Lubavitcher Featured at Event Promoting Canadian Kosher Trade
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — The Canadian Consul General Daniel Sullivan hosted an event this week promoting trade between Canada based kosher vendors and potential New York customers.
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Rabbi Rieber’s 7th grade in Oholei Torah enjoyed Purim a few days early!
Photos: Rabbi Riebers Class Celebrate Purim in School
Rabbi Rieber’s 7th grade in Oholei Torah enjoyed Purim a few days early!
St. Petersburg, Russia — Israeli diamond dealer, Rafael Aviv, represented by Attys. Mordechai Tzivin and Gil Wojakowski, was released last week from a long period of custody during which he was held without trial by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) – the successor to the KGB, the NKVD and Cheka – arrested Aviv last July on suspicion of “exchanging precious stones and unlawful possession of diamonds.” Russian law prohibits the export of raw diamonds mined in Russia, unless they are polished locally.
This was not the first time an Israeli diamond merchant was arrested under similar circumstances, but in all of the other cases they received long sentences, sometimes more than 10 years, which they served to the end; one even passed away in a Russian jail.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) – the successor to the KGB, the NKVD and Cheka – arrested Aviv last July on suspicion of “exchanging precious stones and unlawful possession of diamonds.” Russian law prohibits the export of raw diamonds mined in Russia, unless they are polished locally.
This was not the first time an Israeli diamond merchant was arrested under similar circumstances, but in all of the other cases they received long sentences, sometimes more than 10 years, which they served to the end; one even passed away in a Russian jail.
Jewish Diamond Dealer Released from FSB Custody
St. Petersburg, Russia — Israeli diamond dealer, Rafael Aviv, represented by Attys. Mordechai Tzivin and Gil Wojakowski, was released last week from a long period of custody during which he was held without trial by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) – the successor to the KGB, the NKVD and Cheka – arrested Aviv last July on suspicion of “exchanging precious stones and unlawful possession of diamonds.” Russian law prohibits the export of raw diamonds mined in Russia, unless they are polished locally.
This was not the first time an Israeli diamond merchant was arrested under similar circumstances, but in all of the other cases they received long sentences, sometimes more than 10 years, which they served to the end; one even passed away in a Russian jail.
Photo Gallery: Siyum and Hachnosa of Levi’s Torah
Levi’s Torah, written in memory of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik OBM, who passed away a year ago at the age of 9, was completed and dedicated this passed Sunday at an event held by the families Chabad House.
Disabled Driver Blacks Out, Crashes into Parked Cars
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — An elderly disabled driver crashed in to a number of parked cars on Union Street after dozing or blacking out this afternoon.
by Tamar Runyan - Chabad.edu
Jewish students across the Lone Star State excitedly pronounced the second-annual Grand Texas Intercollegiate Shabbaton to be even bigger and better than last year’s event. Hosted once again by collegians at Texas A&M University in College Station, the collection of networking events, workshops and spiritually inspiring talks was attended by hundreds of students from more than half a dozen colleges.
Texas Weekend Draws Hundreds of Students
by Tamar Runyan – Chabad.edu
Jewish students across the Lone Star State excitedly pronounced the second-annual Grand Texas Intercollegiate Shabbaton to be even bigger and better than last year’s event. Hosted once again by collegians at Texas A&M University in College Station, the collection of networking events, workshops and spiritually inspiring talks was attended by hundreds of students from more than half a dozen colleges.
Photos: Darchai Menachem Goes Skiing
DELAWARE, PA [CHI] — Students of Darchai Menachem who excelled in school and accumulated the right amount of ‘points’ over the last 12 weeks, were all rewarded with a full day trip up to the Shawnee Mountain, a ski resort that’s a two hour drive from Brooklyn, where the students took skiing lessons and spent a day on the ski slopes.
Video: JEM interview with Rabbi Menachem Porush
Just over a month ago, on January 12th, JEM conducted a series of important interviews in Israel for the My Encounter with the Rebbe project. Among those interviewed was Rabbi Menachem Porush, of blessed memory. He was 93 years old at the time of the interview.
by Debra Rubin - NJ Jewish News
Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe stands with children from Cheder Philadelphia in a garden depicting the seven kabalistic worlds during a Jan. 25 program at Cheder Menachem. The event celebrated the 60th anniversary of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s assuming leadership of Chabad Lubavitch.
Each day almost 40 children gather at Cheder Menachem in North Brunswick to learn the teachings of the Rebbe, the late Menachem Mendel Schneerson, that are so central to the Chabad Lubavitch movement.
Chabad School Caters to Children of Shluchim
by Debra Rubin – NJ Jewish News
Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe stands with children from Cheder Philadelphia in a garden depicting the seven kabalistic worlds during a Jan. 25 program at Cheder Menachem. The event celebrated the 60th anniversary of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s assuming leadership of Chabad Lubavitch.
Each day almost 40 children gather at Cheder Menachem in North Brunswick to learn the teachings of the Rebbe, the late Menachem Mendel Schneerson, that are so central to the Chabad Lubavitch movement.
Thousands of dollars were stolen out of an ATM on Kingston Avenue last night. The incident took place at the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Crown Street, in front of Post Mark-it, where the ATM which has been there for nearly a year was pried open and its contents emptied.
Kingston Avenue ATM Robbed
Thousands of dollars were stolen out of an ATM on Kingston Avenue last night. The incident took place at the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Crown Street, in front of Post Mark-it, where the ATM which has been there for nearly a year was pried open and its contents emptied.
LA City Council Inaugurates New Young Lubavitch Leaders of Kol Yakov Yehudah
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — During a special ceremony held at the LA City Council, the newly elected officials and Gaboim of “The Shul for the Kids by the Kids” – The Rebbe’s Diamond Daveners were welcomed, honored and saluted for their new leading role.
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman - 5 Town Jewish Times
There is a growing tendency among the Torah world to reject technology and innovation. The rejection has reached an extremeness bordering on a Talibanesque fundamentalism, unseen throughout our history. A good case can be made that this rejection runs counter to true Torah Judaism, and should not be subsumed under the rubric of Ailu veAilu divrei Elokim Chaim.
Op-Ed: Our Growing Insanity
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman – 5 Town Jewish Times
There is a growing tendency among the Torah world to reject technology and innovation. The rejection has reached an extremeness bordering on a Talibanesque fundamentalism, unseen throughout our history. A good case can be made that this rejection runs counter to true Torah Judaism, and should not be subsumed under the rubric of Ailu veAilu divrei Elokim Chaim.
With great sadness and deep pain we inform you of the untimely passing of Rebbetzin Sarah Rochel Schochet of Los Angeles, California wife of the Rosh, Rabbi Ezra Schochet, at the age of 65.
Rebbetzin Schochet is survived by her husband, The Rosh, and children Rabbi Menachem Schochet (Israel), Mrs. Chana Wilhelm (S. Paul, MN), Mrs. Hadassah Spalter (Los Angeles, CA), Mrs. Yehudis Farkash (Los Angeles, CA), Rabbi Avremi Schochet (Los Angeles, CA) and Rabbi Dov Yehuda Schochet (Manchester, England).
The Levaya will take place 8:00 p.m. tonight Wednesday, February 24 at Yeshivas Ohr Elchonon Chabad, 7215 Waring Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046. The burial will be in Israel.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Rebbetzin Rochel Schochet OBM
With great sadness and deep pain we inform you of the untimely passing of Rebbetzin Sarah Rochel Schochet of Los Angeles, California wife of the Rosh, Rabbi Ezra Schochet, at the age of 65.
Rebbetzin Schochet is survived by her husband, The Rosh, and children Rabbi Menachem Schochet (Israel), Mrs. Chana Wilhelm (S. Paul, MN), Mrs. Hadassah Spalter (Los Angeles, CA), Mrs. Yehudis Farkash (Los Angeles, CA), Rabbi Avremi Schochet (Los Angeles, CA) and Rabbi Dov Yehuda Schochet (Manchester, England).
The Levaya will take place 8:00 p.m. tonight Wednesday, February 24 at Yeshivas Ohr Elchonon Chabad, 7215 Waring Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046. The burial will be in Israel.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
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