Albany’s Jewish Stimulus

ALBANY, NY [CHI] — Just when New York State’s legislators are wishing that money grew on trees to cover the deficit, Chabad Rabbi Israel Rubin and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver led 200 legislators who munched dried fruits in honor of Tu Bishvat that celebrates trees. Serving fruits of Israel–dates, pomegranates, figs and carob too–is traditional, but Rabbi Rubin also added New York grown apples and sparkling Kosher concord grapes grown upstate.

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Uplifting Kinus of HaTemimim HaShluchim in New Haven!

NEW HAVEN, CT [CHI] — For the sixth year now, Talmidim-Shluchim from across N. America enjoyed a most enjoyable and inspiring three days, at the Kinus Talmidim Hashluchim, organized by the “Vaad talmidei Hatmimim”, held this year in New Haven, CT.

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Virgin America to Award Friendship Circle of Sharon with $25,000 Award

Boston, MA [CHI] — Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, today launches its low-fare service from the West Coast to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Effective today, Virgin America will fly three daily roundtrips between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and BOS, and two daily roundtrips between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and BOS – with in-flight WiFi service available on every Boston flight.

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Women’s Circle Concludes Winter Programs, Looks Forward to Spring

GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle enjoyed inspirational and creative programs throughout the winter. One winter favorite was an uplifting and soulful concert with singer/songwriter Shoshana Bander of Brooklyn. The concert, “Listen to the Light” was enjoyed by over fifty women from throughout the County. “Shoshana intertwined moving and educational stories throughout her performance,” says Chana Burston, who leads the Jewish Women’s Circle and co-directs Chabad of Orange County with her husband, Rabbi Pesach. “Women from all affiliations and backgrounds came to enjoy the concert, and as we danced and sang together, there was a strong sense of unity among all the participants.” Afterward, all enjoyed a fabulous “lattes bar” and café themed desserts.