New Engagement!
Shlomy Levertov (Phoenix, AZ) and Chaya Schapiro (Miami Beach, FL)
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Picture of the Day: Shliach Attends Putin Inauguration
Vladimir Putin was sworn in today as Russia’s president, continuing his reign as Russia’s undisputed leader since his first election to the presidency in 2000. Attending the ceremony was Chabad Shliach and Russia’s chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, who was positioned in the front row, along with the ministers, generals and admirals of Russia’s inner circle.
Free 2 Liter Soda with Online Purchase of a Pizza (ad)
Pomodori is having a sale, any online purchase at their website PomodoriNYC.com of any pie of pizza will get a free 2 Liter bottle of soda. Order for delivery, or pickup!
Please Say Tehillim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Chaya Rivka bas Devorah
Misnagdim Attempt to Burn Down Chabad House
Rabbi Motti Kenig, director of Chabad of Modi’in Ilit, is not easily shocked by threats and harassment. These are things he has gotten used to over the past few years, ever since he opened a Chabad House in the middle of a Litvak-Charedi town, and began to teach Chassidus to Yiden who were thirsting for the knowledge.
Bloomberg Won’t Release Report on 911 Delays
A consultant’s report has found that New York City’s 911 system is troubled by delays and errors that endanger callers in an emergency. Mayor Michael Bloomberg released an edited version of the report Friday, but he is fighting a court order that the original, unedited version of the report be released to the public.
NY Times: Influence of Orthodox Jews Rising
In an editorial on the shifting of political and social power in New York City, the New York Times listed Orthodox Jews from Brooklyn as the group whose power and influence is rising fastest.
New Engagement!
Yossi Lifshitz (Kfar Chabad, Israel) and Leah Eizenberg (Kfar Chabad, Israel)
Op-Ed: Dangers of Alcohol Must Be Addressed
Most people in our community consider it chassidish to make a L’chaim at various occasions. Whether it’s an engagement, wedding, bris, yortzeit, farbrengen or gathering of any type – it’s an occasion to have a drink.
Photo Gallery: Lag Ba’omer, 1980
From the archives of Shmuel Zalmanov, we present a never-before-seen gallery of photos of the Rebbe attending the Lag Ba’omer parade which took place in front of 770 in 1980. Additionally, we present a copy of an invitation which was sent out for the Lag Ba’omer parade in 1967, only a few days before the Six Day War.
Photos: French Shluchim Gather for Regional Kinus
Hundreds of Shluchim from all over France gathered in Paris today for the annual regional Kinus, where they listened to lectures and attended workshops in an effort to boost their activities and reach out to even more Jews than before.
Thieves Stealing Manhole Covers In New York City
Thieves have waltzed off with more than 30 cast-iron manhole covers from thoroughfares in Brooklyn, The Bronx and Queens since March, Con Edison said Thursday, presumably selling the 320-pound discs for scrap, officials said.
The president of the French Jewish student organization has called on the University of Toulouse to combat anti-Semitism after a dialogue conducted by Israeli students last week was disrupted by protests’ hateful threats and chants.
Jewish Students Attacked at Toulouse University
The president of the French Jewish student organization has called on the University of Toulouse to combat anti-Semitism after a dialogue conducted by Israeli students last week was disrupted by protests’ hateful threats and chants.
Op-Ed: A Too-High Price for ‘Faith Healing’
The practice of “faith healing” carries obvious dangers, such as discouraging those who need conventional medical help from seeking it. When the “healer” charges for it, the obvious worry is financial exploitation of the vulnerable and naïve.
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Weekly Photo: From Days Gone By
Crownheights.info and Lubavitch Archives present this vintage photograph of an outdoor gathering. Can you identify those in the picture, when and where it was taken?
Answer to last week’s photo in the extended article
Monday: Rally at the Ohel!
IYH this Monday, 15 Iyar (May 7), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12.
Buses will leave 770 at 5:00 PM and return at 7:45 PM. Transportation will cost $3.
Early Bird Registration Opens for Summer Kinusim
Registration for the Merkos Chinuch Office summer Conferences has opened.
