The EJSN, which has been operating a Jewish-content lecture network, has currently concluded yet one other successful lecture tour. The guest speaker this time was Rabbi Levi Garelik, known for his exceptional talent of transmitting deep Chassidic themes to the spoken language of everyday people.
The past 12 months have seen the lowest number of terror attacks this decade, and the least number of Israeli casualties of terror, according to a report from the Shin Bet security services released Wednesday.
One of the Chassidim of the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Reb Shalom Dov Ber, was a successful entrepreneur who made vast fortunes in the lumber industry.
So faithful was the Chassid that he sought the Rebbe’s advice and instruction in all his life’s affairs, including matters of commerce. Never would he make a business decision, large or small, without the Rebbe’s advice and blessing.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had one day presented itself in which he stood to amass tremendous profits. This was to be his largest venture ever. It required the commitment of his entire capital but the profit was so enormous, he could double or even triple his entire worth in this single transaction.
After examining it from all sides, it appeared to him that the deal was a no brainer. So as usual, he was off jovially to seek the blessings of his sainted Rebbe. But to his dismay, after listening to all the details, the Rebbe recommended against the deal.
The chossid’s attempts to educate the Rebbe on the positive indicators and exceptional profits were to no avail. Dejectedly the chossid returned home feeling like he had lost fortunes on account of the Rebbe.
Chabad.org, the flagship Web site of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, has recently begun a test run of displaying advertisements on the website.
A delegation of the Rabbinical Congress for Peace (RCP) met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. James Cunningham, today and called for a reassessment of the entire U.S. policy vis-à-vis the Israelis and Palestinains. “By promoting the establishment of a Palestinian state the U.S. is only shooting itself in the foot,” the rabbis warned.
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to David and Shternie Rose (Manchester, UK) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
POSTVILLE, IA — Former eastern Iowa meat plant executive Sholom Rubashkin could face 21 to 27 years in prison for his role in a massive financial fraud scheme, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday.
Prosecutors plan to recommend a prison sentence that would range from 262 to 327 months, according to court papers filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Deegan Jr.
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 Thursday, December 31 to facilitate snow removal. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.
For updated information call 311.
The 2010 alternate side parking (street cleaning) rules suspension calendar is available now, click below.
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine – The Jewish community of Dnepropetrovsk hosted a visit by number of important individuals in the Jewish world, including the Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Scharfstein of New York, Rabbi Moshe Meir Lifshitz of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Guma Aguiar, a well-known American businessman and philanthropist of Brazilian origin.
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] – Three people were injured in a single car accident on Eastern Parkway and St. Johns Place in Brownsville. The car, a Cadillac STS with three passengers, was observed speeding when it jumped a curb, clipped a light pole causing the car to flip and land on its roof.
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Sterna bas Rachel Devora
The young Shlucha was in a terrible t-bone type accident, trapping her in her car. EMS extricated her and she in surgery.
Thousands of people gathered at a hall in the Kremlin for the Federation of Jewish Communities annual awards ceremony and celebration of those who have made significant contributions to Jewish life in the former Soviet Union.
It is sad and unfortunate that it took the tragic death of a young girl to realize the value and importance of my children’s school bus drivers. Each morning, as a matter of routine, I would wait with my children for their school bus to arrive, help them onto the bus, tell them I love them, say goodbye, and watch as the doors close and the bus drives away. A few hours later, I would wait for the school buses to bring them home, help them off the bus and listen (and listen and listen) to how their day at school went.
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present a beautiful photo of the Rebbe, to learn more about the Rebbe visit: Portraitofaleader.org
IYH this Thursday, the 14th of Teves, 5767 – December 31st 2009 – there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12.
It’s only a month away and already hundreds of Shluchim from around the world are gearing up for ‘One Shabbat One World,’ a Shabbos dedicated to Moshiach. In what they are anticipating as the largest turnout ever, Shluchim are encouraged to invite all to attend. “Last year over 300 shluchim joined and this year we’d like that number to be up by 100.” Rabbi Chaim Hershkowitz, director of the program said.“ But it’s not just about numbers, the Shabbaton is a great way for Shluchim to talk about Moshiach with its particular relevance to Shabbos.”
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