Educators Farbreng!
Current and future educators gathered for a special Farbrengen with the Mashpia Reb Zushe Posner from Israel. The Farbrengen took place in the home of R. Oren Popper.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Daily Archives: January 30, 2009
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by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
As the planks crackled and flexed under his weight, an elderly pedestrian started having second thoughts, while crossing an old rickety bridge, and began to pray for mercy: “Dear G-d, if only I will make it across the span I shall award 50% of my worth to charity, for what good are my possessions if I'm to lose my life!”
As if in response to his prayer the dilapidated bridge suddenly felt stable and secure. “Oh merciful Lord I have now but half way to go, keep me safe and I will surely distribute 40% of my wealth to the poor and indigent!” cried the man.
And so it went, the closer he got to the other side the smaller the offering became. From 40% it became 30, then 20, then10. As the ramp on the other side came into clear view the now confident walker boldly declared: “Father in heaven, I think I can really do this on my own. You surely won't mind if I cancel the deal.”
Before he could finish his words, he was knocked off his feet by a sudden quake; the bridge was actually collapsing beneath him. “Oh G-d, where is your sense of humor? You know I was only joking”!
A Royal Mockery – Falling Prey to Desire and Lust
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
As the planks crackled and flexed under his weight, an elderly pedestrian started having second thoughts, while crossing an old rickety bridge, and began to pray for mercy: “Dear G-d, if only I will make it across the span I shall award 50% of my worth to charity, for what good are my possessions if I’m to lose my life!”
As if in response to his prayer the dilapidated bridge suddenly felt stable and secure. “Oh merciful Lord I have now but half way to go, keep me safe and I will surely distribute 40% of my wealth to the poor and indigent!” cried the man.
And so it went, the closer he got to the other side the smaller the offering became. From 40% it became 30, then 20, then10. As the ramp on the other side came into clear view the now confident walker boldly declared: “Father in heaven, I think I can really do this on my own. You surely won’t mind if I cancel the deal.”
Before he could finish his words, he was knocked off his feet by a sudden quake; the bridge was actually collapsing beneath him. “Oh G-d, where is your sense of humor? You know I was only joking”!
In this addition of the Crown Heights News Paper we have, aside from a plethora of articles about/on Yud Shevat, read about:
* Mr. David Chase, one of America's foremost businessmen recounts his “Rebbe's Story”
* The Hero this week is Hagaon Hachossid Horav Chaim Meir Bukiet do not miss the first part of this very interesting article
* On “From the Heights of Alaska to the Golan Heights” will a mikveh be built for the price of a mixer??
* Do we really need to know everything? All the News that's Fit for Lubavitch Cyberspace
* Shidduchim: What is a profile and how different is ti from a resume?
* Newlyweds: what happens if the husband is a spender? Ask the Rabbi!
* Teach your kids the value of money.
* And much more...
Click here to download the newspaper in PDF format.
This Weeks Crown Heights Newspaper
In this addition of the Crown Heights News Paper we have, aside from a plethora of articles about/on Yud Shevat, read about:
* Mr. David Chase, one of America’s foremost businessmen recounts his “Rebbe’s Story”
* The Hero this week is Hagaon Hachossid Horav Chaim Meir Bukiet do not miss the first part of this very interesting article
* On “From the Heights of Alaska to the Golan Heights” will a mikveh be built for the price of a mixer??
* Do we really need to know everything? All the News that’s Fit for Lubavitch Cyberspace
* Shidduchim: What is a profile and how different is ti from a resume?
* Newlyweds: what happens if the husband is a spender? Ask the Rabbi!
* Teach your kids the value of money.
* And much more…
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — This week the Yagdil Torah Beis Midrash will host a special addition which is being called “Shiur with an Appetizer”. It is well known that the most fulfilling shiurim are the ones that are thoroughly understood due to familiarity with the subject being learned. Rabbi Levi Garelik, who will be giving this week's shiur following the Beis Midrash learning, has kindly provided a list of Marei Mekomos for those who wish to prepare for an enjoyable shiur.
Shiur with Rabbi Garelik and Appetizer
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — This week the Yagdil Torah Beis Midrash will host a special addition which is being called “Shiur with an Appetizer”. It is well known that the most fulfilling shiurim are the ones that are thoroughly understood due to familiarity with the subject being learned. Rabbi Levi Garelik, who will be giving this week’s shiur following the Beis Midrash learning, has kindly provided a list of Marei Mekomos for those who wish to prepare for an enjoyable shiur.
By Keith Lynch for Stuff.co.nz
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — An autopsy has been carried out on an Israeli tramper despite a request by a Christchurch rabbi that it not be done.The Christchurch coroners' office confirmed yesterday that the autopsy on Ohad Dotan, 27, who died after an apparent fall near the Mueller Glacier in the Southern Alps this week, went ahead.
The coroner had contacted Dotan's family through the Israeli embassy in Australia, and it had consented to an autopsy, a spokeswoman said.
Rabbi Menachem Goldstein, director of Chabad Lubavitch of New Zealand, had asked regional coroner Richard McElrea to avoid a full autopsy as incisions were deemed a desecration in Jewish law.
Rabbi’s Autopsy Appeals Unsuccessful
By Keith Lynch for Stuff.co.nz
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — An autopsy has been carried out on an Israeli tramper despite a request by a Christchurch rabbi that it not be done.
The Christchurch coroners’ office confirmed yesterday that the autopsy on Ohad Dotan, 27, who died after an apparent fall near the Mueller Glacier in the Southern Alps this week, went ahead.
The coroner had contacted Dotan’s family through the Israeli embassy in Australia, and it had consented to an autopsy, a spokeswoman said.
Rabbi Menachem Goldstein, director of Chabad Lubavitch of New Zealand, had asked regional coroner Richard McElrea to avoid a full autopsy as incisions were deemed a desecration in Jewish law.
הקהל את העם.... והנשים.... למען ישמעו ולמען ילמדו..... ושמרו לעשות את כל דברי התורה הזאת
Assemble the nation...the women... in order that they will hear and in order that they will learn...and be careful to observe all the words of the Torah
In spirit of Shnas Hakhel, the Shluchos invite all women of Crown Heights to join in an evening of Achdus and inspiration commerating the Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka ע“ה
Friday evening Oneg Shabbos י”ט שבט, February 14 at 9:00 pm, at Oholei Torah, 667 Eastern Parkway.
Guest Speaker, Rabbi Shmuel Lew, London, England
Hakel: All Crown Heights Women Invited To Join Kinus Hashluchos
הקהל את העם…. והנשים…. למען ישמעו ולמען ילמדו….. ושמרו לעשות את כל דברי התורה הזאת
Assemble the nation…the women… in order that they will hear and in order that they will learn…and be careful to observe all the words of the Torah
In spirit of Shnas Hakhel, the Shluchos invite all women of Crown Heights to join in an evening of Achdus and inspiration commerating the Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka ע“ה
Friday evening Oneg Shabbos י”ט שבט, February 14 at 9:00 pm, at Oholei Torah, 667 Eastern Parkway.
Guest Speaker, Rabbi Shmuel Lew, London, England
Downtate Medical Center invites you to a dinnner event for the first Brooklyn Diabetes Club of Crown Heights. On Sunday Feb 8, 2009, 4:30pm at 271 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY (Corner Lincoln Pl). Special Guest: Assistant Professor of Medicine Suny Downstate Medical Center Dr. Michael Siegel- Podiatrist. Greeting: Dr. Eli Rosen- Family Practice Physician.
Full flyer in the Extended Article
First Ever DInner for Diabetes Club of Crown Heights
Downtate Medical Center invites you to a dinnner event for the first Brooklyn Diabetes Club of Crown Heights. On Sunday Feb 8, 2009, 4:30pm at 271 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY (Corner Lincoln Pl). Special Guest: Assistant Professor of Medicine Suny Downstate Medical Center Dr. Michael Siegel- Podiatrist. Greeting: Dr. Eli Rosen- Family Practice Physician.
Full flyer in the Extended Article
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
NEW YORK, NY — Gossip columns may plaster the internet and paper newsstands. But is this commerce of secrets permissible according to Jewish or American tradition?
“Jewish tradition is duty-oriented,” explains Rabbi Michael Broyde, “the holder of data has no right to use it indiscriminately; it is his obligation to apply it responsibly.” Broyde is a law professor at Emory University and a member of Beth Din of America, the nation’s largest Jewish court. “American common law,” he contrasts, “protects freedom of speech,” and otherwise assumes a person’s inalienable rights. According to this expert of both legal systems, Jewish law and the American legal tradition “are at two completely different places.”
Justice Scalia, Talmudic Scholars On Privacy, Free Speech
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
NEW YORK, NY — Gossip columns may plaster the internet and paper newsstands. But is this commerce of secrets permissible according to Jewish or American tradition?
“Jewish tradition is duty-oriented,” explains Rabbi Michael Broyde, “the holder of data has no right to use it indiscriminately; it is his obligation to apply it responsibly.” Broyde is a law professor at Emory University and a member of Beth Din of America, the nation’s largest Jewish court. “American common law,” he contrasts, “protects freedom of speech,” and otherwise assumes a person’s inalienable rights. According to this expert of both legal systems, Jewish law and the American legal tradition “are at two completely different places.”
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