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Info to Be Menachem Avel Reb Itche Springer

Rabbi Yitzchok Springer is sitting Shiva after the passing of his brother, Reb Yankel OBM of Kfar Chabad, at 802 Eastern Parkway [between Kingston and Albany Ave.], until Friday morning. Hours are from 12:00 to 9:00 PM.

Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion VeYerushalayim

Shliach: Security Tightened, No Panic

Shturem

Rabbi Nechemia Wilhelm (inset) meets with Thai security officials.

Israeli officials issued a travel warning for Thailand after a suspected terrorist was arrested in Bangkok and threats were made against Israelis and synagogues there. The warning is severe and immediate, and it is feared that terrorists will attack popular tourist spots.

Russian Minister Slams US Claims to Chabad Library

RIA Novosti

Russian Culture Minister Alexander Avdeyev

U.S. claims to the Schneerson library are provocative and spoil cultural ties with Russia as the sacred Jewish books are the unalienable property of the country, Russian Culture Minister Alexander Avdeyev said on Friday.