket at 9866 Baymeadows Road, only a few weeks before the Jewish holy days of Passover begin.
What is kosher? Rabbi explains it to shoppers on a Winn-Dixie tour
Jacksonville, FL –That is what Rabbi Shmuel Novack asked the 10 shoppers assembled before him March 19 at the Winn-Dixie supermarket at 9866 Baymeadows Road, only a few weeks before the Jewish holy days of Passover begin.
Columbia, MD — Ever since the Jews fled ancient Egypt with their unleavened bread, matzo has traveled with them to all corners of the Jewish Diaspora. And just as Jewish life has found fresh expression on new soil and with new generations, so has matzo.
Bread of a Feast
Columbia, MD — Ever since the Jews fled ancient Egypt with their unleavened bread, matzo has traveled with them to all corners of the Jewish Diaspora. And just as Jewish life has found fresh expression on new soil and with new generations, so has matzo.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yaakov (Coby) and Malky (nee Flint) Lang (Crown Heights) on the birth of a baby boy.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy (ben Reb Shimon) Lasker (Brussels, Belgium) and Chani (Bas Reb Yossi) Donin (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
After allegations were raised by one of the websites that one of the employees at the Matzah bakery was not Jewish, the owners of the bakery went and made sure she was Jewish. This article was originally published on COL.org.il and was translated for the benefit of our readers.
The episode that has captivated Anash and Shluchim worldwide regarding the kashrus of the matzos after it had been suspected that one of the female workers in the Crown Heights Matzah Bakery was identified as a non-Jew, has now come to an end in light of recent sources of clarification from Belarus and Rabbinical response regarding the matter.
Continued in the Extended Article.
The Letter from Minsk which Ended the Matzah Problem
After allegations were raised by one of the websites that one of the employees at the Matzah bakery was not Jewish, the owners of the bakery went and made sure she was Jewish. This article was originally published on COL.org.il and was translated for the benefit of our readers.
The episode that has captivated Anash and Shluchim worldwide regarding the kashrus of the matzos after it had been suspected that one of the female workers in the Crown Heights Matzah Bakery was identified as a non-Jew, has now come to an end in light of recent sources of clarification from Belarus and Rabbinical response regarding the matter.
Continued in the Extended Article.
57th Parade is Underway, Parking Regulations
In honor of the Rebbes birthday a Mitzvah Tank Parade takes place each year on 11th of Nissan. This year there will be 57 ‘tanks’ commemorating the Rebbes 57 years of Nesius.
Parking is reserved for the tanks until Friday morning at the following locations; President Street between Albany Ave and Brooklyn Ave on the right side of the street and on Kingston Ave between Carroll Street and President Street on both side of the street. Please do not park your cars there. These regulations will be enforced by the NYPD.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
The central Yud Aleph Nissan Farbrengen in New York will be held in Campus Chomesh in Crown Heights this Thursday night at 9:30pm. In honor of the Rebbe's birthday the gathering will be attended by Rabbis and Mashpiim, Anash and Tmimim, who will Farbreng together in a spirit of unity. As in former years the central Farbrengen is being arranged by the International Agudas Chassidei Chabad.
Full flyer in the Extended Article.
Central 11th of Nissan Farbrengen
The central Yud Aleph Nissan Farbrengen in New York will be held in Campus Chomesh in Crown Heights this Thursday night at 9:30pm. In honor of the Rebbe’s birthday the gathering will be attended by Rabbis and Mashpiim, Anash and Tmimim, who will Farbreng together in a spirit of unity. As in former years the central Farbrengen is being arranged by the International Agudas Chassidei Chabad.
Full flyer in the Extended Article.
At: 6800 Macdonald Ave. #101 Montreal Quebec H3X 3Z2 Canada
Phone: 514-341-7736
And in New York on Friday, Saturday Night, Sunday, Monday morning (after shachris will be getting up)
At: 660 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
Shacharis: 7:30am, 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am
Mincha & Maariv: Bizmano
Email: rabbiyb@aol.com
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. May Hashem comfort them among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Info to be Menachem Avel the Benjaminson Family
The Benjaminson’s will be sitting Shiva in Montreal till Thursday afternoon
At: 6800 Macdonald Ave. #101 Montreal Quebec H3X 3Z2 Canada
Phone: 514-341-7736
And in New York on Friday, Saturday Night, Sunday, Monday morning (after shachris will be getting up)
At: 660 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
Shacharis: 7:30am, 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am
Mincha & Maariv: Bizmano
Email: rabbiyb@aol.com
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. May Hashem comfort them among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Images from the cameras could be used in criminal investigations and could also help investigators in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.
Michael Lombardi, senior vice president for subways of New York City Transit, said the authority had asked Kawasaki and Alstom, the two companies that are producing the latest model of subway car, known as the R160, to propose ways to add security cameras to the cars. The request was made within the last two months.
M.T.A. Seeks Designs for Cameras to Be Installed Inside Subway Cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has asked two subway car manufacturers to come up with designs for digital security cameras that could be installed inside the cars, officials said yesterday.
Images from the cameras could be used in criminal investigations and could also help investigators in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.
Michael Lombardi, senior vice president for subways of New York City Transit, said the authority had asked Kawasaki and Alstom, the two companies that are producing the latest model of subway car, known as the R160, to propose ways to add security cameras to the cars. The request was made within the last two months.
For the 30st year in a row, the U.S. President George W. Bush is declaring Yud Aleph Nissan, the Rebbe's birthday - a Day of Education and Sharing. Today (Tuesday) President George Bush signed the declaration which was subsequently released to the media. “Education and Sharing Day honors the legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and emphasizes our commitment to teach the next generation of Americans the values that make our country strong”.
Every year the White House inserts slight alterations in the text but in general, calls upon the American people to increase good deeds in honor of this auspicious day.
To view the full text of the declaration click the Extended Article!
For 30th Year in a Row U.S. President Declares ‘Education Day’
For the 30st year in a row, the U.S. President George W. Bush is declaring Yud Aleph Nissan, the Rebbe’s birthday – a Day of Education and Sharing. Today (Tuesday) President George Bush signed the declaration which was subsequently released to the media. “Education and Sharing Day honors the legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and emphasizes our commitment to teach the next generation of Americans the values that make our country strong”.
Every year the White House inserts slight alterations in the text but in general, calls upon the American people to increase good deeds in honor of this auspicious day.
To view the full text of the declaration click the Extended Article!
Bochurim have been immersed in Limud HaTorah for the past six months. To assist a Bochur in properly maintaining that Yeshiva atmosphere until he returns after Yom-Tov, Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim once again published a beautiful booklet loaded with material in Niglah, Halacha, Chassidus, Moshiach, Chassidishe stories etc. to be studied over Pesach.
Many Roshei-Yeshivah have applauded this project and were instrumental in compiling the material in the Kovetz. The material is split up in to three weekly segments each having a selection of relevant and interesting topics.
More in the Extended Article.
Another Wonderful Initiative
Bochurim have been immersed in Limud HaTorah for the past six months. To assist a Bochur in properly maintaining that Yeshiva atmosphere until he returns after Yom-Tov, Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim once again published a beautiful booklet loaded with material in Niglah, Halacha, Chassidus, Moshiach, Chassidishe stories etc. to be studied over Pesach.
Many Roshei-Yeshivah have applauded this project and were instrumental in compiling the material in the Kovetz. The material is split up in to three weekly segments each having a selection of relevant and interesting topics.
More in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi Emmer (Crown Heights) and Leah Bassman (Chicago, IL) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IY“H be Wednesday night at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St. [Entrance on Albany].
Mazal Tov! – 2 Wednesday Night L’Chaims!
Shabtai Segal (Crown Heights) and Miryam Elisheva Weisman (Crown Heights) .
IY”H at 779 Montgomery St. [between Albany and Troy aves].
Levi Emmer (Crown Heights) and Leah Bassman (Chicago, IL)
IY“H at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St. [Entrance on Albany].
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yankel Korolitzky (Crown Heights) and Rochie Lebovic (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim and Rivkie (nee Laine) Lipskier (Orlando, FL) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
They are sitting Shiva at her house at 593 Montgomery St [between Brooklyn and Kingston ave].
Shachris 9:00 am
Mincha 7:00 pm
Maariv Bezmana
Email: baisrivkah310@yahoo.com
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Info to be Menachem Avel the Stock Family
The family of Matel (Martha) Stock, (the wife of R’ Shimshon Stock), R. Benjy Stock (Crown Heights) her two daughters Mrs. Chanie Perlmutter (Long Beach, CA) and Mrs. Faigy Moscovits (Crown Heights).
They are sitting Shiva at her house at 593 Montgomery St [between Brooklyn and Kingston ave].
Shachris 9:00 am
Mincha 7:00 pm
Maariv Bezmana
Email: baisrivkah310@yahoo.com
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
