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Oihel Nosson together with Rabbi Chaim Miller began a new Shuir on his Sefer on the Rambam and Prophecy, which CrownHeights.info will be broadcasting following each Shiur. The community is welcome to attend the Shiurim, which take place Thursday Nights, in person.

NEW Video Shiur Series – Rabbi Chaim Miller on Rambam

Oihel Nosson together with Rabbi Chaim Miller began a new Shuir on his Sefer on the Rambam and Prophecy, which CrownHeights.info will be broadcasting following each Shiur. The community is welcome to attend the Shiurim, which take place Thursday Nights, in person.

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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle

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New Engagement!

Yossi Labkovski (Buffalo, NY) to Chayale Zaltzman (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Baby Girl!

Chaim and Rivky (nee Wilansky) Perl from Remsen Village had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

JJ Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) to Nechama Solomon (Montreal, Canada)
New Engagement!

Dovid Ezagui (Brooklyn, NY) to Chava Sorkin (Brooklyn, NY)
New Engagement!

Hushi Kot (Tallinn, Estonia) to Chani Wilhelm (Morristown, NJ) L’Chaim: Today, Monday, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.
New Engagement!

Velvel Reikhtman (Montreal, Canada) to Channah Kagan (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 10th, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
Baby Boy!

Shimon and Chanie Alon from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yitzy and Leeby Smith from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
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)

Mazal Tov! New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avrohom Asher Golowinsky (Miami, FL) and Aviva Fellig (Montreal, Canada) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Wednesday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave].

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At 10:30 this morning one of the candidates running for the Elections in the Vaad Hakohol announced his resignation citing the Psak Din, which we reported on early this morning.

His announcement stated: “With much disappointment I regret to inform you that last night (5/19/09) I received a Psak Din (dated 5/18/09) prohibiting my involvment with the upcoming elections. The Psak labels the election as Illegal. Considering that Unity and Humility must (at times) come before freedom, I beg the apology of all the people that supported me and all the caring hearts that yearned swift change. I hereby announce my resignation from candidacy to the CHJCC.”

Zaki Tamir Announces His Resignation from the Elections, Citing Psak Din

At 10:30 this morning one of the candidates running for the Elections in the Vaad Hakohol announced his resignation citing the Psak Din, which we reported on early this morning.

His announcement stated: “With much disappointment I regret to inform you that last night (5/19/09) I received a Psak Din (dated 5/18/09) prohibiting my involvment with the upcoming elections. The Psak labels the election as Illegal. Considering that Unity and Humility must (at times) come before freedom, I beg the apology of all the people that supported me and all the caring hearts that yearned swift change. I hereby announce my resignation from candidacy to the CHJCC.”

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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — JLI’s National Jewish annual retreat is an opportunity for anyone seeking to explore their Jewish heritage to join together with fellow seekers and combine a restorative vacation with inspirational Torah learning. An impressive array of lecturers brings a wide range of perspectives in Jewish learning.

Sen. Lieberman to Deliver Keynote at the JLI Retreat

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — JLI’s National Jewish annual retreat is an opportunity for anyone seeking to explore their Jewish heritage to join together with fellow seekers and combine a restorative vacation with inspirational Torah learning. An impressive array of lecturers brings a wide range of perspectives in Jewish learning.

Shlichus
by Michoel Chazan

Elections. Illustration Photo.

A few years ago, my son came home from Yeshiva. He told me about the discussions of the day in Yeshiva concerning the arguments between Rabbi Osdoba and Rabbi Schwai regarding the necessity of a filter for tap water. My son told me that the discussion became very heated amongst the bachurim and everyone began taking sides. I asked my son, “Which side did you take?“ He answered me, “When it comes to Rabbanim, I don’t take sides.”

I also have tried very hard to stay neutral, and B”H maintain a good relationship with both Rabbonim.

Op-Ed: Why We All Need To Vote

by Michoel Chazan

Elections. Illustration Photo.

A few years ago, my son came home from Yeshiva. He told me about the discussions of the day in Yeshiva concerning the arguments between Rabbi Osdoba and Rabbi Schwai regarding the necessity of a filter for tap water. My son told me that the discussion became very heated amongst the bachurim and everyone began taking sides. I asked my son, “Which side did you take?“ He answered me, “When it comes to Rabbanim, I don’t take sides.”

I also have tried very hard to stay neutral, and B”H maintain a good relationship with both Rabbonim.

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Squatters Start Fire to Keep Warm in Eastern Pkwy Home

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Flames lit up the night and smoke billowed out of the boarded up windows of a vacant home one Eastern Parkway. The fire broke out at around 3:30am inside of 1154 Eastern Parkway which is three family home off the corner of Utica Avenue, and there were reports of people trapped on the second floor.

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Note: This is a speech I would have given to my supporters, as a contestant in the Vaad Hakhol elections. This speech is purely hypothetical, as I unfortunately cannot see the value of spending time and effort in running for a seat, being that there is so much politics, name-calling and smearing going on. Please use it as some food for thought.

My Dear Friends & Neighbors,

Thank you for joining me tonight, together with my esteemed colleagues, all running for a seat in the Vaad Hakhol. I am pleased to see that there is a positive move to clear up the internal politics and strife that has been eating away at our community for so many years.

Op-Ed: A Letter to my Supporters

Note: This is a speech I would have given to my supporters, as a contestant in the Vaad Hakhol elections. This speech is purely hypothetical, as I unfortunately cannot see the value of spending time and effort in running for a seat, being that there is so much politics, name-calling and smearing going on. Please use it as some food for thought.

My Dear Friends & Neighbors,

Thank you for joining me tonight, together with my esteemed colleagues, all running for a seat in the Vaad Hakhol. I am pleased to see that there is a positive move to clear up the internal politics and strife that has been eating away at our community for so many years.

Op-Ed
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CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — In a new development all the candidates for Vaad Hakohol and Gaboim, as well as the disputed members of the Netzigim; were served with a notice to appear in Supreme Court tomorrow afternoon, for a hearing on a motion by the current Vaad to block the elections.

Election Candidates Served with Psak Din and Court Order

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — In a new development all the candidates for Vaad Hakohol and Gaboim, as well as the disputed members of the Netzigim; were served with a notice to appear in Supreme Court tomorrow afternoon, for a hearing on a motion by the current Vaad to block the elections.

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By Stephen Williams for the NY Times Blogs

NEW YORK — New York drivers now have the option of taking defensive-driving courses over the Internet to qualify for auto insurance discounts and point reductions on their driving records.

New York Driving Course Goes Online

By Stephen Williams for the NY Times Blogs

NEW YORK — New York drivers now have the option of taking defensive-driving courses over the Internet to qualify for auto insurance discounts and point reductions on their driving records.

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