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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.

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.

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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!

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
A distraught mother came running to a Chassidic Rebbe one day, weeping uncontrollably. “Rebbe,” she cried, “It’s my son; he went Meshuga. I think he needs a psychiatrist!” He’s really acting strange.”

“What’s the matter,” asked the Rebbe, visibly concerned.

“The matter?” cried the woman, “he’s behaving like a lowlife! He was even observed dancing with gentile women and dining on swine! I’m telling you he’s crazy.”

The Rebbe pondered the crisis for a quiet moment. “My dear lady,” he then exclaimed, “If your son were dancing with pigs and dining on women, I’d say that he is in fact insane, but that’s not what you describe. The characteristics you present are that of ‘sin’ not ‘insanity.’

“I believe that your son has become a rather crude and lascivious young man and there is nothing crazy about it.”
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Yankel appeared in Shul one day with both his ears heavily bandaged. “I was ironing a shirt when the phone rang,” he explained in an awkward tone. “That explains one ear,” declared a fellow congregant, “But what about the other?” “My luck,” came the reply, “the guy decided to call back.”

The Sin Behind The Sin – Clinging To Bad Ideas

Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

A distraught mother came running to a Chassidic Rebbe one day, weeping uncontrollably. “Rebbe,” she cried, “It’s my son; he went Meshuga. I think he needs a psychiatrist!” He’s really acting strange.”

“What’s the matter,” asked the Rebbe, visibly concerned.

“The matter?” cried the woman, “he’s behaving like a lowlife! He was even observed dancing with gentile women and dining on swine! I’m telling you he’s crazy.”

The Rebbe pondered the crisis for a quiet moment. “My dear lady,” he then exclaimed, “If your son were dancing with pigs and dining on women, I’d say that he is in fact insane, but that’s not what you describe. The characteristics you present are that of ‘sin’ not ‘insanity.’

“I believe that your son has become a rather crude and lascivious young man and there is nothing crazy about it.”

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Yankel appeared in Shul one day with both his ears heavily bandaged. “I was ironing a shirt when the phone rang,” he explained in an awkward tone. “That explains one ear,” declared a fellow congregant, “But what about the other?” “My luck,” came the reply, “the guy decided to call back.”

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Purim with the French community of Miami

Close to 250 people participated in a beautiful Purim celebration on the palm trees and the stars of Miami Beach for a special Purim party for the French Jewish community of Miami. Rabbi Yisroel Frankforter along with other families of the French Beit Chabad organized this event with the help of the French bochurim Shluchim in the Miami Semicha Program. Face painting, balloons sculptures, costumes contest, live music, and middle eastern foods with only part of this special celebration in the luxurious National hotel in the heart of South Beach.

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Purim in Smolensk, Russia

Purim 5769 in Smolensk, Russia was celebrated with great joy. The attractive invitations drew a crowd of 150 people to the community purim seuda which took place at the 7/40 restaurant. After hearing Rabbi Levi Mondshine, shliach and chief Rabbi of the Smolensk Region, read the megilla, all of the participants received a mishloach manos which they proceeded to switch with their neighbor, thus fulfilling the mitzvah of mishloach manos.

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