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106-year-old Survivor of Czarist pogroms, Nazis, Passes

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In this photo provided Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 by Chabad.org, Maryasha Garelik, center, holds her great grandchild Yaakov Dovid Kotlarsky, in this 1988 photo. At left is Maryasha Garelik’s gradndaughter Henya Laine, in the center background is Garelik’s daughter Rosa Marazow, and at right is Rivkah Kotlarsky, who is Garelik’ granddaughter and Laine’s sister. Rosa Marazow is Laine’s and Kotlarsky’s aunt: their mother’s sister. Garelik, a 106-year-old Jewish grandmother who survived the pogroms of czarist Russia, Soviet anti-Semitism and Nazi terror, and became a central figure in the Lubavich community, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 in Brooklyn, N.Y. (AP Photo/Chabad.org, Chie Nishio)

Brooklyn, NY — In Brooklyn, they called her Bubbe Maryasha — a 106-year-old Jewish grandmother who survived the pogroms of czarist Russia, Soviet anti-Semitism and Nazi terror.

Members of the Lubavitch Jewish community on Thursday announced the death of Maryasha Garelik, the grandmother — “bubbe” in Yiddish — who survived milestone moments of the 20th century, including the Soviet execution of her husband for helping to keep Judaism alive.

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New Engagement!

Shmuel Gurary (Buffalo, NY) to Esther Leeba Eidelman (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Rubashkin’s Downstairs
Baby Boy!

Sendy and Mali (nee New) Labkowsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yehuda and Raizel Marrus from Davie, FL, had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shalom Alon (Kfar Gidon, EY) to Bluma Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Jack Abramson (NW4, London, UK) to Shayna Ash (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Baby Boy!

Mendel and Soro (nee Brennan) Manne from Penn Wynne, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Chein (Toulouse, France) to Chanale Greenberg (Shanghai, China) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at 695 East New York Ave
New Engagement!

Schneur Motchkin (Crown Heights) to Sarah Schmukler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Shmayah Schechter (Miami Beach, FL) to Bella Kimball (West Hartford, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 7:30pm at Chabad of Greater Hartford 2352 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117
Baby Girl!

Shneur and Sara (nee Heber) polter from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Yonah Galili (Toronto, Canada) to Ora Zuckerman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, July 7th, 8:00pm at Bais Avraham Yitzchak 305 Remsen Ave
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Baila (nee Spielman) Vogel from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yechezkel Markovitch (Kiev, Ukraine) to Layah Carlbach (Montreal, Canada)
New Engagement!

Meir Manssouri (Los Angeles, CA) to Raizy Altschul (Chicago, IL)
New Engagement!

Ari Drizin (New Haven, CT) to Batsheva Lisbon (San Diego, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at The Arches 1394 S. Johns Pl
New Engagement!

Berel Laufer (Providence, RI) to Batya Deitsch (Columbus, OH) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Stolik (Lantana, FL) to Mussie Chanin (Har Shmuel, EY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Straus News
New issue is full of ethnic history, creativity, and favorites from Sussex community

Sparta - “Creative Kosher Cooking” is not just another Kosher cookbook. Into its pages and recipes are woven the fabric, makeup and story of its contributors. The history and legends of the foods reflect the story of the Jewish community of Sussex County.

Shmuel Lewis, the rabbi of the Chabad Synagogue of Sussex County, often relates that every time he meets a Jew living in the metropolitan area of New York and tells them that he is a Rabbi in Sussex County, they are always shocked: “You mean there is a Jewish community nestled in the woods and farms of the northwestern tip of New Jersey?” Actually he receives the same surprised response from the Jewish people in the area: “We never knew there were so many Jews living in the area!”

More than just a Cookbook

Straus News

New issue is full of ethnic history, creativity, and favorites from Sussex community

Sparta – “Creative Kosher Cooking” is not just another Kosher cookbook. Into its pages and recipes are woven the fabric, makeup and story of its contributors. The history and legends of the foods reflect the story of the Jewish community of Sussex County.

Shmuel Lewis, the rabbi of the Chabad Synagogue of Sussex County, often relates that every time he meets a Jew living in the metropolitan area of New York and tells them that he is a Rabbi in Sussex County, they are always shocked: “You mean there is a Jewish community nestled in the woods and farms of the northwestern tip of New Jersey?” Actually he receives the same surprised response from the Jewish people in the area: “We never knew there were so many Jews living in the area!”

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The Rebbe presents a solution to finally bring Moshiach... and guess what? It's up to you! Also on Living Torah this week: * We ... all want Moshiach Now! * Until Moshiach comes there is a need... and therefore an opportunity. * A Time to build.

The Weekly Living Torah – Help Bring Moshiach

The Rebbe presents a solution to finally bring Moshiach… and guess what? It’s up to you! Also on Living Torah this week: * We … all want Moshiach Now! * Until Moshiach comes there is a need… and therefore an opportunity. * A Time to build.

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The Rebbe says:

1. This week we begin the second book of the Five Books of Moses, the second book in the Torah. The second book in the Torah is called “Shemos - Names”.

2. In the beginning of this week’s Parshah the Torah enumerates for us the names of Ya’akov Avinu and his children which had gone down to Egypt earlier on.

[Earlier on when Yoseph made it known to his brothers that he was in fact their brother and not just an Egyptian ruler he told his family to come down to Egypt and live there. And so it was that Ya’akov (Yoseph’s father) and all his family went down to Egypt].

The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Shemos

The Rebbe says:

1. This week we begin the second book of the Five Books of Moses, the second book in the Torah. The second book in the Torah is called “Shemos – Names”.

2. In the beginning of this week’s Parshah the Torah enumerates for us the names of Ya’akov Avinu and his children which had gone down to Egypt earlier on.

[Earlier on when Yoseph made it known to his brothers that he was in fact their brother and not just an Egyptian ruler he told his family to come down to Egypt and live there. And so it was that Ya’akov (Yoseph’s father) and all his family went down to Egypt].

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Bochurim preparing to go out on Shlichus. Illustration Photo.

This Shabbos, Shabbos Parshas Shmos, Talmidei Hashluchim from all over the former Soviet Union will gather for their annual Kinnus which will take place this year in Kharkov, Ukraine. A full schedule is planned, including farbrengens whith local shluchim, and the guest Mashpia Rabbi Yechial Shlomo Levitansky, Shliach in and Rabbi of Sumy, Ukraine. The traditional roll call will be held by the Melave Malka. The highlight of the Kinnus will be the full day of farbrengens on Sunday, Chof Daled Teves, at the Ohel of the Alter Rebbe in Haditch.This event is sponsored by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Haolami. Stay tuned for coverage and pictures.

Kinnus Talmidei Hashluchim of the FSU to Be Held In Kharkov

Bochurim preparing to go out on Shlichus. Illustration Photo.

This Shabbos, Shabbos Parshas Shmos, Talmidei Hashluchim from all over the former Soviet Union will gather for their annual Kinnus which will take place this year in Kharkov, Ukraine. A full schedule is planned, including farbrengens whith local shluchim, and the guest Mashpia Rabbi Yechial Shlomo Levitansky, Shliach in and Rabbi of Sumy, Ukraine. The traditional roll call will be held by the Melave Malka. The highlight of the Kinnus will be the full day of farbrengens on Sunday, Chof Daled Teves, at the Ohel of the Alter Rebbe in Haditch.This event is sponsored by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Haolami. Stay tuned for coverage and pictures.

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Colel Chabad has acquired the Arcadia Hotel located on King George and Jaffa Roads in the heart of Central Jerusalem. The facility will house the Fenya Krugman Women’s Institute of Colel Chabad.

Colel Chabad, charities of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness, was founded by the Alter Rebbe and headed by each Lubavitcher Rebbe since. On many occasions the Rebbe wrote regarding the overabundance of love that each one of the Rabbeim had for the institution of Colel Chabad.

Colel Chabad Acquires the Arcadia Hotel in Jerusalem

Colel Chabad has acquired the Arcadia Hotel located on King George and Jaffa Roads in the heart of Central Jerusalem. The facility will house the Fenya Krugman Women’s Institute of Colel Chabad.

Colel Chabad, charities of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness, was founded by the Alter Rebbe and headed by each Lubavitcher Rebbe since. On many occasions the Rebbe wrote regarding the overabundance of love that each one of the Rabbeim had for the institution of Colel Chabad.

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With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Mariashe Garelik (Shagalov), who at age 106 was the oldest Lubavitcher.

She is survived by her children Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: Rebbetzin Shula Kazen - Cleveland, OH, Mrs. Rosa Marazov - Crown Heights, Rabbi Bentzion Shagalov - Israel and Mrs. Rochel Levine-Liberow - London and hundreds of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren k"ah.

THE LEVAYA WILL BE ON THURSDAY, 1:15PM @ SHOMREI HADAS AND PASSING BY 770 @ LERECH 2:00PM

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehee besochom!

Boruch Dayan Haemes – Rebbetzin Mariashe Garelik (Shagalov) Passes Away At Age 106

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With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Mariashe Garelik (Shagalov), who at age 106 was the oldest Lubavitcher.

She is survived by her children Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: Rebbetzin Shula Kazen – Cleveland, OH, Mrs. Rosa Marazov – Crown Heights, Rabbi Bentzion Shagalov – Israel and Mrs. Rochel Levine-Liberow – London and hundreds of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren k”ah.

THE LEVAYA WILL BE ON THURSDAY, 1:15PM @ SHOMREI HADAS AND PASSING BY 770 @ LERECH 2:00PM

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehee besochom!

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Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
It happened in those days that Moshe grew up and went out to his brethren and he observed their burdens . . . – Exodus 2:11

“And he observed their burdens:” He focused his eyes and heart so as to feel their suffering and grieve for them – Rashi Exodus 2:11

Among the volunteers that came, after World War II, to visit and aid the thousands of survivors who found themselves in displaced-persons (DP) camps throughout Germany and Poland, was Rabbi Eliezer Silver.

One day, as they were distributing Siddurim (prayer books), the Rabbi came across a man who emphatically refused to accept anything of a religious nature. “After seeing with my own eyes the way religious Jews behaved in the concentration camp,” the man declared disdainfully, “I no longer wish to have any involvement with religion!”

The Weekly Sedra – Parashas Shemos – In The Eyes Of The Beholder

Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

It happened in those days that Moshe grew up and went out to his brethren and he observed their burdens . . . – Exodus 2:11

“And he observed their burdens:” He focused his eyes and heart so as to feel their suffering and grieve for them – Rashi Exodus 2:11

Among the volunteers that came, after World War II, to visit and aid the thousands of survivors who found themselves in displaced-persons (DP) camps throughout Germany and Poland, was Rabbi Eliezer Silver.

One day, as they were distributing Siddurim (prayer books), the Rabbi came across a man who emphatically refused to accept anything of a religious nature. “After seeing with my own eyes the way religious Jews behaved in the concentration camp,” the man declared disdainfully, “I no longer wish to have any involvement with religion!”

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Pocono Record
Shopper Tracey Smits of Tannersville, right, checks out the Kosher foods on display at the Mr.Z's in Tannersville on Monday. At left is Weis Market associate Kristy Busch. ‘People moving here from out of state are used to shopping at the local grocer. We want them to know they can find kosher food here,’ says Busch.

Pocono, PA — Nowadays people who eat kosher don't have to look farther than the local supermarket.

That's the message Rabbi Mendel Bendet of Chabad Lubavitch of the Poconos and Weis Markets/Mr. Z's want to send this week. They're calling it “A Poconos Week of Kosher Awareness.”

Rabbi, Grocery Promote Kosher Food Awareness

Pocono Record
Shopper Tracey Smits of Tannersville, right, checks out the Kosher foods on display at the Mr.Z’s in Tannersville on Monday. At left is Weis Market associate Kristy Busch. ‘People moving here from out of state are used to shopping at the local grocer. We want them to know they can find kosher food here,’ says Busch.

Pocono, PA — Nowadays people who eat kosher don’t have to look farther than the local supermarket.

That’s the message Rabbi Mendel Bendet of Chabad Lubavitch of the Poconos and Weis Markets/Mr. Z’s want to send this week. They’re calling it “A Poconos Week of Kosher Awareness.”

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The Grand Banquet Concludes the Weekend Long Kinus Talmidai HaShluchim in Miami, Florida

The final part of the day was when the group headed to The Shul, Chabad of Bal Harbour for the grand banquet, the final segment of the trip. A news article which just states plain dry facts cannot do justice to describe the warm feelings of friendship and closeness which were prevalent in the room. The evening was opened with a video of the Rebbe, followed by speeches from Rabbi Avraham Korf head Shliach of Florida followed by his son Rabbi Benjy Korf who spoke about Hatzlacha coming from the Rebbe.

Rabbi Ciment addressed the Bochurim, he expounded on the fact that the Rebbe is Meyakar the Shluchim, drawing from his experience in arranging the Sefer Hashluchim

A Beautiful gallery of pictures in the Extended Article!

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At around 9:35pm there was a minor accident at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Kingston involving two livery car service vehicles. According to one of the drivers the traffic signal had turned yellow and he stopped when he was rear ended, while the other driver said that the car in front of him suddenly short stopped.

The car in the rear was carrying one passenger who was complaining of not feeling well and she was transported to Kings County Hospital by EMS, and both drivers refused medical attention. There were no yidden involved in this accident.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Minor Accident on Eastern Parkway

At around 9:35pm there was a minor accident at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Kingston involving two livery car service vehicles. According to one of the drivers the traffic signal had turned yellow and he stopped when he was rear ended, while the other driver said that the car in front of him suddenly short stopped.

The car in the rear was carrying one passenger who was complaining of not feeling well and she was transported to Kings County Hospital by EMS, and both drivers refused medical attention. There were no yidden involved in this accident.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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“I can't bless the water for someone else,” said Rabbi Avrohom Brod of the Chabad of Stockton.

Linden, CA — Sinners beware: Taking a swig of the newly bottled Holy Drinking Water could cause burning, sweating, skin irritations, rashes, watery eyes and a pale skin color.

For those a little less evil, drinking the water could remind them to be a better person, said Brian Germann, president of Linden-based Wayne Enterprises Inc., a company that just placed the water on one store's shelves last week.

Sinners beware

“I can’t bless the water for someone else,” said Rabbi Avrohom Brod of the Chabad of Stockton.

Linden, CA — Sinners beware: Taking a swig of the newly bottled Holy Drinking Water could cause burning, sweating, skin irritations, rashes, watery eyes and a pale skin color.

For those a little less evil, drinking the water could remind them to be a better person, said Brian Germann, president of Linden-based Wayne Enterprises Inc., a company that just placed the water on one store’s shelves last week.

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Crown Heights Jewish Community Council Vice Chair Tzvi Lang (right) and Crown Heights Netzigim Chair Yankel Wice (center) pictured with US Senator Hillary Clinton at a VIP reception hosted by Senator Clinton in Washington for friends and supporters on the opening day of the 110th Congress. Rabbi Lang is also seen with New York's Senior US Senator, Charles E. Schumer, in Washington. Lang and Wice also represented the community at a reception honoring new Member of Congress Yvette Clarke of Brooklyn and at a reception hosted at the National Jewish Democratic Council for all new Jewish Members of Congress and US Senate.

More in the Extended Article.

Crown Heights Representetives at a VIP Reception in Washington on Opening Day of 110th Congress

Crown Heights Jewish Community Council Vice Chair Tzvi Lang (right) and Crown Heights Netzigim Chair Yankel Wice (center) pictured with US Senator Hillary Clinton at a VIP reception hosted by Senator Clinton in Washington for friends and supporters on the opening day of the 110th Congress. Rabbi Lang is also seen with New York’s Senior US Senator, Charles E. Schumer, in Washington. Lang and Wice also represented the community at a reception honoring new Member of Congress Yvette Clarke of Brooklyn and at a reception hosted at the National Jewish Democratic Council for all new Jewish Members of Congress and US Senate.

More in the Extended Article.

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by Ray Kestenbaum
Israel's SHAMIR & New York's FREE agencies in joint venture

Brooklyn, NY — Never will the 12th century cities of Cordoba, Fez and Tiberius get more connected to modern Moscow, Be'ersheva and Brooklyn than by the newly published Russian-language book titled “Rambam - Collected Writings”. The Rambam, an acronym for Rabbeinu Moshe ben Maimon, or Maimonides, probably never figured his books or letters would be immortalized through the ages.

But they were and the present anthology is offering a taste of the epic Torah scholarship and gigantic intellect of the 12th century Spanish-born physician of whom it has been said, “From Moshe (Rabbeinu) to Moshe (Maimonides) there never stood another Moshe.” The offer is made without cost to over three million Russian-speaking Jews in the world today.

Rambam writings translated and published in Russian

by Ray Kestenbaum

Israel’s SHAMIR & New York’s FREE agencies in joint venture

Brooklyn, NY — Never will the 12th century cities of Cordoba, Fez and Tiberius get more connected to modern Moscow, Be’ersheva and Brooklyn than by the newly published Russian-language book titled “Rambam – Collected Writings”. The Rambam, an acronym for Rabbeinu Moshe ben Maimon, or Maimonides, probably never figured his books or letters would be immortalized through the ages.

But they were and the present anthology is offering a taste of the epic Torah scholarship and gigantic intellect of the 12th century Spanish-born physician of whom it has been said, “From Moshe (Rabbeinu) to Moshe (Maimonides) there never stood another Moshe.” The offer is made without cost to over three million Russian-speaking Jews in the world today.

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Rabbi & Mrs. Yonah Goldberg of Crown Heights will IY"H be moving on Shlichus to downtown Minneapolis, MN where they will establish a new Chabad House.

The Goldbergs were appointed by Rabbi Moshe Feller and Rabbi Mordechai Grossbaum.

HATZLOCHA RABBA!

The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail at rochelandyonah@gmail.com

New Shluchim to Minnesota

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Rabbi & Mrs. Yonah Goldberg of Crown Heights will IY”H be moving on Shlichus to downtown Minneapolis, MN where they will establish a new Chabad House.

The Goldbergs were appointed by Rabbi Moshe Feller and Rabbi Mordechai Grossbaum.

HATZLOCHA RABBA!

The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail at rochelandyonah@gmail.com

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This past Monday the 18th of Teves, the Miami Semicha Program received a most prominent guest, Rabbi Aharon Ziegler. Rabbi Ziegler is the Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Agudath Achim of Boro Park in Brooklyn, New York, which he had actively served for thirty six years. Rabbi Ziegler is currently the Dean and Rosh Kollel of Kollel Agudath Achim, a semicha granting program for advanced students in Talmudic studies.

Rabbi Ziegler gave a shiur on the inyan of Noisen Taam Lifgam. The shiur can be heard by Clicking Here, and a video clip in the Extended Article!

Shiur at the Miami Semicha Program

This past Monday the 18th of Teves, the Miami Semicha Program received a most prominent guest, Rabbi Aharon Ziegler. Rabbi Ziegler is the Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Agudath Achim of Boro Park in Brooklyn, New York, which he had actively served for thirty six years. Rabbi Ziegler is currently the Dean and Rosh Kollel of Kollel Agudath Achim, a semicha granting program for advanced students in Talmudic studies.

Rabbi Ziegler gave a shiur on the inyan of Noisen Taam Lifgam. The shiur can be heard by Clicking Here, and a video clip in the Extended Article!

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