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Siyum HaShloshim for Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg HYD

Gavriel Noach, with his 3rd grade class, his first year in Oholei Torah. He is on the top left, to the right of the teacher.

On Thursday, Hey Teves 5769 / Shnas Hakhel, there will be a day of learning and reflection. In honor of the Siyum HaShloshim of Talmid from Oholei Torah, Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg together with his wife Rivkah, and the victims of the Mumbai massacre, may the Al-Mighty avenge their blood.

Full flyer with more info in the Extended Article!

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New Engagement!

Arik Deren (Greenwich, CT) to Elkie Havlin (Dresden, Germany) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Sternberg (New London, CT) to Devora Lea Amar (Seine Et Marne, France) L’Chaim: Thursday, Nov. 5th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
Baby Girl!

Uriel and Mushky (nee Dubov) Hillel from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Chaya (nee Gordon) Drizin from Los Angeles, CA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shmuel Helman (Brazil) to Stella Washingston (Alpharetta, GA)
New Engagement!

Doniel Preston (Edgware, UK) to Chayale Russel (Edgware, UK)
New Engagement!

Dovi Borochov (Crown Heights) to Mirel Vogel (London, UK)
New Engagement!

Binyomin Beilin (Boston, MA) Rivkah Bracha Ross (Waterbury, CT)
Baby Girl!

Menachem and Sari (Nee Gottlib) Forer from Crown Heights/Hillside had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Dovi Zaetz (Crown Heights) to Hanni Ladayov (Paris, France)
New Engagement!

Levi Smith (N. Miami Beach, FL) to Chana Singer (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
Baby Girl!

Shui and Sheva (nee Tennenhaus) Kastel from Hollywood, FL had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Menahem Mendel Bredoire (Paris, France) to Haya Mouchka Sebag (Paris,France)
Baby Boy!

Menachem and Rivka (nee Kamnitzer) Rotenberg from East Flatbush had a baby boy! Sholom Zachor: 663 Lenox Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Kamman (Toronto, Canada) Miriam Prus (Doylestown, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Shmuel Rosenblatt (Brooklyn, NY) to Devora Twersky (Chicago, IL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Dovid Lifchitz (Boise, Idaho) to Mussie Moscowitz (Bucktown, IL)

Dear Friends,

Our hearts and prayers are with those who were injured in today's accident at the Chanukah Wonderland.

We appreciate and are comforted by the tremendous outpouring of support, and are also overwhelmed with requests for additional information.

At this time, all information points to this being an unfortunate incident, wherein a car accidentally crashed through the building housing our community's family Chanukah celebration.

Statement from Chabad of the Five Towns

Dear Friends,

Our hearts and prayers are with those who were injured in today’s accident at the Chanukah Wonderland.

We appreciate and are comforted by the tremendous outpouring of support, and are also overwhelmed with requests for additional information.

At this time, all information points to this being an unfortunate incident, wherein a car accidentally crashed through the building housing our community’s family Chanukah celebration.

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This Motzoai Shabbos, the 7th night of Chanukah, a parade of 25 Mitzvah Tanks and 130 Menorah cars will leave to Manhattan from Crown Heights. All who have Menorahs on their car are requested to participate! Meeting point: on President between Kingston and Albany at 6:45pm

Cars without Menorahs will not be able to join.

PSA: Menorah Parade in NYC

This Motzoai Shabbos, the 7th night of Chanukah, a parade of 25 Mitzvah Tanks and 130 Menorah cars will leave to Manhattan from Crown Heights. All who have Menorahs on their car are requested to participate! Meeting point: on President between Kingston and Albany at 6:45pm

Cars without Menorahs will not be able to join.

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LIVE: In the spirit of Hakhel and in loving memory of the Rebbe's Shluchim and all those who perished in the attacks in Mumbai, a global Chanukah Hakhel rally is taking place and is being broadcasted live over the internet!

Click Here to tune into the Broadcast!

NOW LIVE: Global Chanukah Hakhel Rally!

LIVE: In the spirit of Hakhel and in loving memory of the Rebbe’s Shluchim and all those who perished in the attacks in Mumbai, a global Chanukah Hakhel rally is taking place and is being broadcasted live over the internet!

Click Here to tune into the Broadcast!

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Alternate Side Parking Suspended Wednesday & Thursday

Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, for snow removal. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect. However Thursday, December 25, is a major legal holiday, and parking meter regulations are also suspended. Also on major legal holidays, stopping, standing, and parking are permitted, except in areas where stopping, standing, and parking rules are in effect 7 days a week (for example, “No Standing Anytime”).

The 2009 alternate side parking (street cleaning) rules suspension calendar is now available here.

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Update from the Darchai Menachem Auction

BH Its been busy at Yeshiva Darchai Menachem. Every night of Chanukah another drawing with exciting programs have taken place. On Sunday, the first night of Chanukah Darchai Menachem had a menorah competition like never before. Menorahs were built out of all kinds of things you can ever imagine. “Judging the winner this year was pretty tough” says Rabbi Lieder, one of the judges, “all the boys did a wonderful job”.

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In loving memory of the Rebbe's Shluchim and all those who perished in the attacks in Mumbai, Merkos, Tzivos Hashem and several other organizations are launching a Global Chanukah Hakhel Event.

The event will feature: AVROHOM FRIED, CHAIM FOGELMAN, YITZI ERPS, and more then a TEN LIVE LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD!

More info and full flyer in the Extended Article!

Avrohom Fried Live! Add your home/community to this Global Chanukah Hakhel Event

In loving memory of the Rebbe’s Shluchim and all those who perished in the attacks in Mumbai, Merkos, Tzivos Hashem and several other organizations are launching a Global Chanukah Hakhel Event.

The event will feature: AVROHOM FRIED, CHAIM FOGELMAN, YITZI ERPS, and more then a TEN LIVE LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD!

More info and full flyer in the Extended Article!

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Mimulo gives you: Chef Jack Silberstein, Presenting a 5 course Mediterranean gourmet meal from start to finish, along with a morning cocktail.

Learn how to compose each dish and how to present it like a pro. Enjoy each delectable course as we learn culinary secrets from CIA graduate and Award winning Chef Jack.

More event details in the Extended Article!

Gourmet Cooking within your Reach! (A)

Mimulo gives you: Chef Jack Silberstein, Presenting a 5 course Mediterranean gourmet meal from start to finish, along with a morning cocktail.

Learn how to compose each dish and how to present it like a pro. Enjoy each delectable course as we learn culinary secrets from CIA graduate and Award winning Chef Jack.

More event details in the Extended Article!

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SUNDAY: ‘Discover our Treasures’ Exhibit Open to the Public!

After we published the photo gallery of the amazing exhibit Beis Rivkas 12th grade made in honor of Yud Tes Kislev many comments and requests came in asking to open the Exhibit to the public, and the administration agreed.

Today, Sunday, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm there will be shifts every half hour for mothers and children to come and view the exhibits. Boys up to the age of 9 are welcome along with their mothers are welcome as well.

The exhibits are located at 310 Crown Street.

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Alternate Side Parking Rules Are Suspended on Friday

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations citywide for Friday, December 19 to facilitate snow removal. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.

For updated information, visit the DOT Web site at www.nyc.gov/dot or call 311.

Click here for the 2008 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

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JEM is asking for your help with a video about the Rebbe’s sensitivity and thoughtfulness to the needs of others.

The My Encounter with the Rebbe video is scheduled to be released in eight weeks, and we’re looking for any stories that highlight this beautiful part of the Rebbe’s personality.

New Video on the Way from JEM – Please Help

JEM is asking for your help with a video about the Rebbe’s sensitivity and thoughtfulness to the needs of others.

The My Encounter with the Rebbe video is scheduled to be released in eight weeks, and we’re looking for any stories that highlight this beautiful part of the Rebbe’s personality.

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Long before Al Michaels uttered those famous words in disbelief of an unbelievable upset during a hockey game in the midst of the cold war (USA defeats USSR in 1980), Judah Macabe was leading a revolt against the great and mighty Hellenist army (Jews defeat Greeks in 164 BCE).

Not until now has there been a true connection to the “MIRACLE ON ICE”.

Do you believe in Miracles? …Yes!

Long before Al Michaels uttered those famous words in disbelief of an unbelievable upset during a hockey game in the midst of the cold war (USA defeats USSR in 1980), Judah Macabe was leading a revolt against the great and mighty Hellenist army (Jews defeat Greeks in 164 BCE).

Not until now has there been a true connection to the “MIRACLE ON ICE”.

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All Anash and Temimim are invited to a Farbrengen, tonight, Tuesday at the Kolel Avreichim on Kingston Ave and Union St. The Volovor Rov, Rabbi Gaviriel Holtzbergs HYD father, Rabbi Nachman. There will be a special video presentation, followed by a Chasidishe Hisvaadus and Siyum Hashas V'Tanya.

Full flyer with more info the Extended Article!

Tonight: Farbrengen in honor Yud Tes Kislev at the Kolel

All Anash and Temimim are invited to a Farbrengen, tonight, Tuesday at the Kolel Avreichim on Kingston Ave and Union St. The Volovor Rov, Rabbi Gaviriel Holtzbergs HYD father, Rabbi Nachman. There will be a special video presentation, followed by a Chasidishe Hisvaadus and Siyum Hashas V’Tanya.

Full flyer with more info the Extended Article!

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