World Traveling Family Donates New Torah to Pittsburgh Chabad
The Jewish Chronicle
Shavuot is the holiday in which Jews celebrate receiving the Torah from God. This year, Chabad of Pittsburgh can celebrate doubly.
Daily Archives: June 3, 2011
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U.S. Gaza Flotilla Boat Named After Obama’s Book
Ynet
The Turkish Mavi Marmara was the site of deadly clashes between Israeli commandos and flotilla participants one year ago.
An American ship carrying 34 passengers, some Jewish, is set to join the new Gaza-bound flotilla in June, according to a New York Times report Thursday.
Proposed NYC Bill Would Require Food & Gas Sellers to Be Blackout Ready
NY1
Grocery stores and gas stations could soon be shelling out sacks of cash on electrical upgrades.
NY1
An 18-year-old man was arrested late Thursday in connection with Wednesday's deadly shooting of a teenager in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Arrest in Fatal Shooting of Crown Heights Teen
NY1
An 18-year-old man was arrested late Thursday in connection with Wednesday’s deadly shooting of a teenager in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Speaker to Conservative Temple: Emulate Chabad
Miami Herald
Conservative Temple Beth David in Miami, FL.
While some South Florida synagogues have closed their doors and others struggle with fewer people, a prominent Jewish scholar will offer some advice this weekend: Make newcomers feel like part of the family.
Masada Torah Completes Long Trek to South Africa
Celebrants parade a new Torah scroll through the streets of the Hyde Park suburb of Johannesburg.
South African Jews recently welcomed a new arrival to the synagogue in Johannesburg’s Hyde Park suburb, greeting the “immigrant” from Israel with joyous singing, dancing and a lavish meal.
L’CHAIM! – Something To Think About… Something To Drink About
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Fl
A man once approached his Rebbe demanding an explanation as to what made him so great.
“You eat and I eat,” argued the disciple, “You say a blessing before you eat, as do I. So what makes you so much greater than me?”
“What you say is correct,” said the Rebbe, “Indeed, you eat and I eat; you say a blessing before you eat, as do I. But there is one small difference,” asserted the Rebbe: “You see, while you say a blessing so you can eat, I eat so I can say a blessing!”
BCM Mothers come to Take Pride in their Daughters’ Work
After a full month of busy preparations, beginning with Color War on Chof Ches Nissan, with the theme of “Tut Altz Vus Ir Kent,” and continuing with after-school Moshiach learning and projects, Beis Chaya Mushka had an exciting Mother-Daughter program yesterday.
Irvine Chabad House hit by potted plant
Jewish Journal
Chabad Center of Irvine, CA.
A potted plant was thrown through the front window of the Chabad House at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) on Tuesday, May 31. The building is the site of regular Friday night and holiday dinners for UCI students and serves as the residence of UCI Chabad co-directors, Rabbi Zevi Tenenbaum and his wife, Miriam.
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