Daily Archives: March 1, 2009
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We are pleased to inform you that we have extended our FINAL deadline for the Achdus Basket Project to Wednesday, March 4, 2009. We are requesting, however that you submit your order as soon as possible so that we can process it accordingly. To place your order, please call Sara Popack 718-735-2484, Shuffi Telsner 718-774-2778, or Aida Junik 718-953-3197.
Deadline Extended to order Achdus Baskets
We are pleased to inform you that we have extended our FINAL deadline for the Achdus Basket Project to Wednesday, March 4, 2009. We are requesting, however that you submit your order as soon as possible so that we can process it accordingly. To place your order, please call Sara Popack 718-735-2484, Shuffi Telsner 718-774-2778, or Aida Junik 718-953-3197.
Please Say Tehillim For…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Chaya Mussia bas Nechama Rivkah
She is having surgery tomorrow at 7:30am
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
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CANBERRA, Australia — These aren’t easy times for Chabad to be opening new centers, but Australia’s capital city, Canberra, welcomed its first Chabad representatives this week. Rabbi Dan and Mrs. Naomi Avital moved into their new home Tuesday, after a pilot trip and meetings with the city’s lay leaders last month.
First Chabad Center Opens in Canberra, Australia
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
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CANBERRA, Australia — These aren’t easy times for Chabad to be opening new centers, but Australia’s capital city, Canberra, welcomed its first Chabad representatives this week. Rabbi Dan and Mrs. Naomi Avital moved into their new home Tuesday, after a pilot trip and meetings with the city’s lay leaders last month.
BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — Today marks 15 years since a Hasidic teenager was gunned down on the entrance ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge.
On March 1, 1994, 16-year-old Ari Halberstam was one of 15 Yeshiva students heading to Brooklyn when Lebanese national Rashid Baz opened fire on their van.
Video – Brooklyn Marks Anniversary Of Hasidic Teens Murder
BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — Today marks 15 years since a Hasidic teenager was gunned down on the entrance ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge.
On March 1, 1994, 16-year-old Ari Halberstam was one of 15 Yeshiva students heading to Brooklyn when Lebanese national Rashid Baz opened fire on their van.
Chabad of the Valley NY Trip
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — The Chabad of the Valley Girls NY Trip 09 touched down at JFK early Thursday morning after an overnight flight from Burbank, CA. Though the highlight of the trip, a visit to the Rebbe’s room and the Ohel won’t take place until Monday IYH, the event has gotten off to an amazing start. From reciting Tefilas Haderech as the plane took off , to davening Shacharis at the Jewish Children’s Museum to start the day on Thursday, the inspiring spiritual journey that is the purpose of this yearly event is well underway.
Thousands Attend the Levaya of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik OBM
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Thousands gathered this afternoon for the Levaya of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik (9) of Cedarhurst, NY. Levi is the son of Rabbi Zalman and Chanie Wolowik who are Shluchim to the Five Towns.
By Jennifer Millman for NBC New York
NEW YORK, NY — March is roaring in like a lion, with most of New York and New Jersey under a winter storm warning for heavy snow from Sunday night to Monday evening. The storm could dump more than a foot of snow on New York City.
Buried … NYC Preps for More Than 1 Foot of Snow
By Jennifer Millman for NBC New York
NEW YORK, NY — March is roaring in like a lion, with most of New York and New Jersey under a winter storm warning for heavy snow from Sunday night to Monday evening. The storm could dump more than a foot of snow on New York City.
By a Shlucha
Article and comments removed by the request of the readers and author.From the author,
I just noticed that it was posted, and read through some of the comments. I am begging you to please take it off the website asap. I did not realize people would take it like this and do not want to hurt anyone. I do not want to embarrass the Shluchim.
I realize that this article does not belong in public and should have been private. for the sake of people's feelings and Ahavas Yisroel, please remove it right away from the site.
Op-Ed: All Jews Should Know They Are Welcome in A Chabad House
By a Shlucha
Article and comments removed by the request of the readers and author.
From the author,
I just noticed that it was posted, and read through some of the comments. I am begging you to please take it off the website asap. I did not realize people would take it like this and do not want to hurt anyone. I do not want to embarrass the Shluchim.
I realize that this article does not belong in public and should have been private. for the sake of people’s feelings and Ahavas Yisroel, please remove it right away from the site.
New Muchnik Mural Unveiled in Monsey Shul
MONSEY, NY [CHI] — Last night, Motzai Shabbos parshas Terumah, a large crowd gathered at K’hal Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey for the unveiling of an original 10′ x 18’ mural that Chasidic artist Reb Michoel Muchnik created especially for the lobby of the Shul. This most beautiful piece of art is part of the Shuls new Building Fund Wall of Honor.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
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In a tribute to the organization Haazinu, which assists hearing-impaired youngsters, Avraham Fried joined Abie Rotenberg and Dov Levine in a remake to the song “Haazinu” which was originally composed and performed by Abie Rotenberg.
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AUDIO: Fried, Rotenberg, Levine Perform Single For Haazinu
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In a tribute to the organization Haazinu, which assists hearing-impaired youngsters, Avraham Fried joined Abie Rotenberg and Dov Levine in a remake to the song “Haazinu” which was originally composed and performed by Abie Rotenberg.
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Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 2 to facilitate snow removal. Parking meter rules will be in effect.
For updated information, visit the DOT Web site at nyc.gov/dot or call 311.
Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Monday
Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 2 to facilitate snow removal. Parking meter rules will be in effect.
For updated information, visit the DOT Web site at nyc.gov/dot or call 311.
Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Scaramento inspecting the Mikva.
SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] — Have you ever stopped to think what’s involved in building and maintaining a kosher Mikvah? From the general structure down to the minutia, there are many aspects which must be considered. The new Sacramento Mikvah has been structured to service 5,000 Jewish families in a most magnificent, appealing fashion, befitting this beautiful mitzvah.
More in the Extended Article!
Ever Wonder What Goes Into Building a Mikvah?
Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Scaramento inspecting the Mikva.
SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] — Have you ever stopped to think what’s involved in building and maintaining a kosher Mikvah? From the general structure down to the minutia, there are many aspects which must be considered. The new Sacramento Mikvah has been structured to service 5,000 Jewish families in a most magnificent, appealing fashion, befitting this beautiful mitzvah.
More in the Extended Article!
Photo Gallery: Concert to Benefit Darchai Menachem
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Performing Motzoai Shabbos was Darchai Menachems own Sparks Boys Choir along with Yeedle and the Piamentas in a concert to benefit the school.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod's Temple Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON
Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod's Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.
Farmer Builds Model of Biblical Temple
Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod’s Temple Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON
Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod’s Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.
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