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Daily Archives: August 30, 2007

FJC.ru

TALLINN, Estonia -– The Synagogue in Tallinn hosted a ceremony and celebration for the inauguration of its new Mikvah. This event holds special significance for the Jewish community of Estonia, since the republic has been without a Mikvah since World War Two. This, no doubt, represents an important stage in the revival of Jewish life in Estonia.

First Mikvah Opens in Estonia’s Capital

FJC.ru

TALLINN, Estonia -– The Synagogue in Tallinn hosted a ceremony and celebration for the inauguration of its new Mikvah. This event holds special significance for the Jewish community of Estonia, since the republic has been without a Mikvah since World War Two. This, no doubt, represents an important stage in the revival of Jewish life in Estonia.

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New Engagement!

Zalman Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Lea Dukes (Santiago, Chile) L’Chaim: Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm at 9400 NW 4th Street, Coral Springs, FL
New Engagement!

Yossi Gutnick (Sydney, Australia) to Chaya Eisnebach (Northwest, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at the Garden House 1386 S. John’s Pl
Baby Boy!

Yaakov and Shevi (nee Katzman) Behrman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moishe and Frayda (nee Aber) Scheinfeld from Brooklyn, NY had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yermi and Daniella Liam (nee Pohlman) Kurkus from Lake Lure, NC had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Kalmenson (Crown Heights) to Chanale Baitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Zevi Jacobson (De Moines, IA) to Ita Gurevitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at the JCM
New Engagement!

Sruli Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Adina Izgelov (Milwaukee, WI) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Shlomo Werde (Crown Heights) to Gila Bensusan (London, UK)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Mushkie Golowinski from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 539 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Menachem Forer (Toronto, Canada) to Sari Gottlib (Hillside, NJ) L’Chaim: Thursday, April 24th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Boy!

Chaim and Bracha (nee Morozow) Rendler from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Shmuly and Chaya (nee Lewin) Stone from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yossi Krinsky (Vilnius, Lithuania) to Rochele Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Baby Boy!

Yossef and Naomi (nee Malinas) Haddad from Milan, Italy had a baby boy!

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — The Friendship Circle of West Bloomfield, announced its second annual Walk4Friendship in West Bloomfield, Michigan, to take place Sunday, September 9.

Beloved by communities across the country with Friendship Circle chapters, this non-profit program created by Chabad of West Bloomfield has successfully created a grassroots awareness of families struggling to cope with the challenges of a special needs child.

Friendship Circle Walkathon: Going That Extra Mile for That Special Child

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — The Friendship Circle of West Bloomfield, announced its second annual Walk4Friendship in West Bloomfield, Michigan, to take place Sunday, September 9.

Beloved by communities across the country with Friendship Circle chapters, this non-profit program created by Chabad of West Bloomfield has successfully created a grassroots awareness of families struggling to cope with the challenges of a special needs child.

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Chabad.org
Sir Martin Gilbert

In an effort to rejuvenate the age-old connection to the Land of Israel among Jewish communities in the Diaspora, a leading adult education network dedicated its upcoming course to the Holy Land. The course, which will explore biblical references to the land, along with rabbinic exegesis about it through the ages, will begin in November.

Churchill’s Biographer Endorses New Holy Land Course

Chabad.org
Sir Martin Gilbert

In an effort to rejuvenate the age-old connection to the Land of Israel among Jewish communities in the Diaspora, a leading adult education network dedicated its upcoming course to the Holy Land. The course, which will explore biblical references to the land, along with rabbinic exegesis about it through the ages, will begin in November.

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Shloshim for Toby Eagle A"H
The Shloshim gathering for Toby Eagle AH will take place
Monday, September 3, 2007 at 3:00pm

Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion
6602 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215

Directions and map in the extended article.

If you need information regarding bus travel from New York call; (646) 963-4970.

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Shloshim for Toby Eagle AH

Shloshim for Toby Eagle A”H
The Shloshim gathering for Toby Eagle AH will take place
Monday, September 3, 2007 at 3:00pm

Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion
6602 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215

Directions and map in the extended article.

If you need information regarding bus travel from New York call; (646) 963-4970.

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

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This weeks Living Torah, titled “New Year Blessings” (Volume 39, Episode 156).

Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org

Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.

Video of the Day – the Weekly Living Torah Clip

This weeks Living Torah, titled “New Year Blessings” (Volume 39, Episode 156).

Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org

Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.

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Interfax
MOSCOW, Russia –- On the night of August 28, Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar's wife Chana gave birth to a daughter, the rabbi's press service has informed Interfax.

Now the Lazars have 12 children - 5 boys: Jehezkel, 15; Menachem Mendel, 13; Sholom 12; Isroel Arie Leib, 9; Levi Itzhak, 8; and 7 girls: Bluma, 16; Fradel, 12; Dvorah Lea, 8; Sterna Sarah 6; Broha, 6, Rivka, 3; and their newly born sister.

Russia’s Chief Rabbi  has his 12th Child

Interfax

MOSCOW, Russia –- On the night of August 28, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar’s wife Chana gave birth to a daughter, the rabbi’s press service has informed Interfax.

Now the Lazars have 12 children – 5 boys: Jehezkel, 15; Menachem Mendel, 13; Sholom 12; Isroel Arie Leib, 9; Levi Itzhak, 8; and 7 girls: Bluma, 16; Fradel, 12; Dvorah Lea, 8; Sterna Sarah 6; Broha, 6, Rivka, 3; and their newly born sister.

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The Tzfasman family will be sitting Shiva until Tuesday after the tragic and very untimely passing of their son and sibling HaBochur HaTomim Yisroel Noach OBM who was struck and killed L"A by a train. They will be sitting shiva at their home at 551 Crown St [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Shachris will be at 9 AM, Mincha at 7 PM, followed by Maariv.

You can email the family at tzfasmanfamily@yahoo.com

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

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The Tzfasman family will be sitting Shiva until Tuesday after the tragic and very untimely passing of their son and sibling HaBochur HaTomim Yisroel Noach OBM who was struck and killed L”A by a train. They will be sitting shiva at their home at 551 Crown St [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Shachris will be at 9 AM, Mincha at 7 PM, followed by Maariv.

You can email the family at tzfasmanfamily@yahoo.com

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

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The Modesto Bee
Nechamie Brod of Stockton rolls dough with her daughters Mushki 4½ and Shayna 2½ as they make challah.

STOCKTON, CA — At no time is bread richer with symbolic meaning for Nechami Brod than when she prepares challah.

On Fridays and during the High Holy Days, as the Stockton Chabad rabbi's wife kneads the golden dough, she thinks of Sarah, the wife of Abraham.

Making Challah Enriches Lives of Jewish Women

The Modesto Bee
Nechamie Brod of Stockton rolls dough with her daughters Mushki 4½ and Shayna 2½ as they make challah.

STOCKTON, CA — At no time is bread richer with symbolic meaning for Nechami Brod than when she prepares challah.

On Fridays and during the High Holy Days, as the Stockton Chabad rabbi’s wife kneads the golden dough, she thinks of Sarah, the wife of Abraham.

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Daily Record
“The opening of this store is a tremendous breakthrough which will allow Kosher consumers to satisfy their dietary requirements.” Rabbi Asher Herson, Regional Director of Rockaway-based Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey.

ROCKAWAY, NJ — Sharon Strauzer devoured two slices of Carmel Kosher Pizza & Falafel's classic cheese and tomato sauce and pizza with mushrooms.
The verdict?

“Wonderful!” she said.

This Morris Pizza is Slice of Kosher Life

Daily Record
“The opening of this store is a tremendous breakthrough which will allow Kosher consumers to satisfy their dietary requirements.” Rabbi Asher Herson, Regional Director of Rockaway-based Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey.

ROCKAWAY, NJ — Sharon Strauzer devoured two slices of Carmel Kosher Pizza & Falafel’s classic cheese and tomato sauce and pizza with mushrooms.
The verdict?

“Wonderful!” she said.

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