Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Hindy (nee Werde) Greenberg (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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KSCVK and Devorah Benjamin will be hosting their annual auction on Sunday, May 25th. Will you be coming in person?
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Carrying forward the legacy of Reb Shmuel Moshe Hakohen Benjamin A”H
BUDAPEST, Hungary [EJP] — A Jewish group says windows of a synagogue in eastern Hungary were smashed by unknown people last Saturday night, on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Nazi pogroms against Jews known as ‘Kristallnacht’ or Night of Broken Glass.
Windows of Hungarian Shul Smashed on Eve of 70th Anniversary of ‘Kristallnacht’
BUDAPEST, Hungary [EJP] — A Jewish group says windows of a synagogue in eastern Hungary were smashed by unknown people last Saturday night, on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Nazi pogroms against Jews known as ‘Kristallnacht’ or Night of Broken Glass.
Rock Band Inspired by Jewish Teachings Develops a Campus Following
BROOKLYN, NY — It isn’t unusual for a late-night concert at a university to draw the attention of local law enforcement, so Rabbi Elie Estrin wasn’t too concerned when two police officers came up to him to ask when the Saturday night concert at his University of Washington-based Chabad House would be ending. After all, things would be wrapping up in 15 minutes, early for the Seattle school’s Frat Row.
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — Mayor Michael Bloomberg is making another effort to get New Yorkers to push the pedals.
City planners will unveil a proposal today that will require all newly-constructed apartment and office buildings to include indoor parking spots for bikes.
Mayor Bloomberg Pushing New Yorkers to Bike
NEW YORK, NY [NY1] — Mayor Michael Bloomberg is making another effort to get New Yorkers to push the pedals.
City planners will unveil a proposal today that will require all newly-constructed apartment and office buildings to include indoor parking spots for bikes.
In part of the upcoming film, The Early Years, Volume IV, JEM has found and interviewed a passenger on the Steamship Serpa Pinto; the ship the Rebbe and Rebbetzin were on to come to the United States in June, 1941.
Found: A passenger who was on the boat to America with the Rebbe!
In part of the upcoming film, The Early Years, Volume IV, JEM has found and interviewed a passenger on the Steamship Serpa Pinto; the ship the Rebbe and Rebbetzin were on to come to the United States in June, 1941.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mickey and Chani (nee Fischweicher) Ettelson (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter, Aviva Chaya.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — The Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim is a project of the Shluchim Office which is underwritten by Merkos Linyonai Chinuch and is a division of Kinus Hashluchim Haolami, which provides a unique opportunity for the sons of Shluchim to draw the same energy and inspiration as their parents do from each year's Kinus. A complete program that manages, in just one full weekend, to unite and inspire the Shluchim's children, the Kinus grows larger and more successful every year. For boys ages 8-12, the annual Kinus is fun, educational, and exciting, with a full schedule of well-planned activities, learning, farbrenging, trips, a visit to the Ohel and more. Throughout the weekend, the children are in a warm, chassidishe environment, supervised by a staff of dedicated madrichim. The Kinus assumes full responsibility for the children's welfare, including all meals and sleeping accommodations, allowing their parents to fully focus on the Kinus.
Attention All Shluchim – 2 Days Left to Register
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — The Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim is a project of the Shluchim Office which is underwritten by Merkos Linyonai Chinuch and is a division of Kinus Hashluchim Haolami, which provides a unique opportunity for the sons of Shluchim to draw the same energy and inspiration as their parents do from each year’s Kinus. A complete program that manages, in just one full weekend, to unite and inspire the Shluchim’s children, the Kinus grows larger and more successful every year. For boys ages 8-12, the annual Kinus is fun, educational, and exciting, with a full schedule of well-planned activities, learning, farbrenging, trips, a visit to the Ohel and more. Throughout the weekend, the children are in a warm, chassidishe environment, supervised by a staff of dedicated madrichim. The Kinus assumes full responsibility for the children’s welfare, including all meals and sleeping accommodations, allowing their parents to fully focus on the Kinus.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli and Chanie (nee Bronchtain) Rosenbluh (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
NEW YORK, NY — An exclusive group of emerging leaders at college campuses across the world kicked off the largest-ever weekend event hosted by the Chabad on Campus International Foundation.
All told, more than 800 Jewish students and recent alumni gathered in Crown Heights, N.Y., for the International Shabbaton and Conference, but participants of the leadership training portion hailed it as groundbreaking in uniting proven leaders from the business and philanthropic fields with the next generation. By the summit’s conclusion, participants had approved a slate of four resolutions to improve Chabad House programming on both the local and international levels.
Emerging Leaders Congregate in Manhattan Before Largest-Ever Shabbaton
NEW YORK, NY — An exclusive group of emerging leaders at college campuses across the world kicked off the largest-ever weekend event hosted by the Chabad on Campus International Foundation.
All told, more than 800 Jewish students and recent alumni gathered in Crown Heights, N.Y., for the International Shabbaton and Conference, but participants of the leadership training portion hailed it as groundbreaking in uniting proven leaders from the business and philanthropic fields with the next generation. By the summit’s conclusion, participants had approved a slate of four resolutions to improve Chabad House programming on both the local and international levels.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Chani (nee Amzallag) Attal (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter, Shaina Sara.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
With inventory being depleted and three glatt kosher meat packing plants out of service, the scramble for glatt kosher meat intensified in markets throughout the country.
The Iowa and Nebraska plants of Agriprocessors as well as the Minnesota plant of Alle Packing, which was shut down due to problems stemming from a fire in June, accounted for the slaughter of over 1,000 cattle a day. Despite discussion of a possible reorganization of Agri, meat cases in stores all over the county were empty this week.
Shortages of Kosher Meat Reported Throughout the Country
With inventory being depleted and three glatt kosher meat packing plants out of service, the scramble for glatt kosher meat intensified in markets throughout the country.
The Iowa and Nebraska plants of Agriprocessors as well as the Minnesota plant of Alle Packing, which was shut down due to problems stemming from a fire in June, accounted for the slaughter of over 1,000 cattle a day. Despite discussion of a possible reorganization of Agri, meat cases in stores all over the county were empty this week.
Anne Arundel County, while glancing at a scrapbook filled with
pictures of past activities. Another page of the scrapbook is
shown at right. (Nancy Royden — The Capital)
The Annapolis resident goes to classes and religious services offered by Chabad of Anne Arundel County, an outreach and educational center for Jews run by Rabbi Nochum Light and his wife, Hindy.
“I feel there's something communal about it,” Mr. Birman said. “It's important we have these types of opportunities to get together and do things.”
He's been attending classes at Chabad for about two years and has studied everything from portions of the Bible to Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). The atmosphere at Chabad, he said, is always friendly and open to everyone.
Local Jews find Education and Friendship at Chabad
Anne Arundel County, while glancing at a scrapbook filled with
pictures of past activities. Another page of the scrapbook is
shown at right. (Nancy Royden — The Capital)
Alex Birman was looking for a little more knowledge. He found a community.
The Annapolis resident goes to classes and religious services offered by Chabad of Anne Arundel County, an outreach and educational center for Jews run by Rabbi Nochum Light and his wife, Hindy.
“I feel there’s something communal about it,” Mr. Birman said. “It’s important we have these types of opportunities to get together and do things.”
He’s been attending classes at Chabad for about two years and has studied everything from portions of the Bible to Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). The atmosphere at Chabad, he said, is always friendly and open to everyone.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Assi Shalom and Devorah Esther (nee Kaplan) Harel (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
When Rabbi Zalman Mendelsohn arrived in Jackson, Wyo., in May, the first thing he did was open the phone book in search of Jewish-sounding names.
“After making a few phone calls, I realized I wasn't getting anywhere,” Mendelsohn says. “I was finding a lot of wonderful German people living here in Jackson.”
Click Here to listen to the interview.
Wyoming Rabbi Reaches Out, One Challah At A Time
When Rabbi Zalman Mendelsohn arrived in Jackson, Wyo., in May, the first thing he did was open the phone book in search of Jewish-sounding names.
“After making a few phone calls, I realized I wasn’t getting anywhere,” Mendelsohn says. “I was finding a lot of wonderful German people living here in Jackson.”
Sunday marked the last day of a weekend full of inspiration and growth. Students Davend together, had meals together, and heard inspiring lectures on a variety of subjects. The students took walking tours of the neighborhood, learning about a Mikvah, and seeing some of the process of making a Sefer Torah.
Photos: Last Day of the Campus Shabbaton
Sunday marked the last day of a weekend full of inspiration and growth. Students Davend together, had meals together, and heard inspiring lectures on a variety of subjects. The students took walking tours of the neighborhood, learning about a Mikvah, and seeing some of the process of making a Sefer Torah.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tuesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Tuesday, November 11 for holiday observance of Veterans Day. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2008 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Zunnie and Naomi (nee Medalie) Greenbaum (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
