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The AFP news agency has published a Television show, “Moscow's Mobile Synagogue.” The Mitzvah Tank was launched in 2007.
There's no truck like it in Moscow. The “mitzvah-tank” cruises through the Russian capital, driven by two Orthodox rabbis and outfitted with Hebrew inscriptions and even its own menorahs. It's a synagogue on wheels, with a mission to bring Russia's secular Jews back to their roots — or, rather, to bring their roots to them.

Video – The Mobile Western Wall Mitzvah Tank

The AFP news agency has published a Television show, “Moscow’s Mobile Synagogue.” The Mitzvah Tank was launched in 2007.

There’s no truck like it in Moscow. The “mitzvah-tank” cruises through the Russian capital, driven by two Orthodox rabbis and outfitted with Hebrew inscriptions and even its own menorahs. It’s a synagogue on wheels, with a mission to bring Russia’s secular Jews back to their roots — or, rather, to bring their roots to them.

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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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New Engagement!

Ya’akov Silverman (Tysons Corner, VA) to Chaya Raizel Michaelson (Glastonbury, CT)
New Engagement!

Yitzchak Minkowitz (Fort Myers, FL) to Shani Silver (Mequon, WI)
New Engagement!

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)

CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is happy to present a Unique Photo of the Rebbe  In this photo, The Rebbe Accompanies the President of Israel into 770 on Purim 1971.  To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.org

Picture of the Day! – A Unique Photo of the Rebbe!

CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is happy to present a Unique Photo of the Rebbe  In this photo, The Rebbe Accompanies the President of Israel into 770 on Purim 1971.  To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.org

Picture of the Day

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida [CHI] — Bochurim in the Fort Lauderdale Smicha Program, took their final Smicha Test Tuesday with Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yeruslavski. They spent the year learning and helping out with community activities, making a deep and lasting impression in the Fort Lauderdale and Lauderhill Chabad Community.

Florida Smicha Program Graduates

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida [CHI] — Bochurim in the Fort Lauderdale Smicha Program, took their final Smicha Test Tuesday with Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yeruslavski. They spent the year learning and helping out with community activities, making a deep and lasting impression in the Fort Lauderdale and Lauderhill Chabad Community.

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U.S. Senator Robert Menedez (D, NJ) delivers a comprehensive speech before the senate regarding Israel, how its a land that belongs to the Jews, and how invaluable Israels allegiance is to the United States, and imploring the president not to forget that.

Sen. Menedez (D) of New Jersey Speaks about Israel

U.S. Senator Robert Menedez (D, NJ) delivers a comprehensive speech before the senate regarding Israel, how its a land that belongs to the Jews, and how invaluable Israels allegiance is to the United States, and imploring the president not to forget that.

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It is with great sadness, and immense pain that we inform you of the tragic and extremely untimely passing of a young Shlucha to Bangkok, Thailand, Chaya Mushka Ashkenazi at the age of 7.

Chaya Mushka suffered from an illness the last year, and passed away this morning in the “Tel Hashomer” hospital in Israel with her parents at her side.

Chaya Mushka is survived by her parents Eliezer and Rochel Ashkenazi along with her siblings.

The levaya took place this morning, going from Kfar Chabad to Har HaZeitim in Jerusalem.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

TRADGEDY: Chaya Mushka Ashkenazi, 7, OBM

It is with great sadness, and immense pain that we inform you of the tragic and extremely untimely passing of a young Shlucha to Bangkok, Thailand, Chaya Mushka Ashkenazi at the age of 7.

Chaya Mushka suffered from an illness the last year, and passed away this morning in the “Tel Hashomer” hospital in Israel with her parents at her side.

Chaya Mushka is survived by her parents Eliezer and Rochel Ashkenazi along with her siblings.

The levaya took place this morning, going from Kfar Chabad to Har HaZeitim in Jerusalem.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli Alayev (Flatbush) and Shana Wagshul (Crown Heights) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be Wednesday Night at FREE, 1383 President St [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].


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Proud owners of new Siddurim!

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY [CHI] — As the Pre 1A students marched into the Shul at Cheder at the Ohel, they were welcomed by their parents and grandparents with shining faces full of nachas. This was the day that the students received their very own Siddur.

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Sgt. Dolores Pilnacek (L) and Sgt. James Houghdat both serving in the 71st, showing the plaque.

POCONO SUMMIT, PA [CHI] — Sergeants from the 71st Precinct traveled recently to Pennsylvania to present the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Officers with a Plaque recognizing the outstanding work they have done, capturing the killers of Detective Russell Timoshenko.

Sergeants of the 71st Precinct Thank PA Police

Sgt. Dolores Pilnacek (L) and Sgt. James Houghdat both serving in the 71st, showing the plaque.

POCONO SUMMIT, PA [CHI] — Sergeants from the 71st Precinct traveled recently to Pennsylvania to present the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Officers with a Plaque recognizing the outstanding work they have done, capturing the killers of Detective Russell Timoshenko.

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TZFAS, Israel [CHI] — The camera crew of JEM are at it again in Eretz Yisroel!

This time the camera crew with children actors was spotted acting out a few scenes in the city of Tzfas. They visited various holy sites in Tzfas, such as the kever of the Rebbe’s brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib and the Arizal Hakadosh.

JEM in the Holy City of Tzfas!

TZFAS, Israel [CHI] — The camera crew of JEM are at it again in Eretz Yisroel!

This time the camera crew with children actors was spotted acting out a few scenes in the city of Tzfas. They visited various holy sites in Tzfas, such as the kever of the Rebbe’s brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib and the Arizal Hakadosh.

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