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Dear Dr. Lang:

You asked me for an advisory opinion about the current status of the Injunction (T.R.O.) that we obtained tins past Wednesday restraining tile Sunday elections called by Yisroel Best, as well as tile lawsuit in general as it pertains to the elections.

With regard to the injunction, the Appellate Division yesterday issued a “stay” of the “TRO” to the four persons who appealed, those being Respondents Yisroel Best, Yisroel Sandhaus, Yisroel Landau and Eli Poltarok. As none of the other 14 Respondents (candidates) appealed the injunction, a very strong argument can be made that the Appellate Division's Order does not protect or apply to them. The other 14 Respondents are: Kalman Bialestock, Fishel Brownstein, Zev Cadaner, Yossi Keller, Yossel Motchkin, Yaacov Rogalsky, Mendel Shagalov, Chanina Sperlin, Zaki Tamir, Uri Niazov, Gershon Chaimson, Motel Chein, Zalman Lipsker, and Y. Boruch Spielman.

Attorney David Berger Explains what happened in Court

Dear Dr. Lang:

You asked me for an advisory opinion about the current status of the Injunction (T.R.O.) that we obtained tins past Wednesday restraining tile Sunday elections called by Yisroel Best, as well as tile lawsuit in general as it pertains to the elections.

With regard to the injunction, the Appellate Division yesterday issued a “stay” of the “TRO” to the four persons who appealed, those being Respondents Yisroel Best, Yisroel Sandhaus, Yisroel Landau and Eli Poltarok. As none of the other 14 Respondents (candidates) appealed the injunction, a very strong argument can be made that the Appellate Division’s Order does not protect or apply to them. The other 14 Respondents are: Kalman Bialestock, Fishel Brownstein, Zev Cadaner, Yossi Keller, Yossel Motchkin, Yaacov Rogalsky, Mendel Shagalov, Chanina Sperlin, Zaki Tamir, Uri Niazov, Gershon Chaimson, Motel Chein, Zalman Lipsker, and Y. Boruch Spielman.

Communal Matters
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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 published a letter by attorney David Berger. Responding to that letter is attorney Edward Rudofsky.

Appellate Division Election Order Applies To All
Attorney David Berger's statements regarding the Order issued by the Appellate Division, regarding the election tomorrow, are unfortunately mistaken. All of the respondents were represented at the Appellate Division. I appeared for Yisroel Best, Yisroel Sandhaus and Yisroel Landau. Elie Poltarak, who is also an attorney, appeared on his own behalf and on behalf of all of the other respondents. Thus, everyone was represented and is without doubt the beneficiary of the Appellate Division Order which stayed the TRO issued by the lower court the previous day. Anyone who doubts the above should go to the Court and check the Request for Appellate Division Intervention (RADI) form, which clearly identifies the parties and their attorneys.

Attorney Rudofsky Statement Regarding Berger’s Letter

CrownHeights.info published a letter by attorney David Berger. Responding to that letter is attorney Edward Rudofsky.

Appellate Division Election Order Applies To All

Attorney David Berger’s statements regarding the Order issued by the Appellate Division, regarding the election tomorrow, are unfortunately mistaken. All of the respondents were represented at the Appellate Division. I appeared for Yisroel Best, Yisroel Sandhaus and Yisroel Landau. Elie Poltarak, who is also an attorney, appeared on his own behalf and on behalf of all of the other respondents. Thus, everyone was represented and is without doubt the beneficiary of the Appellate Division Order which stayed the TRO issued by the lower court the previous day. Anyone who doubts the above should go to the Court and check the Request for Appellate Division Intervention (RADI) form, which clearly identifies the parties and their attorneys.

Communal Matters

Car Burst into Flames on Eastern Pkwy

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Later afternoon Friday a car driving on Troy Ave and Easern Pkwy burst into flames. The incident happened as the vehicle, driven by a Black male was coming up onto the intersection of Eastern Pkwy from Troy Ave. He saw smoke coming out of his hood, and quickly pulled over and called 911.

Fires
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CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Friday afternoon as people were getting ready for shabbos, a boy escaped from his mothers arms and was hit by a truck. The incident took place near the supermarket on Empire Blvd and Albany Ave. The boy who was holding his mothers hand, slipped free for a minute and was hit by a truck.

Truck Hits Boy on Empire Blvd

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Friday afternoon as people were getting ready for shabbos, a boy escaped from his mothers arms and was hit by a truck. The incident took place near the supermarket on Empire Blvd and Albany Ave. The boy who was holding his mothers hand, slipped free for a minute and was hit by a truck.

Accidents
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The New York Times City Room

BROOKLYN, NY — At least 20 students, around ages 11 to 15, were injured around 10:30 a.m. on Friday when a grate gave way under them outside a Brooklyn school, causing them to fall into a basement, the authorities said. Fifteen students were taken to Maimonides Medical Center, according to the Fire Department, and an assemblyman said that other injured students were taken to New York Methodist Hospital and Lutheran Medical Center.

Video – Yeshiva Students Injured During Class Picture

The New York Times City Room

BROOKLYN, NY — At least 20 students, around ages 11 to 15, were injured around 10:30 a.m. on Friday when a grate gave way under them outside a Brooklyn school, causing them to fall into a basement, the authorities said. Fifteen students were taken to Maimonides Medical Center, according to the Fire Department, and an assemblyman said that other injured students were taken to New York Methodist Hospital and Lutheran Medical Center.

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BROOKLYN [NEWS12] — Synagogues in Brooklyn are taking increased security measures after news of an alleged terror plot to bomb two centers in the Bronx.

Patrols have been placed outside the Congregation of B'Nai Avraham. The synagogue's leader, Rabbi Raskin, says the beefed-up security is necessary.

Video – Brooklyn Synagogues Stay Vigilant

BROOKLYN [NEWS12] — Synagogues in Brooklyn are taking increased security measures after news of an alleged terror plot to bomb two centers in the Bronx.

Patrols have been placed outside the Congregation of B’Nai Avraham. The synagogue’s leader, Rabbi Raskin, says the beefed-up security is necessary.

Videos

CROWN HEIGHTS [MYFOXNY] — A newlywed wife went into a frenzy because her husband vanished and everyone feared the worst. It's a bizarre story with a strange twist involving a bicycle and the NYPD. John Deutzman checked out this case.

Video – The 71st Precinct Hides Husband from Wife!

CROWN HEIGHTS [MYFOXNY] — A newlywed wife went into a frenzy because her husband vanished and everyone feared the worst. It’s a bizarre story with a strange twist involving a bicycle and the NYPD. John Deutzman checked out this case.

Videos
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The Rebbe's soulful request was thta Shabbos, Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan, after Mincha, everyone should come and Farbreng in unity! This Shabbos afternoon at 6:30pm, a Farbrengen will be held in 770 by Igud Avrachim - CH. Speakers: California Head Shliach Rabbi Shlomo Cunin, Rechovot Rabbi Menachem Gluchovsky, Mashpia Rabbi Michoel Seligson and Rabbi Shimon Chirik.

Unity Farbrengen Shabbos Afternoon in 770

The Rebbe’s soulful request was thta Shabbos, Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan, after Mincha, everyone should come and Farbreng in unity! This Shabbos afternoon at 6:30pm, a Farbrengen will be held in 770 by Igud Avrachim – CH. Speakers: California Head Shliach Rabbi Shlomo Cunin, Rechovot Rabbi Menachem Gluchovsky, Mashpia Rabbi Michoel Seligson and Rabbi Shimon Chirik.

PSA
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Mazal Tov! – 5 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Binyomin and Ricky (nee Tzivin) Gaerman.
IYH at 618 Empire Blvd [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Binyomin and Blumshi Dubroff.
IYH at 895 Eastern Pkwy [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Yossi and Shleema Vogel.
IYH at Bais Shmuel, 885 Eastern Pkwy [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Yisroel Dovid and Malkie (nee Reizes) Osdoba.
IYH at 1615 Carroll St [between Schenectady and Utica Ave].

Shmuli and Aidy (nee Katzman) Bendet.
IYH at 186 Roosevelt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314.

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!!

Mazel Tov's

New JEM/Malka Touger Film for Kids Now in Production!

TVERIA, ISRAEL [CHI] — In conjunction with today’s Siyum of the yearly learning of Rambam, Crownheights.info has obtained photos of a new film being produced by Malka Touger (Producer of the videos I Am A Chassid and Hand in Hand) in collaboration with JEM. The new Rebbe video for kids is reported to be a tour through special sites of Chassidic interest in Eretz Yisroel, woven together with the Rebbe’s words about them.

Chabad News
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By Yoseph Kahanov, Jax Fl.
It was the Baal Shem Tov’s custom to draw out his prayers on Friday evenings. His disciples, who typically finished before him, would wait for their Rebbe to conclude, so that they may join him in the Shabbos meal.

It happened, on a given Friday, that one of the participants felt rather hungry. He thought to himself: “There is still plenty of time before the Baal Shem Tov will complete his prayers; I ought to go and eat something. In all likelihood, I will be back before he’s done. Besides, there are plenty of others around; I shall certainly not be missed.”

Seeing him slip out the door, another fellow decided to do the same. This started a chain reaction and soon the Baal Shem Tov was left to himself. Imagine their embarrassment, when, upon their return, they found their Rebbe sitting all alone waiting for them.

The Baal Shem Tov lovingly explained to them that a head is only as high as the body on which it rests. He said that his ability to stay “up there,” and function as their head, depended entirely on the degree of their individual and collective commitment.

To Count is not to be Counted Upon – Dependability Determines Self Worth

By Yoseph Kahanov, Jax Fl.

It was the Baal Shem Tov’s custom to draw out his prayers on Friday evenings. His disciples, who typically finished before him, would wait for their Rebbe to conclude, so that they may join him in the Shabbos meal.

It happened, on a given Friday, that one of the participants felt rather hungry. He thought to himself: “There is still plenty of time before the Baal Shem Tov will complete his prayers; I ought to go and eat something. In all likelihood, I will be back before he’s done. Besides, there are plenty of others around; I shall certainly not be missed.”

Seeing him slip out the door, another fellow decided to do the same. This started a chain reaction and soon the Baal Shem Tov was left to himself. Imagine their embarrassment, when, upon their return, they found their Rebbe sitting all alone waiting for them.

The Baal Shem Tov lovingly explained to them that a head is only as high as the body on which it rests. He said that his ability to stay “up there,” and function as their head, depended entirely on the degree of their individual and collective commitment.

Something Jewish
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Zalman Nelson for Lubavitch.com

MOSCOW, RUSSIA — In a meeting Monday between Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and President Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s Jewish students were granted permission to postpone upcoming state exams conflictingly scheduled for the first day of the Shavuot holiday.

Russian President Intervenes On Behalf Of Jewish Students

Zalman Nelson for Lubavitch.com

MOSCOW, RUSSIA — In a meeting Monday between Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and President Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s Jewish students were granted permission to postpone upcoming state exams conflictingly scheduled for the first day of the Shavuot holiday.

Chabad News
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