By Matt Wagner the Jerusalem Post
Rahm Emanuel the White House Chief of Staff has Obama's ear
ISRAEL — National Union chairman Ya'acov “Ketzele” Katz sent a letter to White House chief-of-staff Rahm Emanuel last week admonishing him not to forget his Jewish and Israeli origins.
Katz's missive came in response to a reported verbal exchange between Emanuel and an unidentified American Jewish leader.
Reminding the Worlds Most Powerful Jew, He Is Jewish
By Matt Wagner the Jerusalem Post
Rahm Emanuel the White House Chief of Staff has Obama’s ear
ISRAEL — National Union chairman Ya’acov “Ketzele” Katz sent a letter to White House chief-of-staff Rahm Emanuel last week admonishing him not to forget his Jewish and Israeli origins.
Katz’s missive came in response to a reported verbal exchange between Emanuel and an unidentified American Jewish leader.
Brunei News
Illustration Photo - Rabbi Osdoba inspects a knife used to slaughter cows at a meat plant - 2006
EUROPEAN UNION — Rabbis and Jewish communities throughout Europe have been rallied to try to stop legislation that would ensure more humane treatment of animals being slaughtered.
A new EU bill aims to lessen the suffering of animals for the Jewish method of shechita, or ritual slaughter.
Animal Rights Bill Can Endanger Shechita Practices
Brunei News
Illustration Photo – Rabbi Osdoba inspects a knife used to slaughter cows at a meat plant – 2006
EUROPEAN UNION — Rabbis and Jewish communities throughout Europe have been rallied to try to stop legislation that would ensure more humane treatment of animals being slaughtered.
A new EU bill aims to lessen the suffering of animals for the Jewish method of shechita, or ritual slaughter.
Illustration Photo - Beis Rivka girls making Birchas Hailanos, Nissan 5756
This Friday, the 30th of Nissan, April 24th will be the last day to make Birchas Hailanos, the blessing recited over blossoming fruit trees.
ברוך אתה ה אלוקינו מלך העולם שלא חיסר בעולמו כלום וברא בו בריות טובות ואילנות טובות ליהנות בהם בני אדם
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Reminder: Only Days Left to Make Birchas Hailanos
Illustration Photo – Beis Rivka girls making Birchas Hailanos, Nissan 5756
This Friday, the 30th of Nissan, April 24th will be the last day to make Birchas Hailanos, the blessing recited over blossoming fruit trees.
ברוך אתה ה אלוקינו מלך העולם שלא חיסר בעולמו כלום וברא בו בריות טובות ואילנות טובות ליהנות בהם בני אדם
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Pictures of Birchas HaChamah in Boston
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By Deena Yellin for Chabad.org
As the film credits rolled, Jessica Bielski sat perfectly still in her chair and wept. Seeing the critically acclaimed film Defiance for the first time moved her to tears, but at the same time, it thrilled her. Finally, her grandfather's amazing story would be told to the world.
Growing up, people had often told the New Jersey girl that her grandfather Zus had been a hero. But the full extent of his valor didn't hit the teenager until she saw it for herself onscreen. Jessica first saw the picture in a special screening for all of the Bielski family at the Jewish Heritage Museum in Manhattan last September.
Defiance – The Bielski Brothers Heroic Tale of Survival
By Deena Yellin for Chabad.org
As the film credits rolled, Jessica Bielski sat perfectly still in her chair and wept. Seeing the critically acclaimed film Defiance for the first time moved her to tears, but at the same time, it thrilled her. Finally, her grandfather’s amazing story would be told to the world.
Growing up, people had often told the New Jersey girl that her grandfather Zus had been a hero. But the full extent of his valor didn’t hit the teenager until she saw it for herself onscreen. Jessica first saw the picture in a special screening for all of the Bielski family at the Jewish Heritage Museum in Manhattan last September.
Nissan in Kharkov
A month full of special programs and Hakhel gatherings in Kharkov began with a short 48 hour trip by Rabbi Gershon Mendel Gorelik, head shliach in Italy. His trip was part of the Worldwide Hakhel program arranged by Agudas Chassidei Chabad. The visit was especially moving as Rabi Gorelik returned to his birthplace, Kharkov for the first time since his childhood. He told stories of the self sacrifice of his family and was impressed at the renewal of Yiddishkeit in a place that had been full of fear of KGB and police.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
NEW YORK — As suggested by many a critic of the NFL schedule that put the New York Jets' fans at a disadvantage if they wanted to be observant Jews, the league has pushed up the start-time for the team's second home game.
The game will be played at 1 pm EDT rather than 4:15 pm on Sunday September 27th. Yom Kippur, the holiest of days in the Jewish calendar begins at sundown that day.
Jets Change Schedule to Accommodate Jews
NEW YORK — As suggested by many a critic of the NFL schedule that put the New York Jets’ fans at a disadvantage if they wanted to be observant Jews, the league has pushed up the start-time for the team’s second home game.
The game will be played at 1 pm EDT rather than 4:15 pm on Sunday September 27th. Yom Kippur, the holiest of days in the Jewish calendar begins at sundown that day.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuel and Devorah Spielman (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
By Richard Greenberg for the Washington Jewish Week
WASHINGTON — A federal prosecutor typically spends no more than half a dozen years with the government before graduating to private practice, where the prospect of serious money beckons.
Baruch Weiss did not follow that well-worn career path, and those who know him are not surprised.
Man on a Mission: Baruch Weiss and the Search for Justice
By Richard Greenberg for the Washington Jewish Week
WASHINGTON — A federal prosecutor typically spends no more than half a dozen years with the government before graduating to private practice, where the prospect of serious money beckons.
Baruch Weiss did not follow that well-worn career path, and those who know him are not surprised.
Erev Pesach in Ulyanovsk Russia
There was a very excited crowd for Birchas Hachama, early on Erev Pesach morning, Men, women, and even children showed up for this special mitzvah! The program started with Beni Katz making a siyum for all the bichorim in the city, then fulfilled the mitzvah of Birchas Hachama which culminated in lively singing and dancing. Burning the chometz took place right after that, with everyone throwing their last pieces of Chometz into the flames. It ended with a warm meal to satisfy the hunger after so much action.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovi Wachtel (Toronto, Canada) and Russie Woonteiler (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tomorrow, Monday in FREE, 1383 President [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
Former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks about Chabad and Chabad of Naples Florida, under the directorship of Rabbi Fishel and Ettie Zaklos. The message was recorded for the 5th anniversary of the Chabad House.
Video of the Day! – Newt Gingriches message about Chabad!
Former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks about Chabad and Chabad of Naples Florida, under the directorship of Rabbi Fishel and Ettie Zaklos. The message was recorded for the 5th anniversary of the Chabad House.
NY Post
The Rev. Al Sharpton and his National Action Network have been slapped with a record $285,000 fine for violating a slew of federal election rules during his 2004 bid for president, the Post has learned.
In a decision to be made public next month, the Federal Election Commission found that Sharpton's Democratic primary campaign accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions from private sources.
Feds Hit Sharpton with Record $285,000 Fine
NY Post
The Rev. Al Sharpton and his National Action Network have been slapped with a record $285,000 fine for violating a slew of federal election rules during his 2004 bid for president, the Post has learned.
In a decision to be made public next month, the Federal Election Commission found that Sharpton’s Democratic primary campaign accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions from private sources.
A Community Celebrates its Rabbis 40th Birthday
CEDARHURST, NY [CHI] — Chabad of the 5 Towns celebrated the 40th birthday of Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, and succeeded in planting a very big smile on the Rabbi’s face. In addition to the Farbrengen on Shabbos and other celebrations with family members and friends, Rabbi Wolowik’s wife, Rebbeztin Chanie Wolowik, arranged that at least 40 men that are not regular Minyan attendees or “Tefillin Daveners” join for Sunday morning Shachris followed by a birthday breakfast and Gemorra Shiur.
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NY Post
NEW YORK, NY — Cops are taking longer to respond to serious crimes, police stats show.More than half the city's 75 precincts saw increased response times to “critical” calls from 2007 to 2008, according to NYPD data.
Although many of the 38 precincts saw only slight increases, others had more significant spikes in average response time, including a 42-second increase at the 100th Precinct in Rockaway, Queens, and a 38-second hike at the 13th Precinct on Manhattan's East Side.
NYPD is Slower to Show
NY Post
NEW YORK, NY — Cops are taking longer to respond to serious crimes, police stats show.
More than half the city’s 75 precincts saw increased response times to “critical” calls from 2007 to 2008, according to NYPD data.
Although many of the 38 precincts saw only slight increases, others had more significant spikes in average response time, including a 42-second increase at the 100th Precinct in Rockaway, Queens, and a 38-second hike at the 13th Precinct on Manhattan’s East Side.
One Dead in Fatal Motorcycle Accident with Ambulance
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — A fatal accident involving a Hatzlah ambulance and a motorcycle claimed the life a Jewish boy in his early to mid 20’s on Kings Highway near Bensonhurst in Brooklyn earlier tonight.
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