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The following letter has been sent to all Shluchim of the Rebbe worldwide:

Dear Shluchim שיחיו!

In light of recent events Shluchim the world over have been focusing more attention on matters of security.

In order to guide and assist Shluchim and Mosdos in this regard, we have formed the Chabad-Lubavitch Security Commission (CLSC). The Commission, with the assistance of professionals who are familiar with security/anti-terror measures, will distribute relevant information to Shluchim, as well as make recommendations which can be adapted and implemented locally by Shluchim.

Chabad Takes Initiative Forming Security Commission

The following letter has been sent to all Shluchim of the Rebbe worldwide:

Dear Shluchim שיחיו!

In light of recent events Shluchim the world over have been focusing more attention on matters of security.

In order to guide and assist Shluchim and Mosdos in this regard, we have formed the Chabad-Lubavitch Security Commission (CLSC). The Commission, with the assistance of professionals who are familiar with security/anti-terror measures, will distribute relevant information to Shluchim, as well as make recommendations which can be adapted and implemented locally by Shluchim.

Chabad News
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New Engagement!

Menny Leitner (Monsey, NY) to Bracha Goldberg (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 20th, 7:30pm at Bais Yosef Meir Simcha Hall 19 Olympia Ln, Monsey
New Engagement!

Mendy Sulami (Los Angeles, CA) to Aidel Spielman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Tsvi Feygin  (Teaneck, NJ) to Faigy Kahn (London, UK)
New Engagement!

Shmuel Gurary (Buffalo, NY) to Esther Leeba Eidelman (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Rubashkin’s Downstairs
Baby Boy!

Sendy and Mali (nee New) Labkowsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yehuda and Raizel Marrus from Davie, FL, had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shalom Alon (Kfar Gidon, EY) to Bluma Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Jack Abramson (NW4, London, UK) to Shayna Ash (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Baby Boy!

Mendel and Soro (nee Brennan) Manne from Penn Wynne, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Chein (Toulouse, France) to Chanale Greenberg (Shanghai, China) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at 695 East New York Ave
New Engagement!

Schneur Motchkin (Crown Heights) to Sarah Schmukler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Shmayah Schechter (Miami Beach, FL) to Bella Kimball (West Hartford, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 7:30pm at Chabad of Greater Hartford 2352 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117
Baby Girl!

Shneur and Sara (nee Heber) polter from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Yonah Galili (Toronto, Canada) to Ora Zuckerman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, July 7th, 8:00pm at Bais Avraham Yitzchak 305 Remsen Ave
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Baila (nee Spielman) Vogel from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yechezkel Markovitch (Kiev, Ukraine) to Layah Carlbach (Montreal, Canada)
New Engagement!

Meir Manssouri (Los Angeles, CA) to Raizy Altschul (Chicago, IL)

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — She is a familiar face, she shoplifted from another store just a few days before and on Thursday she was at it again. An alert pharmacy employee noticed her taking a number of items and stuffing them into her backpack. She then walked over to the front counter, picked up a prescription and made for the door. As she fled the store the theft deterrent alarm went off.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Shomrim Assist in Apprehending Shoplifter, Police Let Her Go – Again

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — She is a familiar face, she shoplifted from another store just a few days before and on Thursday she was at it again. An alert pharmacy employee noticed her taking a number of items and stuffing them into her backpack. She then walked over to the front counter, picked up a prescription and made for the door. As she fled the store the theft deterrent alarm went off.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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In the picture is Reb Hershel Fox, a longtime Crown Heights resident speaking with Reb Naftali Gottlieb at the intersection of Montgomery and Albany on Erev Shabbos.

Picture of the Day! Erev Shabbos!

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In the picture is Reb Hershel Fox, a longtime Crown Heights resident speaking with Reb Naftali Gottlieb at the intersection of Montgomery and Albany on Erev Shabbos.

Picture of the Day
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Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
Once, on Rosh Hashanah, the Alter Rebbe Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, asked his son the Miteler Rebbe to share some of the thoughts upon which he had concentrated during his Davening-prayers earlier that day.

The Mitlerer Rebbe proceeded to enumerate the various liturgical passages and Kabalistic intentions upon which he had reflected. The Miteler Rebbe then inquired of the Alter Rebbe regarding his own meditations.

Instead of the profound and lofty response for which the Miteler Rebbe was prepared, the Alter Rebbe indicated that his thoughts were focused upon his “chair and Shtender-lectern,” (a reference to the presence of the Divine within the physical).
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The Rebbe of Pscizcha once turned to one of his young disciples, who was later to become the Rebbe of Kotzk, and presented the following query: “Young man, where can one find G d?” “G-d is everywhere,” replied the young scholar. “Does not His glory fill the universe?”

“Young man,” persisted the Pscizcher, “I asked you where one could find G d?” The Kotzker was quiet. “Well, if I don't know then please tell me,” he requested.

The Pscizcher then said, “Listen, young man, “G d can be found wherever he is allowed in.”

The Divine Is In The Details – What Does An Infinite G-d Have With A Finite World?

Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

Once, on Rosh Hashanah, the Alter Rebbe Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, asked his son the Miteler Rebbe to share some of the thoughts upon which he had concentrated during his Davening-prayers earlier that day.

The Mitlerer Rebbe proceeded to enumerate the various liturgical passages and Kabalistic intentions upon which he had reflected. The Miteler Rebbe then inquired of the Alter Rebbe regarding his own meditations.

Instead of the profound and lofty response for which the Miteler Rebbe was prepared, the Alter Rebbe indicated that his thoughts were focused upon his “chair and Shtender-lectern,” (a reference to the presence of the Divine within the physical).

…………………………………………………………

The Rebbe of Pscizcha once turned to one of his young disciples, who was later to become the Rebbe of Kotzk, and presented the following query: “Young man, where can one find G d?” “G-d is everywhere,” replied the young scholar. “Does not His glory fill the universe?”

“Young man,” persisted the Pscizcher, “I asked you where one could find G d?” The Kotzker was quiet. “Well, if I don’t know then please tell me,” he requested.

The Pscizcher then said, “Listen, young man, “G d can be found wherever he is allowed in.”

Something Jewish
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With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Lillian (Leah Rivka) Schtraks of London, England. Mrs. Schtraks was the daughter of the late Rabbi Greenhouse a"h who was the Dayan of Beis Din of London in the early 1900’s.

She is survived by her husband Mr. Sholom Schtraks and her children Menachem Schtraks, Kalman Schtraks, Ita Teller, Chana Ybgi (England) and Sara Lipsyzc (Toronto, Canada).

Boruch Dayan Hoemes

Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Lillian (Leah Rivka) Schtraks OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Lillian (Leah Rivka) Schtraks of London, England. Mrs. Schtraks was the daughter of the late Rabbi Greenhouse a”h who was the Dayan of Beis Din of London in the early 1900’s.

She is survived by her husband Mr. Sholom Schtraks and her children Menachem Schtraks, Kalman Schtraks, Ita Teller, Chana Ybgi (England) and Sara Lipsyzc (Toronto, Canada).

Boruch Dayan Hoemes

Notices
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WHERE: Congregation K'hal Chasidim 1612 Carroll Street. (Corner Schenectady Ave.)

WHEN: Shabbos Parshes Zocher, Torah reading begins at 9:00 A.M. SHARP Parshes Zocher is will be read at approximately 9:20 A.M.

There will also be two extra Megilla readings for woman one will be Purim night at 9:30 P.M. and the other will be on Purim day at 11:30 A.M.

PSA: Early Torah Reading for Womean on Parshes Zocher

WHERE: Congregation K’hal Chasidim 1612 Carroll Street. (Corner Schenectady Ave.)

WHEN: Shabbos Parshes Zocher, Torah reading begins at 9:00 A.M. SHARP Parshes Zocher is will be read at approximately 9:20 A.M.

There will also be two extra Megilla readings for woman one will be Purim night at 9:30 P.M. and the other will be on Purim day at 11:30 A.M.

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Mazal Tov! – 8 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Yisroel and Yocheved (nee Bialestock) Newman.
IYH at 575 East New York Ave, Apt 2B, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Avremi and Shifra (nee Rockford) Chein.
646 Montgomery St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Dovid and Devorah Malka (nee Hecht) Sreter
IYH at 662 Eastern Parkway [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].

Eli and Chani Cohen.
IYH at 31 Fessler Dr, Spring Valley, NY 10977.

Zacharia and Miriam Klein.
IYH at 27 Carlton Rd, Monsey, NY 10952.

Yisroel and Rochel Shaina (nee Plotke) Freeman
IYH at 41 old Meadows Rd. Sudbury, MA 01776

Motti and Esty (nee Benjaminson) Groner
IYH at 139 Woodvale Bay S.W. – Calgary

Sender and Nechama (nee Labkowski) Geisinsky (Bethesda, MD) .

Please stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at mazaltov@crownheights.info! Thank You.

Mazel Tov's

Students at Darchai Menachem enjoyed a pre-purim bash in school Thursday night. Benny Friedman together with Avremi G rocked out some good Jewish hits which the students danced to for an hour long!

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Photo Gallery: Darchai Menachem’s Pre-Purim Bash!

Students at Darchai Menachem enjoyed a pre-purim bash in school Thursday night. Benny Friedman together with Avremi G rocked out some good Jewish hits which the students danced to for an hour long!

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — People walking past one Crown Heights storefront are exposed to a window with messages full of hate and anger. These messages cover a broad range of targets, including the government, America, the social welfare provision, and Americans as a whole.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

A Window Full of Hate

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — People walking past one Crown Heights storefront are exposed to a window with messages full of hate and anger. These messages cover a broad range of targets, including the government, America, the social welfare provision, and Americans as a whole.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present a newly released photo of the Rebbe at a Farbrengen in the mid-1970s. Special thanks to the Rebbe Archive. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.Portraitofaleader.org

Pirsum Rishon Rebbe Picture – Farbrengen Mid-70s

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CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present a newly released photo of the Rebbe at a Farbrengen in the mid-1970s. Special thanks to the Rebbe Archive. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.Portraitofaleader.org

Picture of the Day
By David Seifman for the NY Post

NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Bloomberg was screaming highway robbery last night after Albany announced the city would get $1.9 billion in the first allocation of federal stimulus funds - at least $200 million less than he was counting on.

“The mayor has repeatedly said he was concerned that federal stimulus money meant for the city would get lost in Albany, and we are already seeing a clear example,” declared Stu Loeser, the mayor's spokesman.

Mayor: State is Stealing our Stimulus Package

By David Seifman for the NY Post

NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Bloomberg was screaming highway robbery last night after Albany announced the city would get $1.9 billion in the first allocation of federal stimulus funds – at least $200 million less than he was counting on.

“The mayor has repeatedly said he was concerned that federal stimulus money meant for the city would get lost in Albany, and we are already seeing a clear example,” declared Stu Loeser, the mayor’s spokesman.

NYC News
By Steve Bagley for the GateHouse News Service

BROOKLINE, MA — A 26-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y., man is headed to court after allegedly attempting to scam a Newton synagogue out of money and stealing a Brookline storekeeper’s iPhone.

The man was part of a group of six men dressed as Orthodox Jews who entered the Israel Book Shop in Brookline and, while asking for donations to a charity, allegedly stole a store employee’s iPhone. They were later found in Newton after a rabbi called the police when they asked his synagogue for money.

VIdeo – Scammer Dressed as Orthodox Jew Arrested

By Steve Bagley for the GateHouse News Service

BROOKLINE, MA — A 26-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y., man is headed to court after allegedly attempting to scam a Newton synagogue out of money and stealing a Brookline storekeeper’s iPhone.

The man was part of a group of six men dressed as Orthodox Jews who entered the Israel Book Shop in Brookline and, while asking for donations to a charity, allegedly stole a store employee’s iPhone. They were later found in Newton after a rabbi called the police when they asked his synagogue for money.

Jewish News
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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuly Schildkraut (S. Paulo, Brazil) and Tzipi Ashkenazi (S. Paulo, Brazil) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Thursday at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].

Mazel Tov's
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