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DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine [FJC] — The two largest hospitals in the east Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk – the Regional Clinical Hospital named for Metchnikov and the Third Children’s Municipal Hospital – have received much-welcomed assistance from the U.S.-based organization “Action in Support of Post-Soviet Jewry” (otherwise known as ‘Action for Post-Soviet Jewry’).

Boston Aids Dnepropetrovsk Jews

DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine [FJC] — The two largest hospitals in the east Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk – the Regional Clinical Hospital named for Metchnikov and the Third Children’s Municipal Hospital – have received much-welcomed assistance from the U.S.-based organization “Action in Support of Post-Soviet Jewry” (otherwise known as ‘Action for Post-Soviet Jewry’).

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BRIGHTON — The beautiful Queen Esther made an appearance Sunday at the Jewish Community Center.

Actually, she made several.

Lots of little girls dressed up as the historic queen during Purim Palooza, a celebration of the upcoming Jewish holiday which commemorates how Esther convinced the king of ancient Persia to spare her people.

Families celebrate joyous holiday of Purim at JCC

By Ashwin Verghese for the Democrat and Chronicle

BRIGHTON — The beautiful Queen Esther made an appearance Sunday at the Jewish Community Center.

Actually, she made several.

Lots of little girls dressed up as the historic queen during Purim Palooza, a celebration of the upcoming Jewish holiday which commemorates how Esther convinced the king of ancient Persia to spare her people.

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ABC Radio Networks says broadcasting pioneer Paul Harvey has died at the age of 90. No cause of death was immediately available. Harvey was a news commentator and talk-radio pioneer whose staccato style made him one of the nation's most familiar voices.

Video – “Hello Americans!” Paul Harvey…Good Night!

ABC Radio Networks says broadcasting pioneer Paul Harvey has died at the age of 90. No cause of death was immediately available. Harvey was a news commentator and talk-radio pioneer whose staccato style made him one of the nation’s most familiar voices.

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Alternate Side Parking Suspended Wednesday

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations citywide for Wednesday, March 4 to facilitate snow removal. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.

For updated information, visit the DOT Web site at nyc.gov/dot or call 311.

Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

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Kinus HaShluchim of the West Coast

LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Marking 40 years to the establishment of the first Chabad House, this year’s Kinus HaShluchim of the West Coast took place in that first Chabad house in UCLA Village, one of the many replicas of 770 located at 741 Gayley Avenue in Los Angeles. Shluchim from up and down the coast made their way to participate.

Huge gallery in the Extended Article!

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ENCINO, CA [CHI] — Chabad of the Valley just completed a very successful Hakhel Shabbaton in Chabad of Encino with the renowned Rabbi Yossi Jacobson. Beginning with a communal Friday night meal, and continuing with session after session throughout Shabbos. More than 500 people from all walks of life participated in motivating and inspiring programs.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Chabad of the Valley Hosts Very Successful Shabbaton!

ENCINO, CA [CHI] — Chabad of the Valley just completed a very successful Hakhel Shabbaton in Chabad of Encino with the renowned Rabbi Yossi Jacobson. Beginning with a communal Friday night meal, and continuing with session after session throughout Shabbos. More than 500 people from all walks of life participated in motivating and inspiring programs.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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The Merkos Shlichus office is pleased to announce that registration is in full gear for Pesach Merkos Shlichus 5769. Bochrim that are interested in Merkos Shlichus can sign up at MerkosShlichus.com

Registration will close on the 16th of Adar, March 12th so please make sure to sign up on time.

Merkos Shlichus Pesach 5769 registration NOW OPEN!

The Merkos Shlichus office is pleased to announce that registration is in full gear for Pesach Merkos Shlichus 5769. Bochrim that are interested in Merkos Shlichus can sign up at MerkosShlichus.com

Registration will close on the 16th of Adar, March 12th so please make sure to sign up on time.

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Oholei Torah’s 54th Annual Dinner

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — The 54th annual Oholei Torah dinner took place last night at the Oholei Torah Ballroom. This year’s dinner was dedicated to the loving memory of Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, HY”D, an Oholei Torah alumnus. Forty of his former classmates united for this event in his memory.

More pictures and a video in the Extended Article!

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — During this year's Kinus HaShluchos, the myShliach mentoring program's booth was abuzz with over 1000 Shluchos collecting information about current programs and watching their children in a promotional video. Parents shared their excitement over the program's impact in their children's lives. Mrs. Pearl Krasiansky, Shlucha to Hawaii, says of her son, “I have never seen him so motivated! Baruch Hashem!”

myShliach Doubles Membership at Kinus HaShluchos

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — During this year’s Kinus HaShluchos, the myShliach mentoring program’s booth was abuzz with over 1000 Shluchos collecting information about current programs and watching their children in a promotional video. Parents shared their excitement over the program’s impact in their children’s lives. Mrs. Pearl Krasiansky, Shlucha to Hawaii, says of her son, “I have never seen him so motivated! Baruch Hashem!”

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Photo Gallery: Crown Heights Buried in Snow!

Overnight, a rare weather system crossed over Crown Heights dumping over a foot of snow, covering everything. Schools were forced to cancel studies, including public schools, kids played in the snow, store owners and home owners cleaned their sidewalks, and the mailmen couldn’t use their wagons!

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Posing in front of the first Chabad House, 200 Shluchim to the west coast posed for a group picture. The Shluchim are currently participating in a regional Kinus which is taking place in Los Angeles, California.

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Posing in front of the first Chabad House, 200 Shluchim to the west coast posed for a group picture. The Shluchim are currently participating in a regional Kinus which is taking place in Los Angeles, California.

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We are pleased to inform you that we have extended our FINAL deadline for the Achdus Basket Project to Wednesday, March 4, 2009. We are requesting, however that you submit your order as soon as possible so that we can process it accordingly. To place your order, please call Sara Popack 718-735-2484, Shuffi Telsner 718-774-2778, or Aida Junik 718-953-3197.

Deadline Extended to order Achdus Baskets


We are pleased to inform you that we have extended our FINAL deadline for the Achdus Basket Project to Wednesday, March 4, 2009. We are requesting, however that you submit your order as soon as possible so that we can process it accordingly. To place your order, please call Sara Popack 718-735-2484, Shuffi Telsner 718-774-2778, or Aida Junik 718-953-3197.

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