TODAY: Chamah Food Distribution In Crown Heights
There will be a Chamah food distribution taking place today, Wednesday, May 17th, in Crown Heights.
L. to R., Rabbi Mendel Raskin, Rabbi Dovid Banon, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Rabbi Yosef Matusof and Rabbi Levi Banon in Fez,Morocco.
Historic Conference in Morocco Draws Rabbis From Africa, Middle East, Europe
The great sage, philosopher and physician, Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, better known as Maimonides, lived in Fez, Morocco, after being exiled from Spain following the Almohad conquest of Cordoba in 1148. Rabbis returned to the city as part of a historic rabbinic conference in Casablanca this week, possibly the largest gathering of rabbinic leaders in Fez since Maimonides’ times
New Engagement!
Levi Katz (Surfside, FL) to Mindy Zucker (Key West, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at the JCM
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Thursday, May 18th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 for a holiday. Parking meters remain in effect.
Picture of the Day
Shluchim from across Europe, Africa and the Middle East stood for a group photo in Casablanca, Morocco, where they are being hosted at a regional Kinus Hashluchim. The countries represented include Angola, Bulgaria, Canada, The Canaried Islands, Congo, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nigeria, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Serbia, Slovakia, Uganda, The United Arab Emirates, and Zambia.
My First Visit Home After the Passing of My Wife and Infant
Last week, accompanied by my brother Eli, I visited home in the Virgin Islands for the first time since November 30th, the day of the accident that ultimately claimed the lives of my infant daughter, Shterna, and my wife, Henya. – Rabbi Asher Federman
Darchai Menachem’s Band for Lag Baomer Welcomed All Ages to Participate
At the Great Parade on Lag Baomer, Darchai Menachem made sure that as many of their students as possible could participate in the drumming band, welcoming boys from fourth grade all the way through Mesivta.
Gallery: The Crown Heights Community Bonfire Lag B’Omer 5783
Crown Heights photographer Mendelsphotography captured the moments at the Crown Heights community Lag B’Omer Bonfire 5783.
After Tragedy, Areivim Pays Out to Crown Heights Family
The most recent AreivimUSA collection was on behalf of a Crown Heights family that has lost a parent. The notice also identified Rabbi Chaim Fogelman of Itchke’s Shteibel as the Crown Heights Rov that will oversee the funds.
Thirty-Two Alleged Members of Brooklyn-Based Gangs Charged With Violent Crimes, Including at Least One Crown Heights Shooting
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that 32 alleged members of the 8 Trey Crips and its affiliate, the 9 Ways gang, were indicted for possessing guns, and using stolen cars during shootings, to eliminate rivals.
The JFA Offers $5,000 Reward Following Brazen Crown Heights Pizza Shop Robbery
The Jewish Future Alliance (JFA) is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for a reported robbery at Railroad Pizza on Monday night, May 8th.
Batsheva Learning Center’s Brooklyn Beis Midrash, In Person Or Online
Every afternoon, between 1:30 and 4:30 pm, you can walk into a small shul across from 770 and find a group of ten women sitting at tables across from each other with seforim open in front of them, engrossed in lively discussion and debate over the texts they are learning. These are the students of the Batsheva Learning Center’s Brookly Beis Midrash.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Chezky Lifshitz—co-director of Chabad of Nepal with his wife, Chani—went to the base of Mt. Everest together with a group of British Jews on a group trek. Can you imagine praying in a place like this?
The Healing Power of Hakhel: Women of Crown Heights Gather at Bikur Cholim Breakfast
In a true display of unity and compassion, over 500 women of all ages came together for a Hakhel Breakfast aimed at celebrating the remarkable Bikur Cholim community. With inspiring speakers, a heartfelt video presentation, beautiful decor, and an outpouring of generosity, this event was as uplifting and meaningful as it was enjoyable.
1,800-Year-Old Marble Artifacts Found Shipwrecked Off The Coast of Israel
An enormous, rare cargo of 1,800-year-old marble artifacts, borne in a merchant ship that was shipwrecked in a storm, was uncovered in the coastal waters of Moshav Beit Yanai, north of Netanya. This is the oldest sea cargo of its kind known in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Man Shot In The Back In Early Morning Shooting in Crown Heights
A man was shot in the back on Kingston Ave Tuesday morning. He was transported to the hospital by a NYC Ambulance.
Video of the Day
A historic Siyum Harambam event took place on the rooftop of the Rambam’s home in Fez Morocco, as a regional Kinus Hashluchim with representatives from Europe and Africa is underway in the city.
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