Wal-Mart Makes Presence Known in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Mayor Michael Bloomberg Tuesday chose the Brownsville Recreation Center here to announce a $5 million pledge to the Summer Youth Employment Program from Walmart.
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Israelis in Crown Heights United
Photos by Bentzi Sasson
Over 100 men packed Chovevi Torah’s hall on Wednesday night. It was a mixed crowd with some more Chassidish, others more modern and an array of views. The common denominator was that they were all Israelis who live in Crown Heights. Some young Israelis decided to take the initiative and arrange gatherings for the Hebrew-speaking residents of the neighborhood and judging by this first event, there is a great interest in something of this kind.
by Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Florida
The Disgrace that Stems From Obsession and Greed
In his 1974 commencement speech at the California Institute of Technology, Nobel laureate physicist Richard P. Feynman articulated the foundation of scientific integrity: “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool... After you’ve not fooled yourself, it’s easy not to fool others...”If you didn’t know that the Torah had a sense of humor, you probably missed the narrative at the center of this week’s Parsha – the legendary tale of two highly influential leaders, Balak and Bilaam who rapidly slipped from grace and glory into the depth of shame and depravity.
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Birth of a Fool
by Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Florida
The Disgrace that Stems From Obsession and Greed
In his 1974 commencement speech at the California Institute of Technology, Nobel laureate physicist Richard P. Feynman articulated the foundation of scientific integrity: “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool… After you’ve not fooled yourself, it’s easy not to fool others…”
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If you didn’t know that the Torah had a sense of humor, you probably missed the narrative at the center of this week’s Parsha – the legendary tale of two highly influential leaders, Balak and Bilaam who rapidly slipped from grace and glory into the depth of shame and depravity.
Some Jewish Communities Pack it Up and Spend Summer on the Beach
The resort town of Punta del Este, Uruguay, attracts thousands of vacationing city dwellers during the summer.
Milly Arbib’s prayer minyan is growing. These days, Sabbath services can see a crowd of up to 100 when there’s a Bar Mitzvah celebration. And it all takes place at her summer home outside of Rome, Italy.
Young Jews Breathe New Life into Inner City Synagogues
Jewish Chronicle
Rabbi Yisroel Lew, Director of Chabad of Bloomsbury, hosts a reception for Chabad on Campus UK.
Synagogues in the heart of the UK’s major cities could get a new lease of life as young Jews shun the suburbs in favour of city living.
Troopers: Beware of Email Pretending to Be Ticket
AP
Here’s a warning from state troopers: If you get a speeding ticket by email, just delete it.
Do You Like the Jewish Children’s Museum?
‘Like’ the Jewish Children’s Museum on Facebook and you could win a free birthday party at the JCM – that’s a $500 value prize! This prize includes free admission for up to 20 people, time to explore the exhibits, an interactive game show, making a craft to take home as a souvenir, and a delicious pizza lunch!
‘On a Day Like Today, You Feel the Rebbe’
Jerusalem Post
One hassid had come because he was having difficulties dealing with a sense of emptiness and doubt. Another, who had reluctantly agreed to be an emissary in a foreign country not of his choice, longed for some companionship that might soothe his loneliness. Yet another asked for a steady source of income to help support his growing family.
Hunterdon County Democrat
Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld of Seattle, along with his sons Rabbi Eli Kornfeld (Chabad of Hunterdon County) and Rabbi Shmuel Kornfeld (Chabad of Burbank) recently returned from Israel after a highly successful mission. The trip unified three Rabbi Kornfelds and three communities, and was a show of unity among families, states and countries.
Chabad of Hunderton Trip to Israel Forms Strong Bonds
Hunterdon County Democrat
Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld of Seattle, along with his sons Rabbi Eli Kornfeld (Chabad of Hunterdon County) and Rabbi Shmuel Kornfeld (Chabad of Burbank) recently returned from Israel after a highly successful mission. The trip unified three Rabbi Kornfelds and three communities, and was a show of unity among families, states and countries.
Chabad to Open Israel’s First Friendship Circle
by R. C. Berman – Lubavitch.com
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Two weeks ago, Tal Cohen of Kiryat Bialik stood before the Torah and uttered the words common to bar mitzvah boys around the world. For Tal, whose speech and learned abilities lag far behind due to pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), it was an uncommon accomplishment.
Mayor Bloomberg Recognizes Efforts of 3 Bochurim
Shmuel Rothstein (22), Dani Saul (22), and Zalman Perlman (22), the three trailblazing young rabbis at the heart of Bike 4 Friendship.
New York — The efforts of three trailblazing young rabbis were recognized by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who issued an official proclamation yesterday declaring July 6, 2011 to be “Bike 4 Friendship Day.” The proclamation pays tribute to Bike 4 Friendship, the cross-country fundraising and awareness bike tour for the Friendship Circle.
1000 at Chabad of the Valley Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen
Some 1000 people from all walks of life gathered at Chabad of the Valley Headquarters in Tarzana on Tuesday evening, Gimmel Tammuz, to observe the 17th Yahrzeit–Hilulah of the Rebbe. A full meal was served.
Melbourne Yeshiva Centre Victim Speaks Out
The Age Australia
Manny Waks grew up in a Lubavitch home. Today, though no longer observant, Manny is vice-president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and president of the Canberra Jewish Community.
Manny Waks’s behaviour started to change part-way through his schooling at Yeshivah College. ”I wasn’t listening to the teachers and was getting into trouble,” Mr. Waks says.
Off Duty Firefighter Seriusly Injured in Crash
Illustration Photo.
An off duty FDNY firefighter was struck and seriously injured in a Wednesday evening smashup on Eastern Parkway. Eyewitnesses said that he flipped off his motorcycle multiple times, and came to rest some 300 feet from his bike in the opposite traffic lane.
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