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By Dovid Zaklikowski

Rabbi David B. Hollander, third from left, makes the blessing over wine at the ritual circumcision of an adult Russian immigrant organized by the Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe.

BROOKLYN, NY — Rabbi David B. Hollander, a longtime orator who worked tirelessly to defend Jewish faith and practice, passed away at the age of 96 last month, having never retired from the pulpit. Over the course of his career, he served as a president of the Rabbinical Council of America and an executive committee member of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis.

Rabbi David B. Hollander, Defender of Jewish Faith and Practice, Passes Away

By Dovid Zaklikowski

Rabbi David B. Hollander, third from left, makes the blessing over wine at the ritual circumcision of an adult Russian immigrant organized by the Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe.

BROOKLYN, NY — Rabbi David B. Hollander, a longtime orator who worked tirelessly to defend Jewish faith and practice, passed away at the age of 96 last month, having never retired from the pulpit. Over the course of his career, he served as a president of the Rabbinical Council of America and an executive committee member of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis.

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Mazal Tov's View More
New Engagement!

Mendel Schaffran (Brooklyn, NY) to Chana Friedman (Pittsburgh, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Baby Boy!

Zev and Chaya Mushka Shusterman from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Mendel Vardi (Yerushalayim, EY) to Sara Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden) L’Chaim: Tuesday, the 4th of Av, 8:30pm at The Garden House 1386 S. Johns Pl
Baby Girl!

Sholom and Chaya Mushka (nee Rosenfeld) Katz from Lauderhill, FL had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Ari and Chanie Greenwald from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Israel Guetta (Netanya ,Israel) to Sterna Benmoussa (Paris ,France )
New Engagement!

Avremel Rapoport(Clarks Summit, PA) to Faigy Liberow (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Menny Leitner (Monsey, NY) to Bracha Goldberg (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 20th, 7:30pm at Bais Yosef Meir Simcha Hall 19 Olympia Ln, Monsey
New Engagement!

Mendy Sulami (Los Angeles, CA) to Aidel Spielman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Tsvi Feygin  (Teaneck, NJ) to Faigy Kahn (London, UK)
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

Zalmon Jaffe, Mel Landow and Jeffery Kimball whose letters from the Rebbe, amongst others, are featured on Chabad.org

Businessmen from all walks of life would write to the Rebbe seeking advice on their business endeavors. Chabad.org collected the Rebbe’s correspondence to some of these individuals in response to their questions during times of financial crisis.

The correspondence covers, amongst other topics, how to cope when business is down, should one stop giving Tzedakah when business is slow, how to make a business decision when in doubt and should one retire when there is a financial crisis in the world.

The Rebbe on Financial Difficulty

Zalmon Jaffe, Mel Landow and Jeffery Kimball whose letters from the Rebbe, amongst others, are featured on Chabad.org

Businessmen from all walks of life would write to the Rebbe seeking advice on their business endeavors. Chabad.org collected the Rebbe’s correspondence to some of these individuals in response to their questions during times of financial crisis.

The correspondence covers, amongst other topics, how to cope when business is down, should one stop giving Tzedakah when business is slow, how to make a business decision when in doubt and should one retire when there is a financial crisis in the world.

Chabad News

Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

I would like to wish a very heartfelt Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! to a very dear friend Motti Seligson (Crown Heights) on his engagement to Shterni Buiket (Chicago, IL)

The Lechaim will be IYH tomorrow, Thursday at the Jewish Children’s Museum, 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave]

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By Ted Koutsoubas for the Daily Pennsylvanian

Illustration Picture

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Penn Democrats and the Penn College Republicans broke bread and ate traditional Shabbat food together at the Lubavitch House last Friday evening.

The gathering was part of the Lubavitch House's fifth-annual Unity Dinner and was co-sponsored by the Penn Democrats, the College Republicans and Penn Israel Coalition.

Penn Dems and College Republicans Unite for Dinner

By Ted Koutsoubas for the Daily Pennsylvanian

Illustration Picture

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Penn Democrats and the Penn College Republicans broke bread and ate traditional Shabbat food together at the Lubavitch House last Friday evening.

The gathering was part of the Lubavitch House’s fifth-annual Unity Dinner and was co-sponsored by the Penn Democrats, the College Republicans and Penn Israel Coalition.

Shlichus
By Prachi Jatania for CNN-IBN

MUMBAI — The Mumbai terror attacks may have left the world aghast but there are some, who though touched by the terror directly, wish to emerge stronger.

The grandparents of little baby Moshe, son of the Rabbi who perished in the attack on Nariman House or Chabad House, are in Mumbai to help rebuild it.

Baby Moshe’s Grandparents Dream he Imitates Father

By Prachi Jatania for CNN-IBN

MUMBAI — The Mumbai terror attacks may have left the world aghast but there are some, who though touched by the terror directly, wish to emerge stronger.

The grandparents of little baby Moshe, son of the Rabbi who perished in the attack on Nariman House or Chabad House, are in Mumbai to help rebuild it.

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By Adam Lisberg for the NY Daily News

NEW YORK, NY — New York will be hotter, rainier and more likely to flood in the coming decades - with sea levels possibly rising more than four feet, a panel of scientists said Tuesday - “All of the evidence from the science community is that the seas are going to rise,” said Mayor Bloomberg as he unveiled the panel's report.

New York Only to Get Hotter, Rainier and More Flood-Prone

By Adam Lisberg for the NY Daily News

NEW YORK, NY — New York will be hotter, rainier and more likely to flood in the coming decades – with sea levels possibly rising more than four feet, a panel of scientists said Tuesday – “All of the evidence from the science community is that the seas are going to rise,” said Mayor Bloomberg as he unveiled the panel’s report.

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Merkos unveiled a new, groundbreaking educational initiative during the Kinus Hashluchos this past weekend, titled: Rivkah’s Tent. Dedicated to the memory of Reebetzin Rivkah Holtzberg HYD and coordinated by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) and the Kinus office, Rivkah’s Tent will feature a series of intellectually engaging, interactive classes on the three Mitzvos connected to women.

Video – New Initiative at Kinus Dedicated to Rivky Holtzberg HYD

Merkos unveiled a new, groundbreaking educational initiative during the Kinus Hashluchos this past weekend, titled: Rivkah’s Tent. Dedicated to the memory of Reebetzin Rivkah Holtzberg HYD and coordinated by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) and the Kinus office, Rivkah’s Tent will feature a series of intellectually engaging, interactive classes on the three Mitzvos connected to women.

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New Torah Scroll Commissioned

East Hampton Today

Rabbi’s Talk: Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center addresses the assembly at the beginning ceremony for the new Mark Tsvok Memorial Torah. Mark’s father, Ilya, and sister, Nikka, look on

GLASTONBURY, CT — It’s not often that you get to see history being written before your very eyes. But that is exactly what is happening right now. The Chabad Jewish Center in Glastonbury has undertaken the writing of a brand new Torah scroll.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Shlichus
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In honor of Yud Shevat over 800 Yaldei Hashluhcim actively participated in an international Hachana project organized by Cinuch Yaldei HaShluchim – a division of The Shluchim Office.

List of participants in the Extended Article!

Winners of the CYH Yud Shevat Hachana Program!

In honor of Yud Shevat over 800 Yaldei Hashluhcim actively participated in an international Hachana project organized by Cinuch Yaldei HaShluchim – a division of The Shluchim Office.

List of participants in the Extended Article!

General

Monsey Beis Chaya Mushka Inaugural Dinner

MONSEY, NY [CHI] — The grand ballroom of the Chabad Center in New City was packed tonight for the inaugural dinner benefitting Monsey Beis Chaya Mushka High School for girls. The evening was emceed by school President Yisroel Schulman who introduced the school Menahel Rabbi Dr. Chaim Dovid Kagan.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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