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From the YouTUBE video.

MELBOUREN, Australia [CHI] — Hosting a ‘Seudah’ on the fast day of the 10th of Teves, the day Jerusalem was besieged, is an example of Mishechism gone seriously awry. But go film it and proudly post it on YouTUBE for the world to see, that will get you put in Cherem [publicly excommunicated]. In Australia.

Third Branch of ‘Moshiach Worshippers’ Opens in AU – Put in Cherem

From the YouTUBE video.

MELBOUREN, Australia [CHI] — Hosting a ‘Seudah’ on the fast day of the 10th of Teves, the day Jerusalem was besieged, is an example of Mishechism gone seriously awry. But go film it and proudly post it on YouTUBE for the world to see, that will get you put in Cherem [publicly excommunicated]. In Australia.

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New Engagement!

Chaim Uziel Starik (Vienna, Austria) to Batsheva Spivak (Pembroke Pines, FL)
New Engagement!

Zalman Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Lea Dukes (Santiago, Chile) L’Chaim: Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm at 9400 NW 4th Street, Coral Springs, FL
New Engagement!

Yossi Gutnick (Sydney, Australia) to Chaya Eisnebach (Northwest, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at the Garden House 1386 S. John’s Pl
Baby Boy!

Yaakov and Shevi (nee Katzman) Behrman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moishe and Frayda (nee Aber) Scheinfeld from Brooklyn, NY had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yermi and Daniella Liam (nee Pohlman) Kurkus from Lake Lure, NC had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Kalmenson (Crown Heights) to Chanale Baitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Zevi Jacobson (De Moines, IA) to Ita Gurevitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at the JCM
New Engagement!

Sruli Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Adina Izgelov (Milwaukee, WI) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Shlomo Werde (Crown Heights) to Gila Bensusan (London, UK)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Mushkie Golowinski from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 539 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Menachem Forer (Toronto, Canada) to Sari Gottlib (Hillside, NJ) L’Chaim: Thursday, April 24th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Boy!

Chaim and Bracha (nee Morozow) Rendler from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Shmuly and Chaya (nee Lewin) Stone from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yossi Krinsky (Vilnius, Lithuania) to Rochele Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden)

The United Lubavatcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway Midos Tovos passport campaign, named in memory and honor of Reb Shmuel Schrage O.B.M, has been recharged and altered to create even better results. “These passports get you places!” says Rabbi Harari.

U.L.Y.O.P. Holds Middos Tovos on Ice

The United Lubavatcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway Midos Tovos passport campaign, named in memory and honor of Reb Shmuel Schrage O.B.M, has been recharged and altered to create even better results. “These passports get you places!” says Rabbi Harari.

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Rabbi Shais Taub leads a lecture at the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

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Hei Teives at the Mayanot Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, Tanya Map author, Rabbi Shais Taub, gave an intense overview of the 53 chapters of Tanya based on the map. The Shiur was based on the Tanya Maps donated by Kehot.

Audio: R. Shais Taub’s Class on the Tanya Map at Mayanot

Rabbi Shais Taub leads a lecture at the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

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Hei Teives at the Mayanot Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, Tanya Map author, Rabbi Shais Taub, gave an intense overview of the 53 chapters of Tanya based on the map. The Shiur was based on the Tanya Maps donated by Kehot.

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Mendy Azoulay, husband of Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM, will be sitting Shiva after her passing at 813 Montgomery Street [between Albany and Troy] thru Thursday.

Shacharis 8:30am
Mincha 4:15pm
Maariv 5:30pm

The Roetter family will be sitting at the above address thru Monday and then continue sitting Shiva in Oak Park, Michigan Tues-Thurs at 15030 Sutherland Street Oak Park, MI 48237.

Pesha's family is asking for everyone to send memories of Pesha to peshaslegacy@gmail.com for a book they are compiling, in time for the Shloshim.

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Info to be Menachem Avel the Azoulay and Roetter Families

Mendy Azoulay, husband of Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM, will be sitting Shiva after her passing at 813 Montgomery Street [between Albany and Troy] thru Thursday.

Shacharis 8:30am
Mincha 4:15pm
Maariv 5:30pm

The Roetter family will be sitting at the above address thru Monday and then continue sitting Shiva in Oak Park, Michigan Tues-Thurs at 15030 Sutherland Street Oak Park, MI 48237.

Pesha’s family is asking for everyone to send memories of Pesha to peshaslegacy@gmail.com for a book they are compiling, in time for the Shloshim.

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Notices
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On the occasion of Chof-Daled Teves - the Yom Hillulah of the Alter Rebbe, The Rebbe encourages us to learn the works of the Alter Rebbe in Nigleh and Chassidus, and to learn Mishnayos beginning with the letters of his name.

Chof Daled Teves Publication

On the occasion of Chof-Daled Teves – the Yom Hillulah of the Alter Rebbe, The Rebbe encourages us to learn the works of the Alter Rebbe in Nigleh and Chassidus, and to learn Mishnayos beginning with the letters of his name.

Something Jewish
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Braving the icy cold, hundreds gathered in front of 770, huddled in silence, as they escorted the young wife, sister, and morah Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM who was taken from our midst at the young age of 23.

Hundreds at the Levaya of Pesha Leah Azoulay OBM

Braving the icy cold, hundreds gathered in front of 770, huddled in silence, as they escorted the young wife, sister, and morah Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM who was taken from our midst at the young age of 23.

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The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations Citywide for Friday, January 8th to facilitate snow removal. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.

For updated information call 311.

The 2010 Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar

Alternate Side Parking Rules are Suspended Today

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations Citywide for Friday, January 8th to facilitate snow removal. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.

For updated information call 311.

The 2010 Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar

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Mazal Tov! – 5 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Noach and Tobie Vogel
IYH at 1345 Union St [between New York and Brooklyn Ave].

Levi and Devorah Leah (nee Traxler) Illulian.
IYH at 1470 Carroll St [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Yechiel Yosef and Sheini (nee Schildkraut) Schanowitz.
IYH at 346 New York Ave Apt 1c [Corner of President St].

Zalmy and Rochel Hecht
IYH at 8832 Horner Ave Los Angeles, CA

Enan and Gitty (nee Silver) Francis (Shluchim to New Haven, CT)

Please stay tuned as we update this list when information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info. Thank You!!

Mazel Tov's

Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM on her wedding day, with a friend.

Tell me, did it hurt? Was it painful? Was there really a bright light at the end of the tunnel, like they describe in the books? Was your relatives who have passed away waiting for you? What was it like?

Were you afraid? Or scared, or even sad? Did you regret not getting the chance to say goodbye? Do you even now long to be back here?

A Letter to Pesha Leah

Pesha Leah (Roetter) Azoulay OBM on her wedding day, with a friend.

Tell me, did it hurt? Was it painful? Was there really a bright light at the end of the tunnel, like they describe in the books? Was your relatives who have passed away waiting for you? What was it like?

Were you afraid? Or scared, or even sad? Did you regret not getting the chance to say goodbye? Do you even now long to be back here?

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By Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Florida
A renowned Maggid (traveling preacher) arrived one day at the hometown of Reb Shmuel Munkes, a noted disciple of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. After reading his letter of approbation, lauding him as a Tzaddik wont to wander from town to town for the sole purpose of inspiring fellow Jews, the townspeople invited him to preach.

Throughout his sermon the Maggid berated his simple audience, accusing them of dreadful sins. He proceeded to describe in vivid detail the severe punishment that awaited them as a result of their evil ways. When finished, the proud orator quickly retired to his room, leaving his crestfallen audience to wail over of the Divine retribution about to befall them.

No sooner had he made himself comfortable, when a man with a long knife and sharpening stone entered his room. To the Maggid’s utter surprise, the armed visitor was none other than R’ Shmuel himself.

Bolting the door behind him, R’ Shmuel proceeded to sharpen his knife. After a few tense and wordless moments, the Maggid broke the silence. “What’s this all about,” he asked with a look of astonishment.

Shake Off The Golus Mentality – Never Underestimate G-d Nor His People

By Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Florida

A renowned Maggid (traveling preacher) arrived one day at the hometown of Reb Shmuel Munkes, a noted disciple of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. After reading his letter of approbation, lauding him as a Tzaddik wont to wander from town to town for the sole purpose of inspiring fellow Jews, the townspeople invited him to preach.

Throughout his sermon the Maggid berated his simple audience, accusing them of dreadful sins. He proceeded to describe in vivid detail the severe punishment that awaited them as a result of their evil ways. When finished, the proud orator quickly retired to his room, leaving his crestfallen audience to wail over of the Divine retribution about to befall them.

No sooner had he made himself comfortable, when a man with a long knife and sharpening stone entered his room. To the Maggid’s utter surprise, the armed visitor was none other than R’ Shmuel himself.

Bolting the door behind him, R’ Shmuel proceeded to sharpen his knife. After a few tense and wordless moments, the Maggid broke the silence. “What’s this all about,” he asked with a look of astonishment.

Something Jewish
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BROOKLYN [WABC] — A horrific triple fatal crash on Interstate 80 outside Pittsburgh, Pa., killed a 10-year-old boy and a woman, both from Brooklyn, and left the boy's father fighting for his life.

The Brooklyn residents were in a van struck by an out of control tractor trailer last night on Interstate 80 in Clintonville, where state police said freezing rain created poor driving conditions.

Video – Brooklyn Rabbi Critical After Fatal PA Crash

BROOKLYN [WABC] — A horrific triple fatal crash on Interstate 80 outside Pittsburgh, Pa., killed a 10-year-old boy and a woman, both from Brooklyn, and left the boy’s father fighting for his life.

The Brooklyn residents were in a van struck by an out of control tractor trailer last night on Interstate 80 in Clintonville, where state police said freezing rain created poor driving conditions.

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These Brooklyn nabes are where the wild things are.

Half of Brownsville's buildings are infested with mice or rats, and more than half of South Crown Heights households have roaches, according to a new city Health Department Web site.

Deluge of Pests Enrages 2 Brooklyn Nabes

These Brooklyn nabes are where the wild things are.

Half of Brownsville’s buildings are infested with mice or rats, and more than half of South Crown Heights households have roaches, according to a new city Health Department Web site.

NYC News
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Teary eyed supporters, the look of shock still on their faces, friends, Anash and others gathered in front of 770 to attend the Levaya of Avrohom Dovid Liberow OBM, the 10 year old son of Rabbi Zalman Liberow, Shliach in Flatbush.

Hundreds at the Levaya of Avrohom Dovid Liberow OBM

Teary eyed supporters, the look of shock still on their faces, friends, Anash and others gathered in front of 770 to attend the Levaya of Avrohom Dovid Liberow OBM, the 10 year old son of Rabbi Zalman Liberow, Shliach in Flatbush.

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By B. Olidort for Lubavitch.com

When Guma Aguiar, a 32 year-old American billionare, gave 13 year-old Arpyom Rusanov of Kharkov, Ukraine, a gift of tefillin last week, he pointed to an ironic revision in the century-old storyline of Jewish history.

“You are so fortunate that you can begin wearing tefillin at the right time, on your 13th birthday,” Aguiar told the bar mitzvah boy of this former communist city, who had a bris just three days prior. By contrast, the energy magnate who grew up in the U.S. didn’t get to don tefillin until he was 26.

Jewish Philanthropist Explores Chabad’s Russian Roots

By B. Olidort for Lubavitch.com

When Guma Aguiar, a 32 year-old American billionare, gave 13 year-old Arpyom Rusanov of Kharkov, Ukraine, a gift of tefillin last week, he pointed to an ironic revision in the century-old storyline of Jewish history.

“You are so fortunate that you can begin wearing tefillin at the right time, on your 13th birthday,” Aguiar told the bar mitzvah boy of this former communist city, who had a bris just three days prior. By contrast, the energy magnate who grew up in the U.S. didn’t get to don tefillin until he was 26.

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