Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Gershon and Sara Francis (Scranton, PA) 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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This family is joining the force of Shluchim on campus and is being started with the initial help of the Rohr family grant, they are the 120th family to go serve as Shluchim on campus!
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the Kantors Hatzlacha Rabba in their Shlichus!
New Shluchim to Temple University, Pennsylvania
Rabbi Boruch Sholom his wife Chanie and their child Menachem Mendel Kantor will IY”H be moving on Shlichus to the Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where they will be serving as Shluchim on campus under the Shliach Rabbi Menachem Schmidt.
This family is joining the force of Shluchim on campus and is being started with the initial help of the Rohr family grant, they are the 120th family to go serve as Shluchim on campus!
CrownHeights.info would like to wish the Kantors Hatzlacha Rabba in their Shlichus!
Jewishcenter Caters to College Students
Community leaders, including FIU President Modesto Maidique and Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger, joined in the dedication ceremony of a new Jewish student center March 11.
Generations of families joined in the small living room of the Tabacinic Chabad House on March 11, watching as community leaders stood by scribe Rabbi Moshe Klein while he finished the year-long process of writing the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew bible, by hand.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
The “forever” stamp is designed as a convenience for consumers, said Board of Governors Chairman James Miller, because they will not have to buy additional stamps on the next price increase.
The changes take effect on May 14 [2007].
Post office launches “forever” stamp in May
Washington, DC — Beginning in May, U.S. consumers will be able to buy a “forever” stamp for 41 cents that remains valid regardless of a future increase, and the price of a first-class stamp will rise to 41 cents from 39 cents, the board of the U.S. Postal Service decided on Monday.
The “forever” stamp is designed as a convenience for consumers, said Board of Governors Chairman James Miller, because they will not have to buy additional stamps on the next price increase.
The changes take effect on May 14 [2007].
Monday March 13 2007, It was the happiest occasion for Mrs. Oksana Mochkarovskaia as she witnessed the Britot Milah of all her four sons taking place in one day. The four boys, aged six through ten, received the Jewish names Daniel, Menachem Mendel, Yehoshua and Aryeh Leib. The Britot were performed by Rabbi Yaron Amit, expert Mohel and International Director of Brit Yosef Yitzchak – an organization which has currently provided over 29,000 Britot Milah worldwide for boys and men of all ages. The elated mother told Rabbi Zalman Gansburg, Executive Director of Brit Yosef Yitzchak for the United States, “I want to say how grateful I am for helping my children finally have the gift of a Brit Milah! This is truly the greatest of Mitzvoth.”
Quadruple Simcha – Bris for Four Brothers on the same day
Monday March 13 2007, It was the happiest occasion for Mrs. Oksana Mochkarovskaia as she witnessed the Britot Milah of all her four sons taking place in one day. The four boys, aged six through ten, received the Jewish names Daniel, Menachem Mendel, Yehoshua and Aryeh Leib. The Britot were performed by Rabbi Yaron Amit, expert Mohel and International Director of Brit Yosef Yitzchak – an organization which has currently provided over 29,000 Britot Milah worldwide for boys and men of all ages. The elated mother told Rabbi Zalman Gansburg, Executive Director of Brit Yosef Yitzchak for the United States, “I want to say how grateful I am for helping my children finally have the gift of a Brit Milah! This is truly the greatest of Mitzvoth.”
Rabbi Zalman Gurevitz, 26, of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, his wife and young daughter are looking into relocating to Morgantown to reach out to the students and faculty of West Virginia University. Theirs would be the first Chabad in West Virginia, although Chabad representatives have visited the state on holidays and during the summer for several years.
“We're still working on the details,” said Gurevitz in a phone conversation. On Purim, Gurevitz was in Morgantown to read the Megillah and host a Purim party, which was held at the WVU Hillel.
Chabad may soon have a W.Va. house
Morgantown, W.Va., may soon have a full-time Chabad emissary.
Rabbi Zalman Gurevitz, 26, of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, his wife and young daughter are looking into relocating to Morgantown to reach out to the students and faculty of West Virginia University. Theirs would be the first Chabad in West Virginia, although Chabad representatives have visited the state on holidays and during the summer for several years.
“We’re still working on the details,” said Gurevitz in a phone conversation. On Purim, Gurevitz was in Morgantown to read the Megillah and host a Purim party, which was held at the WVU Hillel.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tuesday
Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Tuesday, March 20 because of snow conditions. All other parking regulations, including meters and no standing zones, will be in effect.
Click here for the 2007 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Ephraim Sorkin (East Flatbush) and Chaya Musia (Bas Y.Y.) Simpson (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IY”H be Wednesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany ave]
Fire Tears thru the ‘Chabad Israeli Center’ in S.I.
Staten Island, NY — This past Shabbos a fire ripped thru the ‘Chabad Israeli Center’ in Staten Island. The incident took place on Friday night at around 1:30am when Rabbi Nachman Segal the director of the center awoke to the strong smell of smoke, he quickly woke his sleeping family and with the help of his neighbor they took the two Sifrai Torahs out of the house.
Rabbi Segal told CrownHeights.info that “the house all of a sudden filled up with flames, I woke my family and with the help of the non-jewish neighbor we got the two Sifrai Torahs out” he also said “it was a miracle that thank g-d nobody was hurt”.
More pictures in the Extended Article
Moshe Cohen, Shliach of the Rebbe in Sacramento CA, Menachem Mendel Cunin, Shliach of the Rebbe in Malibu CA, Dovid Cunin, Shliach of the Rebbe in Malibu CA, sing a song to the tune of Sheyibaneh with the words of the Rebbe's new Kapital.
Video of the Day – Young Shluchim Sing the Rebbe’s new Kapital
Moshe Cohen, Shliach of the Rebbe in Sacramento CA, Menachem Mendel Cunin, Shliach of the Rebbe in Malibu CA, Dovid Cunin, Shliach of the Rebbe in Malibu CA, sing a song to the tune of Sheyibaneh with the words of the Rebbe’s new Kapital.
Brooklyn, NY –- Beginning April 1st, a major New York health insurance company will begin offering a new type of specialty insurance, geared to the Orthodox Jewish community.
HIP (acronym for “Hardships Inflicted by Passover”), will begin to cover observant Jews who were harmed by Passover-related difficulties. The move comes after the company received numerous reports over the past few years of broken or missing teeth, clogged intestines, wine-stained white shirts and haggada’s, and popped pants buttons. Other damages include sore thumbs resulting from breaking thick matzos at the center, particularly during the yachatz ritual.
Humor: HIP To Offer Passover Insurance
Please note, this article is a work of fiction, its sole purpose is its humorous content in honor of the upcoming holiday. The article was composed by N. Salomon.
Brooklyn, NY –- Beginning April 1st, a major New York health insurance company will begin offering a new type of specialty insurance, geared to the Orthodox Jewish community.
HIP (acronym for “Hardships Inflicted by Passover”), will begin to cover observant Jews who were harmed by Passover-related difficulties. The move comes after the company received numerous reports over the past few years of broken or missing teeth, clogged intestines, wine-stained white shirts and haggada’s, and popped pants buttons. Other damages include sore thumbs resulting from breaking thick matzos at the center, particularly during the yachatz ritual.
Chidon Participants Enjoy Melava Malka & Farbrengen!
This Motzoai Shabbos the boys participating in this years International Chidon Hamitzvos had a Farbrengen and Melava Malka and enjoyed the musical performance of R. Chaim Fogelman.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday
Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 19 because of snow conditions. Parking meter rules will be in effect.
Click here for the 2007 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar.
CrownHeights.info is proud to present the list of winners of this years Chidon. An article, Video and a full gallery of pictures will soon follow!
Darga Aleph (5th & 6th Grade):
1st Place
1 Mendel Friedman, Pittsburgh, PA, Yeshivah Schools
2 Schneur Zalman Glaser, Chicago, IL, Cheder Lubavitch
3 Meir Simchah Itzinger, London England, Lubavitch Boys School
4 Menachem Korn, Crown Heights, Oholei Torah
Darga Beis (7th & 8th Grade):
1st Place
1 Shloime Schwei, London England, Lubavitch Boys School
2 Ohad Pinchas Einav, Pittsburgh, PA, Yeshivah Schools
3 Sender Labkowski, Los Angeles, CA, Cheder Menachem
4 Mendel Cyprys, London England, Lubavitch Boys School
5 Yosef Zirkind, Crown Heights, United Lubavitcher Yeshivas
The complete list of the winners can be seen in the Extended Article!
Winners of this Years Chidon!
CrownHeights.info is proud to present the list of winners of this years Chidon. An article, Video and a full gallery of pictures will soon follow!
Darga Aleph (5th & 6th Grade):
1st Place
1 Mendel Friedman, Pittsburgh, PA, Yeshivah Schools
2 Schneur Zalman Glaser, Chicago, IL, Cheder Lubavitch
3 Meir Simchah Itzinger, London England, Lubavitch Boys School
4 Menachem Korn, Crown Heights, Oholei Torah
Darga Beis (7th & 8th Grade):
1st Place
1 Shloime Schwei, London England, Lubavitch Boys School
2 Ohad Pinchas Einav, Pittsburgh, PA, Yeshivah Schools
3 Sender Labkowski, Los Angeles, CA, Cheder Menachem
4 Mendel Cyprys, London England, Lubavitch Boys School
5 Yosef Zirkind, Crown Heights, United Lubavitcher Yeshivas
The complete list of the winners can be seen in the Extended Article!
YIPPEE-KI-OY!
Call him the kosher cowboy.
A Brooklyn rabbi with the Chabad-Lubavitch movement pulled up stakes in Crown Heights last week and schlepped west to Bozeman, Mont.
“I saw a growing Jewish community thirsting for a connection to their religion,” said Chaim Bruk .
The full page article as it appeared in print today can be viewed in the Extended Article!
Russian Jews and The Matzah Factor
Brooklyn, NY — Russian Jews who otherwise assimilate into every other aspect of American life, will put business calls and college courses on hold to get their matzah for Passover.
Car Vandalized Over Shabbos
Brooklyn, NY — On Friday night a car was vandalized on Montgomery Street between Albany and Troy while parked in its owner’s alleyway. Neighbors said that they saw two people running away from the vicinity after hearing a series of pops, which they said sounded like someone was ‘banging on a door’.
The vehicle sustained significant damage including a shattered windshield from what appears to be a hammer, as well as shattered head lamps and rear window. The vandals did not stop at that, they brought along with them two paint cans, one white and one red and poured it all over the exterior and interior of the car.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
