Holidays
Senior citizens gathered at the 8th Annual Passover Food Distribution event at Restaurant National in Brighton Beach (Photo by BKLYNER)About five hundred seniors in Sheepshead Bay will have a brighter Passover celebration thanks to the caring of Be Proud Foundation and its small army of volunteers, who assembled bags
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(Photo by Tracey Hohman)To our neighbors who celebrate, all of us here at BKLYNER wish you a very meaningful Passover. We hope everyone has a chance to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a peaceful holiday. **Alternate side parking rules are in effect today, April 10
Holidays
Photo via muchnikarts [https://www.instagram.com/p/BKw4Vnngd67/?taken-by=muchnikarts&hl=en]Jewish communities began their observance of Yom Kippur at sundown last night. The holiday is considered the holiest day of the year. Yom Kippur is often referred to in the English language as the Day of
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Source: iscazon [https://www.flickr.com/photos/scazon/3146025161/in/photolist-5N1cF8-aZJkyB-aZJicp-aZJizB-3iYhwv-8cZ6F-nmdSTg-5Le8LH-2EFxPZ-6r6Csr-aDVYNK-tJHUA-i8rshz-dLGBnF-aYtvQp-aYtvTV-aYtvW2-aYtwgk-aYtvKT-aYtvMF-aYtw5X-aYtwb6-aYtvYP-tJHWu-i86FCJ-aZAB5M-hWWo1j-efQtK9-efQtwU-efQtA1-efJHXZ-8XSdVE-aZBsSp-8XKTr2-7VMWV-i438rP-91oUc5-7oRGwL-5GS1ND-7nVd4f-xHcrC-i86FKs-i86ztv-kQB6ec-vrEN7-8XSGd8-959Cxo-5LMzpf-Kt4Mr-5KEAVF] /FlickrHappy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish readers! The Festival of Lights off
alternate side of the street parking
Source: Ephox BlogAlternate side parking regulations will be suspended Thursday and Friday, October 16 and 17, for Shemini Atzereth and Simchas Torah. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect. You can check out the rest of the 2014 parking calendar here [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/12/nycs-2014-parking-calendar/
alternate side of the street parking
Source: Ephox BlogAlternate side of the street parking regulations for street cleaning purposes will be suspended tomorrow and Thursday, June 4 and June 5 in observance of the Jewish holiday of Shavuos. All other regulations, including parking meters, shall remain in effect. You can also check out the rest of
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The Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst (7802 Bay Parkway) held their popular annual Purim Carnival last Sunday afternoon. This year, the themed “Purim Spiel” incorporated a live theatrical performance and drew close to 700 locals to celebrate this festive Jewish holiday, almost double that of last year. Program Director of
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A fraylichen Chanukah! The Shorefront Y (3300 Coney Island Avenue) ushered in the festival of lights with a community celebration this past Sunday, December 1. Hundreds of community members attended the free event that celebrated the Jewish holiday, and featured fun, food and entertainment for all. There was an incredible
jewish holidays
Source: mehjg / FlickrAlternate side of the street parking regulations for street cleaning will be suspended Thursday and Friday, September 26-27 in observance of Shemini Atzereth and Simchas Torah. All other regulations, including parking meters, shall remain in effect. You can download your own 2013 Alternate Side Parking Suspension calendar — in
jewish holidays
Source: Ephox BlogAlternate side of the street parking regulations for street cleaning purposes will be suspended tomorrow and Thursday, May 15 and May 16 in observance of Shavuos (or Shavuot, depending upon whether you favor the Ashkenazi or Sephardic pronunciation). All other regulations, including parking meters, shall remain in effect.
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Borough President joined the Warbasse Congregation leadership to celebrate Hannukah in December. (Source: Gabrielle Shnayderman)The Warbasse Jewish Heritage Congregation, located inside the hard-hit Warbasse housing complex, continues to bounce back from Superstorm Sandy – this time by helping their Jewish neighbors with free food for Passover this weekend. The congregation
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More than 300 attendees converged on Brighton Beach’s Shorefront Y lastSunday for the Y and UJA-Federation of NY’s “Hugs for Chanukah [/shorefront-y-breaks-from-sandy-relief-to-throw-chanukah-party/]” carnival. Click to enlargeChildren of all ages and their families were able to shake off the Superstorm Sandy-doldrums for a while and enjoy three hours of
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Source: Jelson25 via Wikimedia CommonsLast month during the second day of celebration for Rosh Hashanah, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) towed vehicles after posting a note the day before, a time when operating a vehicle is not permitted. Councilman David Greenfield has noticed a rise in the occurrence of
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Photo by nolastnameIt’s so rare that Easter and Passover actually line up, putting two of the most important holidays of two of the largest faiths (in our coverage area) in sync. Since it feels like it almost never happens, I was looking for a truly appropriate photo for this
Carnivals
Photo by Joe ComperIt’s more costume madness! Purim celebrations hosted by various community organizations continue throughout the week, but the Shorefront YM-YWHA (3300 Coney Island Avenue) helped kick it all off with a Purim party on Sunday. Hundreds came out to the event, donning costumes and noshing away at