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By Andrea Peyser for the NY Post

It looks as if Iran has found allies in its quest to wipe Israel off the map — the dopes at your friendly neighborhood Target store.

On sale exclusively at Target is this innocent-looking toy globe. Thousands of these trinkets have already moved out of malls, from Queens to Honolulu, and landed in living rooms and kids' rooms across America.

Where Israel Did Get Wiped Off Map

By Andrea Peyser for the NY Post

It looks as if Iran has found allies in its quest to wipe Israel off the map — the dopes at your friendly neighborhood Target store.

On sale exclusively at Target is this innocent-looking toy globe. Thousands of these trinkets have already moved out of malls, from Queens to Honolulu, and landed in living rooms and kids’ rooms across America.

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Baby Boy!

Eliyahu and Chayale Citron from Portland, Oregon had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shneur Pink (Manchester, UK) to Sheindel November (Teaneck, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Levi Katan (Kfar Chabad, EY) to Miriam Krichevsky (London, UK)
Baby Girl!

Yakov and Tzivia (nee Fogel) Staschower from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Sender and Chana Sara Segel from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Chaya Mushka (nee Vaisfiche) Labkowski from Buffalo, NY had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Zalmy Liberow (Colorado Springs, CO) to Fraidel Werde (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, August 7th, 8:00pm at Rubashkin’s Upstairs
New Engagement!

Yaakov Levy (Crown Heights) to Mimi Stern (Houston, TX)
New Engagement!

Mendel Schaffran (Brooklyn, NY) to Chana Friedman (Pittsburgh, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Baby Boy!

Zev and Chaya Mushka Shusterman from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Mendel Vardi (Yerushalayim, EY) to Sara Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden) L’Chaim: Tuesday, the 4th of Av, 8:30pm at The Garden House 1386 S. Johns Pl
Baby Girl!

Sholom and Chaya Mushka (nee Rosenfeld) Katz from Lauderhill, FL had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Ari and Chanie Greenwald from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Israel Guetta (Netanya ,Israel) to Sterna Benmoussa (Paris ,France )
New Engagement!

Avremel Rapoport(Clarks Summit, PA) to Faigy Liberow (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Menny Leitner (Monsey, NY) to Bracha Goldberg (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 20th, 7:30pm at Bais Yosef Meir Simcha Hall 19 Olympia Ln, Monsey
New Engagement!

Mendy Sulami (Los Angeles, CA) to Aidel Spielman (Crown Heights)
by Mimi (Notik) Hecht - www.ladymama.org
This weekend, over two thousand women – members of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement - will gather in Brooklyn to mark the anniversary passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson. Referred to simply as Chof Beis Shvat (the Hebrew date of her passing), the convention weekend features offerings meant to personally inspire participants and embolden their work as community leaders around the globe. Women will spend a Shabbat of togetherness, then glean inspiration from popular Chabad figures and attend workshops and seminars on expertise central to running a successful Chabad House, including preparing lectures, managing schools and cooking large meals.

But a mere glance at Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka’s existence opens an interesting conundrum about whether a weekend about Jewish community service and leadership is an appropriate way to honor her life. The Rebbetzin was in no way the female equivalent of her husband, a highly public and outward leader whose every move was documented. The Rebbetzin’s voice was contained to the warmth of her own home - delicate whispers in private and personal conversation between few of her friends and family. Her deeds can not be heralded, for they are unknown. Pictures of her are scarce and people struggle to share memories. Essentially, her privacy was the only thing that was loud.

Behind Every Good Man

by Mimi (Notik) Hecht – www.ladymama.org

This weekend, over two thousand women – members of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement – will gather in Brooklyn to mark the anniversary passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson. Referred to simply as Chof Beis Shvat (the Hebrew date of her passing), the convention weekend features offerings meant to personally inspire participants and embolden their work as community leaders around the globe. Women will spend a Shabbat of togetherness, then glean inspiration from popular Chabad figures and attend workshops and seminars on expertise central to running a successful Chabad House, including preparing lectures, managing schools and cooking large meals.

But a mere glance at Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka’s existence opens an interesting conundrum about whether a weekend about Jewish community service and leadership is an appropriate way to honor her life. The Rebbetzin was in no way the female equivalent of her husband, a highly public and outward leader whose every move was documented. The Rebbetzin’s voice was contained to the warmth of her own home – delicate whispers in private and personal conversation between few of her friends and family. Her deeds can not be heralded, for they are unknown. Pictures of her are scarce and people struggle to share memories. Essentially, her privacy was the only thing that was loud.

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BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — After being sworn in for a third term Wednesday night by Mayor Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz outlined his commitment to several high profile projects.

During his state of the borough address, Markowitz discussed his desire to transform the armories in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant into recreational community centers.

Markowitz Sworn In For Third Term; Touts Progress

BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — After being sworn in for a third term Wednesday night by Mayor Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz outlined his commitment to several high profile projects.

During his state of the borough address, Markowitz discussed his desire to transform the armories in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant into recreational community centers.

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Eli Ezagui leaving court last night.

Opening statements were held in the trial accusing Crown Heights developer Eliyahu Ezagui, who prosecutors paint as a scammer and crook, while the defense called him a good deed doer who only did what he did with blessing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Ezagui Defence brings up Rebbes Blessing in Trial

Eli Ezagui leaving court last night.

Opening statements were held in the trial accusing Crown Heights developer Eliyahu Ezagui, who prosecutors paint as a scammer and crook, while the defense called him a good deed doer who only did what he did with blessing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

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Washington Post

PARIS — A group founded to protect France's Jewish community says anti-Semitic acts in France soared 75 percent last year - many coming as Israel pressed an offensive against Hamas in the Middle East in January.

France Jewish Group Says Anti-Semitic Acts Soar in France

Washington Post

PARIS — A group founded to protect France’s Jewish community says anti-Semitic acts in France soared 75 percent last year – many coming as Israel pressed an offensive against Hamas in the Middle East in January.

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Mazal Tov! – 4 Thursday Night L’Chaims!

Avremi Orimland (Tzfas, Israel) and Rochie Chayo (Crown Heights)
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St [entrance ramp on Albany Ave]

Yanky Gitlin (Toronto, Canada) and Zlata Porter (Cleveland, OH)
IYH at Chovevei Torah 885 Eastern Parkway [between Albany and Troy Ave]

Shimi Ash (Melbourne, Australia) and Chavie Lifshitz (Cincinnati, OH) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave]

Sender Lustig (Crown Heights) and Rochel Weiser (Vienna, Austria)
IYH at Empire Shteibel, 489 Empire Blvd [between Brooklyn and New York Ave]

Have a Mazal Tov you want to share? Email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!

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By Reuvena Leah Grodnitzky for Chabad.org

Some 2,500 Jewish community leaders are converging in Brooklyn, N.Y., this week for the 22nd annual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries.

In their capacity as emissaries, the women – who will be joined by lay leaders from their communities – serve as school principals, teachers, counselors, writers, camp directors, editors, program managers, youth directors and fundraisers, in addition to their critical roles as wives and mothers.

Conference Brings Thousands of Jewish Women to New York

By Reuvena Leah Grodnitzky for Chabad.org

Some 2,500 Jewish community leaders are converging in Brooklyn, N.Y., this week for the 22nd annual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries.

In their capacity as emissaries, the women – who will be joined by lay leaders from their communities – serve as school principals, teachers, counselors, writers, camp directors, editors, program managers, youth directors and fundraisers, in addition to their critical roles as wives and mothers.

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24 Hours left to Double your Luck!!


This Sunday, February 7th, L'man Achai will hold its Annual Chinese Auction in Boro Park A wonderful program is planned including top speakers and entertainment.

Click HERE to view and purchase auction tickets

THIS SUNDAY!!! L’MAN ACHAI’S ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION

24 Hours left to Double your Luck!!


This Sunday, February 7th, L’man Achai will hold its Annual Chinese Auction in Boro Park A wonderful program is planned including top speakers and entertainment.

Click HERE to view and purchase auction tickets

PSA

A Day of Chinuch in Los Angeles

On Monday, Feb. 1, the Menachem Education Foundation sponsored a day of Chinuch in the Los Angeles educational community in conjunction with Cheder Menachem of L.A., Beis Chaya Mushka of L.A. and the B.J.E. of L.A.

Mr. Shimon Waronker was brought in to address three separate audiences and venues on the importance of strong educational leadership. Shimon is currently learning from Chancellor Joel Klein to lead the largest public school system in the nation.

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By Neal Walker for Sky News Online
Scientists are on the verge of developing a 'long life' super pill which could help people live past 100, according to experts. The pill will even help people who are overweight or smoke - or both!
The drug, which could be ready for testing within three years, is designed to mimic the actions of three 'super genes' which all significantly increase the chances of living past 100.

New Pill ‘Will Help People Live Past 100’

By Neal Walker for Sky News Online

Scientists are on the verge of developing a ‘long life’ super pill which could help people live past 100, according to experts. The pill will even help people who are overweight or smoke – or both!

The drug, which could be ready for testing within three years, is designed to mimic the actions of three ‘super genes’ which all significantly increase the chances of living past 100.

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