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Daily Archives: July 23, 2007


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On Sunday, 7th of Menachem Av, a Kinus haShluchim took place on Long Island.

Under the direction of Head Shliach Rabbi Tuvia Teldon, the Shluchim were hosted by Rabbi A.L. Konikov of Roslyn, NY.

Picture of the Day! – Kinus HaShluchim of L.I.!

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On Sunday, 7th of Menachem Av, a Kinus haShluchim took place on Long Island.

Under the direction of Head Shliach Rabbi Tuvia Teldon, the Shluchim were hosted by Rabbi A.L. Konikov of Roslyn, NY.

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Baby Boy!

Yossi and Leah Moscowitz from Wimbeldon, England had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Yaffe (Longmeadow, MA) to Devorah Gindi (Brooklyn, NY)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Ahuva Coates from Chicago, IL had a baby boy!

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New Engagement!

Yaakov David Gordon (Melbourne, Australia) to Rivka Pink (Solihull, England)
New Engagement!

Mendel New (Crown Heights) to Sara Silverman (Marietta, GA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Sholom Ber Gurary (Buffalo, NY) to Mussie Baumgarten (Rockaway, NJ) L’Chaim: Tuesday, May 7th, 8:00pm at the JCM Lower Level
New Engagement!

Binyomin Wilhelm (Zhitomir, Ukraine) to Chaya Sosonkin (Brooklyn, NY)
Twins!

Two girls were born to Zalman and Chaya (nee Slonim) Phillips from East Flatbush!
New Engagement!

Levi Deitsch (Perm, Russia) to Tehilah Holtzberg (Pomona, NY)
New Engagement!

Menachem Mendel Amer (Moshave Mivtachim, EY) to Feiga Leah Norton (Los Angeles, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at The Shull 481 Albany Ave
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Chana Genya Goodman had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Moshe Cunin (Reno, NV) to Doba Brikman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: L’Chaim: Sunday, April 14th, 8:00pm at the JCM
Baby Boy!

Bezalel and Devory Broh from Remsen Village had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 63 E. 91st Street between E. New York Ave and Rutland Road
New Engagement!

Reuben Greenberg (Crown Heights) to Sara Brown (Liverpool, UK) L’Chaim: Sunday, April 14th, 8:00pm at the JCM Downstairs
New Engagement!

Daniel Namdar (Crown Heights) to Sossie Shain (Tenefly, NJ)
New Engagement!

Ari Levitin (Los Angeles, CA) to Frayda Flint (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:0pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Avremy Wolosh (Morristown) to Avigial Sacks (Chicago, IL)

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Why We Mourn on Tisha B’Av

Naftali Silberberg – Chabad.org

The fast of Tisha b’Av, the saddest date on the Jewish calendar, is the day which saw the destruction of both Holy Temples, as well as many other tragic events throughout our nation’s tear-soaked galut (exile). A mournful mood is carefully created. We read Jeremiah’s Book of Lamentations and a lengthy collection of elegies which vividly describe all these tragedies, and throughout the day we follow many mourning practices.

Live feed from the Kotel in the Extended Article!

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Monday - 8th of Menachem Av, Erev Tisha B’Av

After Chatzos (midday), only things that are permissible to learn on Tisha B’Av should be studied, such as Iyov, Yirmiyahu's prophecies about the destruction, and Midrash Eicha.

Learning the daily portions of Chitas: Primarily before midday, but may be done until Shkiyah (sunset) if that was not possible.

Learning Rambam: Only before midday (catching up may only be done on Motza’ei Tisha B’Av).
Studying the Laws of the Beis Hamikdosh: As Chitas above.

During Mincha, Tachanun is not recited. [1]

Continued in the Extended Article

Halachos and Minhogim for Tishaa B’Av

Monday – 8th of Menachem Av, Erev Tisha B’Av

After Chatzos (midday), only things that are permissible to learn on Tisha B’Av should be studied, such as Iyov, Yirmiyahu’s prophecies about the destruction, and Midrash Eicha.

Learning the daily portions of Chitas: Primarily before midday, but may be done until Shkiyah (sunset) if that was not possible.

Learning Rambam: Only before midday (catching up may only be done on Motza’ei Tisha B’Av).
Studying the Laws of the Beis Hamikdosh: As Chitas above.

During Mincha, Tachanun is not recited. [1]

Continued in the Extended Article

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Regional Conventions Become a Hallmark of Rabbis Summer Schedules

Dovid Zaklikowski – Chabad.org

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Brooklyn, NY — More than 100 Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis gathered in Atlanta, Ga., earlier this month to inspire each other, discuss plans for the future and return to their communities – stretching from Texas to Puerto Rico – reenergized towards the task of reaching out to every single Jew.

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Molly R. Okeon - Whittier Daily News

Pasadena, CA — Chanie Pinson knows just what to do to make young children interested in their Jewish heritage - give them a clump of raw dough and a pile of flour.

Video in the Extended Article!

Camp Uses Dough to Instill Culture

Molly R. Okeon – Whittier Daily News

Pasadena, CA — Chanie Pinson knows just what to do to make young children interested in their Jewish heritage – give them a clump of raw dough and a pile of flour.

Video in the Extended Article!

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Siyum HaRambam in Morristown

Morristown, NJ — This year the Rambam cycle ended for the 25th time, on Thursday, July 17, Chof Vov Tammuz.

At the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, New Jersey, it was celebrated with great success. Over 150 students from Tomchei Temimim, Tiferes Bachurim and Yeshivas Kayitz attended, as well as dozens of community members, all gathered in the yeshiva’s auditorium for the grand celebration.

More pictures in the Extended Article

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Vienna, Austria — Over 80 Students from Austria, Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria and other countries recently completed the JLI track at the Jewish Leadership Program at the Lauder Business School in Vienna, Austria. For most, this was their first Jewish learning experience.

Students Graduate JLI Courses at Lauder Business School in Vienna

Vienna, Austria — Over 80 Students from Austria, Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria and other countries recently completed the JLI track at the Jewish Leadership Program at the Lauder Business School in Vienna, Austria. For most, this was their first Jewish learning experience.

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