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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.

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.

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Baby Boy!

Shimon and Chanie Alon from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yitzy and Leeby Smith from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Pesach Chaim Newman (Crown Heights) to Bluma Raizel Lewis (Old Tappan, NJ)
New Engagement!

Eitan Hershkop (Crown Heights) to Chana Belfer (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Bass and Bourbon
New Engagement!

Levi Meer (Morristown, NJ) to Sara Gershovitz (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, June 12th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street Upstairs
New Engagement!

Yosef Chaim Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Leah Eisenbach (New York)
New Engagement!

Pesach Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Tzipporah Yasmine Holloway (Orlando, FL)
New Engagement!

Mendel Saaks (Chicago, IL) to Leeba Grossbaum (Paramus, NJ)
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Keselman (London, UK) to Shaina Keller (Crown Heights)

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New Engagement!

Ya’akov Silverman (Tysons Corner, VA) to Chaya Raizel Michaelson (Glastonbury, CT)
New Engagement!

Yitzchak Minkowitz (Fort Myers, FL) to Shani Silver (Mequon, WI)
New Engagement!

Avremel Weingarten (Flint, MI) to Chana Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Yaya Kagan (Los Angeles, CA) to Hadas Malamud (Brooklyn, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at the Oholei Torah Ballroom
Baby Boy!

Meyer and Chaya (nee Engelberg) Shushan from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Boruch and Adeli Zimmerman from Oro Valley, AZ had a baby girl!

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New Engagement!

Dovi Vogel (Wilmington, DE) to Chanie Rapoport (Atlantic City, NJ)
New Engagement!

Yitzy Bernstein (Freehold, NJ) to Brocha Gleyzer (Monsey, NY)

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

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

PSA
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.

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.

Shlichus

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.

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.

Videos
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The NYPD and Shomrim at a scene - Illustration Picture

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — At 4:12pm, Friday, Erev Shabbos, a child called the Shomrim hotline asking for help. The child stated that he was just molested at the Empire Shtibel Mikvah and the perpetrator was still in the Mikvah.

Numerous Shomrim members arrived on the scene within seconds. After speaking to the child, they requested for Police to further investigate. The members had the suspect, a 23 year old Israeli, wait for Police.

Child Molested in Crown Heights Mikvah

The NYPD and Shomrim at a scene – Illustration Picture

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — At 4:12pm, Friday, Erev Shabbos, a child called the Shomrim hotline asking for help. The child stated that he was just molested at the Empire Shtibel Mikvah and the perpetrator was still in the Mikvah.

Numerous Shomrim members arrived on the scene within seconds. After speaking to the child, they requested for Police to further investigate. The members had the suspect, a 23 year old Israeli, wait for Police.

Crime
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“There is no chance. Is there any chance for fire to co-exist with the water?” said Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of one of the group's founding members.

Yousef, son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, one of the most influential leaders of the militant group, said the organization betrays the Palestinian cause and tortures its own members.

Video – Son of Hamas Leader Renounces Group

“There is no chance. Is there any chance for fire to co-exist with the water?” said Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of one of the group’s founding members.

Yousef, son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, one of the most influential leaders of the militant group, said the organization betrays the Palestinian cause and tortures its own members.

Videos

Israeli tanks and troops push into Gaza, in an operation to destroy the infrastructure of Hamas. Israel has warned that the opperation can take “many long days.” Thousands of reservists are being called up, including many Lubavitchers. We would like ask that everybody say Tehilim chapters 121 and 142, which can be found in the extended article.

Click on the Extended Article to say Tehilim!

Please say Tehilim for Israeli Soldiers in Gaza..

Israeli tanks and troops push into Gaza, in an operation to destroy the infrastructure of Hamas. Israel has warned that the opperation can take “many long days.” Thousands of reservists are being called up, including many Lubavitchers. We would like ask that everybody say Tehilim chapters 121 and 142, which can be found in the extended article.

Click on the Extended Article to say Tehilim!

Notices
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CROWN HEIGHTS [NY1] — A plaque was dedicated Saturday to a Brooklyn firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty last year.

Family and friends of Lieutenant John Martinson joined Mayor Bloomberg, Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and other members of the FDNY in Engine 249 Ladder 113 in Crown Heights.

Brooklyn Plaque Dedicated One Year After Fireman’s Death

CROWN HEIGHTS [NY1] — A plaque was dedicated Saturday to a Brooklyn firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty last year.

Family and friends of Lieutenant John Martinson joined Mayor Bloomberg, Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and other members of the FDNY in Engine 249 Ladder 113 in Crown Heights.

Crown Heights News
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CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — On Thursday, January 1st, Crown Heights suffered its first murder of 2009. It happened at 347 Maple St, between New York and Nostrand Ave. Police responded when someone called 911, saying there was an unconscious male at the location. Upon arrival the police found an unresponsive black male in his 60's on the floor.

EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene and transported him to the medical examiner. The ME's office released in a statement, 67 years old Delinor Dorissaint was murdered at his home Thursday. NYPD detectives are still investigating why and who murdered him.

As Murder Rate in City Goes Up, CH Suffers its First of ’09

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — On Thursday, January 1st, Crown Heights suffered its first murder of 2009. It happened at 347 Maple St, between New York and Nostrand Ave. Police responded when someone called 911, saying there was an unconscious male at the location. Upon arrival the police found an unresponsive black male in his 60’s on the floor.

EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene and transported him to the medical examiner. The ME’s office released in a statement, 67 years old Delinor Dorissaint was murdered at his home Thursday. NYPD detectives are still investigating why and who murdered him.

Crime
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MUMBAI, India — Last November, at least 179 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Mumbai. Among the 10 sites targeted were two five-star hotels and a Jewish centre. A month later, the Jewish community in Mumbai is still reeling from the trauma but has decided to stay.

During the attacks on Nariman House, its steel menorah, the Jewish traditional candelabra, remained standing. One month after the bloody rampage that struck Mumbai, the Jewish orthodox movement of the Chabad-Lubavitch came to light the menorah, which has become the symbol of the reopening of the Jewish centre.

Video – Mumbai’s Jews Determined to Stay Despite Attacks

MUMBAI, India — Last November, at least 179 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Mumbai. Among the 10 sites targeted were two five-star hotels and a Jewish centre. A month later, the Jewish community in Mumbai is still reeling from the trauma but has decided to stay.

During the attacks on Nariman House, its steel menorah, the Jewish traditional candelabra, remained standing. One month after the bloody rampage that struck Mumbai, the Jewish orthodox movement of the Chabad-Lubavitch came to light the menorah, which has become the symbol of the reopening of the Jewish centre.

Videos

NEW YORK, NY [AP] — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is heading to Israel with police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and New York Rep. Gary Ackerman.

Spokesman Andrew Brent says the mayor “is going in order to show his support for Israel.”

NYC Mayor Heads to Israel to ‘Show his Support’

NEW YORK, NY [AP] — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is heading to Israel with police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and New York Rep. Gary Ackerman.

Spokesman Andrew Brent says the mayor “is going in order to show his support for Israel.”

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Massacred Shluchim Remembered at Oholei Torah Events

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Educational Institute Oholei Torah dedicated this past Hey Teves as a day of learning and reflection for the Kedoshim Gavriel Noach and his wife Rivkah Holtzberg h”yd, who was a talmid of Oholei Torah. Rabbi Yosef Rosenfeld, Executive Director of Oholei Torah met with the families and told them of the many programs and Siyumei Mishnayus that are taking place, L’iluy Nishmosom.

The Programs began on Wednesday night, with a Siyum of Mishnayus in the Raitport Beis HaMedrash and concluded Friday morning with the elementary division. All the 1600 talmidim of all ages participated in the days events.

Galleries from all events in the Extended Article!

Crown Heights News