Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Peretz and Shaina (nee Kahn) Schmukler (Montreal, Canada) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
IRAN — Members of the Chabad organization smuggled a huge quantity of matzot into Iran last week in order to enable local Jews in the Islamic Republic to celebrate the Passover according to tradition.
Some 20,000 Jews currently live in Iran. The authorities allow them freedom to practice their religion, but forbid the import of Israel-made products to the country, an act that could cost a person three years imprisonment or the revoking of his passport for five years.
Chabad Smuggle Matzah Into Iran
IRAN — Members of the Chabad organization smuggled a huge quantity of matzot into Iran last week in order to enable local Jews in the Islamic Republic to celebrate the Passover according to tradition.
Some 20,000 Jews currently live in Iran. The authorities allow them freedom to practice their religion, but forbid the import of Israel-made products to the country, an act that could cost a person three years imprisonment or the revoking of his passport for five years.
Senator Lieberman Birchas Hachama with Chabad
Hundreds including Senator Joseph Lieberman joined in the Birchat Hachamah in Stamford this morning. The gathering in a Cove Park on the shore of Long Island Sound began with a Vasikin Minyan – as the gathering waited for the sun to appear from behind the clouds Rabbi Yisrael Deren addressed the assembled with a Sicha from the Rebbe on the significance of the day followed by a siyum delivered by Rabbi Levi Mendelow.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – It’s Twins! – 2 Boys!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yitzchok and Nechama Dina Bergstein (Crown Heights) on the birth of their twins, 2 boys.
May the newborns be a source of Nachas to their parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
NEW YORK [NY1] — State lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday allowing the city to add 50 red light cameras to catch drivers who run traffic lights.
The city already has cameras at various intersections.
Video – More Red-Light Cameras on the Way
NEW YORK [NY1] — State lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday allowing the city to add 50 red light cameras to catch drivers who run traffic lights.
The city already has cameras at various intersections.
Birchas Hachamah at the Highest Point in Los Angeles
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KETTERING, OH — For Rochel Simon, Passover always brings a “sparkling, clean feeling” that comes from both physical and spiritual renewal. It also brings a lot of hard work.
Tonight, April 8, the Kettering mom, her husband and their two children join friends and family at a seder meal to retell the story of their people's exodus from Egyptian bondage. The 3,000-year-old Jewish holiday celebrates religious freedom.
Holiday Requires Many Advance Preparations
KETTERING, OH — For Rochel Simon, Passover always brings a “sparkling, clean feeling” that comes from both physical and spiritual renewal. It also brings a lot of hard work.
Tonight, April 8, the Kettering mom, her husband and their two children join friends and family at a seder meal to retell the story of their people’s exodus from Egyptian bondage. The 3,000-year-old Jewish holiday celebrates religious freedom.
Pictures! – Birchas Hachama 7:00am at Kosel!
More pictures in the Extended Article! (By Sholom Ber Goldstein)
Photos: Biyur Chometz & Birchas HaChama Palm Springs CA
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Photos: Burning the ‘Chometz’ in front of 770
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Photos: Burning the ‘Chometz’ Around Crown Heights!
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Shmuli Evers)
Yud Aleph Nissan in Toronto!
TORONTO, Canada [CHI] — On Sunday morning 11 Nissan, in honor of the Rebbe’s 107th Birthday, 5 Mitzvah Tanks went out into the streets of Toronto to spread Torah and Mitzvos and the Spirit of the Yom Tov of Pesach to the Jewish Community at large.
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Birkas Hachama at Sunrise on the Space Coast!
SATELLITE BEACH, FL [CHI] — Approximately 40 people gathered im Satellite Beach’s Pelican Park at sunrise to recite the Bircat Hachama. The blessing was led by Rabbi Zvi Konikov of Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (FL) who explained the significance of this momentous occasion as well as leading in the blessing and accompanying Song/Niggun. Excitement was in the air at 7:05 am when the sun’s orb was clearly seen rising above the stunning ocean and shining it’s rays upon it.
More pictures and a video in the Extended Article!
Birchas Hachama in Crown Heights!
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Birchas Hachama in the Five Towns!
Birchas Hachama with Chabad of the Five Towns!
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Birchas Hachama in North Miami Beach, Florida!
The Kahal of Beis Menachem of North Miami Beach gathered this morning to bless the sun. there was a very nice event with live music, kids saying pesukim, and of course the Florida sun!
More pictures in the Extended Article! (photos by: Sruly Meyer – DesignsBySruly.com)
The children settle down on the floor of the palace, or what passes for a palace in the Chabad center in Westwood in the frenzied weeks leading up to the Jewish holiday of Passover. Rabbinical student Zalmy Folgerman, playing Pharaoh, dismisses Moses with a borscht belt flourish.
“Noses?” he asked. “I don't know a Noses. Bring him a tissue and let him go.”
Funny guy, this Pharaoh.
At Model Matzah Bakeries, kids have matzo down pat
The children settle down on the floor of the palace, or what passes for a palace in the Chabad center in Westwood in the frenzied weeks leading up to the Jewish holiday of Passover. Rabbinical student Zalmy Folgerman, playing Pharaoh, dismisses Moses with a borscht belt flourish.
“Noses?” he asked. “I don’t know a Noses. Bring him a tissue and let him go.”
Funny guy, this Pharaoh.
