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On 4 July 1976, Israel Defense Forces saved the lives of 104 Jews hostages held by terrorists at Entebbe Airport, Uganda. The Avner Institute is pleased to present a wonderful letter sent by the Rebbe to a Chabad supporter in Cleveland, Ohio, in which the Rebbe explains the lessons to be learnt from the miraculous victory of Operation Entebbe. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: portraitofaleader.org

“Victory Entebbe” – A Unique Letter of the Rebbe

On 4 July 1976, Israel Defense Forces saved the lives of 104 Jews hostages held by terrorists at Entebbe Airport, Uganda. The Avner Institute is pleased to present a wonderful letter sent by the Rebbe to a Chabad supporter in Cleveland, Ohio, in which the Rebbe explains the lessons to be learnt from the miraculous victory of Operation Entebbe. To learn more about the Rebbe visit: portraitofaleader.org

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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)
New Engagement!

Tsvi Feygin  (Teaneck, NJ) to Faigy Kahn (London, UK)
New Engagement!

Shmuel Gurary (Buffalo, NY) to Esther Leeba Eidelman (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Rubashkin’s Downstairs
Baby Boy!

Sendy and Mali (nee New) Labkowsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yehuda and Raizel Marrus from Davie, FL, had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shalom Alon (Kfar Gidon, EY) to Bluma Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Jack Abramson (NW4, London, UK) to Shayna Ash (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Baby Boy!

Mendel and Soro (nee Brennan) Manne from Penn Wynne, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Chein (Toulouse, France) to Chanale Greenberg (Shanghai, China) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at 695 East New York Ave
New Engagement!

Schneur Motchkin (Crown Heights) to Sarah Schmukler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Shmayah Schechter (Miami Beach, FL) to Bella Kimball (West Hartford, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 7:30pm at Chabad of Greater Hartford 2352 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117
Baby Girl!

Shneur and Sara (nee Heber) polter from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Yonah Galili (Toronto, Canada) to Ora Zuckerman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, July 7th, 8:00pm at Bais Avraham Yitzchak 305 Remsen Ave
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Baila (nee Spielman) Vogel from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yechezkel Markovitch (Kiev, Ukraine) to Layah Carlbach (Montreal, Canada)

MYFOXNY.COM — If Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi visits the United States next month, there is a good chance he'll be staying in a tent next door to celebrity Rabbi Shmuley Boteach.

Good Day NY's Greg Kelly spoke with the enraged Rabbi who says he'll do everything possible to stop the “terrorist” from pitching a tent next to his home.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach to be Libyan President’s Neighbor

MYFOXNY.COM — If Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi visits the United States next month, there is a good chance he’ll be staying in a tent next door to celebrity Rabbi Shmuley Boteach.

Good Day NY’s Greg Kelly spoke with the enraged Rabbi who says he’ll do everything possible to stop the “terrorist” from pitching a tent next to his home.

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by a Bnos Chomesh Student

The Bnos Chomesh Students at last years end event. Illustration Photo.

Huh? A teenager actually waiting for vacation to end? Is that a misprint?

Two years ago I would have thought so too. But A lot has changed for me since then. Here is my story (the short version).

Op-Ed: Why can’t the summer be over already?

by a Bnos Chomesh Student

The Bnos Chomesh Students at last years end event. Illustration Photo.

Huh? A teenager actually waiting for vacation to end? Is that a misprint?

Two years ago I would have thought so too. But A lot has changed for me since then. Here is my story (the short version).

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Post Independent

Computer rendering of future plans for the ranch.

ASPEN, CO — A nasty neighborly dispute that has gained national attention is now in Pitkin County District Court.

The Little Star Foundation, a nonprofit organization run by former tennis pro Andrea Jaeger, filed a lawsuit Monday against the Stillwater Ranch Open Space Association. In the suit, the Little Star foundation claims that neighboring homeowners are blocking the sale of the Silver Lining Ranch — owned by the foundation — to a group who wants to turn the property into a Jewish community center.

Aspen Ranch Owner Sues Neighbors

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Computer rendering of future plans for the ranch.

ASPEN, CO — A nasty neighborly dispute that has gained national attention is now in Pitkin County District Court.

The Little Star Foundation, a nonprofit organization run by former tennis pro Andrea Jaeger, filed a lawsuit Monday against the Stillwater Ranch Open Space Association. In the suit, the Little Star foundation claims that neighboring homeowners are blocking the sale of the Silver Lining Ranch — owned by the foundation — to a group who wants to turn the property into a Jewish community center.

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Leaders of the friendship circle and community stand near the future site of construction of life village for children with special needs, the first of its kind in Canada. (L-R) Rabbi Leibele Rodal, Volunteer Leader, Milan Bratin, Vice President, Fred Dubrovsky, President, Dr. Douglas Avrith, Honorary President, Shulim Rubin, R & G Architects, Leslie Greenberg, Friendship Circle Friend, Rabbi Joseph Paris, Executive Director, Rabbi Dovid Russ, Project Coordinator.

MONTREAL, Canada [CHI] — Construction of the Friendship Centre and LifeTown™, a project of The Friendship Circle, is in full swing. To mark the progress, about 25 people gathered this Tuesday morning, August 25th, discussing and updating the exciting details. From donors to professionals, from staff to community figures, everyone present reaffirmed the importance of this project and expressed their personal commitment to its success.

Friendship Circle Montreal Making History

Leaders of the friendship circle and community stand near the future site of construction of life village for children with special needs, the first of its kind in Canada. (L-R) Rabbi Leibele Rodal, Volunteer Leader, Milan Bratin, Vice President, Fred Dubrovsky, President, Dr. Douglas Avrith, Honorary President, Shulim Rubin, R & G Architects, Leslie Greenberg, Friendship Circle Friend, Rabbi Joseph Paris, Executive Director, Rabbi Dovid Russ, Project Coordinator.

MONTREAL, Canada [CHI] — Construction of the Friendship Centre and LifeTown™, a project of The Friendship Circle, is in full swing. To mark the progress, about 25 people gathered this Tuesday morning, August 25th, discussing and updating the exciting details. From donors to professionals, from staff to community figures, everyone present reaffirmed the importance of this project and expressed their personal commitment to its success.

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Special Forces IDF Training for Rabbinical Students

MORRISTOWN, NJ [CHI] — It’s late at night, the woods are dark and threatening. Many consider it not the time for a casual stroll. Never the less, all alone, clad in ordinary attire, a Rabbinical Student walks along this path doing his best to be at total ease. Startling outbursts of noise from a planted and concealed air horn surprise him, yet he forges on from Point A to point B undeterred.

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Kevin Bright (Co Creator and Exec. Producer of TV shows), Rabbi Levi Cunin (Chabad of Malibu), Howie Mandel, Rabbi Chaim Cunin, Chaim Marcus (Telethon Producer).

LOS ANGELES, CA — Howie Mandel took time out of his production schedule today to visit the Chabad Residential Treatment Center in Los Angeles and talk with residents who are recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Howie Mandel Moved by Visit to Chabad Treatment Center

Kevin Bright (Co Creator and Exec. Producer of TV shows), Rabbi Levi Cunin (Chabad of Malibu), Howie Mandel, Rabbi Chaim Cunin, Chaim Marcus (Telethon Producer).

LOS ANGELES, CA — Howie Mandel took time out of his production schedule today to visit the Chabad Residential Treatment Center in Los Angeles and talk with residents who are recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol.

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CROWN HEIGHTS [NEWS12] — Police are searching for a gunman they say shot and killed a young man in Crown Heights Sunday.

Authorities say the man was shot in broad daylight on Rogers Avenue between Crown and Montgomery streets. Neighbors say the deadly shooting occurred just before 6 p.m.

Video – Crown Heights Man Shot and Killed on Rogers Ave

CROWN HEIGHTS [NEWS12] — Police are searching for a gunman they say shot and killed a young man in Crown Heights Sunday.

Authorities say the man was shot in broad daylight on Rogers Avenue between Crown and Montgomery streets. Neighbors say the deadly shooting occurred just before 6 p.m.

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