and studies the Talmud at Green Fitness.
(Photo: Sharon Udasin)
Tzitzit dangling from his black pants and payes swinging over his ears, the 290-pound 26-year-old breathed heavily, as he scrolled through the day’s Daf Yomi Talmud page online, from a touch-screen computer panel in front of him.
When he began working out three months ago, Lowey was the lone Satmar member of Green Fitness Studio, an eco-friendly gym that opened in December and serves a primarily hipster clientele.
But with Lowey, who has already lost 60 pounds, leading the way, more than 100 members of his community now work out at Green Fitness, some in their three-piece formal wear, others sampling the gym’s complimentary sweats.
Pumping Iron For The Payes Set
and studies the Talmud at Green Fitness.
(Photo: Sharon Udasin)
Taking a mid-afternoon break from running his busy Williamsburg restaurant, David Lowey hustled over to a new Bushwick gym and hopped on an elliptical machine, pedaling vigorously in his full Satmar regalia.
Tzitzit dangling from his black pants and payes swinging over his ears, the 290-pound 26-year-old breathed heavily, as he scrolled through the day’s Daf Yomi Talmud page online, from a touch-screen computer panel in front of him.
When he began working out three months ago, Lowey was the lone Satmar member of Green Fitness Studio, an eco-friendly gym that opened in December and serves a primarily hipster clientele.
But with Lowey, who has already lost 60 pounds, leading the way, more than 100 members of his community now work out at Green Fitness, some in their three-piece formal wear, others sampling the gym’s complimentary sweats.
New Engagement!
Yakir Touitou (Rechovot, Israel/Seattle) and Blumie Heisler (Seattle, WA)
With quiet restored to the streets of Bangkok, Rabbi Yosef C. Kantor, the Chabad-Lubavitch emissary who had urged Jewish residents in the city to pray for the peace of Thailand, reported just before the dawn of the Jewish Sabbath that communal institutions had largely been spared the effects of a mid-week crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Jewish Institutions Emerge Untouched After Bangkok Violence
With quiet restored to the streets of Bangkok, Rabbi Yosef C. Kantor, the Chabad-Lubavitch emissary who had urged Jewish residents in the city to pray for the peace of Thailand, reported just before the dawn of the Jewish Sabbath that communal institutions had largely been spared the effects of a mid-week crackdown on anti-government protesters.
CEDAR RAPIDS --- Federal sentencing for former Agriprocessors executive Sholom Rubashkin has been delayed.
Judge Delays Sentencing Decision
CEDAR RAPIDS — Federal sentencing for former Agriprocessors executive Sholom Rubashkin has been delayed.
STAMFORD, CT — Over 1000 people turned out to salute 300 Friendship Circle of Stamford’s volunteers and the work they do, last week in the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Stamford.
Photos: FC of Connecticut’s Evening of Appreciation
STAMFORD, CT — Over 1000 people turned out to salute 300 Friendship Circle of Stamford’s volunteers and the work they do, last week in the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Stamford.
All of Anash are encouraged to attend a Kinus b'zchus Sholom Mordechai haLevi ben Rivka this Tuesday, 12 Sivan, May 25, at Oholei Torah. Sholom Mordechai faces sentencing this Thursday, May 27.
Tuesday: Kinus for Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin
All of Anash are encouraged to attend a Kinus b’zchus Sholom Mordechai haLevi ben Rivka this Tuesday, 12 Sivan, May 25, at Oholei Torah. Sholom Mordechai faces sentencing this Thursday, May 27.
New Engagement!
Yosef Yitzchak Gluckowsky (Rechovot, Israel) and Mushky Markowitz (Monsey, NY)
L’Chaim Tonight, Monday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave]
After challenging the candidacy of a number of potential candidates, Rabbi Avrohom B. Rosenberg released his ruling late last night.
Update: List of Candidates for Vaad Hakohol Released
After challenging the candidacy of a number of potential candidates, Rabbi Avrohom B. Rosenberg released his ruling late last night.
Support LA’s Cheder Menachem Auction!
Free, luxury hotel accommodations, a Porsche car rental, an exquisite pearl necklace, tickets to Disneyland, a Hot Air Balloon ride . . . these are just a few of the fantastic prizes that will be given away on Sunday, June 1, 2010, at the Los Angeles Cheder Menachem Auction.
Over five hundred participated in celebrating the grand Sefer Torah Dedication today, Sunday, May 23, 2010, welcoming a new Comm-Unity Sefer Torah which was started in Israel, and concluded at the Town of Oyster Bay Chabad Headquarters, in Long Island.
Photos: Town of Oyster Bay Chabad Welcomes New Torah
Over five hundred participated in celebrating the grand Sefer Torah Dedication today, Sunday, May 23, 2010, welcoming a new Comm-Unity Sefer Torah which was started in Israel, and concluded at the Town of Oyster Bay Chabad Headquarters, in Long Island.
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Hamesivta of Ocean Parkway poses for a group photo.
Picture of the Day – Hamesivta Group Photo!
Hamesivta of Ocean Parkway poses for a group photo.
Engagement: Yoni Chanowitz to Sarah Kapaluschnik
Yoni Chanowitz (Flatbush, NY) to Sarah Kapaluschnik (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
L’Chaim Monday night at Bais Rivkah
310 Crown St [between New York and Nostrand Ave]
Engagement: Shmuly Volovik and Moushkie Chazanow
Shmuly Volovik (Crown Heights) and Moushkie Chazanow (Manalapan, NJ)
L’Chaim Sunday, June 6th at Chovevei Torah
885 Eastern Pkwy [between Albany and Troy Ave]
