New Mega Millions Jackpot of $1.35B is Game’s 2nd Highest
The Mega Millions prize has grown again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot.
JLI: How I Went From Reform to Conservative to Orthodox Judaism
David Zane grew up in Beaver, Pennsylvania, where he was the only Jew in his neighborhood. Now he’s observant and runs a martial arts studio in Brooklyn, empowering Jews with the strength and technique to protect themselves. This is his story.
Crown Heights History: The Synagogue That Stayed
Specifically during the turbulent transition years of the later 60s early 70s the Lubavitch community decided to stay in Crown Heights and diligently worked towards keeping the synagogues in Jewish hands. One such synagogue was a Vishnitz shul located on 680 Montgomery right off Kingston Ave.
Thief and Nuisance Taken Off the Street After Stealing Food Order Tablet From Izzy’s
For nearly a month, a new face has been causing a nuisance to Crown Heights stores and residents, aggressively demanding Tzedaka from passersby and stealing items left unattended. Good news for the community, he was placed under arrest Tuesday night.
Baby Girl!
Gershon and Dvorah Leah (nee Drew) Felberbaum from Crow Heights had a baby girl!
300 Bochurim Reach Halikut Final
Bochurim in Yeshivas around the world have been learning Chelek Chof Hei of the Rebbe’s Likutei Sichos; finalists for the final test in New York were announced.
Op-Ed: Bringing More Homeless To Crown Heights, A Different View
After reading the article from CrownHeights.info called “Massive New Housing Development Takes Away Parking Spots and Brings More Homeless”, a Crown Heights resident knew she had to weigh in with a different view.
Jews Come out in Full Force To Oppose More Homeless and Less Parking
About 70 community members participated in a Zoom meeting Monday with the Brooklyn Community Board 9 Housing Committee as they discussed the Sparrow Housing Project that is planned for South Crown Heights. This was without a doubt, the most well attended community board meeting since COVID, and seems like it’s a sign of things to come.
New Engagement!
Ari Hershkop (Crown Heights) to Leba Okounev (Connecticut) L’Chaim: Wednesday, 8:30pm at the JCM
Chanukah In Crown Heights Enlivened With Darchai Menachem Annual Event
On the fourth night of Chanukah, friends and family gathered together to celebrate Darchai Menachem’s annual Grand Menorah Lighting
Little Yellow Arks Bring Positive Guidance and Acts of Kindness to U.S. Schoolkids
On the morning of Aug. 3, 2019, an armed man walked into a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, and opened fire, killing 23 people and leaving the city in shock and mourning. A few weeks later, Rabbi Levi Greenberg, director of programming at Chabad-Lubavitch of El Paso, met with El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. During the conversation, the two discussed ideas that could positively impact the community at large, especially in light of the horrific recent event.
Or Vechom Hahiskashrus _ Prepare For Yud Shvat
As Chassidim around the world are busy preparing for the auspicious day of Yud Shevat, and studying this years Basi Legani Maamorim, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to share a resource website, where you will find everything you need to prepare for the day.
Revolutionary Jewish Dating Program Set For NYC Debut at CYP Shabbaton This Week
After successfully launching around the world, the Met@Chabad dating event is coming to NYC at this week’s CYP Encounter Shabbaton.
More than 100 Jewish women and girls light Shabbat candles at the Maccabi Deutschland Winter Games.
Historic Maccabi Games in Germany Pause for Shabbat
More than 85 years after the Nazis banned Jewish participation in sports, Jewish athletes from around the world gathered in Ruhpolding, Germany, to compete in the Maccabi Deutschland Winter Games. In a particularly memorable moment, Alfi Goldenberg, the chairman of the organizing committee announced: “We’re all here together, we had great fun, and now we’re going to stop for Shabbat.”
Fisher-Price Reannounces Recall of 4.7 Million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, At Least Eight Deaths Occurred After Recall
Consumers should stop using the Rock ‘n Play immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher after a slew of child deaths associated with the product.
New Engagement!
Yudi Wolf (Beitar, EY) to Devorie Cohen (Utrecht, Holland)
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