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By Dovid Zaklikowski for Chabad.org

Visitors discuss a new exhibit at the central Chabad-Lubavitch library in New York.

A new exhibit at a Jewish archive in New York City is shedding light on the dissemination of religious material in the days before the printing press.

Comprised of old manuscripts, fading marriage certificates and handwritten editions of the Talmud – once consigned to be nothing more than filler for the bindings of printed books – the display at the central Chabad-Lubavitch library in Brooklyn represents the collective discovery of staff members cataloguing the library’s vast holdings.

Exhibit Showcases Jewish Scholasticism Before the Printing Press

By Dovid Zaklikowski for Chabad.org
Visitors discuss a new exhibit at the central Chabad-Lubavitch library in New York.

A new exhibit at a Jewish archive in New York City is shedding light on the dissemination of religious material in the days before the printing press.

Comprised of old manuscripts, fading marriage certificates and handwritten editions of the Talmud – once consigned to be nothing more than filler for the bindings of printed books – the display at the central Chabad-Lubavitch library in Brooklyn represents the collective discovery of staff members cataloguing the library’s vast holdings.

Chabad News
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New Engagement!

Moti Kuperman (Moscow, Russia) to Sharona Kulski (Paris, France)
New Engagement!

Yaakov Hirsch (Coral Springs, FL) to Chani Sulami (Beverly Hills, CA)

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New Engagement!

Mendy Holtzberg (Monterey, CA) to Leah Schmerling (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14th, 8:30pm at the JCM
Baby Boy!

Lippy and Mushky Kosofsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yisroel and Nechama Dina Silberstrom from Remsen Village, Brooklyn had a baby boy.
Baby Boy!

Zalmy and Shevy Tauby from Toronto, Canada had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Kovi and Rivky (nee Danzinger) Raksin from Hollywood Florida had a baby girl!
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)
Cincinnati Enquirer

Symmes Township, IL — Jack Greenberg, of Symmes Township, throws himself one heck of a birthday party every year: lunch and limousine service for 37 friends and their guests, a nice speech about himself, group photographs, and gifts of $1,500 for each invitee.

Man Sets Aside $1.5M to have Birthday Parties – After he’s Dead

Cincinnati Enquirer

Symmes Township, IL — Jack Greenberg, of Symmes Township, throws himself one heck of a birthday party every year: lunch and limousine service for 37 friends and their guests, a nice speech about himself, group photographs, and gifts of $1,500 for each invitee.

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Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!

CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Dovid and Chana Shifra (nee Rabinowitz) Tenenbaum (S. Monica, CA) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.

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By Tamar Runyan for Chabad.org

Rabbi Alexander Namdar, right, planned a Torah dedication for two brothers who lost their parents and three siblings in the Aug. 9, 2001 bombing of a Jerusalem pizzeria.

The surviving members of a family ripped apart by a suicide bomber’s blast extracted some measure of consolation from the tragedy by dedicating a Torah to a synagogue and community center in Sweden.

For the more than 100 people who paraded the holy scroll through the streets of Gothenburg and on to the city’s Chabad-Lubavitch center, the celebration reflected a mix of emotions. On the one hand, it brought back the sorrow and pain experienced eight years ago by the Schijveschuurder family when a Palestinian terrorist targeted a popular Jerusalem pizzeria.

Swedish Torah Memorializes Family Lost in Jerusalem Bombing

By Tamar Runyan for Chabad.org

Rabbi Alexander Namdar, right, planned a Torah dedication for two brothers who lost their parents and three siblings in the Aug. 9, 2001 bombing of a Jerusalem pizzeria.

The surviving members of a family ripped apart by a suicide bomber’s blast extracted some measure of consolation from the tragedy by dedicating a Torah to a synagogue and community center in Sweden.

For the more than 100 people who paraded the holy scroll through the streets of Gothenburg and on to the city’s Chabad-Lubavitch center, the celebration reflected a mix of emotions. On the one hand, it brought back the sorrow and pain experienced eight years ago by the Schijveschuurder family when a Palestinian terrorist targeted a popular Jerusalem pizzeria.

Shlichus
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By Al Baker for the New York Times

NEW YORK — The New York Police Department has sent its officers to 11 cities around the globe — even once dispatching a husband and wife to Abu Dhabi. But the return from the world has been far greater.

Of the 5,593 officers hired since July 2006, when the department began tracking the nationalities of police officers, 1,042 of them were foreign-born — hailing from 88 countries, according to department records.

From Around the Globe, Serving New York

By Al Baker for the New York Times

NEW YORK — The New York Police Department has sent its officers to 11 cities around the globe — even once dispatching a husband and wife to Abu Dhabi. But the return from the world has been far greater.

Of the 5,593 officers hired since July 2006, when the department began tracking the nationalities of police officers, 1,042 of them were foreign-born — hailing from 88 countries, according to department records.

NYC News
By Brad Hamilton for NY Post

NEW YORK — Here's the latest smack on taxpayers.

The city spent $32,000 on 70,000 fliers that tell you how to shoot heroin, complete with detailed tips on prepping the dope and injecting it into your arm.

The Health Department handout has outraged New York's top drug prosecutors and abuse experts.

New York City Publishes Drugs Guide Book

By Brad Hamilton for NY Post

NEW YORK — Here’s the latest smack on taxpayers.

The city spent $32,000 on 70,000 fliers that tell you how to shoot heroin, complete with detailed tips on prepping the dope and injecting it into your arm.

The Health Department handout has outraged New York’s top drug prosecutors and abuse experts.

NYC News
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Last Wednesday, Gimel Tevet marked the birthday of Rabbi Yossi Raichik, director of Project Children of Chernobyl, who passed away over a year ago. As it was known, Rabbi Raichik was entirely devoted and given over to the activating of Tzeirei Chabad.

Kfar Chabad: New Campus for Tzac”h

Last Wednesday, Gimel Tevet marked the birthday of Rabbi Yossi Raichik, director of Project Children of Chernobyl, who passed away over a year ago. As it was known, Rabbi Raichik was entirely devoted and given over to the activating of Tzeirei Chabad.

Chabad News

During last week, the Jewish Released Time program under the auspices of the NCFJE arranged winter camps for public school children during their winter vacation. Over 120 children attended the Brooklyn and Queens camps.

Photos: Released Time Winter Camp!

During last week, the Jewish Released Time program under the auspices of the NCFJE arranged winter camps for public school children during their winter vacation. Over 120 children attended the Brooklyn and Queens camps.

Photo Galleries
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Surveillance Footage Courtesy of SafeZone24.

Captured on an infrared surveillance camera, which monitors the entrance to 742 Montgomery Street, an eerily lit picture shows the couple returning home on Motzai Shabbos, and apparently held the door open for their assailants.

Surveillance Video: Suspects in Robbery at Gunpoint Entering Building

Surveillance Footage Courtesy of SafeZone24.

Captured on an infrared surveillance camera, which monitors the entrance to 742 Montgomery Street, an eerily lit picture shows the couple returning home on Motzai Shabbos, and apparently held the door open for their assailants.

Videos
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Bosko Savanovic holds $115 ticket for parking on New Year's Day.

Stupidity didn't take a holiday on E. 38th St.

A traffic agent inexplicably hit at least 10 cars parked along a block in Murray Hill with $115 tickets Friday, even though rules were suspended for New Year's Day.

When confronted by angry drivers, the meterman refused to back down. Instead, he insisted he was following the orders of a supervisor.

Meter Moron Issues Tickets to String of Manhattan Cars on New Year’s

Bosko Savanovic holds $115 ticket for parking on New Year’s Day.

Stupidity didn’t take a holiday on E. 38th St.

A traffic agent inexplicably hit at least 10 cars parked along a block in Murray Hill with $115 tickets Friday, even though rules were suspended for New Year’s Day.

When confronted by angry drivers, the meterman refused to back down. Instead, he insisted he was following the orders of a supervisor.

NYC News
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Tonight, Motzoai Shabbos starting at 8:00pm will be the Mens viewing and event, and tomorrow, Sunday starting at 3:00pm will be the womens event. More details on the auction website.

Joy reverberated through the room as the bris ceremony ended and well-wishers congratulated Yossel, the new father. “And Yoss, don’t forget to register the baby at Yeshiva.”

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Tonight, Motzoai Shabbos starting at 8:00pm will be the Mens viewing and event, and tomorrow, Sunday starting at 3:00pm will be the womens event. More details on the auction website.

Joy reverberated through the room as the bris ceremony ended and well-wishers congratulated Yossel, the new father. “And Yoss, don’t forget to register the baby at Yeshiva.”

PSA
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