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Eliezer and Chaya (nee Kessler) Gurkov (Crown Heights)
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Oklahoma Legislature Lauds Chabad Tornado Assistance
Showing its gratitude for the immediate and ongoing support and assistance offered by Jewish groups and individuals from around the country, the Oklahoma House of Representatives gave a standing ovation Thursday to Rabbi Ovadia Goldman, co-director of The Chabad Community Center of Southern Oklahoma, and New York State Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder.
Father and 3 Children Injured in Terrifying Accident
A violent collision between an SUV and dump truck left a father and his three children miraculously with only scrapes and bruises, despite rolling over and slamming into a house.
Young Jewish Professionals Converge on Crown Heights
Young professionals from across the U.S. and Canada gathered in Crown Heights, Brooklyn recently to celebrate Shabbat, meet each other, and experience the warm hospitality of local families and shuls.
Thief Busted Red-Handed Stealing in 770 – Arrested
After months of slipping money out of charity boxes in synagogues around the neighborhood – some captured on surveillance video – the thief was busted by a student this morning. Police were called and he was arrested.
Photos: Sephardi Chief Rabbi Visits the Rebbes Room
Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar, visited – for the first time – the Rebbes room in 770 this morning.
Today: Hachnosas Sefer Torah in Memory of Mrs. Blesofsky OBM
Today, Thursday, family and friends will gather for a Siyum Sefer Torah honoring Mrs. Shterna Sara Blesofsky OBM. The Siyum will coincide with her 2nd yahrtzeit, which is the 14th of Sivan.
Friday: Rally at the Ohel
IYH tomorrow, Friday, the 15th of Sivan (May 24th), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12.
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Noach and Chana (nee Wolff) Pawliger (Atlanta, GA)
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Yoni Stern (South Africa) and Chana Leah Slutzkin (Johannesburg, South Africa)
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Nosson and Chayale (nee Hecht) Potash (San Francisco, CA)
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Motti Hyams (London, England) and Sarale Smoller (San Diego, CA)
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Mendel and Fraydee (nee Posner) Kessler (Crown Heights)
Video: The Fortitude of a Lubavitcher Bochur
Every morning when he says Modeh Ani it is truly a miracle. When he was born doctors didn’t believe Mendul Bolton had a chance. Armed with his steel will the 13-year-old is not only living with cerebral palsy, he is flourishing.
Womans Forum Hosts Second Meetup
Over 100 members of the all-women forum Blaboostas got together for their second meetup event, titled ‘Getting Closer’. Noted psychologist and lecturer Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch spoke.
Photos: Chabad Relief Efforts Ongoing in Oklahoma
With a wide swath of suburban Oklahoma City destroyed, and the need for food and basic living supplies growing, The Chabad Community Center of Southern Oklahoma continued its efforts to assist those devastated by the tornado that sped through parts of Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday afternoon, leaving 24 dead, nine of them children. Nearly 250 people have been reported injured.
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Shneur and Shayna Rochel (nee Abramowitz) Bialestock (Crown Heights)
