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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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Chabad Files Suit for Estate

By Brianna Bailey for the Daily Pilot

Jewish center’s leader, Rabbi Reuven Mintz, claims former Rat Pack member wanted to set up foundation in his name.

NEWPORT, CA — Longtime Newport Beach resident and Rat Pack comedian Joey Bishop’s longtime, live-in companion this week settled part of her lawsuit alleging that the late entertainer’s financial planners tried to cheat her out of part of his estate. Now Newport Beach Chabad Center, a Jewish community center and religious organization claims that Bishop intended to leave part of his multimillion-dollar estate to found a children’s charity, court documents obtained by the Daily Pilot show.

Irkutsk Synagogue Fully Restored

IRKUTSK, Russia [JTA] — In Irkutsk, work has been completed on the restoration of one of the oldest Synagogues in Siberia. The building was constructed 130 years ago and has survived two major fires – one at the end of the century and another one in 2004.

A Celebration on Wheels in Observance of Purim

By Katie Zezima for the NY Times

Rabbis Shmuel Kravitsky, standing at left, and Saadya Notik aboard the Purim party bus

SOUTH HADLEY, MA — “Are you ready to get on the Purim party bus?” Rabbi Saadya Notik screamed Tuesday to a group of women, many in costume, standing on a sidewalk at Mount Holyoke College.