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By Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Fl.
A junior partner of an established law firm called an urgent staff meeting. “I have good news and bad news,” he said with a wry grin on his face. “Which do you want first?” The staff groaned and agreed that they’d better get the bad news first.

“Okay,” said the junior partner, “Let me give it to you straight. We will be down-sizing. Half of you won’t have a job tomorrow. The rest of you will be allowed to stay, but only if you are willing to take a substantial reduction in salary.”

There was a long stillness as the staff stood horrified in shock. Finally, a voice pierced the deafening silence: “So what’s the good news?” “Oh! Good that you remembered,” said the beaming boss: “Congratulations are in order; today I have become a full partner.

Those of us, on the lowlier spectrum of humanity, can take some solace in the fact that no one is perfect, not even our renowned Biblical ancestors. Even the celebrated patriarch Avraham, perhaps the greatest human to walk the earth, was not without fault. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Circuitous JOURNEY – Finding G-d In And Through Sin

By Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Fl.

A junior partner of an established law firm called an urgent staff meeting. “I have good news and bad news,” he said with a wry grin on his face. “Which do you want first?” The staff groaned and agreed that they’d better get the bad news first.

“Okay,” said the junior partner, “Let me give it to you straight. We will be down-sizing. Half of you won’t have a job tomorrow. The rest of you will be allowed to stay, but only if you are willing to take a substantial reduction in salary.”

There was a long stillness as the staff stood horrified in shock. Finally, a voice pierced the deafening silence: “So what’s the good news?” “Oh! Good that you remembered,” said the beaming boss: “Congratulations are in order; today I have become a full partner.

Those of us, on the lowlier spectrum of humanity, can take some solace in the fact that no one is perfect, not even our renowned Biblical ancestors. Even the celebrated patriarch Avraham, perhaps the greatest human to walk the earth, was not without fault. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Something Jewish
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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)
Baby Boy!

Yossef and Naomi (nee Malinas) Haddad from Milan, Italy had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Menachem Forer (Toronto, Canada) to Sari Gottlib (Hillside, NJ) L’Chaim: Thursday, April 24th, at 1349 President Street

SEOUL, South Korea [AP] — The nonprofit body that oversees Internet addresses approved Friday the use of Hebrew, Hindi, Korean and other scripts not based on Latin characters in a decision that could make the Web dramatically more inclusive.

The board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers — or ICANN — voted to allow such scripts in so-called domain names at the conclusion of a weeklong meeting in Seoul, South Korea's capital.

Hebrew, Hindi, Other Scripts get Web Address Nod

SEOUL, South Korea [AP] — The nonprofit body that oversees Internet addresses approved Friday the use of Hebrew, Hindi, Korean and other scripts not based on Latin characters in a decision that could make the Web dramatically more inclusive.

The board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers — or ICANN — voted to allow such scripts in so-called domain names at the conclusion of a weeklong meeting in Seoul, South Korea’s capital.

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Mazal Tov! – 8 Sholom Zochors this Week!

JJ and Shaina Munitz.
IYH at 677 Crown St [between Troy and Schenectady Ave].

Yanky and Esther Rivkah (nee Borenstein) Telsner.
IYH at 37 Balfour Pl [between Empire Blvd and Lefferts Ave].

Yossi and Suri Marozov.
IYH at 860 Eastern Pkwy [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Moshe and Sara (nee Hecht) Feiglin
IYH at Aliya, 525 E New York Ave [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Refoel and Malkie Leitner.
IYH at 76 Regina Rd, Airmont, NY 10952.

Iddo and Nechama (nee Horowitz) Gutman.
IYH at 9400 NW 39th Ct, Coral Springs, FL 33065.

Menachem and Rochel Matusof (Shluchim to Calgary) .
IYH at 512 Woodpark Crescent SW, Calgary, AB, Canada.

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!!

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Shula Swerdlov Torah Writing Commencement

Family and Friends of Shula Swerdlov a”h gathered on Tuesday, October 27th, the day after shivah, to initiate the start of a new Sefer Torah in her honor. The completion of writing the Torah is scheduled to coincide with the first yartzeit. The Swerdlov family welcomes their extended family and friends to join them in the Mitzvah of writing a Torah.

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Download &quotMy Friend" and help us spread the message of Acceptance, Benefit the Friendship Circle


Since its inception fifteen years ago, the Friendship Circle has built a dynamic international community to support children with special needs and their families. With over seventy centers around the world, the organization has initiated a host of meaningful and educational programs, all centered around teenage volunteers visiting the homes of children with special needs and involving them in a world of friendship they are all-too-often left out of.

And now, Friendship Circle is singing a new tune.

No, that's not a metaphor. The Friendship Circle is proud to announce its new song called, "My Friend,” that will inspire Friendship Circle members and raise awareness in the community at large.

Friendship Circles New Tune!

Download &quotMy Friend&quot and help us spread the message of Acceptance, Benefit the Friendship Circle

Since its inception fifteen years ago, the Friendship Circle has built a dynamic international community to support children with special needs and their families. With over seventy centers around the world, the organization has initiated a host of meaningful and educational programs, all centered around teenage volunteers visiting the homes of children with special needs and involving them in a world of friendship they are all-too-often left out of.

And now, Friendship Circle is singing a new tune.

No, that’s not a metaphor. The Friendship Circle is proud to announce its new song called, “My Friend,” that will inspire Friendship Circle members and raise awareness in the community at large.

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Day 1: Jury Selection for the Shomrim Trial

A grueling full day of jury selection took place in the New York State Supreme Court today, where six community members are facing serious criminal charges and can face a possible lengthy prison sentence.

The prosecution and the defense polled prospective jurors as to their work and interests in order to determine if they each can function as a fair and impartial judge based on the facts that will be presented during the course of the trial.

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With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Chanan Velvel Simcha Feld.of Berkley, California.

He is survived by his wife Yehudis Leah, and two sons Dovid Yitzchak and Daniel Sapir, and daughter Rochel Chaya.

The Levaya and Shiva will be in Eretz Yisroel and will be posted when they are announced.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes

Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Rabbi Chanan Feld OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Chanan Velvel Simcha Feld.of Berkley, California.

He is survived by his wife Yehudis Leah, and two sons Dovid Yitzchak and Daniel Sapir, and daughter Rochel Chaya.

The Levaya and Shiva will be in Eretz Yisroel and will be posted when they are announced.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes

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The long awaited debut album is almost here!

Presented by Sameach Music and produced by Avi Newmark, this has been one of the most anticipated albums in recent memory, featuring 12 tracks sure to satisfy all musical palettes.

Video: Benny Friedman Taamu Video Promo

The long awaited debut album is almost here!

Presented by Sameach Music and produced by Avi Newmark, this has been one of the most anticipated albums in recent memory, featuring 12 tracks sure to satisfy all musical palettes.

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By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com

NEW YORK — It’s a sophisticated group.

Roughly 93% of teenagers use the internet today, with 70% regularly accessing social networking sites such as facebook and myspace. Three out of four teens carry their own cell phones, and even more communicate via email and instant messaging.

Jewish Teens Explore Identity With Chabad Teen Network

By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com

NEW YORK — It’s a sophisticated group.

Roughly 93% of teenagers use the internet today, with 70% regularly accessing social networking sites such as facebook and myspace. Three out of four teens carry their own cell phones, and even more communicate via email and instant messaging.

Shlichus
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By Chana Kroll for Chabad.org

Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff, a semi-finalist in the contest, assists Consul General of Israel to the Southwest Asher Yarden in blessing the Lulav & Esrog.

When the umbrella organization of North American Jewish communities launched its new campaign to shine a spotlight on local leaders and activists, few people thought the Internet-based Jewish Community Heroes contest would have quite the impact or buzz it’s garnered for several months, least of all the 20 top vote-getters announced this month.

Jewish “Heroes” Praise Communities’ Dedication to Those in Need

By Chana Kroll for Chabad.org
Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff, a semi-finalist in the contest, assists Consul General of Israel to the Southwest Asher Yarden in blessing the Lulav & Esrog.

When the umbrella organization of North American Jewish communities launched its new campaign to shine a spotlight on local leaders and activists, few people thought the Internet-based Jewish Community Heroes contest would have quite the impact or buzz it’s garnered for several months, least of all the 20 top vote-getters announced this month.

Shlichus