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Most of Crown Heights was Offline

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Crown Heights residents who are subscribed to Cablevision for their high speed internet access, have been unable to connect to the internet since mid Monday afternoon. Cablevision which provides internet via cable, under the name Optimum Online, have been saying that they are “performing system maintenance.”

Cablevision work crews can been seen working around the community trying to get Crown Heights back online, it is unknown when the internet will be back up.

The Soldiers Are on the Front Lines, Which Lines are You on?

As our brethren (including members of Anash) are on the front lines fighting to secure fellow Yiden, it is incumbent upon us to do what the Rebbe assured would significantly assist in the security of our fellow Yiden – Learn “lines” of Torah!
The following is a few sources on the effect of Torah learning on security:

1) When Bilaam was asked if he could to curse the Yiden he said that ״if the sound of Torah is heard in the Beis Midrash, I will be unable to ״. [Midrash Eicha Chapter 2]

Montreal Yeshivah Beefs Up Security After Threat

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MONTREAL, Canada [CHI] — The Chabad elementary Yeshivah in Montreal increased their security last week. This comes after a Middle Eastern looking man was inquiring some young pupils as to their schedule, more specifically they were asked, “When is lunch and dismissal?”

Yeshivah personnel, who later informed about the inquiring Arab, beefed up security around the building. This included bolting shut all entrances to the building, as well as hiring full-time security to monitor people coming into the building at the front entrance.

Video of the Day! – Lipa in Crown Heights!

This years much anticipated Soul II Soul concert benefitting Crown Heights children with special needs, with star Lipa Schmeltzer, will IYH be this Motzoei Shabbos, the 14 Teves, January 10th at the Wingate Auditorium, 600 Kingston Ave, [between Rutland and Winthrop Ave].

Buy tickets at Judaica World or online at JewishTickets.com.

Birthright Project: We are Broke

By Ranit Nahum-Halevy for Haaretz

JERUSALEM, Israel — “Every dollar we received, we spent in order to connect another Jew with his roots. Our budget was on an enormous upward trend, but it will be smaller next year, partly because of the huge campaign we led in honor of the state’s 60th anniversary,” said Gideon Mark, the CEO of Birthright, at a conference held in Jerusalem’s International Convention Center last Thursday.

Birthright, known as Taglit in Hebrew, provides educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults aged 18-26.

Wednesday: Torah Tefilla Tzedokah in Honor of the Simons

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This Wednesday night, January 7th, 7:30pm there will be a gathering in honor of the 1st Yartzeit of Reb Zev Yosef and Rochel Simons of Sydney, Australia. At 1486 Union St, [between Kingston and ALbany Ave]. Followed by a farbrengen at 8:30pm.

Click here to contribute to the SimonsFamilyFund.com

As Gaza Ground War Intensifies, Chabad Representatives Step Up Support Activities

Zalman Nelson – Lubavitch.com

GAZA, Israel — As Israeli Defense Forces began the long anticipated ground operation to end rocket fire into the Southern communities, its soldiers are penetrating Gaza’s dangerous interior and Chabad representatives are intensifying their own support efforts both for the soldiers and Israel’s southern residents.

IDF sources confirmed one fatality, St. – Sgt.Dvir Emmanuel, 22, of Givat Zeev. Emmanuel died of wounds sustained in a mortar shell attack near Jabalya in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.

Video – Join Shluchim Worldwide in One Shabbos One World!

By observing Shabbat as one united Jewish people we have the ability to bring about the revelation of Moshiach.

The International Moshiach Campaign provides promotional and support materials and helps coordinate the efforts of shluchim around the world. This truly international Shabbaton is an inspiring experience for Jews of all ages and affiliations.

This year one Shabbat one world will take place, G-d willing, on Shabbos Parshas B’shalach, February 6-7 / 12-13 Shvat 2009.