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Daily Archives: May 11, 2009

By Grant Schultefor the Des Moines Register

DES MOINES, IA — Federal prosecutors have agreed to drop identity-theft charges against a former Postville slaughterhouse executive in a light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Prosecutors this afternoon asked a federal judge to dismiss seven counts of aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft, in response to a motion filed last week by Sholom Rubashkin’s lawyer.

Government Seeks to Drop Charges Against Rubashkin

By Grant Schultefor the Des Moines Register

DES MOINES, IA — Federal prosecutors have agreed to drop identity-theft charges against a former Postville slaughterhouse executive in a light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Prosecutors this afternoon asked a federal judge to dismiss seven counts of aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft, in response to a motion filed last week by Sholom Rubashkin’s lawyer.

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Baby Boy!

Yisrael and Ruthy Kugal from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zochor: 680 Eastern Parkway
New Engagement!

Mendel Greenberg (Vancouver, Washington) to Sarah Tovah Nelson (Tzfas, EY)
New Engagement!

Zelig Baumgarten (East Hampton, NY) to Batsheva Smoller (S. Diego, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:30pm at The JCM Lower Level
New Engagement!

Yoni Teitelbaum (Florida) to Nechama Cole (Las Vegas, NV)
Baby Boy!

Shaya and Fruma Gansburg from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 7:30pm at 775 Maple Street
New Engagement!

Yosef Bergstein (Oak Park, IL), to Chani Super (Melbourne, Australia)
Baby Boy!

Shmuel Dovid and Chaya (nee Mitz) Sandhaus from Philadelphia, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Chalom Benmoussa (Paris, France) to Moussy Hadjajd (S. Diego, CA)
Baby Boy!

Shmaya and Nechama (nee Brashevitzky) Krinsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Sholom Zochor: 510 Crown Street Apt #1A (between Kingston Ave & Albany Ave)
New Engagement!

Sholom Lebovics (Lauderhill, FL) to Raizel Wilhelm (Portland, OR) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Chaim Dovid Hertz (Chicago, IL) to Itta Pinson (Lomita, CA)
Baby Boy!

Michoel and Rochele (nee Blau) Abraham from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Rivka (nee Rosenblum) Greenbaum from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Sadya Liberow (Manchester, UK) to Chanale Halperin (Allentown, PA)
Baby Boy!

Moishy and Shaindy (nee Berkowitz) Schapiro from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 618 Montgomery Street
Baby Boy!

Nasoniel and Nechama Nerenberg from Remsen Village had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 6 East 57th St (between Remsen Ave and Lenox Rd)
New Engagement!

Yisroel Matusof (Crown Heights) to Mushka Pinson (Canmore, Alberta)
By S. Fridman for Lubavitch.com

NEW YORK — At a meeting in the Governor’s office last Thursday, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chairman of the Chabad-Lubavitch Educational and Social Services divisions spent the better part of half an hour speaking with New York State Governor David Paterson about Chabad-Lubavitch educational activities in the State.

Governor Paterson Meets With Chabad Leaders On Education

By S. Fridman for Lubavitch.com

NEW YORK — At a meeting in the Governor’s office last Thursday, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chairman of the Chabad-Lubavitch Educational and Social Services divisions spent the better part of half an hour speaking with New York State Governor David Paterson about Chabad-Lubavitch educational activities in the State.

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Wife of Jailed Developer, Reina Ezagui Asks for Help

Developer Eli Ezagui

Dear Crown Heights Residents:

My name is Reina Ezagui.

I used to live in Crown Heights with my wonderful husband Eliyahu and our four children–but now live in Israel because there was nowhere else to go.

Make no mistake: I stand by my husband 100%–which is exactly why you need to hear what I have to say. Forget the rumors. I want to tell you what Eliyahu’s ongoing legal battles are doing to our family.

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by Reuven Fenton - NY Post
BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn — It's a fill-up with a schmear.

A gas station in one of Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish communities is offering up more than just candy and soda — it's also peddling hearty stews, bagels with lox, challah and homemade gefilte fish for commuters hankering for an old-country nosh.

“People fill up on gas and fill up on food at the same time,” said Sam Kay, 50, as he munched on goodies at Rio gas station in Borough Park. “It's good, Jewish and tasty.”

B’klyn Gas Stop a Kosher Delight

by Reuven Fenton – NY Post

BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn — It’s a fill-up with a schmear.

A gas station in one of Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish communities is offering up more than just candy and soda — it’s also peddling hearty stews, bagels with lox, challah and homemade gefilte fish for commuters hankering for an old-country nosh.

“People fill up on gas and fill up on food at the same time,” said Sam Kay, 50, as he munched on goodies at Rio gas station in Borough Park. “It’s good, Jewish and tasty.”

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CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY [CHI] — Running for his third term Mr. Jean Lachaud, who is the French elected representative for the east coast, visited the Ohel with Rabbi Mikhael Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of Jewish French Community Center of New York, where he asked the Rebbe a blessing for the coming election on June 7th 2009.

Member of the French Assembly Visits the Ohel

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY [CHI] — Running for his third term Mr. Jean Lachaud, who is the French elected representative for the east coast, visited the Ohel with Rabbi Mikhael Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of Jewish French Community Center of New York, where he asked the Rebbe a blessing for the coming election on June 7th 2009.

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Regardless of your personal financial situation, this is a must see and learn Seminar for everyone. It might be for you, your neighbor, your friend, but everyone must learn the important facts about credit scoring and how this affects your ability to get a loan, be approved for a mortgage, rent an apartment, etc.

PSA: Financial Workshop for the Community

Regardless of your personal financial situation, this is a must see and learn Seminar for everyone. It might be for you, your neighbor, your friend, but everyone must learn the important facts about credit scoring and how this affects your ability to get a loan, be approved for a mortgage, rent an apartment, etc.

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By Dan Bilefsky for the New York Times

In signs of the current vogue for the Golem, a souvenir shop in Prague sells statuettes.

PRAGUE — They say the Golem, a Jewish giant with glowing eyes and supernatural powers, is lurking once again in the attic of the Old-New Synagogue here.

The Golem, according to Czech legend, was fashioned from clay and brought to life by a rabbi to protect Prague’s 16th-century ghetto from persecution, and is said to be called forth in times of crisis. True to form, he is once again experiencing a revival and, in this commercial age, has spawned a one-monster industry.

NY Times – Hard Times Give New Life to Prague’s Golem

By Dan Bilefsky for the New York Times

In signs of the current vogue for the Golem, a souvenir shop in Prague sells statuettes.

PRAGUE — They say the Golem, a Jewish giant with glowing eyes and supernatural powers, is lurking once again in the attic of the Old-New Synagogue here.

The Golem, according to Czech legend, was fashioned from clay and brought to life by a rabbi to protect Prague’s 16th-century ghetto from persecution, and is said to be called forth in times of crisis. True to form, he is once again experiencing a revival and, in this commercial age, has spawned a one-monster industry.

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By David Bedein for the Philadelphia Bulletin

Illustration Photo

ISRAEL — At a time when issues of religious worship are widely discussed in Jerusalem among all religions, the lay leadership of synagogue boards in Northern Israel have become fed up with cell phones ringing in the middle of prayer services.

As a result, they have decided to take action and have sought a permit to install cell phone jamming equipment and have sent the Israel Communications Ministry a request for it to examine the possibility of authorizing the use of equipment that disrupts cell phone reception in synagogues in Northern Israel.

Shuls Want to Jam Cell Phones During Davening

By David Bedein for the Philadelphia Bulletin

Illustration Photo

ISRAEL — At a time when issues of religious worship are widely discussed in Jerusalem among all religions, the lay leadership of synagogue boards in Northern Israel have become fed up with cell phones ringing in the middle of prayer services.

As a result, they have decided to take action and have sought a permit to install cell phone jamming equipment and have sent the Israel Communications Ministry a request for it to examine the possibility of authorizing the use of equipment that disrupts cell phone reception in synagogues in Northern Israel.

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CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Students of Lubavitcher Yeshiva, are utilizing the final weeks of the school year to enhance their study of Tanya Baal Peh!

The results are tremendous, yet, the students are still not satisfied with themselves, constantly striving to learn even more. To date, 209 students have participated in the Tanya Baal Peh program and nearly 13,000 lines of Tanya were studied by heart. 74 students have completed an entire Perek or more to memory (bvas achas)! and 138 prokim were learnt in total!

Beautiful Video! – Tanya Baal Peh at Lubavitcher Yeshiva!

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Students of Lubavitcher Yeshiva, are utilizing the final weeks of the school year to enhance their study of Tanya Baal Peh!

The results are tremendous, yet, the students are still not satisfied with themselves, constantly striving to learn even more. To date, 209 students have participated in the Tanya Baal Peh program and nearly 13,000 lines of Tanya were studied by heart. 74 students have completed an entire Perek or more to memory (bvas achas)! and 138 prokim were learnt in total!

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Empire Blvd Closed Tuesday for Lag BaOmer Fair

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — This Tuesday, Lag BaOmer, May 12th, five blocks of Empire Blvd will be closed. These blocks are between Troy Ave and Nostrand Ave. They will be creating a safe zone for the children’s fair.

In honor of Lag BaOmer, Tzivos Hashem and the NCJE will be holding a event for children on Empire Blvd, between Albany Ave and Brooklyn Ave. The event is scheduled to start at 10:30am in front of 770 with a traditional rally. The Rally will feature a concert with Uncle Moishe. At 12pm the fair will start on Empire Blvd, there will be many rides and a petting zoo.

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Binyomin Karmely is sitting shiva, after the passing of his Mother Esther OBM, until Wednesday morning.

He is sitting at his home is Queens.
125-10 Queens Blvd, Apt 923
Kew Gardens, NY 11415.

Send your condolences to:
Phone 917-770-1664
Fax 718-575-0131
Email sarahkarmely@aol.com

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem B'soch Shear Avolei Tziyon V'yerushalayim

Info to be Menachem Avel Binyomin Karmely

Binyomin Karmely is sitting shiva, after the passing of his Mother Esther OBM, until Wednesday morning.

He is sitting at his home is Queens.
125-10 Queens Blvd, Apt 923
Kew Gardens, NY 11415.

Send your condolences to:
Phone 917-770-1664
Fax 718-575-0131
Email sarahkarmely@aol.com

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem B’soch Shear Avolei Tziyon V’yerushalayim

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The Rebbe says:

1. We find many explanations as to why we are supposed to have special happiness on Lag B’Omer. Here are two of the reasons:

1) The students of Rebbi Akiva, who began dying on the second day of Pesach (Passover), stopped dying on Lag B’Omer.

A Sicha from the Rebbe – Lag BaOmer

The Rebbe says:

1. We find many explanations as to why we are supposed to have special happiness on Lag B’Omer. Here are two of the reasons:

1) The students of Rebbi Akiva, who began dying on the second day of Pesach (Passover), stopped dying on Lag B’Omer.

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