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From The Inbox:
Yitzchak Sapochkinsky from Chabad of Westlake Village, CA was speaking with an American Express representative at an indian call center, when the rep suddenly expressed interest in Chabad. The indian rep went on to say “I live in Mumbai, India, next door to the Chabad House” and spoke about the Holtzberg's.
The Indian Phone Rep Recalls Mumbai Shluchim
From The Inbox:
Yitzchak Sapochkinsky from Chabad of Westlake Village, CA was speaking with an American Express representative at an indian call center, when the rep suddenly expressed interest in Chabad. The indian rep went on to say “I live in Mumbai, India, next door to the Chabad House” and spoke about the Holtzberg’s.
Beis Rivka Head-Start Graduate
Pictures of a Beis Rivka head-start class graduating. The class teachers were; Morah Sara Sheina Shur, Morah Daniele Schonbuch, Morah Sara Karp, and Morah Chana Goldstein.
Videos and Pictures from Last Nights Rubashkin Rally!
Thousands attended a rally in Boro Park to support Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin. The event had many speakers, including; Getzel Rubashkin, Rabbi Shimon Zev Meisels, and Chazan Meir Boruch Cohen.
Photos by Baruch Ezagui. Video by SheaHD.
Bnos Chomesh First Graduating Class!
History has been made!
On Monday, Tes Tammuz, Bnos Chomesh Academy held its very first 12th grade graduation.
Over 100 parents, relatives, friends and supporters came to participate in this momentous event. 8 students, some local, some from as far away as Israel, graduated with New York State Regent Diplomas in an emotional ceremony.
Bochurim Prepare for the 64th Merkos Shlichus
This summer over 400 bochurim will be travelling across six continents to reach hundreds of communities as part of Chabad – Lubavitch’s annual summer “Merkos Shlichus”.
Rabbi Engel is the Director of Chabad of South Australia and the Spiritual Leader of the Jewish Learning Centre of Adelaide.
Rabbi and Mrs Engel had each been charged with 39 offences for falsifying documents with the intention to deceive and gain benefit. These charges related to applications by the Spirit of David Adelaide Hebrew School for government funding.
When called upon by the Court, the South Australian Police, who prosecuted the cases, had no evidence whatsoever to lead against either the Rabbi or his wife.
Rabbi Engel Cleared of all Criminal Charges
All criminal charges against Adelaide Rabbi, Yossi Engel and his wife Chana, were today dismissed in the Adelaide Magistrates’ Court.
Rabbi Engel is the Director of Chabad of South Australia and the Spiritual Leader of the Jewish Learning Centre of Adelaide.
Rabbi and Mrs Engel had each been charged with 39 offences for falsifying documents with the intention to deceive and gain benefit. These charges related to applications by the Spirit of David Adelaide Hebrew School for government funding.
When called upon by the Court, the South Australian Police, who prosecuted the cases, had no evidence whatsoever to lead against either the Rabbi or his wife.
Hatzalah’s Grand Raffle and Health Symposium
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Monday evening at the Jewish Childrens Museum Hatzalah held their annual community health symposium with Maimonides Medical Centerand their grand raffle at the end of the event.
The public voted for the top 14 finalists who will partake in a 3 step final challenge.
The second challenge, titled “Good News”, requires each contestant to take a themed original photo that can be seen in the Extended Article.
The Final Challenge – Part 2 “Good News”
The public voted for the top 14 finalists who will partake in a 3 step final challenge.
The second challenge, titled “Good News”, requires each contestant to take a themed original photo that can be seen in the Extended Article.
IOWA — Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin will be sentenced to 27 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $31 million restitution when he's sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Supporters of Rubashkin expressed outrage after the announcement. The sentence is inconsistent with calls from legal community for judge to avoid disparity of justice.
Rubashkin to be Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison
IOWA — Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin will be sentenced to 27 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $31 million restitution when he’s sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Supporters of Rubashkin expressed outrage after the announcement. The sentence is inconsistent with calls from legal community for judge to avoid disparity of justice.
It sounds like a simple approach to this country's illegal immigration problems: Crack down on businesses that employ undocumented workers.
But it's not so simple. Just consider the jury's verdict of “not guilty” for Sholom Rubashkin. The former Agriprocessors Inc. executive had been charged with scores of child labor violations and was acquitted on all of them. The Iowa Attorney General's Office alleged Rubashkin knew there were many children working in the Postville slaughterhouse prior to the 2008 federal immigration raid - but that he did nothing to put a stop to it.
Editorial: Prosecutions are Not the Answer to Immigration
It sounds like a simple approach to this country’s illegal immigration problems: Crack down on businesses that employ undocumented workers.
But it’s not so simple. Just consider the jury’s verdict of “not guilty” for Sholom Rubashkin. The former Agriprocessors Inc. executive had been charged with scores of child labor violations and was acquitted on all of them. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office alleged Rubashkin knew there were many children working in the Postville slaughterhouse prior to the 2008 federal immigration raid – but that he did nothing to put a stop to it.
Hundreds Gather in Display of Unity
Hundreds of Manhattan’s Upper East Sider’s gathered together this past week for a unique Shabbat experience honouring ten wounded Israeli soldiers. The soldiers were here as part of a ten day trip organized and hosted by Chabad Israel Center of the Upper East Side, led by Rabbi Uriel and Shevy Vigler, together with Chabad Terror Victims Project. Not a dry eye was to be found in the room during the Friday night meal as each veteran shared his personal story of battle and injury.
New Engagement! – Yehoshua Chanowitzand Nechama Steiner!
Yehoshua Chanowitz (Monticello, NY) and Nechama Steiner (Toronto, Canada)
New Engagement! – Mendy Ajzenszmidt and Lifshy Shuchat!
Mendy Ajzenszmidt (Melbourne, Australia) and Lifshy Shuchat (Crown Heights/Israel)
New Engagement! – Shaya Tenenbaum and Mushky Marazov!
Shaya Tenenbaum (Crown Heights) and Mushky Marazov (Montreal, Canada)
Sen. Eric Adams is a mayoral candidate-in-waiting.
The Brooklyn Democrat acknowledged being poised to jump into the 2009 race - and the upcoming 2013 race - but instead deferred to clear a path for former city Controller William Thompson.
State Sen. Eric Adams will put Mayoral Aspirations Aside if William Thompson Runs Again
Sen. Eric Adams is a mayoral candidate-in-waiting.
The Brooklyn Democrat acknowledged being poised to jump into the 2009 race – and the upcoming 2013 race – but instead deferred to clear a path for former city Controller William Thompson.
