Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov Tzvi and Shaindy (nee Klein) Bass (Postville, IA) on the birth of their firstborn daughter, Geula Shulamis.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Photo by LESLIE RENKEN/JOURNAL STAR
PEORIA, IL — Prayers were said for the safety and security of Israel at the Labavitch Chabad of Peoria on Tuesday afternoon.
“We feel it's a special time for prayer,” said executive director Rabbi Eli Langsam. “So while everyone is going around their day-to-day life, it's important that we stop and think for a second and pray for those in harm's way and for our brothers and sisters in the land of Israel.”
Chabad House in Illinois Prays for Israel Security
Photo by LESLIE RENKEN/JOURNAL STAR
PEORIA, IL — Prayers were said for the safety and security of Israel at the Labavitch Chabad of Peoria on Tuesday afternoon.
“We feel it’s a special time for prayer,” said executive director Rabbi Eli Langsam. “So while everyone is going around their day-to-day life, it’s important that we stop and think for a second and pray for those in harm’s way and for our brothers and sisters in the land of Israel.”
LOS ANGELES, CA — Two proposed tax-exempt bond issuances valued at up to $340 million were approved on consent by the board of supervisors Tuesday but how much demand there will be for this debt is an open question.
The instruments include up to $200 million in order to refinance and refund costs associated with the new 330-bed inpatient tower at Sharp Memorial Hospital in Kearny Mesa; and up to $140 million for an expansion of the Chabad Hebrew Academy plus the addition of a dormitory for at least a couple hundred students at its Poway location at 10785 Pomerado Road.
California: County Approves up to $140 Million in Bond Issuances for Expansion of Chabad Hebrew Academy
LOS ANGELES, CA — Two proposed tax-exempt bond issuances valued at up to $340 million were approved on consent by the board of supervisors Tuesday but how much demand there will be for this debt is an open question.
The instruments include up to $200 million in order to refinance and refund costs associated with the new 330-bed inpatient tower at Sharp Memorial Hospital in Kearny Mesa; and up to $140 million for an expansion of the Chabad Hebrew Academy plus the addition of a dormitory for at least a couple hundred students at its Poway location at 10785 Pomerado Road.
SDEROT, Israel — In the past three years, Palestinians living in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip have launched more than 6,000 rockets at southern Israel, timing the majority of their attacks to cause the most possible damage. Prior to Israel’s latest offensive, most of the rockets fell between 7:30 and 8:10 in the morning, when children walk to school.
Since the beginning of Operation Cast Lead, an average of 20 rockets have fallen each day.
Sderot and Nitzan: Israeli Towns Where Rocket Strikes are a Part of Life
SDEROT, Israel — In the past three years, Palestinians living in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip have launched more than 6,000 rockets at southern Israel, timing the majority of their attacks to cause the most possible damage. Prior to Israel’s latest offensive, most of the rockets fell between 7:30 and 8:10 in the morning, when children walk to school.
Since the beginning of Operation Cast Lead, an average of 20 rockets have fallen each day.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmully and Shternie (nee Raichik) Gurary (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn 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 !!
Great Response to Anash of Illinois Shabbaton
KENOSHA, WI [CHI] — This past Shabbos Parshas Vayigash, a Shabbaton for Anash of Illinois (men & boys) was held at a hotel in Kenosha Wisconsin. Organized by Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois this phenomenal event was plannned with the help of the Rabbis and Shul representatives of Bnei Ruven, FREE, Bais Menachem, Cheder Lubavitch , Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago, and Rabbi Tzali Wilschansky. Shliach in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (by Avrohom Gedaliah Gershon)
Yagdil Torah's new Beis Midrash will begin this week! The sessions will take place at Kolel Menachem on Thursday evenings, begining at 8:30pm.
There will be several Chaburos and Shiurim, and study resources will be available for those who want to study independently or with a Chavrusa.
For more information contact Yagdil Torah
Yagdil Torah Launching New Beis Midrash
Yagdil Torah’s new Beis Midrash will begin this week! The sessions will take place at Kolel Menachem on Thursday evenings, begining at 8:30pm.
There will be several Chaburos and Shiurim, and study resources will be available for those who want to study independently or with a Chavrusa.
Canukah Revelers Pause to Remember Mumbai
MIDDLESEX, NJ — In what was an otherwise joyful celebration of the first night of Hanukka, the crowd gathered at the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe stood silent and introspective as the rabbi who took over for a murdered colleague in India spoke to them by phone.
During the Dec. 21 call, Rabbi Dov Ber Goldberg offered his hope that “the light we bring into Hanukka will bring light into” Mumbai.
GOLAN HEIGHTS, Israel [CHI] — A group of Lubavitcher Bochurim who are currently touring Israel as part of Birthright under the Yeladim Netivot organizers stopped by a group of Israel Defense Force Reservists who were training on heavy armor and tanks. After chatting with the soldiers the group broke out in a very uplifting dance.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Yeladim Birthright Dances with IDF Reservists, Raises Spirits
GOLAN HEIGHTS, Israel [CHI] — A group of Lubavitcher Bochurim who are currently touring Israel as part of Birthright under the Yeladim Netivot organizers stopped by a group of Israel Defense Force Reservists who were training on heavy armor and tanks. After chatting with the soldiers the group broke out in a very uplifting dance.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
As per the Rebbe's directives during the Six-Day War, Chabad emissaries donned Tefillin with Israeli soldiers on the front lines.
Photo Gallery in the Extended Article!
Photo Gallery: Mivtzoim on the Front Lines!
As per the Rebbe’s directives during the Six-Day War, Chabad emissaries donned Tefillin with Israeli soldiers on the front lines.
Photo Gallery in the Extended Article!
This past Wednesday concluded a week long overnight camping experience that will never be forgotten. The 8-day winter camp, located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, was a special program for public-school youth of Russian speaking background, sponsored by Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe.
Video – FREE Winter Camp, An Amazing Experience!
This past Wednesday concluded a week long overnight camping experience that will never be forgotten. The 8-day winter camp, located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, was a special program for public-school youth of Russian speaking background, sponsored by Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe.
As IDF soldier's prepare to enter Gaza, Chabad representatives give them an inspiring sendoff with gifts of food, extra clothing, and specially printed prayer books designed to fit in their uniform pockets.
Chabad Gives IDF Soldiers An Inspired Sendoff
As IDF soldier’s prepare to enter Gaza, Chabad representatives give them an inspiring sendoff with gifts of food, extra clothing, and specially printed prayer books designed to fit in their uniform pockets.
MUMBAI, India — The Jewish Chabad centre will not be allowed to continue at its original site at Nariman House, local Shiv Sena shakha pramukh Vijay Surve of the Colaba shakha has told The Hindu.
CHI Note: The Shiv Sena is a far-right political party in India. It literally means the Army of Shiv, a great hero in India. They have been accused of being involved in violence, attacking people with opposing ideologies. For this reason, it has been described as a militant right-wing group. The Shiv Sena has also been accused of orchestrating violence against Muslims.“Under no condition can they come back here,” he said. The centre was the site of a terror attack on November 26 when nine Jews were taken captive by two terrorists. The ensuing siege by the armed forces lasted almost 40 hours.
Militant Right-Wing Party: Chabad Not Welcome in Mumbai
MUMBAI, India — The Jewish Chabad centre will not be allowed to continue at its original site at Nariman House, local Shiv Sena shakha pramukh Vijay Surve of the Colaba shakha has told The Hindu.
“Under no condition can they come back here,” he said. The centre was the site of a terror attack on November 26 when nine Jews were taken captive by two terrorists. The ensuing siege by the armed forces lasted almost 40 hours.CHI Note: The Shiv Sena is a far-right political party in India. It literally means the Army of Shiv, a great hero in India. They have been accused of being involved in violence, attacking people with opposing ideologies. For this reason, it has been described as a militant right-wing group. The Shiv Sena has also been accused of orchestrating violence against Muslims.
BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — With winter comes snow and ice, and of course, potholes.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the department of transportation commissioner were in Brooklyn Monday to announce that the pothole-filling season is in full swing.
Video – Bloomberg Kicks Off Pothole Filling Season
BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — With winter comes snow and ice, and of course, potholes.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the department of transportation commissioner were in Brooklyn Monday to announce that the pothole-filling season is in full swing.
The Fast begins at 5:52am and ends at 5:14pm
On the 10th of Tevet of the year 3336 from Creation (425 BCE), the armies of the Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Jerusalem. Thirty months later — on the 17th of Tammuz, 3338 — the city walls were breached, and on the 17th of Av that year, the Holy Temple was destroyed. The Jewish people were exiled to Babylonia for 70 years.
Tevet 10 is observed as a day of fasting, mourning and repentance. We refrain from food and drink from daybreak through nightfall, and add the Selichot and other special supplements to our prayers. (More recently, Tevet 10 was chosen to also serve as a “general kaddish day” for the victims of the Holocaust, many of whose day of martyrdom is unknown.)
Click here to read more about Asarah B'Tevet.
Tuesday – The Fast of Asarah B’Tevet
The Fast begins at 5:52am and ends at 5:14pm
On the 10th of Tevet of the year 3336 from Creation (425 BCE), the armies of the Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Jerusalem. Thirty months later — on the 17th of Tammuz, 3338 — the city walls were breached, and on the 17th of Av that year, the Holy Temple was destroyed. The Jewish people were exiled to Babylonia for 70 years.
Tevet 10 is observed as a day of fasting, mourning and repentance. We refrain from food and drink from daybreak through nightfall, and add the Selichot and other special supplements to our prayers. (More recently, Tevet 10 was chosen to also serve as a “general kaddish day” for the victims of the Holocaust, many of whose day of martyrdom is unknown.)
Mazal Tov! – Tuesday Night L’Chaim!
Meir Perelstein (Crown Heights) and Chanie Tarlow (Morristown, NJ) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
Tonight, Monday, 9 Taves 5769, January 5, 2009, at 8:00pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a 50-minute Parsah class: Menashe & Ephraim: Two Trends Shaping Jewish Life in Exile – Nostalgia & Transformation. Jewish history is about sharing with our children the story of our past, but what do you do when your children don't understand the story?
The class will explore the diverse ideas of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Satmar Rebbe and Professor Gershom Scholem on the subject.
To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.Net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#.
Weekly Web Class with Rabbi YY Jacobson
Tonight, Monday, 9 Taves 5769, January 5, 2009, at 8:00pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a 50-minute Parsah class: Menashe & Ephraim: Two Trends Shaping Jewish Life in Exile – Nostalgia & Transformation. Jewish history is about sharing with our children the story of our past, but what do you do when your children don’t understand the story?
The class will explore the diverse ideas of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Satmar Rebbe and Professor Gershom Scholem on the subject.
To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.Net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#.
