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Left: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Right: Arab-American Sherine El-Abd, a Boteach supporter.

In an effort to court the many Arab-American constituents in the district where he is running for congress, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has declared himself ‘the pro-Arab candidate.’

Boteach Declares Himself ‘the Pro-Arab Candidate’

Left: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Right: Arab-American Sherine El-Abd, a Boteach supporter.

In an effort to court the many Arab-American constituents in the district where he is running for congress, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has declared himself ‘the pro-Arab candidate.’

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New Engagement!

Nathaniel Cohen (Neuilly, France) to Raquel Illouz (Paris, France)
Baby Boy!

Leiby and Mushka Brikman from Montreal, Canada had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Chaya (nee Laber) Shepard from Albany, NY had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Mendel Mergui (Paris, France) to Chani Galperin (Winsor, Ontario) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Rubashkins 1349 President street
New Engagement!

Arik Deren (Greenwich, CT) to Elkie Havlin (Dresden, Germany) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Sternberg (New London, CT) to Devora Lea Amar (Seine Et Marne, France) L’Chaim: Thursday, Nov. 5th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
Baby Girl!

Uriel and Mushky (nee Dubov) Hillel from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Chaya (nee Gordon) Drizin from Los Angeles, CA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shmuel Helman (Brazil) to Stella Washingston (Alpharetta, GA)
New Engagement!

Doniel Preston (Edgware, UK) to Chayale Russel (Edgware, UK)
New Engagement!

Dovi Borochov (Crown Heights) to Mirel Vogel (London, UK)
New Engagement!

Binyomin Beilin (Boston, MA) Rivkah Bracha Ross (Waterbury, CT)
Baby Girl!

Menachem and Sari (Nee Gottlib) Forer from Crown Heights/Hillside had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Dovi Zaetz (Crown Heights) to Hanni Ladayov (Paris, France)
New Engagement!

Levi Smith (N. Miami Beach, FL) to Chana Singer (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
Baby Girl!

Shui and Sheva (nee Tennenhaus) Kastel from Hollywood, FL had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Menahem Mendel Bredoire (Paris, France) to Haya Mouchka Sebag (Paris,France)

Suspected Suicide Bomber Captured on Video

A brazen daytime bombing that killed seven people and injured dozens on a bus full of Israeli tourists was most likely a suicide attack, Bulgarian officials said Thursday. Israel stood by its claim that Iranian-backed Hezbollah was responsible and vowed to hit back. [Update: Freed Guantanamo detainee?]

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Driving down Nostrand Ave. yesterday, a Crown Heights resident saw something shocking occur in broad daylight. The incident was captured on his 'dash cam' video, and he shared it with us and our readers. Can you spot it? (Hint: Unfortunately, it isn't much of an anomaly in this area)

Video: Can You Spot the Anomaly?

Driving down Nostrand Ave. yesterday, a Crown Heights resident saw something shocking occur in broad daylight. The incident was captured on his ‘dash cam’ video, and he shared it with us and our readers. Can you spot it? (Hint: Unfortunately, it isn’t much of an anomaly in this area)

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Op-Ed: Our Schools Must Teach Derech Eretz

by Anonymous

Recently I took a trip with my nieces and nephews to visit my parents, their grandparents. The kids are two, four, and six years old, which means their enrollment in the Crown Heights school systems has varied from one year to three years, to none. They are sweet children, reminding me of all that is pure and good, and of complete naivety. On this trip, they also reminded me of something else.

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Chabad Takes on Vital Humanitarian Role in Bulgaria

Algemeiner

Moments after the blast occurred. Inset: Rabbi Chaim Tevardovitch.

In the aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Bugras, Bulgaria earlier today that targeted Israeli tourists, local Chabad rabbis are playing a pivotal humanitarian role that includes providing food, drink and clothing, translating, responding to concerned family members and ministering to the dead and wounded.

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Hazy, hot and humid conditions across the Tri-State on Wednesday gave way to severe thunderstorms that knocked out power to thousands in and around Monsey. Nevertheless, Lubavicther Yehudah Goldberg has light and electricity due to a wise purchase he made last winter.

Video: Generator Beats Monsey Blackout

Hazy, hot and humid conditions across the Tri-State on Wednesday gave way to severe thunderstorms that knocked out power to thousands in and around Monsey. Nevertheless, Lubavicther Yehudah Goldberg has light and electricity due to a wise purchase he made last winter.

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Picture of the Day: Storm Destroys Car

A short-lived but severe thunderstorm just passed through Crown Heights, knocking down a large tree branch under which an unlucky resident parked his/her vehicle. The mishap occurred on Crown St. between Brooklyn and New York Ave. The fallen branch has completely blocked off the road, causing police to divert traffic to other streets.

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“The Mezuzahs Saved My Life”

Lubavitcher entrepreneur Eli Posner lives in Nashua, New Hampshire along with his business partner Mendel Mangel. This afternoon a fire broke out and ravaged their apartment, destroying most of what’s inside and overwhelming the town’s firefighters. In an interview with a local newspaper, Eli credits the fact that he and his friend escaped unharmed to the Mezuzahs affixed to the doors of their apartment.

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The newly-wed bride dons her Sheitel, and the Oprah Winfrey Network pays a visit to a Crown Heights wig-maker to learn how and why married Hasidic women hide their hair with a store-bought substitute.

Please Note: Video briefly shows women dancing, view at your discretion.

Video: Holy Matrimonies (Part 2)

The newly-wed bride dons her Sheitel, and the Oprah Winfrey Network pays a visit to a Crown Heights wig-maker to learn how and why married Hasidic women hide their hair with a store-bought substitute.

Please Note: Video briefly shows women dancing, view at your discretion.

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