Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Nesanel and Rivka (nee Joseph) Rafaelov (Miami Beach, FL) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
NEW YORK [AP] — Mayor Michael Bloomberg's change to city term-limits law won approval from the federal government Tuesday, clearing the final hurdle for the billionaire to run for a third term this year.
Under the Voting Rights Act, the Justice Department must approve modifications to voting rules in New York City as a way to prevent those changes from discriminating against voters.
Feds OK Mayor Bloomberg’s Term Limits Change
NEW YORK [AP] — Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s change to city term-limits law won approval from the federal government Tuesday, clearing the final hurdle for the billionaire to run for a third term this year.
Under the Voting Rights Act, the Justice Department must approve modifications to voting rules in New York City as a way to prevent those changes from discriminating against voters.
MOSCOW [JTA] — Russia's Jewish billionaires lost more than two-thirds of their wealth in 2008, according to figures released by Forbes magazine.
At the same time, wealthy Jewish philanthropists with ties to the former Soviet Union also saw their fortunes drastically reduced in the latest sign that it will be difficult for the Russian-speaking Jewish community to depend on the largesse of local donors.
Financial Crisis Slams Russia’s Jewish Billionaires
MOSCOW [JTA] — Russia’s Jewish billionaires lost more than two-thirds of their wealth in 2008, according to figures released by Forbes magazine.
At the same time, wealthy Jewish philanthropists with ties to the former Soviet Union also saw their fortunes drastically reduced in the latest sign that it will be difficult for the Russian-speaking Jewish community to depend on the largesse of local donors.
Many thanks for the beautiful Haggadah “Kol Menachem” which you so kindly sent me. From all the Haggados that I have set my eyes upon I have seen never seen something like this. In terms of content, it includes a fabulous selection from the great Jewish sages, and each reader will find something of personal relevance. Everyone who sees it will be impressed. The centerpiece contains the commentary and thoughts of the Ga’on of our generation, Rabbi Menachem Mendel, the Rebbe of Lubavitch זצקללה"ה, whose influence has spread across the full spectrum of Jewish life, from the very closest of Jews to the most distant, “to call them all in the name of G-d, to serve Him in unity.”
“I Have Never Seen a Haggadah Like This!”
Many thanks for the beautiful Haggadah “Kol Menachem” which you so kindly sent me. From all the Haggados that I have set my eyes upon I have seen never seen something like this. In terms of content, it includes a fabulous selection from the great Jewish sages, and each reader will find something of personal relevance. Everyone who sees it will be impressed. The centerpiece contains the commentary and thoughts of the Ga’on of our generation, Rabbi Menachem Mendel, the Rebbe of Lubavitch זצקללה”ה, whose influence has spread across the full spectrum of Jewish life, from the very closest of Jews to the most distant, “to call them all in the name of G-d, to serve Him in unity.”
Mazal Tov! – Tuesday Night L’Chaim!
Chanoch Henoch Junik (Crown Heights) and Eti Klien (Monsey, NY) .
IYH be at Frankel Shul, 1699 President St [between Utica and Rochester Ave].
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
ISRAEL — Zion Badash, 18, from Savyon, has invented a device to reduce emissions from internal combustion engines in most vehicles by as much as 40 percent and significantly cut gasoline consumption.
The compact contraption called Z5 has no moving parts and can be easily self-installed in cars.
Israeli Teen Invents Device Reducing Gas and Emissions
ISRAEL — Zion Badash, 18, from Savyon, has invented a device to reduce emissions from internal combustion engines in most vehicles by as much as 40 percent and significantly cut gasoline consumption.
The compact contraption called Z5 has no moving parts and can be easily self-installed in cars.
NEW YORK [WABC] — A jury has convicted Lee Woods, the third suspect on trial for the murder of New York City police officer Russel Timoshenko.
Woods was convicted on charges of aggravated murder, aggravated attempted murder, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Third Suspect Found Guilty in Timoshenko Murder
NEW YORK [WABC] — A jury has convicted Lee Woods, the third suspect on trial for the murder of New York City police officer Russel Timoshenko.
Woods was convicted on charges of aggravated murder, aggravated attempted murder, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Jewish Community Celebrates Purim at Chabad’s “Purim in the Circus!”
GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — “Ladies and gentleman, step right up for the greatest Purim fun on earth!” announced “ringmaster” Rabbi Pesach Burston to the crowd of over three hundred who had come to celebrate “Purim at the Circus” with Chabad. People of all ages from throughout the county enjoyed a spectacular party, in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Purim, which was on March 10 at the American Legion Hall in Monroe.
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — Ferry company New York Waterways says it is having trouble staying afloat, and may need to file for bankruptcy protection this year.
This is the same company that came to the rescue when US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson in January.
NY Waterway Suing US Airways over Flight 1549
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — Ferry company New York Waterways says it is having trouble staying afloat, and may need to file for bankruptcy protection this year.
This is the same company that came to the rescue when US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson in January.
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine [FJC] — Residents of the east Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk celebrated the inauguration of a memorial built in honor of Rabbi Levi Yitzhak Schneerson, the father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of righteous memory. Rabbi Levi Yitzhak served as the Chief Rabbi of Dnepropetrovsk (then known as Yekaterinoslav) from 1909 to 1939.
Gallery of the Ceremony in the Extended Article!
Home of Rebbe’s Father Honored
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine [FJC] — Residents of the east Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk celebrated the inauguration of a memorial built in honor of Rabbi Levi Yitzhak Schneerson, the father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of righteous memory. Rabbi Levi Yitzhak served as the Chief Rabbi of Dnepropetrovsk (then known as Yekaterinoslav) from 1909 to 1939.
Gallery of the Ceremony in the Extended Article!
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Rika Orzech, son Mr. Sholom Orzech, daughters Mrs. Gitty Karnowsky and Mrs. Chanie Raskin (all of N15, London, UK). He is the son-in-law of Reb Shmuel Grossman the son of Reb Osher of Nikolayev.
The family is sitting Shiva and can be contacted by; Phone: (011 44) 208 800 9307 Fax: (011 44) 208 503 2600 Email: orzechfamily@gmail.com
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Shlomo Reuven Halevi Orzech
It is with sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Shlomo Reuven Halevi Orzech OBM on Monday morning.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Rika Orzech, son Mr. Sholom Orzech, daughters Mrs. Gitty Karnowsky and Mrs. Chanie Raskin (all of N15, London, UK). He is the son-in-law of Reb Shmuel Grossman the son of Reb Osher of Nikolayev.
The family is sitting Shiva and can be contacted by; Phone: (011 44) 208 800 9307 Fax: (011 44) 208 503 2600 Email: orzechfamily@gmail.com
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Rabbi Nochem Kaplan, Director of the central education office of Chabad-Lubavitch, was recently elected President of the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), the umbrella organization for accrediting agencies of private schools in the U.S. from early childhood through grade 12. Following his election, Baila Olidort, editor of lubavitch.com, interviewed Rabbi Kaplan.
You’ve been elected to serve as President of the NCPSA. How significant is that?
Well, notwithstanding the fact that most people have never heard of it, the NCPSA represents in excess of 4,000 schools and some 5 million children nationwide. It has a major impact on education in the U.S.
Rabbi Nochem Kaplan Appointed President of NCPSA
Rabbi Nochem Kaplan, Director of the central education office of Chabad-Lubavitch, was recently elected President of the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), the umbrella organization for accrediting agencies of private schools in the U.S. from early childhood through grade 12. Following his election, Baila Olidort, editor of lubavitch.com, interviewed Rabbi Kaplan.
You’ve been elected to serve as President of the NCPSA. How significant is that?
Well, notwithstanding the fact that most people have never heard of it, the NCPSA represents in excess of 4,000 schools and some 5 million children nationwide. It has a major impact on education in the U.S.
I hadn’t known what to expect from my first Purim in Crown Heights. I was unsure about where I would be comfortable hearing the Megillah, and when I received Nightlife’s flier about their Purim night event, I got to wondering about whether I would actually be entertained by the game of “Simon Sez” that they were advertising. I need not have worried at all.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Purim @ Nightlife
I hadn’t known what to expect from my first Purim in Crown Heights. I was unsure about where I would be comfortable hearing the Megillah, and when I received Nightlife’s flier about their Purim night event, I got to wondering about whether I would actually be entertained by the game of “Simon Sez” that they were advertising. I need not have worried at all.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Deranged Suspicious Person Attacks Shomrim, Committed
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — It started with a suspicious man loitering on Kingston Avenue and ended off with property destruction and a racial bias crime.
At approx 11:00pm, Sunday Night, a Middle Eastern looking man was spotted walking up Kingston Ave and attempting to break into local stores. Numerous calls from worried residents were made and patrolling Shomrim Volunteers responded and also noticed the man. Additional units were called to the scene to ensure the safety of passerby and stores.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
ALBANY, NY — Purim is annual celebration that commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia. Well, recently students and teachers from a local school recognized this holiday. And while they understand the historical significance, there was also a more lighthearted approach toward some local history as well.
Students Celebrate History
ALBANY, NY — Purim is annual celebration that commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia. Well, recently students and teachers from a local school recognized this holiday. And while they understand the historical significance, there was also a more lighthearted approach toward some local history as well.
YORBA LINDA, CA [CHI] — Hatomim Shalom Bluming Went through the shopping mall on Purim day and read Megillah for many of the shoppers, most Israeli, in middle of a regular business day.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Photos: Megillah Reading at the Mall!
YORBA LINDA, CA [CHI] — Hatomim Shalom Bluming Went through the shopping mall on Purim day and read Megillah for many of the shoppers, most Israeli, in middle of a regular business day.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
PONTE VEDEA BEACH, FL — Leah Kurinsky was explaining some basics to the children gathered there for Sunday school.
“The Jewish calendar has many holidays,” she said, “and do you know what the next one is? It's Pesach.”
Matzah Class is Parts Cooking Custom
PONTE VEDEA BEACH, FL — Leah Kurinsky was explaining some basics to the children gathered there for Sunday school.
“The Jewish calendar has many holidays,” she said, “and do you know what the next one is? It’s Pesach.”
