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June 2015 news archive
New headlines available — refreshTRAGEDY: Noted Mashpia Dies in Vehicular Accident
A noted Mashpia, who served as a longtime Mashgiach of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim-770, was run over multiple times by a car on the corner of Empire Blvd. and Balfour Place. After frantic efforts to save his life, the man tragically passed away from his injuries.
120 Rabbis Take Advanced Studies
120 Rabbis graduate their 1-year intense Post-Semicha program under the leadership of Rabbis Feitel Levin and YY Jacobson. Video
96-Year-Old Man Struck by Truck and Car Dies
A 96-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a tractor trailer, then by a car which dragged him some 50 feet on Albany Avenue. Both the car and truck then fled the scene, leaving the man barely clinging to life. Update: The man died from his injuries.
R’ Menachem Mendel Halevi Schechter, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Menachem Mendel halevi Schechter, OB”M, of Crown Heights. He passed away on Shabbos Gimmel Tammuz 5775, in the morning. He was 64 years old. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Leah Schechter (nee Borsook), their children Mrs.
Mrs. Bella Gurwitz, OB'M
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Bella Gurwitz, OB”M, a longtime Crown Heights resident. She passed away Thursday, 1 Tammuz, 5775. She was 90 years old.
FedEx Driver Loses Control, Smashes Parked Car
The driver of a FedEx Home Delivery truck lost control of his vehicle and careened into a parked car. The force of the crash sent both vehicles up onto the sidewalk and damaged a retention wall.
10 Bochurim Complete 16 Gemaras
Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim in Morristown, NJ, celebrated the accomplishment of 10 bochurim completing 16 tractates in Gemara. Full Story
$1 Million for the Rebbe’s Soldiers
Tomorrow at noon, the Shluchim Office will embark on a campaign to raise $1 million for their programs for Shluchim and their children at the front lines of the Rebbe’s army. Full Story
2 Mazkirim Tour New Mikvah
A week ahead of its inauguration ceremony, Mikvah Mei Chaya Mushka in Crown Heights was opened for the Rebbe’s mazkirim Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky and Rabbi Leibel Groner. Full Story
10 Min. Podcast: Special Marriage
Yaldei podcast: Psychologist Rabbi Dr. Yosef Shagalow on marrying off children with specific special needs. Audio
Chana Rochel Horowitz, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Chana Rochel Horowitz, OB”M, of Yerushalayim She was the wife of Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz, OB”M, and daughter of Rabbi Sholom Lishner, HY”D.
139 To Compete in Knowledge
“They worked hard to make it this far,” says Rabbi Shimmy Weinbaum of Chayolei Tzivos Hashem about the 139 boys that came to New York to compete in the Sefer Hamitzvos Chidon. Full Story, Photos
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“My General”: 60 Moments of Rabbi Klein & The Rebbe
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Rabbi Binyomin Klein, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the the sudden passing of Rabbi Yerachmiel Binyomin HaLevi Klein, OB”M, Chaver Mazkirus of the Rebbe for many years. R’ Binyomin passed away at his home, next to 770 Bais Chayeinu. He was 79 years old.
Two 20-Year-Olds Involved in Accident, One Dies
At around 4:00am this morning, Tuesday, a chaotic car crash occurred near the corner of S. Johns Place and Nostrand Ave. in Crown Heights. The male driver and his female passenger, both 20 years old, were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
2 Hours Left: Millions for Chesed
Update: Only 2 hours remain in the “Millions for Chesed” campaign to raise $3 million in 24 hours for charities such as KSCVK, Chabad Kind Kitchen of FL and others. Full Story
10 Shiurim Given in Melbourne
10 shiurim given at a community Kinus Torah at the Yeshivah Gedolah of Melbourne about topics in Halacha are presented in full. Full Story, Photos, Video
Mrs. Chana Chanowitz, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chana Chanowitz, OB”M, of New York. She passed away on Monday, the 14th of Sivan. She is survived by her children Ben-Tzion (Buzzy) Chanowitz, Binyomin (Benjy) Chanowitz, and Ellen (Elka) Chanowitz.
Police Car Crashes into Parked Vehicles Amid Chase
At 1:10pm today, Monday, an unmarked police car driven by Officer Tyrese Guerrier spun out of control at the intersection of Albany Ave. and Rutland Rd. in Crown Heights and hit three parked cars.