Uplifting Kinus of HaTemimim HaShluchim in New Haven!

NEW HAVEN, CT [CHI] — For the sixth year now, Talmidim-Shluchim from across N. America enjoyed a most enjoyable and inspiring three days, at the Kinus Talmidim Hashluchim, organized by the “Vaad talmidei Hatmimim”, held this year in New Haven, CT.

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Living Torah Rebbe Video! – Kinus Hashluchos!

This weeks Living Torah Rebbe video is ‘Kinus Hashluchos’. Remember, Living Torah is a member supported project. Become a member today at www.LivingTorah.org!

Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian, Spanish and Yiddish subtitles in the Extended Article.

A Yud Shvat Farbrengen with Nightlife!

by Ashirah Welton for nightlife

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Nightlife’s Yud Shvat Farbrengen was a greatly welcomed lifeline. From the moment that familiar e-mail popped up in the inbox, girls all over Crown Heights had plans for Wednesday night. Yud Shvat can seem like a “boy’s holiday” to girls living in Crown Heights, with the black hats swarming the streets, and even taking over that bastion of femininity, Beis Rivkah. A girl can feel a little bit lost in the sea of black and white. But with Nightlife’s amazing program, we had a place where we, too, could farbreng and connect to what Yud Shevat is all about. And thanks to the generous sponsorship of the CHJCC, the event was free. Yup, all the sushi, wraps, lasagna, salad and brownies one could want were on the house!

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Virgin America to Award Friendship Circle of Sharon with $25,000 Award

Boston, MA [CHI] — Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, today launches its low-fare service from the West Coast to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Effective today, Virgin America will fly three daily roundtrips between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and BOS, and two daily roundtrips between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and BOS – with in-flight WiFi service available on every Boston flight.

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Mrs. Schneerson Told Me About The Request

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Monday, 22 Shevat (February 16), marks the 21st anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of blessed memory. The Avner institute is pleased to present two charming encounters related by Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Headmaster of the Lubavitch Senior Girls School, London, U.K., whose family over the years had warm relations with the Rebbetzin. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: www.inspiringageneration.org.

JLI Finally Launches in Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — For the past ten years, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute has been revolutionizing the way Shiurim are given at Chabad Houses across the globe. At over 300 locations, 100,000 adults have pursued intellectual and spiritual growth through a standardized curriculum, enhanced by dynamic textbooks and dramatic audio-visual presentations.

Women’s Circle Concludes Winter Programs, Looks Forward to Spring

A crowd of ladies enjoy various sprouts at the Jewish Women’s Circle evening, “Healthy Body, Healthy Soul” at which Alyse Matsil of Perfect Foods, shown lecturing here, offered a raw food demonstration.

GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle enjoyed inspirational and creative programs throughout the winter. One winter favorite was an uplifting and soulful concert with singer/songwriter Shoshana Bander of Brooklyn. The concert, “Listen to the Light” was enjoyed by over fifty women from throughout the County. “Shoshana intertwined moving and educational stories throughout her performance,” says Chana Burston, who leads the Jewish Women’s Circle and co-directs Chabad of Orange County with her husband, Rabbi Pesach. “Women from all affiliations and backgrounds came to enjoy the concert, and as we danced and sang together, there was a strong sense of unity among all the participants.” Afterward, all enjoyed a fabulous “lattes bar” and café themed desserts.

Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday

Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Thursday, February 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday and on Monday, February 16 for Presidents Day. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.

Click here for the new, 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

Mazal Tov! – 3 Thursday Night L’Chaims!

Pinchos Vorst (Amsterdam, Holland) and Dini Braude (Los Angeles, CA) .
IYH at the Agudah Shul, 456 Crown St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn].

Moshe Avtzon (Crown Heights) and Devorah Leah Carlbach (New Brunswick, NJ) .
IYH at Chovevei Torah 885 Eastern Parkway [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Moshe Rendler (Crown Heights) and Rivky Lasker (Brussel, Belgium) .
IYH at 778 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!