Hundreds Say Goodbye to Shneur Zalman Pewzner
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August 2015 news archive
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In Paris hundreds participated at the Levaya of Hatomim HaShliach Shneur Zalman Pewzner, OB”M. Many cried out and asked for forgiveness, and asked that Shneur Zalman demands the Geulah. His father, Rabbi Yosef Yitzhok, said Kadish in the Sinai Institute of Paris.
Hundreds Bid Farewell to Piamenta
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R’ Yossi Piamenta, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of famous Musician Yossi Piamenta, one of the most beloved and veteran voices in the Jewish music scene, passed away on Sunday, the 8th of Elul, 5775. He was 64 years old, and suffered from a terrible illness in the past year.
Jewish ‘Batman’ Beloved for Visiting Children
Batman has thwarted the attempts of villains to end his life time and again, but on Sunday “Batman” was killed, in a roadside accident in Maryland after a car hit his Batmobile that had broken down. Lenny B.
147 Shluchim Gather in Florida
Chabad of Coconut Creek recently hosted the South Eastern Regional Shluchim Kinus, with 147 Shluchim from six states participating. Full Story
2 Rabbis Named ‘Best of the Best’
Two Chabad rabbis have won prestigious awards from Sydney’s Waverley Council for their contribution to the Australian community. Full Story
2 Day Grand Trip for Camp YKT
Camp YKT of Kingston, NY wrapped up the summer with spectacular grand trips to Niagara Falls and Massachusetts. Full Story, Photos
R’ Moshe Shubov, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Moshe Shubov, OB”M, he lived for many years in Crown Heights after moving from Russia. He was 83 years old.
100K Grants for Local Do-Gooders
A local nonprofit has $100,000 to give to Crown Heights movers and shakers who want funds to improve the neighborhood. Full Story
TRAGEDY: Crash Claims Lives of 2 Boro Park Women
A terrible crash in Arizona has claimed the lives of two young women from Boro Park; two other passengers were critically injured.
2 Boro Park Girls Killed in Accident
Two girls from Boro Park on vacation in Arizona were killed when the vehicle they were traveling in collided with a tractor trailer. Full Story
Friday Night Crash Leaves Jewish Man in Critical Condition
A Jewish man is in critical condition at Kings County Hospital after he was struck by a car on Friday night. The public is asked to say Tehillim for Avrohom ben Faiga.
Man Indicted for Killing Girlfriend in Crown Heights Crash
A 20-year-old man has been indicted with killing his girlfriend in a fatal car crash in Crown Heights last month, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office announced this week.
2 NY Democrats Oppose Iran Deal
2 New York Congress members didn’t wait for Senator Chuck Schumer to announce his decision and said they will vote down the Iran Deal. Full Story, Video
Elderly Man Clings to Life after being Struck by Car
An elderly man is on a ventilator and clinging to life after he was struck by a vehicle on Schenectady Avenue on Sunday evening.
Drunk Driver Crashes into Parked Police Car
A drunk driver crashed into a police car that was parked outside the 71st Precinct on New York Avenue.
R’ Chaim Meir Cohen, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Chaim Meir Cohen, OB”M, a longtime resident of Crown Heights. He passed away on Shabbos, 16 Av, 5775. He was 61 years old. He spent a lot of time in 770, after he came many years ago from Eretz Yisroel. In the past few […]