Tuesday: Rally at the Ohel!
IYH this Tuesday, the 15th of Teves (January 10th), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12.
South Beach Chabad to Celebrate New Torah Scroll
Miami Herald
Illustration photo: A Hachnosas Sefer Torah held previously in South Beach
There will be dancing in the streets of South Beach — a sacred Jewish artifact has arrived.
by Yechezkel Gordon
What: The New Hampshire primary. When: January 10, 2012. Analysis: The Iowa caucuses turned out to have quite a dramatic finish, with a mere eight votes separating the first place Mitt Romney and second place Rick Santorum. Ron Paul finished a disappointed third, followed by Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, John Huntsman and Michelle Bachmann. Following her last place finish, Bachmann dropped out of the race, leaving only six GOP candidates left to compete in New Hampshire.
Jews and Politics: Previewing New Hampshire Primary
by Yechezkel Gordon
What: The New Hampshire primary. When: January 10, 2012. Analysis: The Iowa caucuses turned out to have quite a dramatic finish, with a mere eight votes separating the first place Mitt Romney and second place Rick Santorum. Ron Paul finished a disappointed third, followed by Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, John Huntsman and Michelle Bachmann. Following her last place finish, Bachmann dropped out of the race, leaving only six GOP candidates left to compete in New Hampshire.
Shliach Blasts Boteach’s Book: “It’s Apikorsus”
Chicago Shliach and educator Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf blasts Rabbi Shmuely Boteach‘s new book, saying the subject and recent interviews lends itself to apikorsus.
Obama’s Chief of Staff Replaced by Orthodox Jew
Politico, NBC
Jack Lew
Bill Daley is stepping down from his job as White House chief of staff and will be replaced by budget director Jacob Lew, an Orthodox Jew.
South Africa Camp Posts Record Summer
Down in sunny South Africa, a record-breaking 280 children in Johannesburg enjoyed their summer vacations at the Camp Gan Israel in Johannesburg.
New Engagement!
Mendel Friedman (Mill Basin, NY) and Chaya Feigelstock (Vancouver, Canada)
L’chaim tonight, Monday at 484 Crown St.
[between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave.] at 9:00 PM
Students Enjoy Miami Torah Expereince
Over 20 Jewish university students from across North America spent part of winter break hitting the books this winter at Miami Torah Experience, a 10-day immersive program under the auspicies of Chabad-Lubavitch of Florida in cooperation with the Chabad on Campus International Foundation.
My Grandfather, Scholar and Businessman: Rabbi Hirsch Chitrik
In one way or another, we all live with, and learn to accept, some sort of contradiction in our lives. At times it hinders our ability to get things done, but sometimes the contradiction itself is the source of our accomplishments.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Harav HaChossid Hatomim Rabbi Mordechai Meir Hakohen Bryski OBM, longtime resident of Crown Heights who was among the Talmidim of Yehivas Tomchei Tmimim in Otvock and Shanghai.
He is survived by his wife Ethel and children Uri Eliezer Bryski, Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber Bryski, Yitzchok Bryski, Rabbi Aaron Yaakov Bryski, Rochel Tzilka Kohn, Rebbetzin Chave Sarah Einbinder, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Bryski, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Bryski and Rebbetzin Rivkah Leah Katz.
Boruch Dayan Ha’emes: R’ Mordechai Meir Bryski OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Harav HaChossid Hatomim Rabbi Mordechai Meir Hakohen Bryski OBM, longtime resident of Crown Heights who was among the Talmidim of Yehivas Tomchei Tmimim in Otvock and Shanghai.
He is survived by his wife Ethel and children Uri Eliezer Bryski, Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber Bryski, Yitzchok Bryski, Rabbi Aaron Yaakov Bryski, Rochel Tzilka Kohn, Rebbetzin Chave Sarah Einbinder, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Bryski, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Bryski and Rebbetzin Rivkah Leah Katz.
Video: Hatzalah Saves a Life
A video shown at the Motzai Shabbos Hatzalah health symposium depicts the heroic efforts of the Hatzalah volunteers to save a Crown Heights man in cardiac arrest.
Shliach to Serve as Chaplain at London Olympics
London24
Redbridge rabbis will have a significant presence as chaplains at the Olympic Games, after it was confirmed four will be providing first-hand support to athletes and visitors. Among them Shliach Rabbi Moshe Muller the assistant director of Chabad Lubavitch Ilford Center.
People blocking driveways in New York City is not entirely uncommon, to say the least, its how we deal with it that matters. What if your in a hurry and have a few friends available to help you?
Video: How to Unblock a Driveway
People blocking driveways in New York City is not entirely uncommon, to say the least, its how we deal with it that matters. What if your in a hurry and have a few friends available to help you?
Kosher Hot Dogs a Slam Dunk for Kansas Basketball
Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, left, who partnered with businessman Jim Badzin and concessioner Centerplate to bring kosher hot dogs to the University of Kansas men’s basketball games, enjoys the new stand with Sheldon, Megan and Cindy Singer.
Molly Rissien stepped up to the hot dog stand at Allen Field House and left happy. It was a first for the University of Kansas junior, who comes from a family of die-hard Jayhawk fans and goes to all the games. Since she keeps kosher, she could never partake in the long-time sporting event snack tradition. Until now.
1,600 Arrested for Putting Feet Up on Subway
AP
Sleepy New Yorkers beware: Putting your feet up on a subway seat during a late-night train ride can land you behind bars.
Boteach: “I Could Declare Myself Messiah Right Now”
Haaretz
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach talks about his new book in Jerusalem, Israel
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach revels in speaking publicly about topics most Orthodox Jews avoid; his newest work promises to be no less controversial. The Israeli Newspaper Haaretz interviewed him on his latest book “Kosher J,” in which he describes the founder of Christianity as a good Jew, and blames later Christians who never knew him for portraying him falsely.
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