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With sadness we inform you of the passing of Dr. Yaakov Hanoka of Brookline MA, at the age of 75.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Rita Herman-Hanoka, and children Rabbi Chaim Hanoka (Pasadena, CA), Gitty Bronstein (Brooklyn, NY), Rabbi Yitzchok Hanoka (Brooklyn, NY, Miriam Friedman (Birmingham, AL), and Chani Pinson (Pasadena, CA).
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Dr. Yaakov Hanoka OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Dr. Yaakov Hanoka of Brookline MA, at the age of 75.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Rita Herman-Hanoka, and children Rabbi Chaim Hanoka (Pasadena, CA), Gitty Bronstein (Brooklyn, NY), Rabbi Yitzchok Hanoka (Brooklyn, NY, Miriam Friedman (Birmingham, AL), and Chani Pinson (Pasadena, CA).
Thousands Expected at Miami Jewish Unity Parade
A massive show of Jewish unity and pride will be displayed as the South Florida Jewish community will join celebrations taking place throughout the globe with its own grandiose “Lag B’omer Unity Parade & Fair” at the beautiful newly renovated Gulfstream Park.
Delta Pilot Orders Muslim Imams to Get Off Plane
Two Muslim religious leaders say they were asked to leave a commercial airliner in Memphis on Friday and were told it was because the pilot refused to fly with them aboard.
Sydney: New Premier Meets with Rabbi Feldman
Newly elected NSW Premier The Hon Barry O’ Farrell MP hosted a morning tea in State Parliament to meet the heads of major religions in NSW.
OTEG Rewarded with Trip to the Park!
For the 5th year, Bochurim from the 8th grade of Oholei Torah who participated in the Hachana for Yud Alef Nissan program and completed their Pesach mission. The prize was a grand day hike trip to Prospect Park.
Video: What Sinai Can Tell Us About Osama?
Tune into this weeks installment of TorahCafé.com’s series, Chassidus and Coffee, featuring Rabbi Ruvi New of Chabad of East Boca, Florida. The class will be broadcasted on Sunday morning 10am.
DOT Proposes Drivers Be Taxed by the Mile
The Obama administration is floating a transportation authorization bill that would tax automobile drivers based on how many miles they drive. This new tax is being considered to make up for lost gas tax revenue as cars and drivers become more energy efficient.
Chabad Mosdos Win $250K in Chase Contest
Chabad-Lubavitch affiliated institutions represent 10 percent of 100 finalists in the first round of this year’s Chase Community Giving competition. Thanks to voting on the program’s Facebook page, each of the organizations stands to receive a $25,000 grant.
‘Sneak Preview’ Dinner at the JCM
This year’s annual Jewish Children’s Museum dinner will feature a sneak preview of the highly anticipated fourth floor.
13 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Ephraim and Shaina Baila (nee Perlow) Shurpin
698 Montgomery St. [between Kingston and Albany Ave]
Mordechai and Bassie (nee Rabin) Friedman
1631 Union St. [between troy and Schenectady]
Yanky and Mushka (nee Goldberger) Kotlarsky
591 Montgomery St. [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave]
Shmuel and Henna Kopel
770 Lefferts Ave # A2R [between Troy and Schenectady Ave]
Levi and Chanie Schectman
465 Empire Blvd. [between Brooklyn and New York Ave]
Avi and Fraida Boas
362 Crown St. [between Brooklyn and New York Ave]
Zalman Shimon and Mushky Wolf
70 Prospect Park West, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Yaakov and Gitel Fogel
1492 Union Street [Kingston and Albany Ave]
Shlomie and Shifra (nee Freeman) Sharfstein (Crown Heights)
Mordy and Devori Baumgarten (Rockaway, NY)
Sender and Brucha (nee Ostrov) Benkhen
1025 Salem Ave Hillside, NJ
Yehuda and Dinie Pink
7 Granby Close, B92 1DW, Solihull, UK
Chaim and Rivky (nee Rosenfeld) Drukman (Luzern, Switzerland)
Rejoicing in the Death of a Terrorist – is it Ok?
News of the killing of arch terrorist Usama bin Laden brought out many different reactions, some celebrated in the streets while others relished the feeling of revenge – but is it ok to rejoice? Join the Besht Center this Shabbos for a conversation with Rabbi Tzvi Freeman and Mendel Kalmenson.
The New York Senate passed legislation that would allow police to stop and ticket motorists for texting while driving. “All they have to do is see you holding your phone,” said Sen. Carl Marcellino, a Long Island Republican and the bill’s primary sponsor. Under the legislation, police would be able to stop drivers for that offense alone since it’s already a primary traffic offense to talk on a hand-held phone while driving in New York. Hands-free phones are permitted.
NY State Senate Votes to Toughen Texting-at-Wheel Law
The New York Senate passed legislation that would allow police to stop and ticket motorists for texting while driving. “All they have to do is see you holding your phone,” said Sen. Carl Marcellino, a Long Island Republican and the bill’s primary sponsor. Under the legislation, police would be able to stop drivers for that offense alone since it’s already a primary traffic offense to talk on a hand-held phone while driving in New York. Hands-free phones are permitted.
Con Edison: Summer Power Bills Will Rise 7.4 Percent
Get set for shocking Con Ed bills this summer.
So What if Life Isn’t Fair?
Learning To Play The Hand You Were Dealt
An occasional golfer one day hit a straight drive quite a way down the fairway. When he got over to the ball, he was taken aback to find someone else about to hit it. Pardon me,” he said, “You’re addressing my ball.”
“This is my ball!” replied the fellow.
“Sir,” said the stunned golfer, “If you pick it up, you’ll find my name on it.”
The man scooped the ball up and examined it. “Hey; what’s your name doing on my ball,” he protested.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute would like to a photo of the Rebbe greeting Prime Minister Menachem Begin upon his historic visit 1977, with special thanks David Sharabi and Dan Patir.
