Food Stamp Use Rises to Record 45.8 Million
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Nearly 15% of the U.S. population relied on food stamps in May, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Chabad Rabbinical Students Plan Week of Visits to central Missouri Communities
St. Louis Jewish Light
As part of a five-decade old program originally dubbed “the Jewish Peace Corp”, two Chabad Rabbinical students will be visiting Springfield, Jefferson City and Branson, Mo. this August as part of their community outreach training. The young Rabbis-in-training will be spending their summer on the road, sharing their passion for Jewish life and bringing Jewish awareness and practice wherever they go.
Continuing season two of Torah in Ten, we are pleased to present the fifth class by Rabbi Chaim Miller, Editor-in-Chief of Kol Menachem on this week's topic, “The Rebbe on Marrying for Beauty”.
Torah in 10: “The Rebbe on Marrying for Beauty”
Continuing season two of Torah in Ten, we are pleased to present the fifth class by Rabbi Chaim Miller, Editor-in-Chief of Kol Menachem on this week’s topic, “The Rebbe on Marrying for Beauty”.
Chabad Cape Town: Revealing the “Holy” in Hollywood
Rabbis versus footballers was Chabad of Cape Towns ingenious way of engaging the world ahead of the World Cup last year, after going viral their video scored over 150,000 views on Chabad.org, this year they are trying it again – with a calendar that carries a special set of messages.
Brentwood Patch
Camp Gan Israel Director Rabbi Aron Teleshevsky (left) with his son, Menachem, 9 months, and his father-in-law Rabbi Baruch Hecht.
The children play games, make crafts and learn how to play sports like kids at other day camps, but what makes Camp Gan Israel different is that the kids also learn about their Jewish heritage.
Campers Learn About Judaism Through Fun and Games
Brentwood Patch
Camp Gan Israel Director Rabbi Aron Teleshevsky (left) with his son, Menachem, 9 months, and his father-in-law Rabbi Baruch Hecht.
The children play games, make crafts and learn how to play sports like kids at other day camps, but what makes Camp Gan Israel different is that the kids also learn about their Jewish heritage.
‘Best Friend’ Says Levi Aron Borderline Retarded, Obsessed with Karaoke
Gothamist
One of Levi Aron’s friends has revealed more personal details about the accused killer, whom the friend calls “socially awkward” and “borderline retarded.” “He couldn’t hold a conversation…He didn’t talk about anything except karaoke and the songs he was going to sing – not women, not anything,” said David Barsky.
Chabad Shliach in Ecuador Kidnapped, Released
Arutz 7
Rabbi Tomer Rotem and his family.
The Chabad representative in Ecuador, Rabbi Tomer Rotem, was recently kidnapped and released after four days in captivity. The story was authorized for publication just this Motzoei Shabbos.
by Daniel Estrin - BBC/PRI/WGBH
Last month marked the 17th anniversary of the death of a very influential rabbi. Called simply “The Rebbe,” Menachem Mendel Schneerson was the last leader of the orthodox Jewish Hassidic movement known as Chabad.
The Rebbe’s Anniversary and Legacy
by Daniel Estrin – BBC/PRI/WGBH
Last month marked the 17th anniversary of the death of a very influential rabbi. Called simply “The Rebbe,” Menachem Mendel Schneerson was the last leader of the orthodox Jewish Hassidic movement known as Chabad.
New Shluchim to British Columbia
Rabbi Shmuly and Fraidy Hecht, who have B”H newly joined the ranks of the Rebbe’s Shluchim. They have established a new Centre: Chabad of the Okanagan, serving the Jews of Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada.
New Shluchim to South Africa
Rabbi Zevi and Devorah Leah Wineberg, and their son Menachem Mendel, will be joining Rabbi Levi Wineberg and Rabbi Berel Rodal of Ha’maor Center – A Learning Center of Chassidus, serving the Jews Johannesburg, South Africa.
Live Siyum for the 9 Days at 10:15
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Forward
Tax credits for property owners who install security cameras. Electronic tracking devices for children to wear. Signs designating storefronts as “safe havens” for lost kids.A number of child-safety proposals have been floated in the wake of the murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn’s Boro Park neighborhood.
One proposal might stand out to New York State residents as a commonsense initiative: mandatory background checks and fingerprinting for private school employees.
Should Yeshiva Staff Face Mandatory Fingerprinting?
Forward
Tax credits for property owners who install security cameras. Electronic tracking devices for children to wear. Signs designating storefronts as “safe havens” for lost kids.A number of child-safety proposals have been floated in the wake of the murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn’s Boro Park neighborhood.
One proposal might stand out to New York State residents as a commonsense initiative: mandatory background checks and fingerprinting for private school employees.
AP
Jimmy McMillan
A candidate who ran for New York governor because “the rent is too high” says he’s being evicted from his rent-controlled Manhattan apartment because his landlord wants to charge a new tenant more.
‘Rent Too High’ Candidate Faces Eviction
AP
Jimmy McMillan
A candidate who ran for New York governor because “the rent is too high” says he’s being evicted from his rent-controlled Manhattan apartment because his landlord wants to charge a new tenant more.
Moscow Yeshiva Graduates 40 New Shochtim
FJC
The Machon Ran Yeshiva of Moscow has conducted its final exams, culminating in the graduation of new shochtim and rabbis. This past week, 40 graduates received certification as shochtim and are now qualified for the kosher slaughter of poultry and cattle. These same young men also received their rabbinic ordination.
CrownHeightsWatch, a website whose stated mandate is to expose predators in living in Crown Heights, and who first exposed the actions of accused child molester Moshe Keller, released a letter condemning the Vaad Hakohol for ignoring the Beis Dins letter encouraging victims to go to the authorities.
Letter: “It’s Disheartening that the Vaad Is Scaring [Victims] into Silence
CrownHeightsWatch, a website whose stated mandate is to expose predators in living in Crown Heights, and who first exposed the actions of accused child molester Moshe Keller, released a letter condemning the Vaad Hakohol for ignoring the Beis Dins letter encouraging victims to go to the authorities.
Shabbos at Besht: Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson
This Shabbos at the Besht Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson will lead a talk on the of art and music and the message they convey.
DNA
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As many as 200 undercover NYPD cars are on the streets without proper Department of Motor Vehicle registrations because of a bizarre battle with the city’s Finance Department over $1 million in unpaid tickets owed by cops, DNAinfo.com has learned.
NYPD Owes $1 Million in Unpaid Tickets; Senator Schumer’s Car Towed
DNA
Illustration Photo
As many as 200 undercover NYPD cars are on the streets without proper Department of Motor Vehicle registrations because of a bizarre battle with the city’s Finance Department over $1 million in unpaid tickets owed by cops, DNAinfo.com has learned.
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