Rubashkin Trial is Over

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

The presentation of testimony at the trial of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin in South Dakota has ended. The defense has rested.

Monday morning, 22 Cheshvan, the lawyers will present final arguments. And then the case will go to the jury for deliberation.

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Rebbe, Why Are Chabad’s Headquarters Not In Israel?

Rebbe, why didn’t Chabad establish its headquarters in Israel? Are you not concerned with assimilation? These questions feature in a private audience between the Rebbe and the Directors of the Hillel Foundation, in August 1959. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: portraitofaleader.org

Clarke, Dems, Vote against Pro-Israel Resolution

Ms. Clarke at a function in Crown Heights congratulating her on being re-elected.

Yesterday, 33 Democrats voted “no” and 20 Democrats voted “present” on House Resolution 867, which condemned the “Goldstone report” on Israel’s conduct in Gaza last winter. The final roll call vote on the House floor was 344 for, 36 against, and 22 present.

H. Res. 867, introduced by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, calls on the Obama administration to oppose efforts by the Arab states in the UN General Assembly and other international forums to use the Goldstone report as a propaganda tool and a diplomatic weapon to attack Israel. In all, 21 percent of the Democratic caucus did not support this pro-Israel measure, including Crown Heightses representative Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke.

Weekly Unique Rebbe Picture! – 1970’s!

CrownHeights.info and The Avner institute is happy to present a Beautiful Photo of the Rebbe taken in as the Rebbe returned from the Ohel in the 70’s. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: portraitofaleader.org

Wilkes-Barre Youth Development Program Celebrates 10

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This past Sunday evening, November 1st, Bais Menachem – Youth Development Program of Wilkes-Barre, PA celebrated its 10 year anniversary with a gala dinner at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The dinner was organized by a group of Bais Menachem alumni to mark this momentous occasion.

Bais Menachem is a yeshiva for young men who have struggled in the mainstream yeshiva system for a variety of reasons. Founded in 1999 with just 7 students, the yeshiva has served hundreds of young men during the past decade.

Found on Vessel: Over 60 Tons of Advanced Weaponry

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An Israeli Navy vessel. Illustration Photo.

Special Navy forces discovered weapons and ammunition on a cargo ship overnight Tuesday, after boarding the Francop some 100 nautical miles west of Israel flying an Antiguan flag.

Defense officials said the 140-meter long Francop, captured near Cyprus, was carrying arms sent by Iran and destined for Syria and Hizbullah.

Bloomberg Narrowly Wins Third Term as NYC Mayor

NEW YORK, NY [AP] — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg won a third term as New York mayor Tuesday in a closer-than-expected race against a Democratic challenger who stoked voter resentment over the way Bloomberg changed term-limits law so he could stay in office.

With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Bloomberg, the richest man in New York and founder of the financial information company Bloomberg LP, defeated William Thompson Jr. 51 percent to 46 percent.