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Daily Archives: June 7, 2010


Bnos Chomesh Students pose for a group photo. Illustration Photo.

On Sunday ר"ח תמוז, ,June 13th, Bnos Chomesh Academy will be holding its first flea market event. Over the past 3 months, the school has collected new, and new-condition items that people have lying in their closets, but have no use for. Unopened sets of china, pots and pans in their original packaging, beautiful housewares and clothing some still sporting original tags were donated to Bnos Chomesh in anticipation of their sale.

Thought there were no new ideas out there? Think again!

Bnos Chomesh Students pose for a group photo. Illustration Photo.

On Sunday ר”ח תמוז, ,June 13th, Bnos Chomesh Academy will be holding its first flea market event. Over the past 3 months, the school has collected new, and new-condition items that people have lying in their closets, but have no use for. Unopened sets of china, pots and pans in their original packaging, beautiful housewares and clothing some still sporting original tags were donated to Bnos Chomesh in anticipation of their sale.

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New Engagement!

Chaim Uziel Starik (Vienna, Austria) to Batsheva Spivak (Pembroke Pines, FL)
New Engagement!

Zalman Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Lea Dukes (Santiago, Chile) L’Chaim: Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm at 9400 NW 4th Street, Coral Springs, FL
New Engagement!

Yossi Gutnick (Sydney, Australia) to Chaya Eisnebach (Northwest, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at the Garden House 1386 S. John’s Pl
Baby Boy!

Yaakov and Shevi (nee Katzman) Behrman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moishe and Frayda (nee Aber) Scheinfeld from Brooklyn, NY had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yermi and Daniella Liam (nee Pohlman) Kurkus from Lake Lure, NC had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Kalmenson (Crown Heights) to Chanale Baitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Zevi Jacobson (De Moines, IA) to Ita Gurevitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at the JCM
New Engagement!

Sruli Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Adina Izgelov (Milwaukee, WI) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Shlomo Werde (Crown Heights) to Gila Bensusan (London, UK)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Mushkie Golowinski from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 539 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Menachem Forer (Toronto, Canada) to Sari Gottlib (Hillside, NJ) L’Chaim: Thursday, April 24th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Boy!

Chaim and Bracha (nee Morozow) Rendler from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Shmuly and Chaya (nee Lewin) Stone from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yossi Krinsky (Vilnius, Lithuania) to Rochele Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden)

At last night meet the candidates, each one was given up to five minutes to present their platform on which they are running their campaign and what they bring to the table. Presented here are speeches of all 11 candidates.

Video: Candidates for Vaad Talk About their Mission

At last night meet the candidates, each one was given up to five minutes to present their platform on which they are running their campaign and what they bring to the table. Presented here are speeches of all 11 candidates.

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Siyum Sefer Torah at Chabad of Lake Success

This past Sunday, June 6th, Chof Dalad Sivun, two Torah scrolls were dedicated to the Lake Success Chabad, directed by Rabbi Dovid & Chumy Ezagui. The ceremony began at Leanords of Great Neck, where more than 500 community members attended to celebrate this meaningful occasion. Of the two Torah’s one was new, being completed at the siyum, and the other Torah was a rededication of a Torah which is over 500 years old.

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Bochurim Farbreng at Historic Shabbaton in Israel

KFAR CHABAD — Close to 2000 Bochurim, accompanied by 70 of their Hanhalah members, gathered in Kfar Chabad for the third annual National Shabbaton – Shabbos Hachanah to Gimmel Tammuz. Rabbis Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England & Yossi Gurary of Michigan travelled to Israel exclusively to lead the Shiurim and Farbrengens with the Bochurim over Shabbos, which they did outstandingly.

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Young Bochurim Tested in Halachic Knowledge

CROWN HEIGHTS — Shoneh Halachos is a program for eighth grade boys to encourage and guide them in the study of Halacha with the Alter Rebbe’s Psak which is clearly explained through notations made by Rabbi Levi Bistritzky a”h – former Rav of Tzfat. It was established by the Igud Menahalei Yeshivos of Crown Heights for Oholei Menachem and United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street in the goal to expand the knowledge of Halacha and Yiras Shamayim of the talmidim of our community.

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As part of its efforts to offer a Chassidishe environment for shluchim's children who live in remote communities, MyShliach has launched numerous initiatives that encourage Chassidishe hanhagos and hachlatos. In addition to its acclaimed mentoring program, MyShliach promotes parent-child learning, Birthday Zone, Chayolei Tzivos Hashem and other exciting programs.

iConnect Hiskashrus Campaign for Yaldei Hashluchim

As part of its efforts to offer a Chassidishe environment for shluchim’s children who live in remote communities, MyShliach has launched numerous initiatives that encourage Chassidishe hanhagos and hachlatos. In addition to its acclaimed mentoring program, MyShliach promotes parent-child learning, Birthday Zone, Chayolei Tzivos Hashem and other exciting programs.

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Rabbi Krinsky Visits Shluchim School in Yonkers

YONKERS, NY — The children of Cheder Yaldei HaShluchim Yonkers were treated to a special visit today by the Rebbe’s secretary, Rabbi Y. Krinsky. Rabbi Krinsky travelled to Yonkers, NY, where he spent time with the students and staff of the growing school for Shluchim’s children. The students greeted Rabbi Krinsky upon his arrival at the school with a large banner and enthusiastic singing.

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Chabad of Plantation Dedicates New Building

PLANTATION, FL — Ever since Sunday, 10 Sivan (May 23rd), the “Sunshine State” has been shining a bit brighter. After almost two years of arduous labor and legal lobbying, The Chabad Shul of Plantation, Florida held their grand opening celebration on the premises of their beautiful new building.

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Rubashkin Acquitted on all Child Labor Charges!

WATERLOO — Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin was found not guilty in Iowa state court of violating child labor laws today, Monday.

Shortly before 1:00 PM the jury indicated they had reached a verdict, they found Rubashkin not guilty on 67 counts of child labor violations involving 26 teenagers from Guatemala and Mexico who worked at the former Agriprocessors plant in Postville.

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Sizable Turnout for ‘Meet the Candidates’

Last night close to 300 residents turned out for the pre-election meet the candidates meeting in Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street last night. As the event progressed the hall gradually filled, giving hope that the community is giving this election some serious consideration.

Among the usual flare-ups of emotions, and the need to quiet everyone down, meeting moderator Dr. Tuvia Tatik did a commendable job keeping things moving and giving candidates the opportunity to speak.

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Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu speaking at an event in Oholei Torah.

Just as Jews around the country were preparing to gather to pray for Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, word of his passing arrived.

Earlier in the afternoon, it was reported that his medical condition had severely deteriorated, and that prayers were sought.

Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Passes Away

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Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu speaking at an event in Oholei Torah.

Just as Jews around the country were preparing to gather to pray for Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, word of his passing arrived.

Earlier in the afternoon, it was reported that his medical condition had severely deteriorated, and that prayers were sought.

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