Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Yehuda Levin (Kensington, NY) and Chanale (bas R’ Avraham) Simpson (Crown Heights) on their engagement!
UPDATE: The L’Chaim will IY”H be Thursday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva [On the corner of Crown and Albany]
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"Why did you kill your grandmother?” That’s what Professor Ruth Wisse said to an Arab student at Stanford who asked her, “Why is Israel an apartheid state?” The student was flummoxed and tried again, “Why is Israel an apartheid state?” Wisse again responded, “Come on now, tell us why you killed your grandmother.” A few more rounds of this and the student relented.
According to the Chabad Rabbi who invited Harvard’s Wisse to speak, Wisse then explained how some questions are not questions at all, but weapons: If she would have answered his anti-Israel accusation, she would have been trapped, and done damage to her cause.
Questions As Weapons
“Why did you kill your grandmother?” That’s what Professor Ruth Wisse said to an Arab student at Stanford who asked her, “Why is Israel an apartheid state?” The student was flummoxed and tried again, “Why is Israel an apartheid state?” Wisse again responded, “Come on now, tell us why you killed your grandmother.” A few more rounds of this and the student relented.
According to the Chabad Rabbi who invited Harvard’s Wisse to speak, Wisse then explained how some questions are not questions at all, but weapons: If she would have answered his anti-Israel accusation, she would have been trapped, and done damage to her cause.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Yossi Zaklos (Montreal, Canada) and Shaindel Prus (Newton, MA) on their engagement!
The L’Chaim will IY“H be tonight, Tuesday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva [On the corner of Crown and Albany]
A select group of students from the University of Pennsylvania accompanied by their Shliach Rabbi Levi Haskelevich visited the White House’s west wing with one of the Penn alumni David Copley (staff member of the Office of Management and Budget at the White House).
The students dined at Eli’s Restaurant for lunch and then headed off to the Chabad House of American Friends of Lubavitch in DC headed by Rabbi Levi Shemtov. At the Chabad House, Rabbi Bentzi Sudak welcomed them and explained the function American Friends of Lubavitch serve. Rabbi Menachem Schmidt, Shliach to Philadelphia and senior shliach at U of P, introduced another Penn Alumnus, Mr. Ron Dermer. Ron is the current Israeli Minister for Economic Affairs in Washington and co-authored, the best-selling book, “The Case For Democracy” with Natan Sharansky.
More in the Extended Article!
U of Penn Students visit the White House
A select group of students from the University of Pennsylvania accompanied by their Shliach Rabbi Levi Haskelevich visited the White House’s west wing with one of the Penn alumni David Copley (staff member of the Office of Management and Budget at the White House).
The students dined at Eli’s Restaurant for lunch and then headed off to the Chabad House of American Friends of Lubavitch in DC headed by Rabbi Levi Shemtov. At the Chabad House, Rabbi Bentzi Sudak welcomed them and explained the function American Friends of Lubavitch serve. Rabbi Menachem Schmidt, Shliach to Philadelphia and senior shliach at U of P, introduced another Penn Alumnus, Mr. Ron Dermer. Ron is the current Israeli Minister for Economic Affairs in Washington and co-authored, the best-selling book, “The Case For Democracy” with Natan Sharansky.
More in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yerachmiel and Chanie (nee Block) Zalmanov, (Shluchim in Hollis Hills, Queens, NY) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
The Levaya will pass by 770 Today Tuesday at around 3:30pm and from there will go to Israel.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Baruch Dayan Haemes – R. Gad Asher Ma’aravi OBM
With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of R. Gad Asher Ma’aravi of Crown Heights at the age of 60.
The Levaya will pass by 770 Today Tuesday at around 3:30pm and from there will go to Israel.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Mazal Tov! – 3 Baby Boys!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Gershon and Simmie (nee Abramowitz) Selinger (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
And we would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moishe and Ahuva Druin (N. Miami Beach, FL) on the birth of a their son.
And we would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avi and Sarah (nee Gabai) Chandler (Flatbush, NY) on the birth of their son.
May the newborns 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 Boro Park Shomrim Division responded to the call along with numerous Police Officers from the 66th Precinct and began canvassing the area for the car, a 2007 Black GMC Envoy. All the other Shomrim Divisions including Flatbush, Crown Heights and Williamsburg were notified and requested to assist in the canvas. Police had issued a Level One Mobilization as well, notifying the surrounding Precincts of the incident.
Shomrim Recover Stolen Vehicle Using OnStar
Sunday evening in the heart of Boro Park a car-jacking took place on 45th St. between 17th and 18th Avenues. A slim built male Black ran up to the car and pointed a gun at the driver and ordered him to exit the vehicle and fled with it.
The Boro Park Shomrim Division responded to the call along with numerous Police Officers from the 66th Precinct and began canvassing the area for the car, a 2007 Black GMC Envoy. All the other Shomrim Divisions including Flatbush, Crown Heights and Williamsburg were notified and requested to assist in the canvas. Police had issued a Level One Mobilization as well, notifying the surrounding Precincts of the incident.
Farbrengen in honor of the Baba Sali’s Yohrtzeit – Myrtle Beach, SC
The Israeli community of Myrtle Beach gathered together tonight to Farbreng in honor of the Hilula of the Baba Sali.
The Farbrengen started with stories of the Baba Sali, and continued with a description of the connection between the Baba Sali and the Rebbe. The Farbrengen started after Maariv and continued for a couple of hours.
The Farbrengen counted with the participation of the Shluchim, members of the community (even those who normally don’t attend Farbrengens), and the Yeshiva Bochurim.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Rabbi Sholem B. Kowalsky, who recently passed away in Jerusalem, was recently featured in “Living Torah” (Disc 30 program 118) recalling the historic meeting between the Rebbe and the Rav which he arranged.
R. Kowalsky Recalls a Historic Meeting Between The Rebbe and The Rav
Rabbi Sholem B. Kowalsky, who recently passed away, recalls a historic meeting between The Rebbe and The Rav in an interview filmed last spring in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Sholem B. Kowalsky, who recently passed away in Jerusalem, was recently featured in “Living Torah” (Disc 30 program 118) recalling the historic meeting between the Rebbe and the Rav which he arranged.
Rabbi S.Z. Wilschanski Spends Shabbos with Yeshiva of Tucson
The Bochurim out in the desert of Arizona were recently treated to a delightful and uplifting Shabbos.
Shabbos Parshas V’oera Rosh Chodesh Shevat the Rosh Yeshiva of TTL Morristown spent shabbos with his son Rabbi Betzalel Wilschanski and the students of the Yeshiva High School of Tucson Arizona.
After weeks of intense preparation for the upcoming Yoma D’pagra – Yud Shevat it was fitting that the temimim were able to participate in an awe inspiring weekend together with an individual who had many personal encounters with the rebbe and a Z’chus to be Mechanech many Talmidim over the years.
More in the Extended Article!
Siyum and Hachnosas Safer Torah in Memory of R. Efraim Fishel Brafman OBM
On Tuesday, January 9th a Siyum & Hachnosas Sefer Torah took place at 4515 Alton Dr. in Miami Beach, Florida in Memory of R. Efraim Fishel Brafman on the occasion of his first Yohrtziet.
Friends and family gathered to fill in the final letters and complete the Torah under the supervision of the Sofer R. Moshe Klein. The crowed then gathered at the corner of West Ave. and 12th St. and proceeded with music and dancing to the Yeshiva Gedolah-Lubavitch where they continued with Hakafos and a Seudas Mitzvah.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Like every year, Yeshivas from across America and beyond prepare to travel to the Rebbe’s court for Yud Shevat. The growing number of Lubavitcher Bochurim is estimated at 1500 from 40 different Yeshivas.
For the third year now, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim has announced the “Kinus Hatmimim Haolami”. The International Conference of Tmimim.
Third Annual International Convention for Tmimim
Like every year, Yeshivas from across America and beyond prepare to travel to the Rebbe’s court for Yud Shevat. The growing number of Lubavitcher Bochurim is estimated at 1500 from 40 different Yeshivas.
For the third year now, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim has announced the “Kinus Hatmimim Haolami”. The International Conference of Tmimim.
The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi's Yossie Denburg & Avrohom Friedman.
HATZLOCHA RABBA!
The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail @ RabbiYossiG@Gmail.com
New Shluchim To Florida
Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Geisinsky of Crown Heights will IYH be going on Shlichus to Coral Springs, Florida where they will serve as Program/Youth directors, offering an array of new and exciting projects and activities for this fast growing Jewish community.
The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi’s Yossie Denburg & Avrohom Friedman.
HATZLOCHA RABBA!
The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail @ RabbiYossiG@Gmail.com
Mazal Tov! – 3 New Engagement!
We would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Yisroel Melamed (Rechovot, Israel) and Devorah Landorfer (Miami, FL) on their engagement!
The L’Chaim will IY”H be Tonight, Monday at FREE, 1383 President St. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Aves]
And we would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Sendy Dubrawsky (Vancouver, Canada) and Frumie (bas R Yossi) Simpson (Crown Heights) on their engagement!
The L’Chaim will IY“H be Wednesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva [On the corner of Crown and Albany]
And we would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yonason Kahanovitch (Winnipeg, Canada) and Esther Grossman (S. Paulo, Brazil) on their engagement!
Please Say Tehillim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Yisroel Ben Leah Frada
First It Was a Brighter Kingston and Now Its Albany Too
Back in 1995 Sholom Ber Goldstein contacted the Department of Transportation [DOT] and asked them if it was possible to upgrade the street lamps on Kingston Avenue with brighter light bulbs, at first they didn’t want to hear anything about it but after some work and persistent phone calls the DOT finally agreed but at a cost of the added electric bill of $32 per light pole per year and the maintenance fee.
The standard light fixtures installed by the DOT are built to maintain a 150 watt bulb which is normally installed as well was now upgraded thanks to efforts on R. Sholom Ber’s behalf to fixtures that can contain the new 400 watt bulbs.
More in the Extended Article!
