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NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — At a hearing Monday, the City Council's public safety committee questioned whether crime is truly waning in New York City.

Major felony crime was down 3 percent in 2008, but that is less of a drop than in recent years.

Video – Council Questions NYPD Stats Of Declining Crime

NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — At a hearing Monday, the City Council’s public safety committee questioned whether crime is truly waning in New York City.

Major felony crime was down 3 percent in 2008, but that is less of a drop than in recent years.

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New Engagement!

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New Engagement!

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New Engagement!

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New Engagement!

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New Engagement!

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By Braha Bender for Hamodia

The world is a big place. In fact, few of us realize quite how big it is, particularly in the frum community. To us, the world seems very small. Every year, all over the globe, millions of families just like ours set up the same Sederplate, spread a clean white tablecloth on the table, set out silverware and dishes saved just for this special occasion, and celebrate Pesach just like we do.

We tend to forget that there are Jews in situations very, very different than ours.

Hamodia on Pesach Merkos Shlichus

By Braha Bender for Hamodia

The world is a big place. In fact, few of us realize quite how big it is, particularly in the frum community. To us, the world seems very small. Every year, all over the globe, millions of families just like ours set up the same Sederplate, spread a clean white tablecloth on the table, set out silverware and dishes saved just for this special occasion, and celebrate Pesach just like we do.

We tend to forget that there are Jews in situations very, very different than ours.

Shlichus
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By Ben Jacobson for the Jerusalem Post

Always eager to reach Jews in new and creative ways (see Manhattan's succa-mobile, or Seder eve in Kathmandu), the Chabad Chassidim have created one of the most formidable archives of downloadable and on-demand audio content focusing on Jewish teachings.

It can all be browsed at www.chabad.org/6230. Under Chabad.org director Zalman Shmotkin and audio section editor Rabbi Shmuel Lifshitz (pictured, courtesy photo) and aided by a myriad of volunteer field recording farmers the world over, the site now offers some 11,500 files totaling close to 5,000 hours of audio, which enjoy about 250,000 plays per month - and that's without counting their video content.

Stations of the Rebbe

By Ben Jacobson for the Jerusalem Post

Always eager to reach Jews in new and creative ways (see Manhattan’s succa-mobile, or Seder eve in Kathmandu), the Chabad Chassidim have created one of the most formidable archives of downloadable and on-demand audio content focusing on Jewish teachings.

It can all be browsed at www.chabad.org/6230. Under Chabad.org director Zalman Shmotkin and audio section editor Rabbi Shmuel Lifshitz (pictured, courtesy photo) and aided by a myriad of volunteer field recording farmers the world over, the site now offers some 11,500 files totaling close to 5,000 hours of audio, which enjoy about 250,000 plays per month – and that’s without counting their video content.

Chabad News
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Yud Gimmel Nissan is the Yom Hilulah of the Tzemach Tzedek. Amongst other customs, the Rebbe encouraged that on this day one should learn the Mishnayos related to the name of the Tzemach Tzedek. On this occasion Yagdil Torah has compiled a short booklet with the necessary mishnayos to make your learning simple and easy. Additionally, the Kovetz contains Torah of the Tzemach Tzedek. To download, click here.

Kovetz Limmud for Yud Gimmel Nissan Available

Yud Gimmel Nissan is the Yom Hilulah of the Tzemach Tzedek. Amongst other customs, the Rebbe encouraged that on this day one should learn the Mishnayos related to the name of the Tzemach Tzedek. On this occasion Yagdil Torah has compiled a short booklet with the necessary mishnayos to make your learning simple and easy. Additionally, the Kovetz contains Torah of the Tzemach Tzedek. To download, click here.

PSA

There is always a special feeling of achdus that surrounds a painful tragedy. Jews come together to support each other in times of need with unconditional love and genuine empathy. As time moves — shock and grief slowly fading — this feeling of unity often dissipates.

But not this time.

Letters of Life


There is always a special feeling of achdus that surrounds a painful tragedy. Jews come together to support each other in times of need with unconditional love and genuine empathy. As time moves — shock and grief slowly fading — this feeling of unity often dissipates.

But not this time.

Chabad News

Camp Pre Mesivta is pleased to announce that we'll once again open for all 8th graders. “We are actively preparing what we do best!” says camp director, Rabbi Levi Borenstein, “To really care for these young Bochurim and instill in them an amazing summer full of happiness and enjoyment, coupled with chassidishe warmth through davening and learning.”

Full flyer in the Extended Article!

8th Graders Rejoice, Return of Camp Pre-Mesivta! (a)

Camp Pre Mesivta is pleased to announce that we’ll once again open for all 8th graders. “We are actively preparing what we do best!” says camp director, Rabbi Levi Borenstein, “To really care for these young Bochurim and instill in them an amazing summer full of happiness and enjoyment, coupled with chassidishe warmth through davening and learning.”

Full flyer in the Extended Article!

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By Jake Tapper for ABC News

US first lady Michelle Obama, center and Leo Pavlat, right, director of the Jewish Museum in Prague stand in front of fragments of gothic tombstones on an old Jewish Cemetery ground, Sunday, April 5, 2009, while her husband, US President Barack Obama, was meeting European Union leaders in the Czech capital.

PRAGUE — Joined by senior White House aides and members of the tribe Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod, first lady Michelle Obama toured Jewish areas of the Czech Republic today: the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old New Synagogue in Prague's Jewish Quarter. They were joined by Secret Service agents wearing disposable felt yarmulkes.

First Lady Visits Remnants of Prague’s Jewish Community

By Jake Tapper for ABC News

US first lady Michelle Obama, center and Leo Pavlat, right, director of the Jewish Museum in Prague stand in front of fragments of gothic tombstones on an old Jewish Cemetery ground, Sunday, April 5, 2009, while her husband, US President Barack Obama, was meeting European Union leaders in the Czech capital.

PRAGUE — Joined by senior White House aides and members of the tribe Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod, first lady Michelle Obama toured Jewish areas of the Czech Republic today: the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old New Synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Quarter. They were joined by Secret Service agents wearing disposable felt yarmulkes.

Jewish News
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Baila Olidort - Lubavitch.com

There will be seders in Mumbai this Passover.

Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical students arriving from New York in the days before the holiday, hit the ground running. The city’s streets are hot and stuffy and crowded. People are friendly but trust is tricky. For security reasons, publicity for the seders is by word of mouth only.

Passover Seders with Chabad in Mumbai

Baila Olidort – Lubavitch.com

There will be seders in Mumbai this Passover.

Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical students arriving from New York in the days before the holiday, hit the ground running. The city’s streets are hot and stuffy and crowded. People are friendly but trust is tricky. For security reasons, publicity for the seders is by word of mouth only.

Merkos Shlichus
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A Heimans bus involved in an accident earlier this year on the US 87 (NYS Thruway).

WASHINGTON, DC [AP] — U.S. highway deaths in 2008 fell to their lowest level in nearly 50 years, the latest government figures show, as the recession and $4 per gallon gas meant people drove less to save more. Safety experts said record-high seat-belt use, tighter enforcement of drunken driving laws and the work of advocacy groups that encourage safer driving habits contributed to the reduction in deaths.

Highway Deaths in the US Lowest Since 1960s

A Heimans bus involved in an accident earlier this year on the US 87 (NYS Thruway).

WASHINGTON, DC [AP] — U.S. highway deaths in 2008 fell to their lowest level in nearly 50 years, the latest government figures show, as the recession and $4 per gallon gas meant people drove less to save more. Safety experts said record-high seat-belt use, tighter enforcement of drunken driving laws and the work of advocacy groups that encourage safer driving habits contributed to the reduction in deaths.

General
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By Joshua Runyan

Police gather outside the American Civic Association in downtown Binghamton, N.Y. (Photo: Steven Gorgos)

BINGHAMTON, NY — Members of Binghamton, N.Y.'s tight-knit Jewish community were in shock over the weekend after the death of Roberta “Bobbie” King, a 72-year-old substitute teacher who was one of 13 killed when a lone gunman opened fire on the downtown American Civic Association.

Jewish Community Grapples With Binghamton Tragedy

By Joshua Runyan

Police gather outside the American Civic Association in downtown Binghamton, N.Y. (Photo: Steven Gorgos)

BINGHAMTON, NY — Members of Binghamton, N.Y.’s tight-knit Jewish community were in shock over the weekend after the death of Roberta “Bobbie” King, a 72-year-old substitute teacher who was one of 13 killed when a lone gunman opened fire on the downtown American Civic Association.

Jewish News

There are truck loads of free fruits and vegetables at the Jewish Children's Museum [corner Eastern Pkwy and Kingston Ave]. Call you friends and family and let them know.

Come over and pick some up, no questions asked!

UPDATE: there are still some items left as of 9:30pm stay tuned for more tomorrow.

Free Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at the Museum

There are truck loads of free fruits and vegetables at the Jewish Children’s Museum [corner Eastern Pkwy and Kingston Ave]. Call you friends and family and let them know.

Come over and pick some up, no questions asked!

UPDATE: there are still some items left as of 9:30pm stay tuned for more tomorrow.

PSA
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JERUSALEM [JTA] — Somali pirates attacked a ship belonging to an Israeli freight company.

The ship, which was flying the Maltese flag, did not have any Israeli crew members on board when it was attacked Saturday afternoon, according to reports.

Pirates Attack Israeli Freight Ship

JERUSALEM [JTA] — Somali pirates attacked a ship belonging to an Israeli freight company.

The ship, which was flying the Maltese flag, did not have any Israeli crew members on board when it was attacked Saturday afternoon, according to reports.

Jewish News
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