NYC Hits 104 Degrees; Breaks Heat Record from 1957

CBS

The sun rises over Manhattan as seen from Chopper 880 – New York, NY – Jul 22, 2011

New York City broke a heat record on Friday. A record-high temperature of 104 degrees was measured in Central Park shortly before 2 p.m., easily beating the previous record of 101 for July 22 set 54 years ago.

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A Talk with Rabbi Zalman Gurkow of Nashoba Valley

Westford Patch

While one might miss it driving down Tadmuck Road, in an unassuming white house lies the Chabad Center of Nashoba Valley, one of dozens of the centers for the Jewish sect across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Buryatia, Russia: Synagogue for Jewish Inmates

An important event took place Jewish inmates at Prison number 8, located near Ulan Ude, the capital of Buryatia. A chapel has opened, making this the fifth Jewish House of Worship in corrections facilities in Russia. The opening of these mini-synagogues is part of an agreement between the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia and the Federal Penitentiary (FPS) of Russia.

Tampa Chabad House Has a New Home

St. Petersburg Times

For the past few years, the Northwood home of Rabbi Mendy Yarmush and his wife, Chanie, has doubled as a gathering place. The couple hosts monthly Shabbat services, special holiday events, a Jewish Mommy and Me program, and a monthly Women’s Circle that includes challah baking.

You Are What You Speak – The Distinctive Mark Of Human Superiority

by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL

Shortly before his death, the Duke of Burgundy was presiding over the Cabinet Council of France. A proposal was made by the ministers that would violate a treaty but would secure important advantages for the country. Many reasons were offered to justify the act. The Duke listened in silence, and when all had spoken he closed the conference without giving approval. Placing his hand on a copy of the original agreement, he said with firmness in his voice, “Gentlemen, we have a signed treaty!”

‘From Israel with a Blessing’

Del Marva Now

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Chabad Lubavitch Center of the Eastern Shore in Maryland, three ornately lettered Seder Torah scrolls from Israel were presented in a festive atmosphere with singing, dancing and dinner.