Daily Archives: February 1, 2006

Beginning the writing of a Sefer Torah in Mayanot Yeshiva

“שהחיינו וקיימנו והגענו לזמן הזה”

The students of The Mayanot Yeshiva and its faculty felt this blessing in its fullest extent. After eight successful years, educating hundreds of students, the Mayanot Yeshiva had the merit of beginning the writing of a Sefer Torah for the Yeshiva. Mr. Uri Harkham of L.A. CA – a long-standing sponsor of the Mayanot Yeshiva- dedicated the writing of the Sefer Torah in memory of his grandparents Rabbi Yosef & Tova Shemesh who were responsible for the care of Ezra Hasofer’s holy resting place in Iraq.

The Former Chief Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Shlit”a attended this wonderful event and addressed the crowd stating how Mr. Harkaham made the “best investment” “Mayanot is the place to invest, as its goal is set of bringing up true Torah scholars” Rabbi Eliyahu continued to explain the special connection of Chabad to the writing of a Sefer Torah, – “Chabad is the one that brings the letters of the Torah into the world, by affecting every Jew, in every corner of the world”.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

CLE Classes at Chabad Lubavitch of Midtown Manhattan

Chabad Lubavitch of Midtown Manhattan has just launched its newest project; The Institute of American and Talmudic Law (IATLaw.) The Institute presents Continued Legal Education (CLE) for attorneys; and calls itself New York’s Most Entertaining and Captivating CLE Program. The first session of 2006 was a great success, with Guest Speaker Ben Brafman ESQ, Principal Brafman & Associates addressing a crowd of over 60 attorneys. Mr. Brafman has represented a wide range of high-profile celebrities, business leaders and professionals in major criminal cases throughout the country. Mr. Brafman is 57 years old and resides in Long Island, New York with his wife Lynda where they are active in Congregation Beth Sholom of Lawrence, The Kulanu Torah Academy, The Israel Cancer Research Foundation and a wide range of charitable and religious organizations both in the United States and Israel.