21 April 2006 Archives

The Weekly Sedra – Shemini

This week’s section is called “Eighth” referring to the eighth and final day of the preparations for the opening of the Tabernacle in the desert.

In the writings of Kabbalah and Chassidut the number ‘eight’ signifies ‘above nature’. When we consider that this implies being above even the spiritual worlds this section must have some very high lessons.

And sure enough we find near the end:

“I am G-d your L-rd; Make yourselves Holy and you will be Holy because I am Holy…” (11:45)

Holy doesn’t mean just spiritual. Spiritual is part of the creation. Gentiles can be spiritual; all the religions of the world are spiritual. Holy means ‘part’ of the Creator… and only Jews can be Holy.

Crown Heightsers who went to Daven in 770 on any given day of Yom Tov would have noticed a large police presence in front of 770 and the Jewish Children’s Museum. 15 police cars form different precincts across New York City including Manhattan, Bronx and Queens were seen, leaving residents wondering what was really going on.

Police would never give a straight answer as to what they were doing, one thing that they were clear about is; they were ‘exercising’, driving across the 5 boroughs with a lot of vehicle movement to show people they are out there. Yesterday was the biggest show of police force, where more the 45 Police cars lined up Kingston that overflowed into Union Street and Eastern Parkway, they even had a full communications command post posted up along the Museum.

Rumors and speculations have it that the police were observing ‘Hasidic’ behavior in preparation for the passing of the Satmer Rebbe, and the riots that may ensue. Others were of the opinion that the Jewish Children’s Museum received terrorist threats and so the police added great protection. The bottom line is that we got the benefit of the added security and Police presence.

Massive Police Movement Throughout Pesach

Police would never give a straight answer as to what they were doing, one thing that they were clear about is; they were ‘exercising’, driving across the 5 boroughs with a lot of vehicle movement to show people they are out there. Yesterday was the biggest show of police force, where more the 45 Police cars lined up Kingston that overflowed into Union Street and Eastern Parkway, they even had a full communications command post posted up along the Museum.

Rumors and speculations have it that the police were observing ‘Hasidic’ behavior in preparation for the passing of the Satmer Rebbe, and the riots that may ensue. Others were of the opinion that the Jewish Children’s Museum received terrorist threats and so the police added great protection. The bottom line is that we got the benefit of the added security and Police presence.

Posted to General on April 21, 2006

Seudas Moshiach In 770

Click on the Extended Article for a beautiful gallery of pictures from Seudas Moshiach in 770!

A Gut Voch!

Posted to General on April 21, 2006

Daily Archives: April 21, 2006

The Weekly Sedra – Shemini

Massive Police Movement Throughout Pesach

Seudas Moshiach In 770

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