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Picture of women voting in New York, circa 1917. Illustration Photo.

KFAR CHABAD, Israel [CHI] — Elections are being held today in the small Hasidic village of Kfar Chabad, and women have the ability to vote, unlike Crown Heights.

Women, Widows Have Voting Rights in Kfar Chabad

Picture of women voting in New York, circa 1917. Illustration Photo.

KFAR CHABAD, Israel [CHI] — Elections are being held today in the small Hasidic village of Kfar Chabad, and women have the ability to vote, unlike Crown Heights.

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Shneur Pink (Manchester, UK) to Sheindel November (Teaneck, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Levi Katan (Kfar Chabad, EY) to Miriam Krichevsky (London, UK)
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New Engagement!

Yaakov Levy (Crown Heights) to Mimi Stern (Houston, TX)
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Mendel Schaffran (Brooklyn, NY) to Chana Friedman (Pittsburgh, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
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Zev and Chaya Mushka Shusterman from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Mendel Vardi (Yerushalayim, EY) to Sara Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden) L’Chaim: Tuesday, the 4th of Av, 8:30pm at The Garden House 1386 S. Johns Pl
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Scientists Help Paralyzed Man Walk Again

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Illustration photo

Electrical impulses sent to a paralyzed man’s spinal cord allow him to walk again, researchers say. Rob Summers, 25, can voluntarily move his feet and hips and walk on a treadmill with support, in what could be a major breakthrough for the treatment of paralysis.

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Earning many standing ovations throughout his address to Congress Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that Israel cannot return to the “indefensible” borders of 1967, but must include the “dramatic demographic changes” that have occurred since then.

Video: Israeli PM Netanyahu Addresses Congress

Earning many standing ovations throughout his address to Congress Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that Israel cannot return to the “indefensible” borders of 1967, but must include the “dramatic demographic changes” that have occurred since then.

Videos
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Armed Jewish Teens Become Fast Friends

“Don’t shoot me, Rabbi!” cried Zack, before cracking a smile and ducking for cover. Zack was one of 175 teens Representing 20 Chabad Houses in Tri-state area who joined CTeen’s second annual regional end of year paintball shooting trip this past Sunday.

Shlichus
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Advocates for the release of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin will be ramping up their efforts in the coming week. Harnessing the grassroots support for the imprisoned father of ten, organizers will be unrolling the Sholom Across America campaign, beginning on Monday May 23rd. The campaign to raise awareness will start in Crown Heights, and aims to eventually visit 16 major Jewish communities across the United States and Canada.

New Campaign for Sholom Rubashkin’s Appeal

Advocates for the release of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin will be ramping up their efforts in the coming week. Harnessing the grassroots support for the imprisoned father of ten, organizers will be unrolling the Sholom Across America campaign, beginning on Monday May 23rd. The campaign to raise awareness will start in Crown Heights, and aims to eventually visit 16 major Jewish communities across the United States and Canada.

Communal Matters
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Jews in Sports: STAR-STRUCK

by Yossi Goldstein

Ever wonder what it’s like to be the superstar on a sports team? I have no idea, honestly, what it’s akin to or what it takes to attain such a plateau, but the answers aren’t too far away from my grasp.

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