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CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute would like to present an inspiring essay written by Susan Handelman, Professor of English, Bar Ilan University, in which she recounts her visits to the Rebbe, whom she describes as “the light in that darkness.” She writes vividly of his foresight in outreach, his involvement in her work, and her gratitude to the leader who shaped many from her generation. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.org

A Professor’s Moving Recollection with the Rebbe

CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute would like to present an inspiring essay written by Susan Handelman, Professor of English, Bar Ilan University, in which she recounts her visits to the Rebbe, whom she describes as “the light in that darkness.” She writes vividly of his foresight in outreach, his involvement in her work, and her gratitude to the leader who shaped many from her generation. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.org

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Mendy Holtzberg (Monterey, CA) to Leah Schmerling (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14th, 8:30pm at the JCM
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Lippy and Mushky Kosofsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
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Yisroel and Nechama Dina Silberstrom from Remsen Village, Brooklyn had a baby boy.
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Yaakov and Shevi (nee Katzman) Behrman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
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Issac Zellermeiar – A Kind Man Devoted to Chesed

by Yonit Tanenbaum

While the image of people dressed in silly costumes following a hearse may have seemed paradoxical to onlookers, the funeral procession on Purim morning of this year was, in actuality, a celebration of a unique man’s life.

To those who knew him, Isaac Zellermaier was a kind, selfless man. The simple, cheerful shopkeeper devoted many hours of his day to helping others before himself, primarily by responding to Hatzalah calls and by assisting fellow Jews with the legal system. Crown Heights residents knew they could depend on Isaac, and frequented his shop whenever they needed assistance. Although he was regarded for years as a kind-hearted gentleman, the extent of his noble nature only became apparent in the days surrounding his death.

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The Rebbe says:

1. The Passover Seder has fourteen steps . Maggid (telling over the story of the exodus) is the fifth step. During this stage we raise our Matzah (unleavened bread) and say:

“The Matzah that we eat, what is the reason? Because the dough of our fathers could not become leavened before the King of kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He, revealed Himself to them and redeemed them, as it is said, ‘They baked the dough that they had brought out of Egypt into Matzah cakes, because it had not fermented, for they were driven out of Egypt and could not delay; nor had they prepared any provisions for themselves’ ” .

2. The Rebbe now asks a question which the previous Chabad leaders have also asked:

Sicha of the Rebbe – Why Do We Eat Matza?

The Rebbe says:

1. The Passover Seder has fourteen steps . Maggid (telling over the story of the exodus) is the fifth step. During this stage we raise our Matzah (unleavened bread) and say:

“The Matzah that we eat, what is the reason? Because the dough of our fathers could not become leavened before the King of kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He, revealed Himself to them and redeemed them, as it is said, ‘They baked the dough that they had brought out of Egypt into Matzah cakes, because it had not fermented, for they were driven out of Egypt and could not delay; nor had they prepared any provisions for themselves’ ” .

2. The Rebbe now asks a question which the previous Chabad leaders have also asked:

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by Chanie Kaminker - Chabad.org

In 1972, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, while celebrating his 70th birthday, famously declared that far from retiring, he wanted 71 new Chabad-Lubavitch institutions to be established in time for his 71st.

A just-released video that is being screened by Jewish communities around the world chronicles a 1972 Chasidic gathering made famous by a request from the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, to open 71 new Chabad-Lubavitch institutions in the ensuing year.

New Video Offers Complete Picture of Historic 1972 Gathering

by Chanie Kaminker – Chabad.org

In 1972, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, while celebrating his 70th birthday, famously declared that far from retiring, he wanted 71 new Chabad-Lubavitch institutions to be established in time for his 71st.

A just-released video that is being screened by Jewish communities around the world chronicles a 1972 Chasidic gathering made famous by a request from the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, to open 71 new Chabad-Lubavitch institutions in the ensuing year.

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CBS4 Miami

CORAL GABLES, FL — A bomb threat to the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables early Monday morning was traced to the office of the resort's own chef.

Coral Gables police said just before 5 a.m. a 911 call was made to the department's police and fire communications center in which a man said there was a bomb in the hotel and 'death to all Jews' before hanging up.

‘Pesach’ Hotel Employee Makes Bomb Threat Against Jews

CBS4 Miami

CORAL GABLES, FL — A bomb threat to the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables early Monday morning was traced to the office of the resort’s own chef.

Coral Gables police said just before 5 a.m. a 911 call was made to the department’s police and fire communications center in which a man said there was a bomb in the hotel and ‘death to all Jews’ before hanging up.

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City Hall News

Assembly Member Dov Hikind

On the day after David Greenfield's stunning 18-point special election victory over Joe Lazar, leaders in the Hasidic community of Boro Park were already making calls about the elections this November.

But they were not looking for a candidate to run against Greenfield—though he will have to run again for the Council seat he just won.

Instead, these leaders were gauging the interest in running a Hasidic candidate against Assembly Member Dov Hikind, the longtime Orthodox Jewish powerbroker who strongly backed Lazar, according to an individual who has been approached by multiple people about running against Hikind.

“The question everyone is asking today is: Who is running against Dov?” the person said.

After Lazar Loss, Hikind May Be Next Target Among Jews

City Hall News

Assembly Member Dov Hikind

On the day after David Greenfield’s stunning 18-point special election victory over Joe Lazar, leaders in the Hasidic community of Boro Park were already making calls about the elections this November.

But they were not looking for a candidate to run against Greenfield—though he will have to run again for the Council seat he just won.

Instead, these leaders were gauging the interest in running a Hasidic candidate against Assembly Member Dov Hikind, the longtime Orthodox Jewish powerbroker who strongly backed Lazar, according to an individual who has been approached by multiple people about running against Hikind.

“The question everyone is asking today is: Who is running against Dov?” the person said.

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