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Daily Archives: May 20, 2009

By Alison Gendar and Helen Kennedy for the NY Daily News

RIVERDALE, NY — The FBI busted a homegrown terror cell late Wednesday night as the men sneaked around a Jewish temple in Riverdale planting what they thought were packages of C-4 explosives, sources told the Daily News.

The four men also allegedly had what they believed was a working Stinger missile in their car: officials said they wanted to shoot down a plane near Stewart Air National Guard Base.

FBI Arrest Terrorist in Plot to Car Bomb Bronx Shul

By Alison Gendar and Helen Kennedy for the NY Daily News

RIVERDALE, NY — The FBI busted a homegrown terror cell late Wednesday night as the men sneaked around a Jewish temple in Riverdale planting what they thought were packages of C-4 explosives, sources told the Daily News.

The four men also allegedly had what they believed was a working Stinger missile in their car: officials said they wanted to shoot down a plane near Stewart Air National Guard Base.

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New Engagement!

Gedalia Lieberman (Milwaukee, WI) and Shoshana Birnbaum (Northbrook, IL)
New Engagement!

Yossi Vorst (Rotterdam, Netherlands) to Shaina Sasonkin (Crown Heights)
Baby Girl!

Yankel and Mushky Katzman from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Schneur Gabay (Natanya, EY) to Chaya Edrey (Tokyo, Japan)
Baby Girl!

Shmulik and Chaya (nee Katz) Berkowitz from Turks & Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Sholom Ber and Sarale Notik from Riverwoods, IL had a baby girl.
New Engagement!

Moshe Yakov Litenatsky (Los Angeles, CA) to Atara Sheff (Ramat Beit Shemesh, EY)
Baby Boy!

Chaim and Rochel Telsner from Bloomington, IL had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Pesach and Bracha (nee Sitrin) Zirkind from Remsen Village had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Moti Leibler (Flatbush) to Esther Adelman (Amherst, MA)
New Engagement!

Mendy Levin (Montreal, Canada) to Ruti Kook (Netanya, EY)
New Engagement!

Yerachmiel Blumenfeld (Crown Heights) to Shterna Sara Glazman (Riga, Latvia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Frankel’s Shul 1699 President Street
New Engagement!

Ephy Shanowitz (Crown Heights) to Ariela Butel (Los Angeles, CA)
Baby Boy!

Mendy and Baila (nee Weiss) Greenfeld from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagemenet!

Chmouel Gabay (Paris, France) to Moussia Bredoire (Paris, France)
Baby Boy!

Yanky and Ariella Neiman from Manhattan, NY had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 496 East New York Ave (between Brooklyn Ave and New York Ave)
New Engagement!

Yanki Kaplan (Pomona, NY) to Mussy Nemanov (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, JCM Lower Level

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — CrownHeights.info just received word from Brooklyn Supreme Court that a judge granted the temporary restraining order (TRO), barring the election from taking place. This comes after the election candidates were served with a court order last night. The judge granted the restraining order till June 3rd, when a hearing will be held.

Judge Grants Restraining Order – Elections Canceled

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — CrownHeights.info just received word from Brooklyn Supreme Court that a judge granted the temporary restraining order (TRO), barring the election from taking place. This comes after the election candidates were served with a court order last night. The judge granted the restraining order till June 3rd, when a hearing will be held.

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Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Thursday, May 21 for holiday observances. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.

Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday

Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Thursday, May 21 for holiday observances. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.

Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

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CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is Happy to present a Unique Photo of the Rebbe from the early 1960's. Seated behind the Rebbe on the Right side is Former President of Israel Zalman Shazar. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit www.Portraitofaleader.org

Picture of the Rebbe! – President Shazar Visit!

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CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is Happy to present a Unique Photo of the Rebbe from the early 1960’s. Seated behind the Rebbe on the Right side is Former President of Israel Zalman Shazar. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit www.Portraitofaleader.org

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Oihel Nosson together with Rabbi Chaim Miller began a new Shuir on his Sefer on the Rambam and Prophecy, which CrownHeights.info will be broadcasting following each Shiur. The community is welcome to attend the Shiurim, which take place Thursday Nights, in person.

NEW Video Shiur Series – Rabbi Chaim Miller on Rambam

Oihel Nosson together with Rabbi Chaim Miller began a new Shuir on his Sefer on the Rambam and Prophecy, which CrownHeights.info will be broadcasting following each Shiur. The community is welcome to attend the Shiurim, which take place Thursday Nights, in person.

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At 10:30 this morning one of the candidates running for the Elections in the Vaad Hakohol announced his resignation citing the Psak Din, which we reported on early this morning.

His announcement stated: “With much disappointment I regret to inform you that last night (5/19/09) I received a Psak Din (dated 5/18/09) prohibiting my involvment with the upcoming elections. The Psak labels the election as Illegal. Considering that Unity and Humility must (at times) come before freedom, I beg the apology of all the people that supported me and all the caring hearts that yearned swift change. I hereby announce my resignation from candidacy to the CHJCC.”

Zaki Tamir Announces His Resignation from the Elections, Citing Psak Din

At 10:30 this morning one of the candidates running for the Elections in the Vaad Hakohol announced his resignation citing the Psak Din, which we reported on early this morning.

His announcement stated: “With much disappointment I regret to inform you that last night (5/19/09) I received a Psak Din (dated 5/18/09) prohibiting my involvment with the upcoming elections. The Psak labels the election as Illegal. Considering that Unity and Humility must (at times) come before freedom, I beg the apology of all the people that supported me and all the caring hearts that yearned swift change. I hereby announce my resignation from candidacy to the CHJCC.”

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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — JLI’s National Jewish annual retreat is an opportunity for anyone seeking to explore their Jewish heritage to join together with fellow seekers and combine a restorative vacation with inspirational Torah learning. An impressive array of lecturers brings a wide range of perspectives in Jewish learning.

Sen. Lieberman to Deliver Keynote at the JLI Retreat

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — JLI’s National Jewish annual retreat is an opportunity for anyone seeking to explore their Jewish heritage to join together with fellow seekers and combine a restorative vacation with inspirational Torah learning. An impressive array of lecturers brings a wide range of perspectives in Jewish learning.

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by Michoel Chazan

Elections. Illustration Photo.

A few years ago, my son came home from Yeshiva. He told me about the discussions of the day in Yeshiva concerning the arguments between Rabbi Osdoba and Rabbi Schwai regarding the necessity of a filter for tap water. My son told me that the discussion became very heated amongst the bachurim and everyone began taking sides. I asked my son, “Which side did you take?“ He answered me, “When it comes to Rabbanim, I don’t take sides.”

I also have tried very hard to stay neutral, and B”H maintain a good relationship with both Rabbonim.

Op-Ed: Why We All Need To Vote

by Michoel Chazan

Elections. Illustration Photo.

A few years ago, my son came home from Yeshiva. He told me about the discussions of the day in Yeshiva concerning the arguments between Rabbi Osdoba and Rabbi Schwai regarding the necessity of a filter for tap water. My son told me that the discussion became very heated amongst the bachurim and everyone began taking sides. I asked my son, “Which side did you take?“ He answered me, “When it comes to Rabbanim, I don’t take sides.”

I also have tried very hard to stay neutral, and B”H maintain a good relationship with both Rabbonim.

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Squatters Start Fire to Keep Warm in Eastern Pkwy Home

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Flames lit up the night and smoke billowed out of the boarded up windows of a vacant home one Eastern Parkway. The fire broke out at around 3:30am inside of 1154 Eastern Parkway which is three family home off the corner of Utica Avenue, and there were reports of people trapped on the second floor.

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Note: This is a speech I would have given to my supporters, as a contestant in the Vaad Hakhol elections. This speech is purely hypothetical, as I unfortunately cannot see the value of spending time and effort in running for a seat, being that there is so much politics, name-calling and smearing going on. Please use it as some food for thought.

My Dear Friends & Neighbors,

Thank you for joining me tonight, together with my esteemed colleagues, all running for a seat in the Vaad Hakhol. I am pleased to see that there is a positive move to clear up the internal politics and strife that has been eating away at our community for so many years.

Op-Ed: A Letter to my Supporters

Note: This is a speech I would have given to my supporters, as a contestant in the Vaad Hakhol elections. This speech is purely hypothetical, as I unfortunately cannot see the value of spending time and effort in running for a seat, being that there is so much politics, name-calling and smearing going on. Please use it as some food for thought.

My Dear Friends & Neighbors,

Thank you for joining me tonight, together with my esteemed colleagues, all running for a seat in the Vaad Hakhol. I am pleased to see that there is a positive move to clear up the internal politics and strife that has been eating away at our community for so many years.

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CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — In a new development all the candidates for Vaad Hakohol and Gaboim, as well as the disputed members of the Netzigim; were served with a notice to appear in Supreme Court tomorrow afternoon, for a hearing on a motion by the current Vaad to block the elections.

Election Candidates Served with Psak Din and Court Order

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — In a new development all the candidates for Vaad Hakohol and Gaboim, as well as the disputed members of the Netzigim; were served with a notice to appear in Supreme Court tomorrow afternoon, for a hearing on a motion by the current Vaad to block the elections.

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