Daily Archives: March 18, 2009
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Stock Photo - The scene inside the Chabad House after the siege.
The following are excerpts written by journalist Ashish Khetan on how handlers in Pakistan directed the terrorists at the Mumbai Chabad House.
Excerpts of Terrorists Conversations at Chabad of Mumbai
Stock Photo – The scene inside the Chabad House after the siege.
The following are excerpts written by journalist Ashish Khetan on how handlers in Pakistan directed the terrorists at the Mumbai Chabad House.
The Rebbe says:
1. This year the Parshios (Torah portions) of Vayakhel and Pekudei are read together on one Shabbos.
2. We know that generally the name of something hints at what the thing is all about. This is especially so with regards to the name of a Parshah (Torah portion) because everything in the Torah is perfectly exact.
Let us examine our two portions of this Shabbos and see if their names fit with their content:
1. This year the Parshios (Torah portions) of Vayakhel and Pekudei are read together on one Shabbos.
2. We know that generally the name of something hints at what the thing is all about. This is especially so with regards to the name of a Parshah (Torah portion) because everything in the Torah is perfectly exact.
Let us examine our two portions of this Shabbos and see if their names fit with their content:
The Weekly Sicha of the Rebbe – Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei
The Rebbe says:
1. This year the Parshios (Torah portions) of Vayakhel and Pekudei are read together on one Shabbos.
2. We know that generally the name of something hints at what the thing is all about. This is especially so with regards to the name of a Parshah (Torah portion) because everything in the Torah is perfectly exact.
Let us examine our two portions of this Shabbos and see if their names fit with their content:
By Steven Reinberg for Your Health Daily
Stock Photo - L'Chaim
Older men and postmenopausal women who have one or two glasses of beer or wine a day appear to have stronger bones than both nondrinkers and heavy drinkers, a new study suggests.
Moderate drinking has been associated with decreasing the risk for heart disease, but it also has been linked to increasing the risk for some cancers. And though their study found that beer and wine could be beneficial to bone strength, the researchers cautioned that people need to balance the risks and benefits of alcohol with their individual health concerns.
A Little Drink May Be Good for Your Bones
By Steven Reinberg for Your Health Daily
Stock Photo – L’Chaim
Older men and postmenopausal women who have one or two glasses of beer or wine a day appear to have stronger bones than both nondrinkers and heavy drinkers, a new study suggests.
Moderate drinking has been associated with decreasing the risk for heart disease, but it also has been linked to increasing the risk for some cancers. And though their study found that beer and wine could be beneficial to bone strength, the researchers cautioned that people need to balance the risks and benefits of alcohol with their individual health concerns.
By Kristin E. Holmes for the Philadelphia Inquirer
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — In tough economic times, a centuries-old financial lifeline might be one of the best-kept secrets in the Jewish community.
It is a secret whose roots go back to the Torah, where it is called an act of “loving kindness.”
Interest-Free Loans Steeped in Jewish Tradition
By Kristin E. Holmes for the Philadelphia Inquirer
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — In tough economic times, a centuries-old financial lifeline might be one of the best-kept secrets in the Jewish community.
It is a secret whose roots go back to the Torah, where it is called an act of “loving kindness.”
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The Rebbe gives a hearty welcome to Senator Jacob Javitz, shown here with his grandson, in a private audience where the topics Jewish lineage and education were combined. CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present this newly released photo of the Yechidus, along with a fond recollection by Rabbi Groner, a member of the Rebbe’s secretariat who was present at the time. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit www.portraitofaleader.org
The Senator and the Rebbe
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The Rebbe gives a hearty welcome to Senator Jacob Javitz, shown here with his grandson, in a private audience where the topics Jewish lineage and education were combined. CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present this newly released photo of the Yechidus, along with a fond recollection by Rabbi Groner, a member of the Rebbe’s secretariat who was present at the time. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit www.portraitofaleader.org
SEOUL, South Korea [CHI] — Chabad of Korea is planning to open the country's first Jewish library. Rabbi Osher Litzman, who opened the country's first Chabad House in Seoul in April, 2008 said he was moved to open a library, and dedicate it to Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg, after learning that the bookshelves were the only part of Mumbai's Chabad House not destroyed in the terrorist attacks. The library is hoped to be a source of knowledge, information and enlightenment to the country's growingly active Jewish community. Rabbi Litzman hopes to have the library open by this Shavuot.
First Jewish Library Planned for Korea
SEOUL, South Korea [CHI] — Chabad of Korea is planning to open the country’s first Jewish library. Rabbi Osher Litzman, who opened the country’s first Chabad House in Seoul in April, 2008 said he was moved to open a library, and dedicate it to Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg, after learning that the bookshelves were the only part of Mumbai’s Chabad House not destroyed in the terrorist attacks. The library is hoped to be a source of knowledge, information and enlightenment to the country’s growingly active Jewish community. Rabbi Litzman hopes to have the library open by this Shavuot.
Jewish Business Ethics Lauded at Chabad Mineola
MINEOLA, NY [CHI] — This past week the fascinating and enriching ten-week course on Jewish Business Ethics concluded at Chabad of Mineola NY.
Using the excellent curriculum provided by JLI TorahStudies.com, Rabbi Anchelle Perl led this amazing and timely learning on Torah’s view and attitude towards work and wealth.
Every 28 years the sun returns to the exact position, at the same time of the week, that it occupied at the time of its creationóat the beginning of the fourth day of creation. A special blessing called Birkat Hachamah, “the sun blessing” is recited to mark this event. Due to the rarity of this event, this blessing is customarily recited amid large public gatherings of men, women and children.
Birkat Hachamah – Thank G-d for the Sun
Every 28 years the sun returns to the exact position, at the same time of the week, that it occupied at the time of its creationóat the beginning of the fourth day of creation. A special blessing called Birkat Hachamah, “the sun blessing” is recited to mark this event. Due to the rarity of this event, this blessing is customarily recited amid large public gatherings of men, women and children.
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NEW YORK, NY [MSNBC] — News 4 New York has learned Mayor Michael Bloomberg will meet with President Barack Obama at the White House this Friday.
On the agenda: How to get more federal dollars to places like New York City for infrastructure projects that in turn create jobs.
Bloomberg to Meet Obama at White House
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NEW YORK, NY [MSNBC] — News 4 New York has learned Mayor Michael Bloomberg will meet with President Barack Obama at the White House this Friday.
On the agenda: How to get more federal dollars to places like New York City for infrastructure projects that in turn create jobs.
DES MOINES, IA [AP] — A federal judge has denied a request from a kosher slaughterhouse and a former manager to move their trial out of Iowa because of pretrial publicity.
Agriprocessors Inc. and Sholom Rubashkin are charged with bank fraud, money laundering and violations of immigration law. Nearly 400 people were arrested in a May 2008 immigration raid at the Postville slaughterhouse.
Judge Denies Request to Move Rubaskin Trial
DES MOINES, IA [AP] — A federal judge has denied a request from a kosher slaughterhouse and a former manager to move their trial out of Iowa because of pretrial publicity.
Agriprocessors Inc. and Sholom Rubashkin are charged with bank fraud, money laundering and violations of immigration law. Nearly 400 people were arrested in a May 2008 immigration raid at the Postville slaughterhouse.
S PETERSBURG, Russia [FJC] — A new technological development has reached past the walls of a unique S. Petersburg landmark – the Great Choral Synagogue. Namely, now anybody coming to visit the Choral Synagogue will be able to take advantage of free access to the Internet via their mobile device. This opportunity was made possible through a gift presented to the Synagogue by the telecommunications company PIN-Telecom.
Shliach Defends Wi-Fi for Shul
S PETERSBURG, Russia [FJC] — A new technological development has reached past the walls of a unique S. Petersburg landmark – the Great Choral Synagogue. Namely, now anybody coming to visit the Choral Synagogue will be able to take advantage of free access to the Internet via their mobile device. This opportunity was made possible through a gift presented to the Synagogue by the telecommunications company PIN-Telecom.
By Nadav Hollander for Haaretz
NEW YORK, NY — A judge in the U.S. rejected a claim that the broadcast of an allegedly anti-Semitic song with similarities to the Disney classic “When You Wish Upon a Star,” on a FOX televison show would constitute improper use.
Lawsuit Dismissed Over “I Need a Jew” Song
By Nadav Hollander for Haaretz
NEW YORK, NY — A judge in the U.S. rejected a claim that the broadcast of an allegedly anti-Semitic song with similarities to the Disney classic “When You Wish Upon a Star,” on a FOX televison show would constitute improper use.
By Mark Stevens for the Australian Herald Sun
AUSTRALIA — Yoseph Gutnick has broken his silence on Melbourne's plight, indicating he could re-emerge as a financial saviour.
Gutnick returned to the Demons for the first time in eight years yesterday and refused to rule out pitching in significantly more than his membership subscription.
Yoseph Gutnick Could Pitch in for Demons
By Mark Stevens for the Australian Herald Sun
AUSTRALIA — Yoseph Gutnick has broken his silence on Melbourne’s plight, indicating he could re-emerge as a financial saviour.
Gutnick returned to the Demons for the first time in eight years yesterday and refused to rule out pitching in significantly more than his membership subscription.
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