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By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
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CANBERRA, Australia — These aren’t easy times for Chabad to be opening new centers, but Australia’s capital city, Canberra, welcomed its first Chabad representatives this week. Rabbi Dan and Mrs. Naomi Avital moved into their new home Tuesday, after a pilot trip and meetings with the city’s lay leaders last month.

First Chabad Center Opens in Canberra, Australia

By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
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CANBERRA, Australia — These aren’t easy times for Chabad to be opening new centers, but Australia’s capital city, Canberra, welcomed its first Chabad representatives this week. Rabbi Dan and Mrs. Naomi Avital moved into their new home Tuesday, after a pilot trip and meetings with the city’s lay leaders last month.

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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)
New Engagement!

Ari Drizin (New Haven, CT) to Batsheva Lisbon (San Diego, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at The Arches 1394 S. Johns Pl
New Engagement!

Berel Laufer (Providence, RI) to Batya Deitsch (Columbus, OH) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Stolik (Lantana, FL) to Mussie Chanin (Har Shmuel, EY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva

BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — Today marks 15 years since a Hasidic teenager was gunned down on the entrance ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge.

On March 1, 1994, 16-year-old Ari Halberstam was one of 15 Yeshiva students heading to Brooklyn when Lebanese national Rashid Baz opened fire on their van.

Video – Brooklyn Marks Anniversary Of Hasidic Teens Murder

BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — Today marks 15 years since a Hasidic teenager was gunned down on the entrance ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge.

On March 1, 1994, 16-year-old Ari Halberstam was one of 15 Yeshiva students heading to Brooklyn when Lebanese national Rashid Baz opened fire on their van.

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Chabad of the Valley NY Trip

NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — The Chabad of the Valley Girls NY Trip 09 touched down at JFK early Thursday morning after an overnight flight from Burbank, CA. Though the highlight of the trip, a visit to the Rebbe’s room and the Ohel won’t take place until Monday IYH, the event has gotten off to an amazing start. From reciting Tefilas Haderech as the plane took off , to davening Shacharis at the Jewish Children’s Museum to start the day on Thursday, the inspiring spiritual journey that is the purpose of this yearly event is well underway.

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By Jennifer Millman for NBC New York

NEW YORK, NY — March is roaring in like a lion, with most of New York and New Jersey under a winter storm warning for heavy snow from Sunday night to Monday evening. The storm could dump more than a foot of snow on New York City.

Buried … NYC Preps for More Than 1 Foot of Snow

By Jennifer Millman for NBC New York

NEW YORK, NY — March is roaring in like a lion, with most of New York and New Jersey under a winter storm warning for heavy snow from Sunday night to Monday evening. The storm could dump more than a foot of snow on New York City.

NYC News
By a Shlucha
Article and comments removed by the request of the readers and author.

From the author,

I just noticed that it was posted, and read through some of the comments. I am begging you to please take it off the website asap. I did not realize people would take it like this and do not want to hurt anyone. I do not want to embarrass the Shluchim.

I realize that this article does not belong in public and should have been private. for the sake of people's feelings and Ahavas Yisroel, please remove it right away from the site.

Op-Ed: All Jews Should Know They Are Welcome in A Chabad House

By a Shlucha

Article and comments removed by the request of the readers and author.

From the author,

I just noticed that it was posted, and read through some of the comments. I am begging you to please take it off the website asap. I did not realize people would take it like this and do not want to hurt anyone. I do not want to embarrass the Shluchim.

I realize that this article does not belong in public and should have been private. for the sake of people’s feelings and Ahavas Yisroel, please remove it right away from the site.

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New Muchnik Mural Unveiled in Monsey Shul

MONSEY, NY [CHI] — Last night, Motzai Shabbos parshas Terumah, a large crowd gathered at K’hal Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey for the unveiling of an original 10′ x 18’ mural that Chasidic artist Reb Michoel Muchnik created especially for the lobby of the Shul. This most beautiful piece of art is part of the Shuls new Building Fund Wall of Honor.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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In a tribute to the organization Haazinu, which assists hearing-impaired youngsters, Avraham Fried joined Abie Rotenberg and Dov Levine in a remake to the song “Haazinu” which was originally composed and performed by Abie Rotenberg.

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AUDIO: Fried, Rotenberg, Levine Perform Single For Haazinu

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In a tribute to the organization Haazinu, which assists hearing-impaired youngsters, Avraham Fried joined Abie Rotenberg and Dov Levine in a remake to the song “Haazinu” which was originally composed and performed by Abie Rotenberg.

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Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 2 to facilitate snow removal. Parking meter rules will be in effect.

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

Alternate Side Parking Suspended Monday

Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 2 to facilitate snow removal. Parking meter rules will be in effect.

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

PSA

Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Scaramento inspecting the Mikva.

SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] — Have you ever stopped to think what’s involved in building and maintaining a kosher Mikvah? From the general structure down to the minutia, there are many aspects which must be considered. The new Sacramento Mikvah has been structured to service 5,000 Jewish families in a most magnificent, appealing fashion, befitting this beautiful mitzvah.

More in the Extended Article!

Ever Wonder What Goes Into Building a Mikvah?

Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Scaramento inspecting the Mikva.

SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] — Have you ever stopped to think what’s involved in building and maintaining a kosher Mikvah? From the general structure down to the minutia, there are many aspects which must be considered. The new Sacramento Mikvah has been structured to service 5,000 Jewish families in a most magnificent, appealing fashion, befitting this beautiful mitzvah.

More in the Extended Article!

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Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod's Temple Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON

Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod's Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.

Farmer Builds Model of Biblical Temple

Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod’s Temple Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON

Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod’s Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.

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Mazal Tov! – 7 Sunday Night L’Chaims!

Shmuli Lent (Manchester UK) and Mushky Vorst (Holland) .
IYH at the Agudah Shul, 456 Crown St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Nochum Labkowsky (Los Angeles, CA) and Chaya Wilansky (Elizabeth, NJ)
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].

Menachem Mendel Gist (Jacksonville, FL) and Sharon Marcovits (Guatemala/Florida).
IYH at FREE 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Avremi Gitler (Monsey, NY) and Chavi Kornfeld (Seattle, WA)
IYH at Chovevei Torah 885 Eastern Parkway [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Zev Eagle (Baltimore, MD) and Itale Simon (Crown Heights)
IYH at the Jewish Childrens Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave].

Henny Raksin and Ari Reiser.
IYH at 646 Empire Blvd, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Ezzy Gershowitz (Israel) and Batel Malka (Israel) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].

Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!

Mazel Tov's
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It is with profound pain and sorrow that we inform you of the very untimely passing of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik (9) of Cedarhurst, NY. Levi is the son of Rabbi Zalman and Chanie Wolowik who are Shluchim to the Five Towns.

The Levaya will take place on Sunday afternoon and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at 1:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 1:30pm, the Levaya will then pass by Chabad of Five Towns, 74 Maple Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 at around 2:30 then on to the New Montefiore Cemetery, 226-20 Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

TRAGEDY: Baruch Dayan Hoemes – HaYeled Levi Yitzchok Wolowik OBM

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It is with profound pain and sorrow that we inform you of the very untimely passing of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik (9) of Cedarhurst, NY. Levi is the son of Rabbi Zalman and Chanie Wolowik who are Shluchim to the Five Towns.

The Levaya will take place on Sunday afternoon and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at 1:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 1:30pm, the Levaya will then pass by Chabad of Five Towns, 74 Maple Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 at around 2:30 then on to the New Montefiore Cemetery, 226-20 Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

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MYFOXNY.COM - New York is often called a ticket-happy city. Now some lawmakers want to cut drivers some slack. The City Council held hearings on a proposal to create a grace period for certain parking violations because of complaints that traffic agents were writing tickets too early. Fox 5's John Deutzman has been investigating this topic for more than a year.

Video – City Council Holds Hearing on Ticket Grace Period

MYFOXNY.COM – New York is often called a ticket-happy city. Now some lawmakers want to cut drivers some slack. The City Council held hearings on a proposal to create a grace period for certain parking violations because of complaints that traffic agents were writing tickets too early. Fox 5’s John Deutzman has been investigating this topic for more than a year.

Videos
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Suspicious Fire in a Vacant Apartment

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] – Friday afternoon at around 2pm, a fire was started in an empty apartment. Located on the 4th floor of 1622 President Street, a Jewish owned building, on the corner of Schenectady Avenue. The apartment building has 46 residential units.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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