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All the Shluchim in Quebec with the Prime Minister

CANADA — Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper greeted Chabad-Lubavitch Canadian representatives Thursday, denouncing anti-Semitism and promising to repudiate it wherever it surfaces.

“Canada will remain an unyielding defender of Jewish religious freedom, a forceful opponent of anti-Semitism in all of its forms and a staunch supporter of a secure and democratic state of Israel," he said.

PM Harper To Chabad: Canada A Defender of Jews, Israel

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All the Shluchim in Quebec with the Prime Minister

CANADA — Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper greeted Chabad-Lubavitch Canadian representatives Thursday, denouncing anti-Semitism and promising to repudiate it wherever it surfaces.

“Canada will remain an unyielding defender of Jewish religious freedom, a forceful opponent of anti-Semitism in all of its forms and a staunch supporter of a secure and democratic state of Israel,” he said.

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

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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)
New Engagement!

Avremel Weingarten (Flint, MI) to Chana Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Yaya Kagan (Los Angeles, CA) to Hadas Malamud (Brooklyn, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at the Oholei Torah Ballroom
Baby Boy!

Meyer and Chaya (nee Engelberg) Shushan from Crown Heights had a baby boy!

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Two cars on one block were broken into and had their airbags stolen overnight between Motzai Shabbos and Sunday. The incident took place on Crown Street between Albany and Kingston Avenues, and the cars hit were a Honda Pilot and Accord.

More in the Extended Article.

Motzai Shabbos Rash of Airbag Thefts

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Two cars on one block were broken into and had their airbags stolen overnight between Motzai Shabbos and Sunday. The incident took place on Crown Street between Albany and Kingston Avenues, and the cars hit were a Honda Pilot and Accord.

More in the Extended Article.

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By WBNG News

BINGHAMTON, NY — The Chabad House of Binghamton University is using fashion to help fight breast cancer.

25 college aged women put on a fashion show at the Chabad House in Vestal, to help raise money for Sharsheret.

Chabad Using Fashion Show to Fight Cancer

By WBNG News

BINGHAMTON, NY — The Chabad House of Binghamton University is using fashion to help fight breast cancer.

25 college aged women put on a fashion show at the Chabad House in Vestal, to help raise money for Sharsheret.

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TZFAS [CHI] — M’shehnichnas Adar Marbim B’simcha…………the bochurim of the yeshiva were treated to a beautiful Shabbaton at Hotel Kibbutz Lavi. Not knowingly the bochurim made a huge Kiddush Lubavitch at the Friday night Seudas Shabbos! One of the guests of the hotel came over to Rabbi ‘O’rimland thanking him and the bochurim for making the meal so lebedik and beautiful. He told Rabbi ‘O’ that only by Lubavitch can you find such Simcha and feel such warmth. This guest was so inspired that he joined the bochurim Shabbos morning for davening in their minyan! Motzei Shabbos the bochurim were treated to swimming, pizza and a kumsitz where Rabbi ‘O’ told over a number of inspiring stories in which the bochurim were very touched by.

Purim at Rabbi ‘O’s – Yeshivas Nishmat Shlomo

TZFAS [CHI] — M’shehnichnas Adar Marbim B’simcha…………the bochurim of the yeshiva were treated to a beautiful Shabbaton at Hotel Kibbutz Lavi. Not knowingly the bochurim made a huge Kiddush Lubavitch at the Friday night Seudas Shabbos! One of the guests of the hotel came over to Rabbi ‘O’rimland thanking him and the bochurim for making the meal so lebedik and beautiful. He told Rabbi ‘O’ that only by Lubavitch can you find such Simcha and feel such warmth. This guest was so inspired that he joined the bochurim Shabbos morning for davening in their minyan! Motzei Shabbos the bochurim were treated to swimming, pizza and a kumsitz where Rabbi ‘O’ told over a number of inspiring stories in which the bochurim were very touched by.

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By Aviad Glickman for YNet News

Elhanan Buzaglo strikes plea bargain with prosecution, admits to aggravated assault, extortion, intimidation of women deemed 'immodest'

ISRAEL — The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Elhanan Buzaglo to four years in prison on Sunday, after finding him guilty of aggravated assault, extortion, aiding an extortion and intimidation. He was also ordered to pay the complainant against him NIS 10,000 (about $2,400) in damages.

Member of ‘Tznius Squad’ Gets 4 Years in Prison

By Aviad Glickman for YNet News

Elhanan Buzaglo strikes plea bargain with prosecution, admits to aggravated assault, extortion, intimidation of women deemed ‘immodest’

ISRAEL — The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Elhanan Buzaglo to four years in prison on Sunday, after finding him guilty of aggravated assault, extortion, aiding an extortion and intimidation. He was also ordered to pay the complainant against him NIS 10,000 (about $2,400) in damages.

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Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Sholem and Mirul (née Baumgarten) Edelman (Shluchim to Pontault Combault, France) on the birth of their daughter.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.


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At this years dinner benefitting Chabad-Lubavitch of The Main Line, which is under the directorship of Rabbi Shraga Sherman, a unique and funny video was played depicting the “General Wayne Inn” which Chabad acquired back in 2005.

Video: A Mock History Chanel Documentary on Chabad

At this years dinner benefitting Chabad-Lubavitch of The Main Line, which is under the directorship of Rabbi Shraga Sherman, a unique and funny video was played depicting the “General Wayne Inn” which Chabad acquired back in 2005.

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By Kobi Nahshoni for YNet News

Ultra-Orthodox passengers ordered to refrain from flying with Israeli airline, prefer foreign companies that offer movie-free flights and apply modest dress code instead

ISRAEL — After failing to reach a deal with El Al that would see the company operating separate flights for the ultra-Orthodox sector, rabbis are now calling on their public not to fly with the Israeli company at all, and prefer foreign airlines instead.

Rabbis Urge Public to Shun El Al

By Kobi Nahshoni for YNet News

Ultra-Orthodox passengers ordered to refrain from flying with Israeli airline, prefer foreign companies that offer movie-free flights and apply modest dress code instead

ISRAEL — After failing to reach a deal with El Al that would see the company operating separate flights for the ultra-Orthodox sector, rabbis are now calling on their public not to fly with the Israeli company at all, and prefer foreign airlines instead.

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Rabbi Shimy kindles a 12 ft. menorah with Supervisor Foy and Mayor Parvin looking on

MOORPARK, CA — Chabad of Moorpark, a synagogue and social center serving the needs of the Jewish community in Moorpark, will be celebrating their one year anniversary in the city of Moorpark. The milestone will coincide with the upcoming holiday of Purim, and the entire community is invited to join the festive celebration on March 9, at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.

Chabad House Celebrates 1st Anniversary

Rabbi Shimy kindles a 12 ft. menorah with Supervisor Foy and Mayor Parvin looking on

MOORPARK, CA — Chabad of Moorpark, a synagogue and social center serving the needs of the Jewish community in Moorpark, will be celebrating their one year anniversary in the city of Moorpark. The milestone will coincide with the upcoming holiday of Purim, and the entire community is invited to join the festive celebration on March 9, at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.

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Purim Brings Joyous Celebration to Detroit

DETROIT, MI [CHI] — Having fun and feeling good was the thought behind this year’s March 10th Purim celebration at The Shul – Chabad Lubavitch in West Bloomfield.

Kicking off this year’s Purim celebration was The Shul’s Youth Zone’s wonderful tradition of passing out Shalach Manos (baskets of treats) to numerous residents throughout the metro Detroit area spreading joy to many homes.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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Freshen up your knowledge of Hilchos Pesach with special shiurim in Yiddish or English concerning the laws of Bedikas and Mechiras Chometz, kitchen preparation and the Seder. The Yiddish series will be given by Rabbi Sholom Ber Levin on Sunday evenings at Ahavas Achim-Empire Shtibel (489 Empire Blvd). They will take place on Yud Tes and Chof Vov Adar, and Daled Nissan at 8:00pm. Maariv will follow.

For more information contact YT. To receive a reminder SMS or email, please let YT know.

Freshen Up On Hilchos Pesach

Freshen up your knowledge of Hilchos Pesach with special shiurim in Yiddish or English concerning the laws of Bedikas and Mechiras Chometz, kitchen preparation and the Seder. The Yiddish series will be given by Rabbi Sholom Ber Levin on Sunday evenings at Ahavas Achim-Empire Shtibel (489 Empire Blvd). They will take place on Yud Tes and Chof Vov Adar, and Daled Nissan at 8:00pm. Maariv will follow.

For more information contact YT. To receive a reminder SMS or email, please let YT know.

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