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Elizabeth Weber - The Daily Illini
Kosher meals are pre-packaged, microwavable

Samantha Staley remembers the struggles of eating in the dormitories.

Having been raised on kosher food, her options at the dining halls were limited and she joked that she lived off cereal as an underclassman.

“My friends would be eating chicken fingers and I couldn't join them because I was kosher,” said Staley, now a junior in LAS.

UI dining hall menu modified to accommodate religious needs

Elizabeth Weber – The Daily Illini

Kosher meals are pre-packaged, microwavable

Samantha Staley remembers the struggles of eating in the dormitories.

Having been raised on kosher food, her options at the dining halls were limited and she joked that she lived off cereal as an underclassman.

“My friends would be eating chicken fingers and I couldn’t join them because I was kosher,” said Staley, now a junior in LAS.

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New Engagement!

Avremel Rapoport(Clarks Summit, PA) to Faigy Liberow (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Menny Leitner (Monsey, NY) to Bracha Goldberg (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 20th, 7:30pm at Bais Yosef Meir Simcha Hall 19 Olympia Ln, Monsey
New Engagement!

Mendy Sulami (Los Angeles, CA) to Aidel Spielman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Tsvi Feygin  (Teaneck, NJ) to Faigy Kahn (London, UK)
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)
shmais.com
Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel Slavaticki have recently moved to Chicago, IL to assume the position of Director of the Chabad Israeli Programs.

Additionally Rabbi & Mrs. Slavaticki have joined the staff of Lubavitch Girls High School. This Shlichus is funded in part by the Shlichus Birthright Grant of Agudas Chassidei Chabad.

The Slavaticki's were appointed by Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz and Rabbi Baruch Hertz.

HATZLOCHA RABBA!

The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail at mendelslava@hotmail.com

New Shluchim to Illinois

shmais.com

Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel Slavaticki have recently moved to Chicago, IL to assume the position of Director of the Chabad Israeli Programs.

Additionally Rabbi & Mrs. Slavaticki have joined the staff of Lubavitch Girls High School. This Shlichus is funded in part by the Shlichus Birthright Grant of Agudas Chassidei Chabad.

The Slavaticki’s were appointed by Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz and Rabbi Baruch Hertz.

HATZLOCHA RABBA!

The new Shluchim can be reached via e-mail at mendelslava@hotmail.com

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MyFoxNY.com

New York City has another mess on its hands and this time someone's hands may be to blame. Sloppy parking ticket writers and possibly fake counterfeit license plates could be behind a mysterious parking ticket blitz. Fox 5's John Deutzman got on the case and got some answers.

Click Here to watch the disturbing findings

Mysterious Tickets

MyFoxNY.com

New York City has another mess on its hands and this time someone’s hands may be to blame. Sloppy parking ticket writers and possibly fake counterfeit license plates could be behind a mysterious parking ticket blitz. Fox 5’s John Deutzman got on the case and got some answers.

Click Here to watch the disturbing findings

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Bloomberg News
The Cyclone

Astroland Amusement Park on the Coney Island boardwalk in Brooklyn, which offered rides and thrills to generations of New Yorkers, was sold to a developer planning to turn it into a year-round resort.

The park will close after the 2007 summer season as part of an agreement Thor Equities LLC, a New York-based development firm, according to a statement released by the sellers, the Albert family. Dewey Albert, father of the current owner Jerome Albert, opened the amusement park in 1962, the statement said.

Coney Island’s Astroland Sold, Will Close Next Year

Bloomberg News
The Cyclone

Astroland Amusement Park on the Coney Island boardwalk in Brooklyn, which offered rides and thrills to generations of New Yorkers, was sold to a developer planning to turn it into a year-round resort.

The park will close after the 2007 summer season as part of an agreement Thor Equities LLC, a New York-based development firm, according to a statement released by the sellers, the Albert family. Dewey Albert, father of the current owner Jerome Albert, opened the amusement park in 1962, the statement said.

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The NY Post
Almost one in four New Yorkers admit they can't speak English well, almost three times the national average, according to U.S. Census data analyzed by The Post yesterday.

About 5.7 million of the 7.3 million city residents age 5 and older claimed to know the English language “very well.”

This compares to more than 1.6 million residents who know English “less than very well,” according to the U.S. Census' 2005 American Community Survey.

NYers Get Lost In Translation

The NY Post

Almost one in four New Yorkers admit they can’t speak English well, almost three times the national average, according to U.S. Census data analyzed by The Post yesterday.

About 5.7 million of the 7.3 million city residents age 5 and older claimed to know the English language “very well.”

This compares to more than 1.6 million residents who know English “less than very well,” according to the U.S. Census’ 2005 American Community Survey.

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The Rebbe says:

1. The Torah is not a history book. Every story mentioned in the Torah is written for us to learn from. As we know that from one letter in the Torah our Sages learn out many Halachas (laws)!

This is why the Torah has the name “Torah” and not for example “Chochmah – Wisdom”. Seemingly, since Torah is the wisdom of Hashem it should be called “Chochmah – Wisdom”!? Instead Hashem named it “Torah” from the word Hora’ah meaning lesson. Hashem named the Torah “Torah – Lesson” because every detail in the Torah applies to every Jew in every generation to take a lesson from.

Therefore every Parshah in the Torah has its’ special lessons for each and every one of us.

The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Vayeitzei

The Rebbe says:

1. The Torah is not a history book. Every story mentioned in the Torah is written for us to learn from. As we know that from one letter in the Torah our Sages learn out many Halachas (laws)!

This is why the Torah has the name “Torah” and not for example “Chochmah – Wisdom”. Seemingly, since Torah is the wisdom of Hashem it should be called “Chochmah – Wisdom”!? Instead Hashem named it “Torah” from the word Hora’ah meaning lesson. Hashem named the Torah “Torah – Lesson” because every detail in the Torah applies to every Jew in every generation to take a lesson from.

Therefore every Parshah in the Torah has its’ special lessons for each and every one of us.

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Arutz Sheva
Veteran Jewish singer Avraham Fried is branching out into new territory with a professionally produced, slick music video that is clean and yet meets industry standards still rare in Jewish music.

Avraham Fried, who composed the melody and words for the song, also co-produced and acted in the video which is contained in his latest CD. Light touches of computer animation and special effects are also featured, such as the letters on a page of Gemara flying off into the air. The video was produced by JewishFilms.com.

Veteran Singer Releases Music Video

Arutz Sheva

Veteran Jewish singer Avraham Fried is branching out into new territory with a professionally produced, slick music video that is clean and yet meets industry standards still rare in Jewish music.

Avraham Fried, who composed the melody and words for the song, also co-produced and acted in the video which is contained in his latest CD. Light touches of computer animation and special effects are also featured, such as the letters on a page of Gemara flying off into the air. The video was produced by JewishFilms.com.

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The Jewish press

Beijing, China — Jewish history in China traces all the way back to the 8th century when Jewish merchants working the “silk road” arrived from Persia. In 1163 the emperor of China ordered the Jews to live in Kaifeng, where they were welcomed and built the first Chinese synagogue. Marco Polo recorded that Kublai Khan celebrated the festivals of the Muslims, Christians, and Jews, indicating that there was a significant number of Jews in China during the 13th Century.

A Mikveh In Beijing

The Jewish press

Beijing, China — Jewish history in China traces all the way back to the 8th century when Jewish merchants working the “silk road” arrived from Persia. In 1163 the emperor of China ordered the Jews to live in Kaifeng, where they were welcomed and built the first Chinese synagogue. Marco Polo recorded that Kublai Khan celebrated the festivals of the Muslims, Christians, and Jews, indicating that there was a significant number of Jews in China during the 13th Century.

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It Takes A Partnership: Boston and Dnepropetrovsk

Baila Olidort – Lubavitch.com

Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine — There’s an elderly Jewish woman named Anna Shevelev living in the lap of luxury, in the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk. Anna is not heir to a fortune; she never owned more than the clothes on her back. In fact, her own financial assets amount to zero. By all accounts, Anna might well be another statistic of Ukraine’s elderly, below-poverty level demographic.

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Raving reviews are in for Chabad.org’s new Itche Kadoozy Chanukah Mini-Series, where Jono enters a donut eating contest, Gefilte Fish tries his entrepreneurial hand with two thousand plastic dreidels from China and Rabbi Kadoozy tries getting a permit for his menorah lighting.

Click here to watch the video (http://www.chabad.org/448135)

Chanukah Fun with Itche Kadoozy

Raving reviews are in for Chabad.org’s new Itche Kadoozy Chanukah Mini-Series, where Jono enters a donut eating contest, Gefilte Fish tries his entrepreneurial hand with two thousand plastic dreidels from China and Rabbi Kadoozy tries getting a permit for his menorah lighting.

Click here to watch the video (http://www.chabad.org/448135)

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With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Tzivia (Tzivke) Goldberg (Crown Heights) wife of Hrh”G R. Yosef Goldberg OB”M Rosh Yeshiva of Brunoy and daughter of Mume Sara Katzenelenbogen.

She is Survived by her Children R. Yaakov Goldberg (Crown Heights), Mrs. Bluma Osdoba (Crown Heights), Mrs. Rivka Cohen (Nachlas Har Chabad, IL), R. Yitzchok Goldberg (Migdal Haemek, IL), Mrs. Sara Klyne (Manchester, England) and Mrs. Brocho Wolf (Chicago, IL). And by her siblings R. Zalman Kazen (Clevland, OH), R. Moshe Katzenelenbogen (London, England) and R. Heishke Raskin (London, England).

UPDATE: The Levaya will take place Thursday and will be leaving from Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at around 1:30pm and will be passing 770 at around 2:00pm

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Baruch Dayan Haemes – Mrs Tzivia Goldberg O”BM

With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Tzivia (Tzivke) Goldberg (Crown Heights) wife of Hrh”G R. Yosef Goldberg OB”M Rosh Yeshiva of Brunoy and daughter of Mume Sara Katzenelenbogen.

She is Survived by her Children R. Yaakov Goldberg (Crown Heights), Mrs. Bluma Osdoba (Crown Heights), Mrs. Rivka Cohen (Nachlas Har Chabad, IL), R. Yitzchok Goldberg (Migdal Haemek, IL), Mrs. Sara Klyne (Manchester, England) and Mrs. Brocho Wolf (Chicago, IL). And by her siblings R. Zalman Kazen (Clevland, OH), R. Moshe Katzenelenbogen (London, England) and R. Heishke Raskin (London, England).

UPDATE: The Levaya will take place Thursday and will be leaving from Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at around 1:30pm and will be passing 770 at around 2:00pm

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

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Hascholas Safer Torah in Memory of R. Moshe & Devorah Hershkop OB”M

Family and friends gathered in the ‘Aliya’ Shul on East New York Ave. in honor of the third Yortziet of R. Moshe Noach ben R. Shloime and his wife Devorah Raizel bas R. Yitzchok OB”M. In their honor the crowd sat down for a Seudas Mitzvah and the learning of Mishnayos following which the Sofer, R. Moshe Klein began the writing of a Safer Torah.

The Torah is being donated to the ‘Chabad Israeli Center of Rockville, MD’ under Rabbi Shlomo Beitsh.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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New Shiur in Inyonai Geula & Moshiach in 770

photos by col.org.il

In response to the horrific incident which took place last week in 770 Kvutse Bochurim started a new initiative, to push away darkness with light. A new Shiur in Inyonai Geula & Moshiach to be delivered by Rabbi Yisroel Shimon Kalmenson of ‘Vaad Hanochos B’lahak’ on a weekly basis. One of the organizers of the Shiur said “this is best response we can give to the incident tat took place last week”.

The Shiur was attended by a majority of the Kvutse student body and was a great success!

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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The picture taken at the Kinus HaShluchim group picture is entitled “Bewhiskered Gathering”, an odd way of calling a group full of Rabbi’s. there are 13 pictures in this collection, readers can vote for them.

Click Here to view the picture!
Click Here to vote!

MSNBC’s the Week in Pictures

The picture taken at the Kinus HaShluchim group picture is entitled “Bewhiskered Gathering”, an odd way of calling a group full of Rabbi’s. there are 13 pictures in this collection, readers can vote for them.

Click Here to view the picture!
Click Here to vote!

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Bris Avrohom celebrates 27 year of service to the Jewish Russian Community

Board of Directors of Bris Avrohom the honorees and the Rabbi’s of Bris Avrohom

Bris Avrohom held its twenty seventh Annual Dinner on November 12th at the Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, New Jersey. The night was dedicated to celebrating the many achievements of Bris Avrohom which was founded over twenty seven years ago by Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky under the direction of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

They cater to the needs of the Jewish Russian community by providing Brissin, Bar Mitzvos, and Weddings as well as ESL and other classes. They sponsor holiday gatherings around the year, including Chanukah parties and Pesach Seders. Packages are prepared and delivered to the community, so that everyone will have the necessary items to properly celebrate each holiday. They visit families and provide one-on-one counseling when needed. In addition, Bris Avrohom has printed a full assortment of Jewish texts, Siddurim, Chumashim and holiday guides, all translated into the Russian language.

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Chabad of Boca Raton, Parkland, and Weston each have a teen program called JET (Jewish Experience for Teens). The teens get together every two weeks to learn, have fun, and to spend quality Jewish time together. The youth directors from these Chabad houses, Rabbi Shmuly Gutnick, Rabbi Shuey Biston, and Rabbi Chezky Unsdefer organized a phenomenal unity program.

The three teen groups joined together for a night of fun at the Miami Heat basketball game. The evening was a tremendous success. About 65 teens attended the program. The teens interacted with each other, and made connections with teens from other cities. The teen groups will continue to meet throughout the year. If you have a teen group in Florida and would like to join our unity events, please contact one of the youth directors.

Chabad Unity Teen Program

Chabad of Boca Raton, Parkland, and Weston each have a teen program called JET (Jewish Experience for Teens). The teens get together every two weeks to learn, have fun, and to spend quality Jewish time together. The youth directors from these Chabad houses, Rabbi Shmuly Gutnick, Rabbi Shuey Biston, and Rabbi Chezky Unsdefer organized a phenomenal unity program.

The three teen groups joined together for a night of fun at the Miami Heat basketball game. The evening was a tremendous success. About 65 teens attended the program. The teens interacted with each other, and made connections with teens from other cities. The teen groups will continue to meet throughout the year. If you have a teen group in Florida and would like to join our unity events, please contact one of the youth directors.

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