In a world where role models are sometimes scarce, young ones can be even harder to find. But FOX 6’s Tom Pipines introduces you to a special group of teens who are making a difference by making friends.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (by Meir Alfasi for Shturem.net)
MANSFIELD, MA — The Shabbat dinner offers food for the body, but also for the soul, says Tzivi Kivman.
A holy day celebrated starting at sunset on Fridays by traditional Jews, Shabbat, or the Sabbath, is a way to enjoy and celebrate families, ensconced in atmosphere and heritage which makes it spiritual, said Kivman, director of the Jewish Women’s Circle who recently held a kosher cuisine class in her Mansfield home.
The session involving 10 women, including Kivman, included whipping up a Shabbat dinner with traditional Jewish foods such as gefilte fish, matzah balls, kugels and a non-dairy cheesecake in under an hour, sprinkled with the significance and history behind the dishes.
Jewish dietary laws (kashruth) and holiday traditions reflect the availability of certain foods within different international regions.
Ahavas Chesed Blood Drive today, Sunday, November 23rd, the 25th of Cheshvan, 2:00pm untill 9:00pm
At the new Ahavas Chesed Center at 271 Kingston Ave, [between Lincoln Place and St Johns Place].
More information in the flyer in the Extended Article
SALEM, OR — December inside Oregon’s Capitol is filled with a forest of lighted trees, tall toy soldiers and carols sung by school choirs. But requests to add a Jewish menorah and Christian creche to the mix have sent legislative leaders directly to their lawyers.
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia [FJC] — A group of members of the Jewish community of Donetsk took part in a visit to Rostov-on-Don to honor of one of a great Jewish leader of the Chassidic tradition. This visit took place in the lead-up to the anniversary of the birth of the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Shalom-Dovber (otherwise known as Rebbe Rashab). He was born on 20 Cheshvan.
In all, twenty people from the Jewish community of Donetsk visited Rostov-on-Don, where the Rebbe’s ohel – the so-called grave of the righteous – is located. Among the participants were members of the Synagogue’s minyan, students at the ‘Tiferet Zkenim’ Yeshiva, pupils at the Cheder, participants in the ‘STARS’ youth program, and others. The group represented a balanced mix of young and old Jews, including even small children together with their parents.
Sunday: 819 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Shachris 9:15 AM
Mincha/Maariv Bizmanam
Shiva until 10:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday: 4 Wayne Rd, New Hempstead, NY
Shachris: 7:00 AM
Mincha/Maariv Bizmanam
Shiva until 10:30 PM
Wednesday: 819 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].
Shachris 7:30 AM
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — Thousands of rabbis from around the world gathered in New York Friday to remember their spiritual leader.
The 3,000 emissaries held their 25th Conference at Manhattan’s Pier 94, the site where their spiritual leader Grand Rebbe Menachem Schneerson arrived from Europe nearly 70 years ago.
CROWN HEIGHTS , Brooklyn [CHI] — Posters saying Tznius “Not Just a Good Idea – it’s the law,” were plastered all over Crown Heights today, asking women and girls to dress modestly. The $1,700 campaign, was put together by the Tznius Poster Committee, which is under the umbrella of Nshei Chabad.
Full poster in the Extended Article!
QUEENS, NY [CHI] — One of the highs of the Kinus Hashluchim is when the Pan Kloli [general pan] is written at the Ohel. On Friday, all of the Shluchim who came into New York for the Kinus signed the Pan Kloli, requesting improvement in world economy and the strength to increase the number of Chabad houses worldwide.
More pictures and video in the Extended Article! (photos by: Israel Bardugo)
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — There’s 911 in case of emergencies and 311 if you need help from the city. Now city residents can dial 511 to know the best way to get around.
The New York State Department of Transportation unveiled “511,” its new traffic and transit help line Thursday.
PARAMUS, NJ — On Sept. 14, 2008, The Friendship Circle of Bergen County hosted its second annual New Jersey Friendship Walk, a 5K charity walk and community fair sponsored and hosted by Westfield Garden State Plaza. Over 1,200 people attended the event to help raise awareness for local special needs children.
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