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January 2011 – Snowiest in NYC History!

Yet another snowstorm hit the Northeast from Wednesday through early Thursday.

The storm came in two rounds, an initial burst on Wednesday morning and then a heavier round late Wednesday through early Thursday. Unlike previous storms this season, heavy snow also fell in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore in addition to Philadelphia, New York City and southern New England.

Chabad of Riverdale Celebrated Its 19th Ann.

[R-L] Sorah Shemtov, Myrna & Eric Zinn with their son Lee-Or and Rabbi Levi Shemtov – Guests of Honor

RIVERDALE, NY [CHI] — Over 250 friends and supporters gathered this past Saturday evening, January 22, 2011, for a gala evening of dinner, entertainment, and tribute, celebrating the 19th anniversary of Chabad-Lubavitch of Riverdale, directed by Rabbi Levi Y. and Sorah Shemtov at the New York Botanical Garden. The honorees were Myrna & Eric Zinn, and Pamela & Barry Moskowitz.

The Rebbetzin Gave it up for Forty Years

This Thursday, 22 Shevat, marks the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson (1901-1988) of righteous memory, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The Avner institute is pleased to present two charming encounters related by Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Headmaster of the Lubavitch Senior Girls School, London, U.K., whose family over the years had warm relations with the Rebbetzin.

School Closures

Oholai Menachem – No School through first grade. Upper grades should call after 11AM for early dismissal information. No transportation will be provided.

ULY Crown Street – No School through first grade. Grades 2-8 should call after 11AM for early dismissal information. No transportation will be provided.

Darchai Menachem – School starts 10AM for all ages, dismissal is at 4PM

Bais Rivkah – Closed. Grades 7&8 Call after 9AM for update.

Bnos Menachem – Pre School closed. Grades 1 and up have regular school.

Mosdos Day Care Center – Closed.