Jewish Students at Columbia University Unite in Face of Iran’s President

by Joshua Runyan – Chabad.edu

NEW YORK, NY — If the audience’s applause was any indication, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad scored points Monday when he denied advocating the violent destruction of Israel and instead called to “let the people of Palestine freely choose what they want for their future.”

The comment, which by definition was the tacit endorsement of Israel’s disappearance as a Jewish-majority state from the Middle East, earned cheers from the estimated-600 crowd who turned out to watch the leader answer questions in a forum sponsored by Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

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NCFJE Celebrating 67 Years of Empowerment

Liberty News Online

NEW YORK, NY — Through education and social service programs, the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education, established in 1940, continues to spread the word of G-d and Judaism with the ultimate goal in bettering the world in which we live.

From preschool program, Chai Tots, through primary, secondary and collegiate yeshiva programs, to the sophisticated scholars of our Ivy League Torah Study Program, each of our educational institutions builds a brilliant future for mankind. In addition, projects such as marriage counseling, career placement and training and substance abuse prevention, help our communities and teach people to take responsibility for their lives.

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Hundreds Attend Gala Dinner of Chabad of Greater Mercer County

PRINCTON, NJ [CHI] — On the evening of September 23rd, 2007, Chabad of Greater Mercer County held its Gala Community Dinner at the beautiful Princeton Westin Hotel in Forrestal Village.

This years honorees were William and Gail Bogner, David and Andrea Gaynor, Jeffrey and Robin Persky, and Clive and Teresa Samuels. Almost 300 individuals from the central New Jersey area turned out to pay tribute to the honorees and this elegant semiformal affair.

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Rabbis Do Work of ‘Repairing World’ in Cambodia

By Emily Lodish – The Cambodia Daily

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — “Are these going to be high enough, Mayer?” Saadya Notik asked of the potted palms that had just been wheeled in on a trolley to the Phnom Penh room at the Hotel InterContinental.

Rabbi Mayer Zarchi, 25, from Brooklyn in New York City, leaned back to assess the situation. He squinted and finally nodded his approval.

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This Man Knows His Citrus; His Etrog, to be Exact

By David Harmesh – Chabad.org

Nachum Luria stands near his orchard in Kfar Chabad, Israel. (Photo: Y. Belinko)

Nachum Luria’s straw hat has seen better days as he travels, in his open jeep, in the heat to his etrog orchards on the outskirts of Kfar Chabad, Israel. His face shines as we come closer to the orchards, covered in black netting to protect the workers and fruit from the sun. But Luria says that we still have lots of other predators in the form of bugs, “that come to attack the delicate fruit.” Among his many tasks is finding a pesticide that will both protect the precious commodity from nature’s pests and yet not damage the fruit.

Ho Chi Minh City Becomes Hub for Southeast Asian Jewry’s High Holiday Festivities

By Dovid Zaklikowski – Chabad.org

A Havdalah ceremony in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, marks the end of Yom Kippur.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Almost one year after the establishment of a permanent Chabad-Lubavitch presence in Vietnam, Jewish life has blossomed across southeast Asia. As evidenced by those in attendance at High Holiday services this month in Ho Chi Minh City, a cross section of world Jewry has been empowered to fully connect with their heritage.

PSA: Simchas Beis Hashoeva Appeal

Boruch Hashem, Tishre 5768

Dear Friends:

How wonderful it is to celebrate Simchas Beis Hashoeva together. Every night, multitudes of Crown Heights residents, plus our thousands of guests here for Yom Tov, come to rejoice in unity with true Ahavas Yisroel. On Chol Hamoed, thousands of Jews from other neighbourhoods, too, join in to enjoy the Simchas Yom Tov, which has become renowned throughout the greater New York area, making it a huge Kiddush Hashem.

Simchas Beis Hashoeva has always been very close to the Rebbe’s heart. Since the Rebbe started this tradition in 5741 (1980), he mentioned it in every Sicha that he spoke every night of Sukos – another tradition he started that year. He continued mentioning these celebrations in his Sukos Sichos every year until 5752 (1991), demanding that everyone, without exception, participate, and often he asked for reports about the Simcha Beis Hashoeva celebrations.

Singer/Songwriter Bob Dylan Attends Yom Kippur Services in Atlanta

Chabad.org

The entrance to the Atlanta-based Chabad-Lubavitch of Georgia

Recording legend Bob Dylan joined Chabad-Lubavitch of Georgia for Yom Kippur services over the weekend. Dylan, who was in town for a concert following the holiday, was called up to the Torah, but otherwise did not cause much of a stir among the congregation.

Pictures of the Day! – A Yechidus in 1977!

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This picture was taken following the Yechidus with Menachem Bagin had with the Rebbe in 1977. Special Thanks Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum.

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