Mazal Tov! – 2 New Engagements!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovid Knight (Miami, FL) and Dina Markovich (New Orleans, LA) on their engagement!
And we would like to wish Mazal Tov to Chaim Dovid Janowski (Toronto, Ontario) and Malkie Denburg (Coral Springs, FL) on their engagement!
The L’Chaim will IY“H be Tonight Thursday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown St. [Corner Albany Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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Simon, and Josh Lipowsky
This year’s Chanukah was the busiest I have ever had, and I owe it all to my new festive hat. The hijinks started even before Chanukah, when I received invitations to two Chabad parties; the world’s tallest menorah made out of cans was supposedly going to be built at each. “How big will it really be?” I asked Rabbi Ephraim Simon of the Teaneck Chabad house. It was the first night, Shabbat. “It’s going to be huge!” he said. During his announcements after services, he played up the superior size of the planned Teaneck canorah, the biggest darn canorah in the world! It almost felt like gang rivalry. Sorry, Rabbi Dov. Next year in Woodcliff Lake.
It’s all in the Headgear
Simon, and Josh Lipowsky
Teaneck, NJ — You get strange looks walking into Pizza Crave with a big fuzzy blue menorah on your head. Traveling through New York’s Greenwich Village, though, you’re lucky if people even look at you.
This year’s Chanukah was the busiest I have ever had, and I owe it all to my new festive hat. The hijinks started even before Chanukah, when I received invitations to two Chabad parties; the world’s tallest menorah made out of cans was supposedly going to be built at each. “How big will it really be?” I asked Rabbi Ephraim Simon of the Teaneck Chabad house. It was the first night, Shabbat. “It’s going to be huge!” he said. During his announcements after services, he played up the superior size of the planned Teaneck canorah, the biggest darn canorah in the world! It almost felt like gang rivalry. Sorry, Rabbi Dov. Next year in Woodcliff Lake.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy Emmer (Crown Heights) and Micki Rubenstein (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement!
“Now, I pledged myself to my father as a guarantee for the lad, saying: 'If I don't bring him back to you, I will have sinned against my father forever' . . . For how could I go back to my father if the youth is not with me?” – Genesis 44:32-34This week's Parsha; Vayigash, opens with the fateful confrontation between Yosef and Yehuda. In light of the elaborate buildup to this dramatic face off – as depicted in the narrative of the preceding several Sedros – coupled by the subsequent historical prominence of these two legendary rivals (as discussed in this week's Haftorah), one cannot help but share a sense of awe and imagination as to the deep significance of this pivotal encounter.
Yehuda's conduct contains an everlasting lesson for every Jew: The Holy One, Blessed Be He, endowed him with the responsibility to give his soul for the wellbeing of even a single child – that he shall not part from the walls of Judaism – Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Vayigash – Fateful Encounter
“Now, I pledged myself to my father as a guarantee for the lad, saying: ‘If I don’t bring him back to you, I will have sinned against my father forever’ . . . For how could I go back to my father if the youth is not with me?” – Genesis 44:32-34
Yehuda’s conduct contains an everlasting lesson for every Jew: The Holy One, Blessed Be He, endowed him with the responsibility to give his soul for the wellbeing of even a single child – that he shall not part from the walls of Judaism – Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
This week’s Parsha; Vayigash, opens with the fateful confrontation between Yosef and Yehuda. In light of the elaborate buildup to this dramatic face off – as depicted in the narrative of the preceding several Sedros – coupled by the subsequent historical prominence of these two legendary rivals (as discussed in this week’s Haftorah), one cannot help but share a sense of awe and imagination as to the deep significance of this pivotal encounter.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Choni and Devorah Rivkah (nee Blasberg) Shagalov (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
The Sholom Zochor will IY”H be at 820 Eastern Parkway Apt# 2 [between Kingston and Albany Aves].
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
Rabbi Akiva Wagner, Rosh Yeshiva (Mashpia) of Yeshivas Lubavitch in Toronto came to Mesivta Menachem of Amherst (Buffalo) for a special Hey Teves Farbrengen. The Farbrengen, arranged by the Shluchim, began at 8pm with Rabbi Munitz sharing his personal experiences of that special day. Rabbi Wagner continued on farbrenging about the importance of learning Tanya Ba’al Peh and how Tanya must play an essential role in a Bachur’s life. “All problems, questions, confusions can be solved by opening up a Tanya…why waste $150 on a psychiatrist.”
The emotional farbrengen, which included a heartfelt talk of how to respond to three Bachurim tragically losing their lives while on Mivtzoim, lasted well past 2am. The bochurim were very involved asking Rabbi Wagner questions and were duly inspired by his answers.
Hei Teves Farbrengen with Rabbi Wagner
Rabbi Akiva Wagner, Rosh Yeshiva (Mashpia) of Yeshivas Lubavitch in Toronto came to Mesivta Menachem of Amherst (Buffalo) for a special Hey Teves Farbrengen. The Farbrengen, arranged by the Shluchim, began at 8pm with Rabbi Munitz sharing his personal experiences of that special day. Rabbi Wagner continued on farbrenging about the importance of learning Tanya Ba’al Peh and how Tanya must play an essential role in a Bachur’s life. “All problems, questions, confusions can be solved by opening up a Tanya…why waste $150 on a psychiatrist.”
The emotional farbrengen, which included a heartfelt talk of how to respond to three Bachurim tragically losing their lives while on Mivtzoim, lasted well past 2am. The bochurim were very involved asking Rabbi Wagner questions and were duly inspired by his answers.
Similar to the incident that took place on Friday night the point of entry was not immediately clear, the thief possibly picked the lock, and went for small items of value in this case it included an expensive camera and laptop, cash and other electronics.
Another House Burglarized on Union Street
Some time between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Wednesday a basement on Union between Troy and Schenectady where a few Bochurim stay was broken into and robbed.
Similar to the incident that took place on Friday night the point of entry was not immediately clear, the thief possibly picked the lock, and went for small items of value in this case it included an expensive camera and laptop, cash and other electronics.
At around 8:45pm police began pursuing a Lincoln Town Car after they had observed the car driving recklessly and running red lights. During the pursuit the Lincoln made a turn onto Montgomery Street and sped down the wrong way with police right behind him, upon reaching the intersection of Kingston it collided with a minivan that was driving up Kingston.
The Lincoln was occupied by two male blacks both of which were still in the vehicle as police officers exited their vehicle with their guns drawn screaming ‘show us your hands’, the perps exited their vehicle with their hands up, at this point large numbers of backup arrived on scene and placed both of the perps in handcuffs.
More in the Extended Article.
Chase Followed by a Crash on Montgomery and Kingston
At around 8:45pm police began pursuing a Lincoln Town Car after they had observed the car driving recklessly and running red lights. During the pursuit the Lincoln made a turn onto Montgomery Street and sped down the wrong way with police right behind him, upon reaching the intersection of Kingston it collided with a minivan that was driving up Kingston.
The Lincoln was occupied by two male blacks both of which were still in the vehicle as police officers exited their vehicle with their guns drawn screaming ‘show us your hands’, the perps exited their vehicle with their hands up, at this point large numbers of backup arrived on scene and placed both of the perps in handcuffs.
More in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Grunie (nee Lipsker) Uminer Shluchim to Chesnut Hill, MA on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
The oldest living president at 93, Ford died on Tuesday of undisclosed causes at his home in California.
Ford was the only U.S. president not elected to either the presidency or vice presidency. He was appointed vice president in 1973 after Nixon's vice president, Spiro Agnew, resigned to avoid prosecution on corruption charges.
Ex-president Gerald Ford dies
Los Angeles, CA – Gerald Ford, whose brief U.S. presidency is remembered mainly for his controversial pardon of Richard Nixon, was honored on Wednesday as a man who tried to heal a divided country.
The oldest living president at 93, Ford died on Tuesday of undisclosed causes at his home in California.
Ford was the only U.S. president not elected to either the presidency or vice presidency. He was appointed vice president in 1973 after Nixon’s vice president, Spiro Agnew, resigned to avoid prosecution on corruption charges.
Ulyanovsk, Russia — At twilight on December 26, unidentified thugs plunged a swastika-engraved dagger through a note that threatened: “We should kill the Jews or teach our children to kill them” into a tree just outside the Chabad house in Ulyanovsk, Russia. Chabad representative to this Russian city situated about 500 miles east of Moscow, Rabbi Yossi Marozov discovered the note when he ventured outside to investigate after a bottle filled with gasoline that crashed through the synagogue’s front window.
Chabad House in Russia Target of Anti-Semitic Threats
Ulyanovsk, Russia — At twilight on December 26, unidentified thugs plunged a swastika-engraved dagger through a note that threatened: “We should kill the Jews or teach our children to kill them” into a tree just outside the Chabad house in Ulyanovsk, Russia. Chabad representative to this Russian city situated about 500 miles east of Moscow, Rabbi Yossi Marozov discovered the note when he ventured outside to investigate after a bottle filled with gasoline that crashed through the synagogue’s front window.
Local Kinus HaShluchim in Sydney, Australia
Yesterday, the 5th of Tevet very successful local Kinus Hashluchim took place with the participation of 25 Shluchim. The attendees took part in listening to lectures and Shiurim from Other Shluchim and Rabonim. Among the topics that were discussed was forming a Vaad Harbabbonim & a Vaad Menahalei Botei Chabad.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
All About Seforim and More in Oholei Torah!
Organized by the PTA of Oholei Torah the kids were introduced to host of activities relating to Hey Tevet and Seforim. There was a book binding workshop, a lesson in Safrus where kids each got their own quill and piece of parchment, they learnt about various book authors, said Lechaim and danced to music played by Yehuda Piamenta!
A big fair was setup in the lunch room where kids were able to buy books and participate in a Chinese Auction on everything from seforim to an Ipod Nano preloaded with loads of Niggunim, Seforim Shelves and a Shtender. The kids were also shown old Seforim, some as old as 300 years old.
A beautiful gallery in the Extended Article!
Shopping for Seforim – Hey Tevet
A gallery of people buying Seforim at Kehot and in front of 770.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Yestersday a delighted group of twenty Bochurim arrived to Crown Heights. They are representing the International student body of the Lubavitch Yeshivah system.
They are winners of a grand raffle by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim. The raffle concluded a month of intensified learning and keeping Seder. This is in light of the Rebbe's stressing that 'Didan Notzach' must be translated into increased effort and vigor in Torah study. “Didan – D'hasforim – Notzach”
More in the Extended Article!
Picture of the Day! 20 Winners – Hey Teves!
Yestersday a delighted group of twenty Bochurim arrived to Crown Heights. They are representing the International student body of the Lubavitch Yeshivah system.
They are winners of a grand raffle by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim. The raffle concluded a month of intensified learning and keeping Seder. This is in light of the Rebbe’s stressing that ‘Didan Notzach’ must be translated into increased effort and vigor in Torah study. “Didan – D’hasforim – Notzach”
More in the Extended Article!
This Week: MAD SCIENCE @ the Jewish Children’s Museum!
This week, the JCM is featuring Mad Science! as their newest exciting community program. Mad Science is a country-wide company that teaches science in innovative and fun ways. Kids will experiment with ice, fire and cool chemicals. Girls’ night will be Wednesday, December 27, 4:30 – 5:30, and boys’ night will be Thursday, December 28, 4:30 – 5:30. Tickets are $7, prepaid tickets are $5. (To find out more about Mad Science, visit www.madscience.com.)
More in the Extended Article!
Didan Notzach Farbrengen in Campus Chomesh
Hundreds of Anash and Bochurim took part in a Farbrengen celebrating 20 years to the victory in the case of the Seforim – Didan Notzach, the Farbrengen took place in the Rosa Hall in Campus Chomesh, Bais Rivkah. The Farbrengen was emceed by R. Zev Katz, the speeches opened up with a Dvar Malchus by R. Yoel Kahan followed by R. Yisroel Friedman, R. Moshe Bogomilsky, Shlich to Wisconsin R. Yisroel Shmotkin, Shliach to Bel Harbor, Florida R. Sholom Lipsker, Shliach to Milan, Italy R. Moshe Lazar and R. Lipa Schapiro.
You can listen to the entire Farbrengen by Click Here! [STREAM, WMA, 28.9MB, 1:45:34]
More pictures in the Extended Article!
