The Power of Three

Coming from the Rabbi’s pulpit or the weekly editorial, the oft-touted virtues of Jewish unity and ahavat yisrael elicit the predictable yawn. But experienced in real life, they are fresh and affirmative tangibles that take the edge off even unyielding skeptics.

Shluchim – Bochurim Gather for Inspiration

This Shabbos, the holy city of Tsfas was host to 50 of the Rebbe’s Shluchim. As part of the world wide conventions for Talidim HaShluchim, bochurim from the eight Lubavitcher Yeshivas in Israel came together to unite and farbreng.

After weeks of preparation the grand Shabbos finally arrived. This is the first hand report we received:

“Friday we all gathered at the beautiful Campus Yisrael Aryeh Leib – Yeshivas Tzeirei Hashluchim – Tsfas. The program began with a buffet lunch, as Levi Teldon, one of the hosting Shluchim, welcomed everyone and introduced the guest mashpia, Rabbi Gordon of London. Rabbi Gordon focused the crowd as per the goals of this kinus.”

Burglar Apprehended after Violent Burglary Goes Bad

At 10:00 this morning residents of 1339 Union St. corner of New York Ave. were awakened to the sounds of a woman screaming in the hallway. A 46 year old black male attempted to break into one of the apartments of the 7 family condo building. Upon failing at his break-in attempt the intruder made his way to the next apartment via the Sukah porches on the inside courtyard of the building. Although he finally succeeded at entering an apartment, the building superintendent witnessed this and immediately called 911.

The super proceeded to enter the apartment and was immediately greeted by the 6’4″ burglar who then attacked him. A scuffle ensued all around the apartment, starting in the bedroom, continuing into the hallway, and then the living room where the burglar broke free and made a dash for the porch. He vanished leaving behind an injured super, and a scuffed and damaged apartment.

More pictures and the rest of the report in the Extended Article!

Shomrim’s Bike Registration a Major Success

Friday started off murky and rainy but quickly turned into a nice warm and sunny day, enabling the scheduled Bike Registration to go on. The bike registration took place in front of “Everything Automotive” on East New York Ave. together with members of the NYPD’s Community Affairs, Auxiliary and Explorer Units along with the Crown Heights Shomrim Division.

The Bike Registration program is aimed at discouraging bike thefts as well as identifying recovered bikes. The summer is upon us and we know that the children are out on their bikes and the theft rates do go up.

Shomrim took it upon themselves to get as many bikes as possible registered, and the turnout was very good, with over 125 bikes and scooters registered not only by children, but by adults as well. The program included lots of free prizes and raffles, including a bike which was sponsored by the “Bargain Center”, a scooter which was sponsored by “Zakons Toys and Stationary”, and a Helmet Set which was sponsored by “JewishSinger.com”, as well as drinks and other refreshments.

Over 600 kids attended and were met by Shomrim Members, Police Officers and Cadets all of whom volunteered from their time to explain the benefits of registering their bikes along with safety tips for the summer among many other things to the kids. Among the attractions was a Police van that kids were able to sit in and play around with the sirens and speakers as well as the Shomrim Mobile Command Post, all of which added to a great and fun filled event.

The winning numbers for the Raffles are as follows: Bike – Ticket #6642174. Scooter – Ticket# 6642094. Helmet Set – Ticket# 6642150. if you are the holder of a ticket with any of these numbers, please bring it to 419 Kingston Ave. [Between Empire and Montgomery] to claim you prize!

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Rainy Night – trees fall and cars crash

In a pouring Thursday night lots of destruction was left in its wake. First a branch of a tree came crashing down on President St. between Albany and Kingston, falling mere inches away from a pedestrian and B”H it missed him. Followed by an even larger part of a tree that came down on Empire Blvd. between Albany and Troy, there were no reports of any pedestrians in the area when that incident took place.

The highlight of the night was at around 3:30am a car went smashing into 2 parked cars on Crown St. between Kingston and Brooklyn. Eyewitnesses state that they saw a car coming down the street when it all of a sudden went spinning out of control striking 2 parked cars, pushing one of them all the way up onto the sidewalk, the driver then got out and upon seeing the damage he caused he got back into his car and fled the scene. But the fleeing driver did leave a piece of identification behind, his front bumper complete with his front license plate!

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Lubavitcher Yeshiva Excels in Tanya Be’al Peh Project

Between Yud Shevat and Yud Alef Nisan, all Talmidim of grades 5-8 participated in a Tanya Be’al Peh Project. This project is sponsored by the Yeshiva and The Bas Sheva Mitzvah Campaign.

This year, the Yeshiva saw tremendous participation and Hatzlacha. Over 150 Talmidim participated in this project.

On Thursday, Erev Pesach Sheni, the Yeshiva organized a special Farbrengen for those Talmidim who excelled in Tanya Be’al Peh. Rabbi Mottel Kanelsky, Shliach of the Rebbe in New Jersey, and director of the Bas Sheva Mitzvah Campaign, spoke to the Talmidim. Rabbi Kenelsky praised them for their accomplishment, and motivated them to continue learning Tanya Be’al Peh, urging them to learn all 12 Perakim of Tanya Be’al Peh as a preparation for one’s Bar Mitzvah.

At the end of this Farbrengen each Talmid received a beautiful certificate and a five dollar bill. We are very proud of our Talmidim and wish them continued Hatzlacha.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Chabad Comes to KU

Those wanting to learn about and practice Judaism have another option at the University of Kansas.

Two weeks ago, Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, his wife Nechama, and his infant daughter Mina, opened a Chabad Jewish Center in their new home at 1201 W. 19th St.

Chabad offers an opportunity for Jewish students to experience what it’s like in an Orthodox Jewish home — a home that practices all 613 laws of Judaism.

“We like to call ourselves the Google for anything Jewish,” he said.