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Shliach: Security Tightened, No Panic

Shturem

Rabbi Nechemia Wilhelm (inset) meets with Thai security officials.

Israeli officials issued a travel warning for Thailand after a suspected terrorist was arrested in Bangkok and threats were made against Israelis and synagogues there. The warning is severe and immediate, and it is feared that terrorists will attack popular tourist spots.

5 Sholom Zochors This Week!

Bentzi and Devorah Leah Sasson
502 New York Ave. [Between Lefferts Ave. and Sterling Pl.] Apt. 201

Michoel and Sarah Ogince
Beis Eliezer Yitzchak, 394 Kingston Ave. [between Crown and Montgomery St., above Mikvah Meir]

Mendy and Golda (nee Perelman) Schreiber
825 Eastern Pkwy. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave.]

Saadya and Mushky (nee Hayes) Notik
1566 President St. [between Troy and Schenectady Ave.]

Leivke and Elka Kaplan
604 Empire Blvd. [between Kingston and Albany Ave.]

Russian Minister Slams US Claims to Chabad Library

RIA Novosti

Russian Culture Minister Alexander Avdeyev

U.S. claims to the Schneerson library are provocative and spoil cultural ties with Russia as the sacred Jewish books are the unalienable property of the country, Russian Culture Minister Alexander Avdeyev said on Friday.