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Gang Attack. Illustration Photo.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A 12-year-old Jewish girl was the victim of a vicious racially motivated physical and verbal gang assault by a large group of 10-year-old Black boys in a local playground.

The incident took place Tuesday evening at around 7:00pm in the new playground on Montgomery Street between Troy and Schenectady Avenues, according to an account by the girls mother she said that the group first tried provoking her into fighting with them by verbally taunting her, following it up with throwing a ball at her.

Racially Motivated Gang Assault by 10-year-olds, Police Brush it off

Gang Attack. Illustration Photo.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A 12-year-old Jewish girl was the victim of a vicious racially motivated physical and verbal gang assault by a large group of 10-year-old Black boys in a local playground.

The incident took place Tuesday evening at around 7:00pm in the new playground on Montgomery Street between Troy and Schenectady Avenues, according to an account by the girls mother she said that the group first tried provoking her into fighting with them by verbally taunting her, following it up with throwing a ball at her.

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Mendy and Rochel (nee Feigenson) Vail from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Aryeh Leib Bolshinikov (Lod, EY) to Sarah Sinrot (Boyton Beach, FL)
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Yisroel and Toby Menkes from Montreal, Canada had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Moshe Noginski (Boston, MA) to Esther Colton (Yerushalayim)
New Engagement!

Yehuda Leib Staal (Chicago, IL) to Yocheved Brook (Coral springs, FL) L’Chaim: Monday, Sept. 29th, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana
New Engagement!

Mendel Hazan (Rome, Italy) to Chana Shemtov (Bucks County, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Shua Slavin (S. Clemente, CA) to Toby Marlow (N. Miami Beach, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Small Hall
New Engagement!

Menachem Faygen (Crown Heights) to Chana Boyarskiy (Chicago, IL)
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Zalmy and Sarale Cohen from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachar: 1525 President St.
Baby Boy!

Schneur Zalman and Chana (nee Kosofsky) Heber from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachar: at 394 Kingston Ave
Baby Boy!

Motty and Rivky (nee Berkowitz) Sternberg from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 394 Kingston Ave
New Engagement!

Ari Havlin (Frankfurt, Germany) to Raizel Vigler (Flatbush, Brooklyn) L’Chaim: Motzei Shabbos Shuva, Sept. 27th, 9:00pm at 3315 Ave N, Brooklyn
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Zevi and Musy (nee Fradkin) New from S. Diego, CA had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Leiby and Mushka (nee Moscowitz) Brikman from Montreal, Canada had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Mendel Kulski (Paris, France) to Ro’hie Halperin (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Coming Soon from JEM: My Land!

As reported earlier, JEM in collaboration with Malka Touger are in the final stages of producing a new, exciting film for kids: My Land – A children’s tour through Israel’s Holy Cities accompanied by teachings of the Rebbe.

Here they were spotted in Ein Yael, Yerushalayim doing a scene about the Shivas Haminim (7 Species) of Eretz Yisroel.

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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

Something Jewish

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

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.

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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.

Shlichus
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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.

Shlichus
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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.

Shlichus
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