L’Chaim: Refson – Bergstein
Pictures from the L’Chaim of Sholly Refson (Leeds, UK) and Malya Bergstein (Oak Park, MI) Thursday at Bais Levi Yitzchak. Photos by BYK.
“People Didn’t Leave!” – Hundreds Attend Tznius Shiur
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A heightened interest in last nights Shiur entitled “Tznius, what can I do?” was already noticed in the comments on a post CrownHeights.info published on Tuesday evening, which announced the upcoming Shiur organized by Yagdil Torah, and was confirmed by the ‘full house’ that attended.
Many pictures in the Extended Article!
The 'heroes' from left: Binyamin Weiss, Levi Waks, Reuven Weiss and Zalmy Plotke
COTTAGE GROVE, MN [CHI] — A Minnesota woman sent a letter to her local paper thanking her 'heroes', local Chabad Bochurim. The Bochurim helped her get her car moving in the snow. The letter was published in the South Washington County Bulletin. She goes on in the letter how the Yeshiva, known as 'My Yeshiva' is doing a great job raising these Bochurim.
Read the Full Letter in the Extended Article!
Woman Thanks her ‘Heroes’ – Chabad Yeshiva Bochurim
The ‘heroes’ from left: Binyamin Weiss, Levi Waks, Reuven Weiss and Zalmy Plotke
COTTAGE GROVE, MN [CHI] — A Minnesota woman sent a letter to her local paper thanking her ‘heroes’, local Chabad Bochurim. The Bochurim helped her get her car moving in the snow. The letter was published in the South Washington County Bulletin. She goes on in the letter how the Yeshiva, known as ‘My Yeshiva’ is doing a great job raising these Bochurim.
Read the Full Letter in the Extended Article!
Taharas Hamishpacha Int’l (THI), Mikvah.org proudly announces the launch of My Mikvah Calendar @ www.mikvah.org/calendar. My Mikvah Calendar revolutionizes the observance of the Jewish couples’ personal calendar.
Thirty five years of expertise and involvement in the laws and customs of Taharas Hamishpacha plus ten years of perfecting our popular printed “Jewish Woman’s Personal Calendar” have enabled us to create a state of the art comprehensive online personal calendar for the discerning Jewish couple.
Have We Got A Date For You – More than a Calculation – an Education
Taharas Hamishpacha Int’l (THI), Mikvah.org proudly announces the launch of My Mikvah Calendar @ www.mikvah.org/calendar. My Mikvah Calendar revolutionizes the observance of the Jewish couples’ personal calendar.
Thirty five years of expertise and involvement in the laws and customs of Taharas Hamishpacha plus ten years of perfecting our popular printed “Jewish Woman’s Personal Calendar” have enabled us to create a state of the art comprehensive online personal calendar for the discerning Jewish couple.
Living Torah continues to surprise! In what may be Living Torah’s most captivating Sicha yet, the Rebbe speaks in 1961 about JFK’s launch of the United States Peace Corps to do humanitarian aid around the world. The Rebbe uses Kennedy’s talk to explain his plan of dispatching Shluchim to the far corners of the world.
As mentioned earlier, JEM has embarked on a worldwide “Living Torah-thon” to elicit the support of its many thousands of viewers around the world.
Take part at www.LivingTorah.org
Video of the Day! – JFK on Merkos Shlichus!
Living Torah continues to surprise! In what may be Living Torah’s most captivating Sicha yet, the Rebbe speaks in 1961 about JFK’s launch of the United States Peace Corps to do humanitarian aid around the world. The Rebbe uses Kennedy’s talk to explain his plan of dispatching Shluchim to the far corners of the world.
As mentioned earlier, JEM has embarked on a worldwide “Living Torah-thon” to elicit the support of its many thousands of viewers around the world.
Take part at www.LivingTorah.org
Deal to Sell Ahava Plant Reached
By Max R Mitchell for the Watertown Daily Times
OGDENSBURG, NY – The city has reached a deal for the sale of the kosher cheese plant at 30 Main St.
City Manager Arthur J. Sciorra negotiated an agreement to sell the land, equipment and building for $900,000 to Toobro LLC., owned by Menachem and Schneur Bistritzky. The city council still needs to approve the agreement. The city council set a public hearing for 7 p.m. May 11 to discuss the sale.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Every year, long before the Shluchim from around the world come together in Crown Heights for the Kinus Hashluchim, there is a lot of time and effort that has to go into the planning and arranging the success of what has become the greatest conference in the world in many ways.
More Pictures in the Extended Article!
Photos: Preparation Already Underway for Kinus 5770
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Every year, long before the Shluchim from around the world come together in Crown Heights for the Kinus Hashluchim, there is a lot of time and effort that has to go into the planning and arranging the success of what has become the greatest conference in the world in many ways.
More Pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Efrayim Eliyahu Sherman (Goshen, NY) and Menucha Leah Rogers (Danvers, MA) on their engagement.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
Rabbi Anchelle Perl, Director of Chabad of Mineola, NY is suggesting practical ways fight the swine flu, following the first death in the US. One suggestion, is to make a spiritual vessel for good health, as the Rebbe instructed. Another is a prayer for protection for good health, from the ChiDA-Rabbi Chaim Joseph David Azulai.
Abi Gezunt! Compiled Practical Suggestions and Prayers
Rabbi Anchelle Perl, Director of Chabad of Mineola, NY is suggesting practical ways fight the swine flu, following the first death in the US. One suggestion, is to make a spiritual vessel for good health, as the Rebbe instructed. Another is a prayer for protection for good health, from the ChiDA-Rabbi Chaim Joseph David Azulai.
By Johanna Ginsberg for the New Jersey Jewish News
Chabad Lubavitch Rabbi Shalom Lubin and Reform Rabbi
Ron Kaplan have forged a unique friendship across the
denominational divide. Photo by Johanna Ginsberg
Ron Kaplan have forged a unique friendship across the
denominational divide. Photo by Johanna Ginsberg
And while that kind of friendship can be difficult to attain even among rabbis of the same denomination, Rabbi Shalom Lubin and Rabbi Ron Kaplan are about as far apart, theologically speaking, as two rabbis can be.
Lubin, who runs the Chabad of Southeast Morris County in Madison, is an emissary of Chabad Lubavitch, the hasidic movement steeped in deeply traditional Orthodoxy.
Rabbis, Reform and Chabad, are an Unlikely Duo
By Johanna Ginsberg for the New Jersey Jewish News
Chabad Lubavitch Rabbi Shalom Lubin and Reform Rabbi
Ron Kaplan have forged a unique friendship across the
denominational divide. Photo by Johanna Ginsberg
Ron Kaplan have forged a unique friendship across the
denominational divide. Photo by Johanna Ginsberg
The two rabbis have an easy, natural rapport. Like family members, they sometimes finish each other’s sentences, or cut each other off, or jump in with a word of praise. They share simhas and sadness. Their relationship is both personal and professional; it extends to their families and their congregations.
And while that kind of friendship can be difficult to attain even among rabbis of the same denomination, Rabbi Shalom Lubin and Rabbi Ron Kaplan are about as far apart, theologically speaking, as two rabbis can be.
Lubin, who runs the Chabad of Southeast Morris County in Madison, is an emissary of Chabad Lubavitch, the hasidic movement steeped in deeply traditional Orthodoxy.
Left, Florida governor Governor Charlie Crist signing the bill. Right, Shliach Rabbi Schneur Oirechman, throwing his support behind the bill.
TALLAHASSEE, FL [CHI] — Governor Charlie Crist today signed Senate Bill 813, removing the terms “shylock” and “shylocking” from Florida’s laws about unlawful moneylending. The terms were introduced into Florida statutes during the 1969 legislative session.
FL Governor Signs Bill Removing Discriminatory Language
Left, Florida governor Governor Charlie Crist signing the bill. Right, Shliach Rabbi Schneur Oirechman, throwing his support behind the bill.
TALLAHASSEE, FL [CHI] — Governor Charlie Crist today signed Senate Bill 813, removing the terms “shylock” and “shylocking” from Florida’s laws about unlawful moneylending. The terms were introduced into Florida statutes during the 1969 legislative session.
Photo Gallery: 8th Grade Siyum Maseches Megilah and BBQ
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Tuesday, Oholei Torah’s Rabbi Borenstein’s 8th Grade class, completed the whole Maseches Megilah. The Bochurim made a barbecue Siyum in Rabbi Borenstein’s backyard. They enjoyed hotdogs and burgers. Following the barbecue the class had a baseball game in Lefferts Park.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yisroel and Henna (nee Shapiro) Shomer (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
By Chaya Fried
The headlines we see each day are grim. America has been hit by what is likely the worst financial crisis since The Great Depression, and the amount of frum families struggling with joblessness is staggering. Consider these numbers: Passaic, a community of approximately 1400 families, has seen 100 breadwinners lose their Parnassa this year. In Brooklyn, Rav Binyamin Eisenberger, the respected Rav of one of the largest shuls in Boro Park, said that, in his kehillah alone, 10 families were left without any means of support when their fathers’ jobs were cut. Tomchei Shabbos of Lakewood has seen the need for food packages rise to frightening proportions, with approximately 1 out of every 25 families receiving aid.
These are not just numbers.
The Poor, Rich Man Next Door: The Parnassa Crisis and YOU
By Chaya Fried
The headlines we see each day are grim. America has been hit by what is likely the worst financial crisis since The Great Depression, and the amount of frum families struggling with joblessness is staggering. Consider these numbers: Passaic, a community of approximately 1400 families, has seen 100 breadwinners lose their Parnassa this year. In Brooklyn, Rav Binyamin Eisenberger, the respected Rav of one of the largest shuls in Boro Park, said that, in his kehillah alone, 10 families were left without any means of support when their fathers’ jobs were cut. Tomchei Shabbos of Lakewood has seen the need for food packages rise to frightening proportions, with approximately 1 out of every 25 families receiving aid.
These are not just numbers.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shloime and Rivkah Lison (Montreal, Canada) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
By Ron Kampeas
United States Senator from Pennsylvania, Arlen Specter
WASHINGTON [JTA] — The announcement by U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania that he was switching parties and becoming a Democrat leaves no Republican Jew in the U.S. Senate, and just one in the entire U.S. Congress.
Senate Republicans Lose Only Jewish Voice
By Ron Kampeas
United States Senator from Pennsylvania, Arlen Specter
WASHINGTON [JTA] — The announcement by U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania that he was switching parties and becoming a Democrat leaves no Republican Jew in the U.S. Senate, and just one in the entire U.S. Congress.
Grand Bat Mitzvah Shabbaton for Shluchim Online School
FRESNO, CA [CHI] — This past Shabbos a group of 5th and 6th graders attending the Shluchim Online School gathered together for a grand shabbaton at Chabad of Fresno, in conjunction with the Bas Mitzvah celebration of one of their fellow classmates, Esty Zirkind.
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