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With sadness we report the passing of beloved Chossid Rabbi Shimon HaKohen Friedman, OBM, at the age of 78. Rabbi Friedman was affectionately called “Shimon HaTzaddik” - a title widely believed to be given to him by the Rebbe.
Boruch Dayan Ha’emes: R’ Shimon Friedman, OBM
With sadness we report the passing of beloved Chossid Rabbi Shimon HaKohen Friedman, OBM, at the age of 78. Rabbi Friedman was affectionately called “Shimon HaTzaddik” – a title widely believed to be given to him by the Rebbe.
In order to clarify existing regulations requiring all staff members in New York state non-public schools to report suspected incidents of child abuse to the authorities, the New York State Education Department has updated its web page to eliminate any possible ambiguities.
City Hall Clarifies: Yeshivas Must Report Abuse
In order to clarify existing regulations requiring all staff members in New York state non-public schools to report suspected incidents of child abuse to the authorities, the New York State Education Department has updated its web page to eliminate any possible ambiguities.
Mark Jaffe, a Lubavitcher consultant who lives in Minnesota, appeared on Fox Twin Cities yesterday to weigh in on the economic ramification of people quitting their jobs. He appears at the 0:39 and 2:00 marks, with a picture of the Rebbe in prominent display.
Video: Lubavitcher Gives His Two Cents on Economy
Mark Jaffe, a Lubavitcher consultant who lives in Minnesota, appeared on Fox Twin Cities yesterday to weigh in on the economic ramification of people quitting their jobs. He appears at the 0:39 and 2:00 marks, with a picture of the Rebbe in prominent display.
Brazilian City Awards Shliach ‘Diploma of Honor’
The founder of Chabad Lubavitch of Porto Alegre, Brazil, Rabbi Mendel Liberow, was honored on Tuesday, April 3 at the City Hall. By proposal of Assemblyman Adeli Sell, Rabbi Liberow received the diploma of Honor during the occasion, which is directed by the Legislative President of the Capital, Assemblyman Mauro Zacher.
Pomodori Will Be Open on Motzei Yomtov (ad)
Pomodori Pizzeria has announced that they will open their doors to the Chometz starved public at 10:45 PM Motzei Yom Tov. Due to high demand, the restaurant will only be serving pizza and french fries, but they hope to be back on the full menu by Sunday at noon. The very first pies were already sold at the KSCVK men’s Chinese auction.
Budding Young Scientists Compete at ULYOP Fair
Parents and teachers at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Ocean Parkway were truly gratified to witness the incredible projects, mathematical modeling of ideas, and in-depth written research reports by their young budding scientists.

The Titanic’s Kosher Kitchen
This Sunday, the world will mark 100 years since the sinking of the infamous cruise liner, the Titanic. What do we know of the Jews who were aboard that fateful ship? How did they observe the Jewish dietary laws during the voyage? A few experts dove into the research, both figuratively and literally.
Major wireless service companies have agreed to disable cellphones after they are reported stolen under a strategy intended to deter the theft and resale of wireless devices.
Wireless Providers to Disable Stolen Cellphones
Major wireless service companies have agreed to disable cellphones after they are reported stolen under a strategy intended to deter the theft and resale of wireless devices.

Chabad’s Answer to Sweden’s Jewish Problem
Leah Namdar, Chabad representative to Sweden with her husband, Rabbi Alexander Namdar, raised a family of 11 children in Gothenburg. The couple has nurtured a Jewish community, fostered Jewish identity, education and commitment despite Sweden’s hostility towards Israel and religious life.
Weekly Photo: From Days Gone By
Crownheights.info and Lubavitch Archives present this vintage photograph of bochurim departing on Merkos Shlichus. Can you identify who is in the picture, when and where it was taken?
Answer to last week’s photos in the extended article

Alternate Side Parking Suspended Thursday, Friday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Thurday, April 12, and Friday, April 13. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.

Swampscott Jew Crew Visits Crown Heights
We’ve all heard stories about the shtetl: a small (Eastern) European village or community where Jews would live, work, and study Torah together.

Chabad of Midtown Buys Building for $40 Million
A flurry of lawsuits over 509 Fifth Ave. may become moot now that sources say Rabbi Joshua Metzger has signed a contract to pay $40 million for the nondescript building partially occupied by his nonprofit Chai Foundation and Chabad Lubavitch of Midtown.
Lubavitchers Visit Victims of Disengagement
Thousands of Chabadniks from around the Holy Land put aside their jobs and activities to travel to the Town of Chomesh to participate in a mission to show support for the beleagured Jews of Shomron.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Malkie (nee Kaplan) Lieberman (Redondo Beach, CA)