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Daily Archives: December 27, 2007


CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Last night, Wednesday at around 7:00 PM, Shomrim received a call from two scared children, home alone, saying there was someone prank calling them and they think he was outside their house.

A few Shomrim members were dispatched to the house, made sure the children, both in their early teens, were okay and secured the house. The Shomrim members waited for the parents to come home, who told them that they knew who the caller was.

Attempt to Reason with Troubled Teen end in his Arrest

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Last night, Wednesday at around 7:00 PM, Shomrim received a call from two scared children, home alone, saying there was someone prank calling them and they think he was outside their house.

A few Shomrim members were dispatched to the house, made sure the children, both in their early teens, were okay and secured the house. The Shomrim members waited for the parents to come home, who told them that they knew who the caller was.

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Baby Boy!

Dov and Chani Misholovin from Miami, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yossi and Leah Moscowitz from Wimbeldon, England had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Yaffe (Longmeadow, MA) to Devorah Gindi (Brooklyn, NY)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Ahuva Coates from Chicago, IL had a baby boy!

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New Engagement!

Yaakov David Gordon (Melbourne, Australia) to Rivka Pink (Solihull, England)
New Engagement!

Mendel New (Crown Heights) to Sara Silverman (Marietta, GA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Sholom Ber Gurary (Buffalo, NY) to Mussie Baumgarten (Rockaway, NJ) L’Chaim: Tuesday, May 7th, 8:00pm at the JCM Lower Level
New Engagement!

Binyomin Wilhelm (Zhitomir, Ukraine) to Chaya Sosonkin (Brooklyn, NY)
Twins!

Two girls were born to Zalman and Chaya (nee Slonim) Phillips from East Flatbush!
New Engagement!

Levi Deitsch (Perm, Russia) to Tehilah Holtzberg (Pomona, NY)
New Engagement!

Menachem Mendel Amer (Moshave Mivtachim, EY) to Feiga Leah Norton (Los Angeles, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at The Shull 481 Albany Ave
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Chana Genya Goodman had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Moshe Cunin (Reno, NV) to Doba Brikman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: L’Chaim: Sunday, April 14th, 8:00pm at the JCM
Baby Boy!

Bezalel and Devory Broh from Remsen Village had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 63 E. 91st Street between E. New York Ave and Rutland Road
New Engagement!

Reuben Greenberg (Crown Heights) to Sara Brown (Liverpool, UK) L’Chaim: Sunday, April 14th, 8:00pm at the JCM Downstairs
New Engagement!

Daniel Namdar (Crown Heights) to Sossie Shain (Tenefly, NJ)
New Engagement!

Ari Levitin (Los Angeles, CA) to Frayda Flint (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:0pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Joshua Runyan and Tamar Runyan - Chabad.org
KFAR CHABAD, Israel — The Jewish community of Kfar Chabad, Israel, mourned the passing Wednesday of resident Rabbi Amos Karniel, who passed away at age 68 after a long illness.

According to those who knew the veteran educator ñ who despite a debilitating disease that forced him to retire early continued to gather children together to read them stories ñ Karniel once remarked that the only difference between a carpenter and a teacher is that a carpenter can see the effects of his labor almost immediately. A teacher, on the other hand, must wait 25 or 30 years.

Longtime Kfar Chabad Educator Passes Away at 68

Joshua Runyan and Tamar Runyan – Chabad.org

KFAR CHABAD, Israel — The Jewish community of Kfar Chabad, Israel, mourned the passing Wednesday of resident Rabbi Amos Karniel, who passed away at age 68 after a long illness.

According to those who knew the veteran educator ñ who despite a debilitating disease that forced him to retire early continued to gather children together to read them stories ñ Karniel once remarked that the only difference between a carpenter and a teacher is that a carpenter can see the effects of his labor almost immediately. A teacher, on the other hand, must wait 25 or 30 years.

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Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
Among the volunteers who visited the thousands of World War II survivors, that were held-up in displaced-persons (DP) camps throughout Germany and Poland, was Rabbi Eliezer Silver.

One day, while distributing prayer books, the good Rabbi encountered a man who emphatically refused to accept a Siddur. “Having witnessed the disdainful behavior of devout Jews in the concentration camp,” declared the man, “I want no part of anything religious!”

Disturbed by the man's solemn indictment of fellow Jews – ravished martyrs of the most dreadful atrocities perpetrated against humanity – Rabbi Eliezer asked if he would please explain what had so badly soured him.

The Weekly Sedra – Shemos – What You See Is What You Get

Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

Among the volunteers who visited the thousands of World War II survivors, that were held-up in displaced-persons (DP) camps throughout Germany and Poland, was Rabbi Eliezer Silver.

One day, while distributing prayer books, the good Rabbi encountered a man who emphatically refused to accept a Siddur. “Having witnessed the disdainful behavior of devout Jews in the concentration camp,” declared the man, “I want no part of anything religious!”

Disturbed by the man’s solemn indictment of fellow Jews – ravished martyrs of the most dreadful atrocities perpetrated against humanity – Rabbi Eliezer asked if he would please explain what had so badly soured him.

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JUDGMENT: 770 Returns to the Hands of Aguc”h

Click Here to download a PDF of the full Judgment

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Just a short while ago the Honorary Judge Ira B. Harkavy signed a 12 page judgment clearly and decisively ruling that Agudas Chassidei Chabad and Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch is the legal owners of 770 and 784-788 Eastern Pkwy, furthermore the judgment gave Aguch and Merkos possession of the premises, meaning that they are the governing body of what goes on in the premises.

The judgment further went on to name the Gaboim and ‘Congregation Lubavitch Inc” (CLI) are to ‘deliver the premises’ to Aguch and Merkos, meaning that they are to vacate the premises as the governing body. The judgment also went on to say that if CLI does not comply city agencies such as the Marshals and Sheriffs of New York City are to enforce this judgment.

More in the Extended Article.

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This weeks Living Torah, titled “Head of the Resistance” (Volume 43, Episode 172).

Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org

Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.

Video of the Day – the Weekly Living Torah Clip

This weeks Living Torah, titled “Head of the Resistance” (Volume 43, Episode 172).

Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org

Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.

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FJC Winter Relief Campaign

At least one million people living throughout the FSU region face famine and starvation. Another 70 million people, or 1/4 th of the population, live below the poverty line.

The frigid winter months are especially difficult for these people. Keeping warm is not easy and good winter boots and clothes are expensive. Many people do not even have heat in their own homes.

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Renee Glick - Chabad.org

Friendship Circle children with special needs warm up before a friendly game of basketball sponsored by Zeta Beta Tau at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (Photos: Benjamin Lapid)

LIVINGSTON, NJ — With the help of a suburban New Jersey organization that pairs children with special needs with teenage volunteers, a group of energetic athletes-in-the-making can now dribble, shoot and score. After their first exhibition game last week, they even have one win under their belts.

Teens With Special Needs Take to the Basketball Court

Renee Glick – Chabad.org

Friendship Circle children with special needs warm up before a friendly game of basketball sponsored by Zeta Beta Tau at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (Photos: Benjamin Lapid)

LIVINGSTON, NJ — With the help of a suburban New Jersey organization that pairs children with special needs with teenage volunteers, a group of energetic athletes-in-the-making can now dribble, shoot and score. After their first exhibition game last week, they even have one win under their belts.

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R.C. Berman - Lubavitch.com

Rabbi Nochem, Director of the Merkos Education Office, and Dr. Ephraim Buhks, Director of Ort and members of Chabad's Merkos Division and Faculty of ORT.

BROOKLYN, NY — Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch, the educational arm of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, announced the establishment of a new Jewish vocational training school in partnership with International Bramson ORT.

Chabad-Lubavitch Announces Partnership With Bramson ORT

R.C. Berman – Lubavitch.com

Rabbi Nochem, Director of the Merkos Education Office, and Dr. Ephraim Buhks, Director of Ort and members of Chabad’s Merkos Division and Faculty of ORT.

BROOKLYN, NY — Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch, the educational arm of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, announced the establishment of a new Jewish vocational training school in partnership with International Bramson ORT.

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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Infinity Productions, has announced that Mayer Rivkin has once again stepped up to the mike at the recording studio to start production of his 3rd CD recording. The new CD, titled “To Love A Fellow Jew” will feature 13 Chabad - Lubavitch and other popular Niggunim with lyrics in English, also known as “camp songs”. Many of the melodies and lyrics have over the years been composed, written and created at one of the numerous Chabad run overnight camps throughout the United States, known as Camp Gan Israel.

Production Underway for 3rd CD by Chassic Vocalist Mayer Rivkin

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Infinity Productions, has announced that Mayer Rivkin has once again stepped up to the mike at the recording studio to start production of his 3rd CD recording. The new CD, titled “To Love A Fellow Jew” will feature 13 Chabad – Lubavitch and other popular Niggunim with lyrics in English, also known as “camp songs”. Many of the melodies and lyrics have over the years been composed, written and created at one of the numerous Chabad run overnight camps throughout the United States, known as Camp Gan Israel.

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Levy Family Makes the Desert Bloom


ORACLE, AZ [CHI] — Oracle’s first-ever Tanya published in tribute to philanthropic family’s support of Shluchim youth camp in Grand Canyon State

A desert is just about the last place you’d find a wellspring. But conversely, when you do, such an oasis is all the more valuable because of its dry, hostile surroundings.

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Al Baker - The New York Times

NEW YORK, NY — Every new police officer in New York City will be sent onto the streets of some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods as part of a broad anticrime operation that the authorities say has helped produce historic drops in crime, the city announced on Wednesday.

Click here to download the 71st Precinct Crime Stat Sheet (PDF)

City Is Doubling Police Program to Reduce Crime

Al Baker – The New York Times

NEW YORK, NY — Every new police officer in New York City will be sent onto the streets of some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods as part of a broad anticrime operation that the authorities say has helped produce historic drops in crime, the city announced on Wednesday.

Click here to download the 71st Precinct Crime Stat Sheet (PDF)

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Seth Mandel - The Jewish State

At the Menorah lighting ceremony outside Chabad Jewish Center Dec. 9, from left: Councilwoman Leslie Koppel-Egierd, Mayor Richard Pucci, Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky, Rabbi Moshe Herson, and Monroe Township Council President Gerald W. Tamburro.

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — While the hundreds of public menorah lightings in New Jersey alone this year showed the state's Jews' commitment to fulfilling their obligation to publicize the miracle of Hanukkah, the Jewish community of Monroe Township celebrated the fact that those public lightings were miracles all their own.

Video in the Extended Article!

Religious freedom is theme of Monroe Hanukkah event

Seth Mandel – The Jewish State

At the Menorah lighting ceremony outside Chabad Jewish Center Dec. 9, from left: Councilwoman Leslie Koppel-Egierd, Mayor Richard Pucci, Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky, Rabbi Moshe Herson, and Monroe Township Council President Gerald W. Tamburro.

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — While the hundreds of public menorah lightings in New Jersey alone this year showed the state’s Jews’ commitment to fulfilling their obligation to publicize the miracle of Hanukkah, the Jewish community of Monroe Township celebrated the fact that those public lightings were miracles all their own.

Video in the Extended Article!

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Chabad.org

Israel’s Arava wilderness bordering the Dead Sea draws millions of tourist visits annually. A new mikvah in the community of Neot Hakikar will spare women visitors – and locals – the hardship of not having the ability to ritually purify themselves.

ARAD, Israel — A new women's mikvah was unveiled about 1,378 feet below sea level at the village of Neot Hakikar just south of the Dead Sea. Built with public funding and under the direction of Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Yaakov Mendelzohn, the mikvah – deemed to be the lowest on earth – will also serve the neighboring community of Ein Tamar and the scattered desert hamlets in Israel's Arava region, including Ein Hazava and Ein Ofarim.

Lowest Mikvah on Earth To Serve Local Desert Communities, Vacationers

Chabad.org

Israel’s Arava wilderness bordering the Dead Sea draws millions of tourist visits annually. A new mikvah in the community of Neot Hakikar will spare women visitors – and locals – the hardship of not having the ability to ritually purify themselves.

ARAD, Israel — A new women’s mikvah was unveiled about 1,378 feet below sea level at the village of Neot Hakikar just south of the Dead Sea. Built with public funding and under the direction of Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Yaakov Mendelzohn, the mikvah – deemed to be the lowest on earth – will also serve the neighboring community of Ein Tamar and the scattered desert hamlets in Israel’s Arava region, including Ein Hazava and Ein Ofarim.

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Lubavitch.com

BAL HARBOUR, FL — Is Judaism’s belief in free will compatible with concepts of genetic predestination? Are there links between contemporary neuroscience and Kabbalistic concepts of consciousness? How does biblical Creation relate to evolutionary theory?

On Stem Cell and Other Matters: A Conference Explores the Torah-Science Nexus

Lubavitch.com

BAL HARBOUR, FL — Is Judaism’s belief in free will compatible with concepts of genetic predestination? Are there links between contemporary neuroscience and Kabbalistic concepts of consciousness? How does biblical Creation relate to evolutionary theory?

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