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The latest scoop on Beis Midrash Happenings will appear in the Beis Midrash Newsletter. It includes related reading materials, news and interesting tidbits of information about Yagdil Torah's Beis Midrash. Click to view a PDF of the Newsletter here.
Yagdil Torah Beis Midrash Publishes First Newsletter
The latest scoop on Beis Midrash Happenings will appear in the Beis Midrash Newsletter. It includes related reading materials, news and interesting tidbits of information about Yagdil Torah’s Beis Midrash. Click to view a PDF of the Newsletter here.
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CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present the following first-time released photo of the Rebbe taken in the mid-1970s by a visiting student of Cornell University. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.org
Pirsum Rishon Rebbe Picture from 1970’s!
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CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute is proud to present the following first-time released photo of the Rebbe taken in the mid-1970s by a visiting student of Cornell University. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.org
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
BROOKLYN, NY — If he is not affixing a mezuzah to a doorpost, lighting a mega-menorah, or frantically picking up last-minute groceries for a large Shabbat dinner, a typical shliach can often be found teaching a class or comforting the bereaved.
But for one hour each Thursday night, his time is his own.
Hitting the Books: Shluchim Take Their Study to the Web
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
BROOKLYN, NY — If he is not affixing a mezuzah to a doorpost, lighting a mega-menorah, or frantically picking up last-minute groceries for a large Shabbat dinner, a typical shliach can often be found teaching a class or comforting the bereaved.
But for one hour each Thursday night, his time is his own.
Joint Areinfarnish at Lubavitch Boys School of London
LONDON, UK [CHI] — Two Yaldei Hashluchim, Refoel Dovid Schwei (Luton UK) and Leibel Simon (NW London UK) had a joint Areinfarnish (hachnoso l’cheder) in Lubavitch Boys School, London.
Rabbi Kuti Rapp
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This past Motzoai Shabbos Parashas Beshalach, after Marriv in 770 mispalelim stepped out to recite Kiddush Levana following which a group began singing and dancing and one Rabbi, Yekutiel Rapp was giving out Lechaim, and was issues a Criminal Court Summons for distributing alcohol in the street and for possession of an open alcohol container on the street, both of which are criminal misdemeanor offences.
More in the Extended Article.
Rabbi Issued C-Summons for Giving out Alcohol
Rabbi Kuti Rapp
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This past Motzoai Shabbos Parashas Beshalach, after Marriv in 770 mispalelim stepped out to recite Kiddush Levana following which a group began singing and dancing and one Rabbi, Yekutiel Rapp was giving out Lechaim, and was issues a Criminal Court Summons for distributing alcohol in the street and for possession of an open alcohol container on the street, both of which are criminal misdemeanor offences.
More in the Extended Article.
By Dave DeWitte for the Gazette
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — A bankruptcy sale of Agriprocessors is expected to go ahead without a lead bidder after an Israeli company's $40 million offer for the Postville meatpacking company fell through.
Agriprocessors Sale Falls Through
By Dave DeWitte for the Gazette
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — A bankruptcy sale of Agriprocessors is expected to go ahead without a lead bidder after an Israeli company’s $40 million offer for the Postville meatpacking company fell through.
On February 16, 2009, 11am at state capitol campus in Olympia, WA, there was a memorial service for legislators and staff that have died in the past year. During the service Shliach to Olympia, WA, Rabbi Cheski Adelman delivered a prayer.
Transcript of speech the Extended Article.
Video – Shliach Gives Memorial Prayer at Washington Senate
On February 16, 2009, 11am at state capitol campus in Olympia, WA, there was a memorial service for legislators and staff that have died in the past year. During the service Shliach to Olympia, WA, Rabbi Cheski Adelman delivered a prayer.
Transcript of speech the Extended Article.
This cartoon image provided by the New York Post appeared in the Post's Page Six Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. The cartoon, which refers to Travis the chimp, who was shot to death by police in Stamford, Conn. on Monday after it mauled a friend of its owner, drew criticism Wednesday on media Web sites and from civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton.
NEW YORK, NY [AP] — The New York Post is standing behind a cartoon that some have interpreted as comparing President Barack Obama to a violent chimpanzee gunned down by police.
NY Post Cartoon Seems to Link Obama to Dead Chimp
This cartoon image provided by the New York Post appeared in the Post’s Page Six Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. The cartoon, which refers to Travis the chimp, who was shot to death by police in Stamford, Conn. on Monday after it mauled a friend of its owner, drew criticism Wednesday on media Web sites and from civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton.
NEW YORK, NY [AP] — The New York Post is standing behind a cartoon that some have interpreted as comparing President Barack Obama to a violent chimpanzee gunned down by police.
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.
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.
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]
A Happy Gathering for Special Children, with Lipa!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Tuesday night, a group of special children got to enjoy a special musical performance by Lipa Shmeltzer. The event took place in the home of the Schneerson family on President Street where the kids enjoyed the live music along with some nosh and drinks.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
By Ted Koutsoubas for the Daily Pennsylvanian
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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
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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.
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.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Baila (nee Weiss) Greenfeld (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
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