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Two New Chabad Centers to Open in Germany
Despite recent reports that raise questions about whether Jews can feel at home in Germany, Chabad will be opening additional centers in two North Rhine-Westphalian cities.
After receiving complaints from several constituents, Councilman David G. Greenfield today introduced common sense legislation in the City Council that would allow motorists to temporarily stop at fire hydrants at all times as long as they are ready to immediately move their vehicle in the case of an emergency. Currently, drivers in New York City are allowed to temporarily stand at fire hydrants only during daylight hours, but not during evening hours.
Bill Introduced to Allow Stopping in Front of Hydrant
After receiving complaints from several constituents, Councilman David G. Greenfield today introduced common sense legislation in the City Council that would allow motorists to temporarily stop at fire hydrants at all times as long as they are ready to immediately move their vehicle in the case of an emergency. Currently, drivers in New York City are allowed to temporarily stand at fire hydrants only during daylight hours, but not during evening hours.
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New Palm Beach Gardens Chabad Center Set to Open
Nearly seven years after Rabbi Dovid Vigler and his wife, Chana, started Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens in their living room, the 200-family congregation is preparing to move to a permanent home off PGA Boulevard.
Principal: Child Abuse Inquiry a ‘Welcome Step’
The launch of a commission to investigate child abuse was welcomed by the principal of an Australian Jewish school whose students allegedly were victimized.
Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar discusses the newly-open Jewish museum in Moscow with Prime Time Russia.
Video: Russia’s Jews Always on the Wrong Side
Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar discusses the newly-open Jewish museum in Moscow with Prime Time Russia.
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Lubavitcher Wants to Be Next Blue Jays Manager
“Three thousand years of beautiful tradition from Moses to Sandy Koufax to the first rabbi-manager in the big leagues?”
If 25-year-old Zev Icyk has his way, that statement will ring a little truer after the Toronto Blue Jays offer him the last managerial opening in baseball this winter. The lifelong Jays fan is currently studying at the Rabbinical College of America in New Jersey but told columnist Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun that he’d like to lead inside a stadium in addition to a synagogue.
New Engagement!
Levi Freedman (Bahia Blanca, Argentina) and Malky Diskin (Munich, Germany)
Video: Bibi Netanyahu Addresses the Shluchim
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sent video greetings to the Chabad shluchim as they gathered in New York for their annual conference this week.
Borough Park Store Keeps ‘Muni-Meter Gemach’
This gives new meaning to the concept of charity. A Borough Park lumber store is collecting used Muni-Meter receipts from customers in a cardboard box above its checkout counter in a new scam to help scofflaws trick the cash-strapped city.
Photo Gallery: Day One of Kosherfest, 2012
At the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ, thousands of Jews gathered for the first day of KosherFest – a two-day annual Kosher food convention.
Baby Boy!
Shmuel and Henna (nee Haber) Kopel (Crown Heights)
Sholom Zochor will be at 770 Lefferts Ave.
[between Troy and Schenectady Ave.]
Photos: Fathers and Sons Share a Moment of Study
The first session of Avos Ubanim, a weekly learning program for fathers and sons, took place on Motzei Shabbos at Chevra Shas.
Picture of the Day: Rejoicing in Silence
A group of deaf bochurim rejoice with their friend, Isser Lubecki (Paris, France) who just got engaged to Hanaelle Israel (Sarcelle, France). Isser is known in his hometown for his enthusiasm for doing Mivtzoim, unhindered by his handicap.
4,326,300 Steps for Friendship
More than 950 Montrealers of all ages gathered on Sunday, October 28th for a 3.3 kilometer trek around Hampstead Park to raise awareness and promote acceptance for children with autism and to raise funds for programming at the Friendship Circle.
Video: Shluchim Give Tour of Sandy Devastation
At the Kinus Hasluchim Banquet a special video profiling the tri-state area Shluchim caught in Hurricane Sandys wrath. Rabbi Chaim Brikman, Chabad by the Ocean and Rabbi Eli Goodman, Chabad of Long Beach gave a tour of their personal devastation and how they mobilized to help out their communities.
