No one met Rabbi Menachem Rivkin at the airport the night he, his wife and 6-month-old twins flew from New York to Portland. No one brought a housewarming gift to their Hillsboro home or joined the family for Friday night prayers.
Occupy Wall Street in New York City could run out of cash in a matter of weeks. A finance report shows the group that galvanized the nationwide movement against economic inequality six months ago had about $45,000 left in its main account. That’s for the week of March 2. Weekly donations plummeted to about $1,600.
Israel’s Iron Dome rocket shield has aced its first serious test. Gaza’s Hamas rulers have been careful to stay on the sidelines. And Islamic Jihad — now closer to Iran than is its larger rival Hamas — is taking the lead in this round against Israel.
Over 40 Seniors from Downtown Brooklyn gathered to celebrate a Pre-Purim Brunch – a project of Chabad of Brooklyn Heights. The Seniors enjoyed a concert by the world renowned chazzan Rabbi Zalman Baumgarten.
Over 400 men, women and children celebrated Purim in the African Jungle at Chabad Lubavitch of Markham, Ontario. They were treated to an amazing show by Cat World, who brought in live animals from the jungle.
Kaliningrad, Russia [CHI] — Rabbi David Shvedik has been fighting for years for the reconstruction of the Great Synagogue in Kaliningrad, Russia, which was destroyed by the Nazis. For now, his efforts were unsuccessful. At the site where the majestic synagogue once stood, a circus performs today, and its leaders have flatly refused the offer of over half a million dollars to relocate. This is in spite of the fact that the land is outright property of the Jewish community.
With great sadness and shock we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Yitzchok Zirkind, caring husband and father and respected Rov in our community, at the age of 57. Rabbi Zirkind served as a bookkeeper for Beis Rivka for many years, and was known for his kindness and genuine concern for all those around him.
After service cuts, fare hikes and increased diversions for repairs, some straphangers might finally catch a break.
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