Oholei Torah Continues to Lead the Way

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Chinuch is an ongoing and growing experience, constantly in need of new initiatives. This is especially true at the Rebbe’s yeshiva, where everything must be based on true chassidishe values.
 
Over half a century old, Educational Institute Oholei Torah does not rest on its laurels, and continues to look for better ways to empower its melamdim and scholastic staff, giving them the tools and resources needed to improve and raise the levels of chinuch, derech eretz and hiskashrus to the Rebbe.

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New York Jewish Center Goes Green During Construction Project

Chana Kroll – Chabad.edu

Eco-friendly construction methods helped the newly expanded Chabad Jewish Student Center at the State University of New York at New Paltz reduce its water consumption by 50 percent.

NEW PALTZ, NY — For students at the State University of New York at New Paltz, finding inspiration for making eco-friendly decisions is as easy as finding a place to go for the High Holidays. The town’s Chabad Jewish Student Center has gone green.

The Weekly Sedra – Ki Savo – How To Achieve Happiness: The clean little secret

by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

The story is told of a woman who was strolling in the park when she stumbled upon a precious diamond. Before she had a chance to place it into in her bag, she was approached by a hungry vagabond seeking alms. But nothing the woman offered him was sufficient.

The kind woman finally turned to the poor man in dismay: “What do you want?” What can I do to make you happy? The beggar pointed to the diamond in her hand: “That’s what I want.”

Without much ado the woman placed the diamond into his hand: “Here,” she said “It’s all yours.” After profusely thanking his generous benefactor, they were both on their way.

Riverside Workshop Teaches Families About Traditional Jewish Instrument

Duane W. Gang – The Press-Enterprise

RIVERSIDE – After sawing and drilling, dozens of young children huffed and puffed and gave their best effort Sunday at making music from animal horns.

The shofar, a traditional Jewish instrument typically made from a ram’s horn, is blown in synagogues during the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Agriprocessors Names New CEO

POSTVILLE, IA [JTA] — Agriprocessors has named a New York attorney as its new chief executive officer.

The hiring of Bernard Feldman of Long Island as the kosher meat producer’s new chief executive keeps the company in the good graces of the Orthodox Union, which said last week it would withdraw its kosher supervision if new management wasn’t hired within two weeks.

Video of the Day – Rabbi Engineer, Part 1: The Brooklyn Navy Yard

This weeks Living Torah, titled “Rabbi Engineer, Part 1: The Brooklyn Navy Yard” (Volume 53, Episode 210)

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Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish subtitles in the Extended Article.

PSA: Tonight, Precinct Council Meeting

The monthly meeting of the 71st Precinct Community Board will take place today, Thursday, the 18th of October at 7:30pm, in the public school diagonally across the street from the 71st Precinct, I.S. 61 at 400 Empire Boulevard.

This meeting will be introducing the new commanding officer of the precinct, Deputy Inspector Peter Simonetti.

Crown Heightsers are urged to attend, and show our interest in our own safety, and our support for our own community.

A Taste Of Jerusalem At Sunset Plaza

Sunset Plaza is set to receive a new Jewish Center. Photo by WeHo News.

West Hollywood, California (Monday, September 15, 2008) – Call it a taste of Jerusalem in West Hollywood.

Two small city blocks lined with fashionable boutiques and sidewalk cafes attract LA’s most beautiful and famous.

Info to be Menachem Avel R. Shimon Lazaroff and Mrs. Batsheva Shemtov

Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff and Mrs. Batsheva Shemtov are sitting Shiva, until Sunday, following the passing of their dear mother Rebbetzin Menucha Lazaroff OBM.

Address: 706 Eastern Parkway # 4H
Shacharis: 9:30am, Mincha: 6:45pm, Maariv: 7:45 pm
E-mail: shevi6@aol.com

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Bar Mitzvah at 101 Years Old!

MORRISTOWN, NJ [CHI] — This past week on Friday Mivtzoim the T’mimim Levi Kaye and Chaim Rosenstien finally managed to convinced Mr. Pinchus (Paul) Greenberg to put on tefilin for the very first time! Pinchus is 101 years old and is currently living at the “Care One” Old Age Home in Morristown, N.J.

New Chabad House at Binghamton University

Tom Wilber – Press & Sun-Bulletin

The new Chabad Center for Jewish Life on Murray Hill Road in Vestal is holding a grand opening on Sunday. The 24,000-square-foot structure has a great room that can accommodate 450 people, a synagogue, library, meetings and guest rooms, a fitness center and a cafe with a game room. The artwork in the lobby, greet guest with the saying,“ Where a lantern is place, those who seek light will gather.”
CHUCK HAUPT / Press & Sun-Bulletin

VESTAL, NY — The Jewish community at Binghamton University showcased its hub for cultural and spiritual life Sunday with the dedication of the $3.5 million Chabad Center for Jewish Life on Murray Hill Road in Vestal.

Interview with Rabbi Menachem Genack, Chief Executive Officer and Rabbinic Administrator, OU Kosher

The Yeshiva World News

The following is an interview with Rabbi Menachem Genack, Rabbinic Administrator of OU Kosher, conducted by Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger of Yated Ne’eman. As it was too late to appear in this week’s Yated, at the suggestion of Rabbi Genack, the interview was released online.

Q: Reports last week stated that the Orthodox Union has said it would consider withdrawing its kashrus certification of Agriprocessors, in Postville, Iowa, unless new management is hired, after Iowa’s attorney general filed criminal charges against Agriprocessors for knowingly employing underage workers. Are the reports true and what is the reasoning behind the OU’s decision?

A: This story is not just a local story related to one plant. It has become a national story. It’s been on the front page of the New York Times, presidential candidates have spoken about it, Barack Obama has spoken about it. It puts it into everyone’s eyesight. After the federal raid back in May, the OU had two requests of the Rubashkins who own the Agriprocessors plant. One request was that they put in place a new compliance officer to make sure that the company is running in consonance with all state and federal laws and regulations. To that end, they appointed James Martin, a former Senior Federal U.S. Attorney, to serve as Chief Compliance Officer and oversee all of these issues. In addition, they hired a former OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) representative. In our opinion, these were both very good appointments, on a public relations basis, and, more importantly, in terms of making sure that the plant is indeed in compliance.