Special-Education Gets a Boost in South Florida

It all began in 2007 when Rabbi Yossi and Baila Gansburg purchased a former school for children with special needs to house their Chabad center, Chabad Lubavitch of Coconut Creek and West Pompano Beach in South Florida. Now, seven years and 70 students later, they are poised to open a state-of-the art, 33,000-square-foot facility.

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Shluchim Urge Continuation of Fight Against Terrorism

During the 35th annual Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchim Conference in the central Israeli city of Kfar Saba this weekend, the Shluchim released a statement in which they urged Israeli leaders to disregard world opinion and not to stop its war against the terrorists even for one minute, until it completely removes any threat to the residents of the Holy Land.

Video: Bikers Trek 2,700 Miles for Friendship Circle

After ceremoniously dipping their bikes in the Pacific Ocean six weeks ago, eight young men trekked across the continent, over 2,700 miles, until they reached Brooklyn, where they dipped their bikes in the Atlantic Ocean. The trip, coordinated by The Friendship Circle, raised money and awareness for children with special needs.

Federal Court Rules against MBP Regulations

On Friday, the Federal Appeals Court ruled on a motion challenging the New York City regulation on metzitzah b’peh and informed consent. The court ruled that the regulation “…targets a religious practice for special burdens” and therefore violated the First Amendment guarantee of a person’s right to free exercise of religion.