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On Sunday, January 10th an historical event will be taking place at the Garfield Theater at the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla, California. A 200 year-old Torah scroll, which miraculously survived the Holocaust in Carlsbad, Czechoslovakia, buried under a basement, will be dedicated by its new owner, Chabad at La Costa, located in Carlsbad, California.

Sefer Torah that Survived the Holocaust getting Rededicated

On Sunday, January 10th an historical event will be taking place at the Garfield Theater at the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla, California. A 200 year-old Torah scroll, which miraculously survived the Holocaust in Carlsbad, Czechoslovakia, buried under a basement, will be dedicated by its new owner, Chabad at La Costa, located in Carlsbad, California.

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New Engagement!

Pesach Chaim Newman (Crown Heights) to Bluma Raizel Lewis (Old Tappan, NJ)
New Engagement!

Eitan Hershkop (Crown Heights) to Chana Belfer (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Bass and Bourbon
New Engagement!

Levi Meer (Morristown, NJ) to Sara Gershovitz (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, June 12th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street Upstairs
New Engagement!

Yosef Chaim Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Leah Eisenbach (New York)
New Engagement!

Pesach Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Tzipporah Yasmine Holloway (Orlando, FL)
New Engagement!

Mendel Saaks (Chicago, IL) to Leeba Grossbaum (Paramus, NJ)
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Keselman (London, UK) to Shaina Keller (Crown Heights)

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Ya’akov Silverman (Tysons Corner, VA) to Chaya Raizel Michaelson (Glastonbury, CT)
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Yitzchak Minkowitz (Fort Myers, FL) to Shani Silver (Mequon, WI)
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Avremel Weingarten (Flint, MI) to Chana Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Yaya Kagan (Los Angeles, CA) to Hadas Malamud (Brooklyn, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at the Oholei Torah Ballroom
Baby Boy!

Meyer and Chaya (nee Engelberg) Shushan from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Boruch and Adeli Zimmerman from Oro Valley, AZ had a baby girl!

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New Engagement!

Dovi Vogel (Wilmington, DE) to Chanie Rapoport (Atlantic City, NJ)
New Engagement!

Yitzy Bernstein (Freehold, NJ) to Brocha Gleyzer (Monsey, NY)
Baby Boy!

Mendy and Sarah (nee Glick) Korf from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Labor (Chicago, IL) to Etti Krinsky (Crown Heights)

Rabbi Yehudah Tiechtel, from Chabad of Berlin, Germany, the father of the Bar Mitzvah boy, with Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel.

Family, what does it mean when we say this word? Is it just a name for people who happen to be our parents or siblings? Is it a way to refer to those who share our blood with whom we speak to on occasion? Or is family a network we need to lean on in times of crisis or tragedy?

Letter: The Lesson I Learned from my Younger Brother

Rabbi Yehudah Tiechtel, from Chabad of Berlin, Germany, the father of the Bar Mitzvah boy, with Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel.

Family, what does it mean when we say this word? Is it just a name for people who happen to be our parents or siblings? Is it a way to refer to those who share our blood with whom we speak to on occasion? Or is family a network we need to lean on in times of crisis or tragedy?

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By Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax., Florida
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.

The Papa, The Papa… The Existence Of A Deeper Reality

By Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax., Florida

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.

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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.

RCP Delegates Meet with U.S. Ambassador to Israel

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.

Jewish News
Des Moines Register

Artist drawing of Sholom Rubashkin taking the witness stand during his financial-fraud trial in federal court in Sioux Falls, S.D. November 5, 2009. By Mark Marturello for the Des Moines Register.

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.

Rubashkin May Face Term up to 27-Years

Des Moines Register
Artist drawing of Sholom Rubashkin taking the witness stand during his financial-fraud trial in federal court in Sioux Falls, S.D. November 5, 2009. By Mark Marturello for the Des Moines Register.

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.

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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 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.

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 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.

The 2010 Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar

PSA

Dnepropetrovsk Synagogue Hosts International Delegation

Article: FJC.ru Photos: CrownHeights.info

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.

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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.

Serious Accident Traps Passengers on Eastern Parkway

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.

Accidents
by A Parent

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.

Op-Ed: A Parent’s Plea

by A Parent

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.

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