Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Fulie and Bassie (nee Vilenkin ) Vishedsky (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn.
The Sholom Zochor will IY”H be at 825 Eastern Parkway [between Kingston and Albany Aves].
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
But strangely, instead of being incapacitated by pain and discomfort as would be befitting a 99 year old freshly circumcised man, when he saw three guests approaching his tent Abraham actually 'left G-d' and ran to meet them!!
Although the Rabbis learn from this that it is more worthy to take in guests than to greet the presence of G-d it's really not so clear what happened here!
The Weekly Sedra – Vayeira
This week’s Torah portion opens as G-d appears to comfort Patriarch Abraham just three days after he circumcised himself at the age of 99.
But strangely, instead of being incapacitated by pain and discomfort as would be befitting a 99 year old freshly circumcised man, when he saw three guests approaching his tent Abraham actually ‘left G-d’ and ran to meet them!!
Although the Rabbis learn from this that it is more worthy to take in guests than to greet the presence of G-d it’s really not so clear what happened here!
Alternate Side Parking Rules are Suspended
Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Friday and Shabbos, November 10-11, for holiday observance. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
At about 7:45 on this wet rainy evening, Wednesday, on the corner of Empire and Albany an elderly resident of the community was struck by a vehicle. The car, which was driven by a woman, made a left from Albany onto Empire and hit the elderly man as he was in the cross walk crossing Empire, both the man and the driver had the green light.
Hatzolah took the elderly man to Kings County Hospital where he was treated for injuries he sustained to his head.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind everybody to be careful while on the streets, drivers and pedestrians alike. On the road be smart, not right!
Elderly Man Struck by Car
At about 7:45 on this wet rainy evening, Wednesday, on the corner of Empire and Albany an elderly resident of the community was struck by a vehicle. The car, which was driven by a woman, made a left from Albany onto Empire and hit the elderly man as he was in the cross walk crossing Empire, both the man and the driver had the green light.
Hatzolah took the elderly man to Kings County Hospital where he was treated for injuries he sustained to his head.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind everybody to be careful while on the streets, drivers and pedestrians alike. On the road be smart, not right!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Ber Rosenblatt (Crown Heights) and Esti (bas Reb Simcha) Piekarski (Crown Heights) upon their engagement.
The Lechaim will IY”H be Thursday night, at Shain’s Shul
What about business workers who travel on company time using airline tickets paid for by the company? Do they own the tickets they receive for frequent-flier miles, or do the freebies belong to their company?
It might be the American way to make a quick buck or to cash in on fringe benefits, but it’s not necessarily the right thing to do under Jewish law.
“You Be the Judge,” a new six-night course that will be offered by the Jewish Learning Institute beginning Wednesday, explores real-life cases brought before the Beit Din, or court system of Jewish law.
Jewish law, Ethics Issues Debated in New Course
Toledo, OH — Is it OK to sublet your apartment for more than you pay in rent, profiting by using someone else’s property?
What about business workers who travel on company time using airline tickets paid for by the company? Do they own the tickets they receive for frequent-flier miles, or do the freebies belong to their company?
It might be the American way to make a quick buck or to cash in on fringe benefits, but it’s not necessarily the right thing to do under Jewish law.
“You Be the Judge,” a new six-night course that will be offered by the Jewish Learning Institute beginning Wednesday, explores real-life cases brought before the Beit Din, or court system of Jewish law.
For a large majority of these students their freshmen year is not only about adjusting to a new school and making new friends, but it also allows students to get to know themselves without their friends and families around.
Specifically, a freshman at a college or a university not only understands the way around campus, but he/she also begins to develop his or her own identity as an adult.
Religion Fosters Sense of Belonging
Many first-year students at colleges and universities are away from home for the very first time in their lives.
For a large majority of these students their freshmen year is not only about adjusting to a new school and making new friends, but it also allows students to get to know themselves without their friends and families around.
Specifically, a freshman at a college or a university not only understands the way around campus, but he/she also begins to develop his or her own identity as an adult.
Mazal Tov! – Its Twins! – Boy and Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov Mazal Tov to Naftali and Esther Rivka (nee Perelstein ) Salomon (Crown Heights) on the birth of twins, a boy and a girl!!
The Sholom zochor will IY”H be at 464 Malbone Street, 3rd Floor.
May the newborns be a source of Nachas to their parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel!
Please say Tehilim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Tzipporah bas Sima Gittel
She is in ‘intensive care unit’ in an awful condition, only tehilim can help.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli and Dabrushy (nee Keselman) Pink (London, England) on the birth of a baby boy!
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives & Klal Yisroel!
Waterbury at 10
Waterbury, CT — This past Sunday Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, celebrated its 10 years of Shlichus, with a a Grand dinner, Siyum Sefer Torah and Dudu Fisher Concert at the Connecticut Grand Hotel, in Waterbury.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yudi Steiner (Toronto, Canada) and Rivky (bas Reb Mendel) Brikman (Crown Heights) upon their engagement.
The Lechaim will IY”H be, Wednesday, at Bais Rivkah 310 Crown St. Between New York and Nostrand
““We felt he had a strong message,” said Rivkah Slonim, education director of Chabad House, the group responsible for choosing the speaker.”
Binghamton, NY — It was supposed to be a night to catch up on all the fun he had missed. It was supposed to be a celebration after finishing his last final exam for the year. It was supposed to just be good old horseplay in the house — while drunk, of course.
Alum Speaks on Binge Drinking
““We felt he had a strong message,” said Rivkah Slonim, education director of Chabad House, the group responsible for choosing the speaker.”
Binghamton, NY — It was supposed to be a night to catch up on all the fun he had missed. It was supposed to be a celebration after finishing his last final exam for the year. It was supposed to just be good old horseplay in the house — while drunk, of course.
At about 10:30 this morning, Mazkir of the Rebbe R. Binyomin Klein brought the Rebbe's car in for service. The '91 Cadillac Brougham is still in service and is being driven by the Mazkir.
More pictures in the Extended Article
Picture of the Day – Rebbe’s Car Goes in for Service
At about 10:30 this morning, Mazkir of the Rebbe R. Binyomin Klein brought the Rebbe’s car in for service. The ’91 Cadillac Brougham is still in service and is being driven by the Mazkir.
More pictures in the Extended Article
Levi Landa was just an infant when his photo first appeared in the St. Louis Jewish Light in 1980 when his father, Rabbi Yosef Landa established Chabad in St. Louis. Levi attended Epstein Hebrew Academy and then continued his studies, including several years in France, Israel and London. He received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinical College of America in New Jersey in 2003 and then, like so many St. Louisans, he returned home.
Rabbi Levi Landa Jazzes Up Chabad Programming
Levi Landa was just an infant when his photo first appeared in the St. Louis Jewish Light in 1980 when his father, Rabbi Yosef Landa established Chabad in St. Louis. Levi attended Epstein Hebrew Academy and then continued his studies, including several years in France, Israel and London. He received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinical College of America in New Jersey in 2003 and then, like so many St. Louisans, he returned home.
Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! – 3 New Engagements!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovber Shapiro (San Diego, CA) and Yocheved Rodman (Long Beach, CA /[Las Vegas, NV]) upon their engagement.
The Lechaim will IY“H be Tonight, Tuesday, at 724 Eastern Parkway between Kingston and Brooklyn.
Mazal Tov to Sender Geisinsky (Potomac, MD) and Nechami (bas Reb Yisroel) Labkowski (Crown Heights) upon their engagement.
The Lechaim with IY”H be Wednesday night at Chovevei Torah 885 Eastern Parkway between Albany and Troy.
Mazal Tov to Levi (ben Reb Chaim) Gurevitch (Crown Heights) and Rishi (bas Reb Itche) Gorowitz (Crown Heights) upon their engagement..
Farbrengen in Honor of R. Gerlitzky’s Birthday
In honor of R. Gerlitzky’s birthday a Farbrengen was held in the large classroom in Oholei Torah. Special entertainment was the surprise and highlight when R. Yankel Miller the famous Badchan made his appearance and had the crowd laughing away.
More pictures and a video clip in the Extended Article!
