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Young Bochurim Tested in Halachic Knowledge

CROWN HEIGHTS — Shoneh Halachos is a program for eighth grade boys to encourage and guide them in the study of Halacha with the Alter Rebbe’s Psak which is clearly explained through notations made by Rabbi Levi Bistritzky a”h – former Rav of Tzfat. It was established by the Igud Menahalei Yeshivos of Crown Heights for Oholei Menachem and United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street in the goal to expand the knowledge of Halacha and Yiras Shamayim of the talmidim of our community.

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New Engagement!

Shalom Alon (Kfar Gidon, EY) to Bluma Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Jack Abramson (NW4, London, UK) to Shayna Ash (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Baby Boy!

Mendel and Soro (nee Brennan) Manne from Penn Wynne, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Chein (Toulouse, France) to Chanale Greenberg (Shanghai, China) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at 695 East New York Ave
New Engagement!

Schneur Motchkin (Crown Heights) to Sarah Schmukler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Shmayah Schechter (Miami Beach, FL) to Bella Kimball (West Hartford, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 7:30pm at Chabad of Greater Hartford 2352 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117
Baby Girl!

Shneur and Sara (nee Heber) polter from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Yonah Galili (Toronto, Canada) to Ora Zuckerman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, July 7th, 8:00pm at Bais Avraham Yitzchak 305 Remsen Ave
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Baila (nee Spielman) Vogel from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yechezkel Markovitch (Kiev, Ukraine) to Layah Carlbach (Montreal, Canada)
New Engagement!

Meir Manssouri (Los Angeles, CA) to Raizy Altschul (Chicago, IL)
New Engagement!

Ari Drizin (New Haven, CT) to Batsheva Lisbon (San Diego, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at The Arches 1394 S. Johns Pl
New Engagement!

Berel Laufer (Providence, RI) to Batya Deitsch (Columbus, OH) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Stolik (Lantana, FL) to Mussie Chanin (Har Shmuel, EY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Yossi Brownstein (Davis, CA) to Chayale Klasner (Toronto, Canada)
New Engagement!

Meir Simcha Silberberg (Chicago, IL) to Yehudis Korf (Miami Beach, FL)
New Engagement!

Mendel Bluming (Chapel Hill, NC) to Mushka Lifshitz (Boise, Idaho) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva

As part of its efforts to offer a Chassidishe environment for shluchim's children who live in remote communities, MyShliach has launched numerous initiatives that encourage Chassidishe hanhagos and hachlatos. In addition to its acclaimed mentoring program, MyShliach promotes parent-child learning, Birthday Zone, Chayolei Tzivos Hashem and other exciting programs.

iConnect Hiskashrus Campaign for Yaldei Hashluchim

As part of its efforts to offer a Chassidishe environment for shluchim’s children who live in remote communities, MyShliach has launched numerous initiatives that encourage Chassidishe hanhagos and hachlatos. In addition to its acclaimed mentoring program, MyShliach promotes parent-child learning, Birthday Zone, Chayolei Tzivos Hashem and other exciting programs.

Chabad News

Rabbi Krinsky Visits Shluchim School in Yonkers

YONKERS, NY — The children of Cheder Yaldei HaShluchim Yonkers were treated to a special visit today by the Rebbe’s secretary, Rabbi Y. Krinsky. Rabbi Krinsky travelled to Yonkers, NY, where he spent time with the students and staff of the growing school for Shluchim’s children. The students greeted Rabbi Krinsky upon his arrival at the school with a large banner and enthusiastic singing.

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Rubashkin Acquitted on all Child Labor Charges!

WATERLOO — Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin was found not guilty in Iowa state court of violating child labor laws today, Monday.

Shortly before 1:00 PM the jury indicated they had reached a verdict, they found Rubashkin not guilty on 67 counts of child labor violations involving 26 teenagers from Guatemala and Mexico who worked at the former Agriprocessors plant in Postville.

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Sizable Turnout for ‘Meet the Candidates’

Last night close to 300 residents turned out for the pre-election meet the candidates meeting in Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street last night. As the event progressed the hall gradually filled, giving hope that the community is giving this election some serious consideration.

Among the usual flare-ups of emotions, and the need to quiet everyone down, meeting moderator Dr. Tuvia Tatik did a commendable job keeping things moving and giving candidates the opportunity to speak.

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Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu speaking at an event in Oholei Torah.

Just as Jews around the country were preparing to gather to pray for Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, word of his passing arrived.

Earlier in the afternoon, it was reported that his medical condition had severely deteriorated, and that prayers were sought.

Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Passes Away

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Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu speaking at an event in Oholei Torah.

Just as Jews around the country were preparing to gather to pray for Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, word of his passing arrived.

Earlier in the afternoon, it was reported that his medical condition had severely deteriorated, and that prayers were sought.

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CGI Parksville Announces BMD Staff of 5770

The Bar Mitzvah Division, the oldest division at Gan Yisroel New York, is a small and warm program specially designed for 12-13 year old Bochurim. With a curriculum created and designed by noted Mechanchim worldwide, learning is packed with fun and excitement. The Bochurim enjoy a 1-on-1 chavrusa with talented and Chassidishe staff, introducing them to a world of in-depth Chassidus they’ve never seen. With hours of amazing fun, daily sports and activities, unmatched outings, along with the most caring and energetic staff the boys enjoy the summer of a lifetime.

Director – Yossi Goldberg CH, New York
Director – Raphi Steiner Toronto, Canada

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HOLLAND [CHI] — The annual memorial service at former children concentration camp “Vucht”, commemorating the last children transport to Poland, transpired different then other years. During the speech of Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs, Chief Rabbi of the InterProvencial Chief Rabbinate (IPOR), dutch youth driving by on their motorcycles tried interrupting the ceremony by yelling “Heil Hitler”.

“Heil Hitler” Chants During Holocaust Memorial Event

HOLLAND [CHI] — The annual memorial service at former children concentration camp “Vucht”, commemorating the last children transport to Poland, transpired different then other years. During the speech of Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs, Chief Rabbi of the InterProvencial Chief Rabbinate (IPOR), dutch youth driving by on their motorcycles tried interrupting the ceremony by yelling “Heil Hitler”.

Jewish News