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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle
by Anonyomus, at authors request.
Dear Fellow Jew,Beard, some beard, no beard. Any color, any shape, and size. I love you because you are my fellow Jew.
The news about the inspiring Shabbos Hakhel held in Crown Heights this past Shabbos hit the Chabad websites in a matter of hours after Shabbos. The standard negative reactions were soon to follow. I can guarantee that all the people who did not have good things to say, could not have attended the event. It was purely inspiring, and I had tears in my eyes more than once. The organizers, speakers and participants made this an event to be remembered, and one that will bring about positive change in people and in the community as a whole.
One of the main themes of the event was Achdus and Ahavas Yisrael.
Op-Ed: To Beard or not To Beard?
by Anonyomus, at authors request.
Dear Fellow Jew,
Beard, some beard, no beard. Any color, any shape, and size. I love you because you are my fellow Jew.
The news about the inspiring Shabbos Hakhel held in Crown Heights this past Shabbos hit the Chabad websites in a matter of hours after Shabbos. The standard negative reactions were soon to follow. I can guarantee that all the people who did not have good things to say, could not have attended the event. It was purely inspiring, and I had tears in my eyes more than once. The organizers, speakers and participants made this an event to be remembered, and one that will bring about positive change in people and in the community as a whole.
One of the main themes of the event was Achdus and Ahavas Yisrael.
It’s Snowing in Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Our first snow this winter season began falling about 9pm tonight, Moitzoai Shabbos. As of this writing, we are getting what the Weather Channel calls a ‘light snow shower.’
It’s about 34 degrees outside, with the real feel temperature at 26 degrees. The Weather Channel is forecasting snow till the early hours of Sunday morning, with less then one inch accumulating. For more weather information click on the weather link on the bottom of the left sidebar.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Dini (nee Rosenberg) Eedelkupf (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
SUNDAY: Macy*s to Host JCM Chanukah Workshop
After last yeas success, Macy’s, the world’s greatest department store, will once again celebrate Chanukah with a special workshop. Taking place tomorrow, Sunday December 7th, in Macy’s Manhattan store located at 151 West 34th Street in Herald Square on the 7th floor at 1:00pm.
The events and festivities taking place include an exclusive opportunity to learn how to make olive oil and use it to help light the Menorah. In addition, shoppers will also be able to listen to the story of Chanukah, as well as decorate Chanukah Jewel Lights.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Benny and Nechoma (nee Zirkind) Okonov (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us mazaltov@crownheights.info!
First Bris Performed in the Rugged Cusco Mountains
CUSCO, Peru [CHI] — Rabbi Ofer and Yael Kripor are part of a dedicated team of Shluchim serving the Israeli – post army – back packers and other tourists. Their Chabad House is located in the rugged mountains of Cusco Peru. It provides its visitors a welcoming Jewish experience with convenient services and kosher food. On Shabbat they have about 250 Israelis guests serving them Challah that’s baked in the Chabad House’s stone oven, and chicken Shechted by Rabbi Ofer, who is a Shochet.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Akhtar Jamal - Pak Observer
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — An Israeli intelligence source has reported on Saturday that India has sought Isralei help and support in operational and intelligence planning to conduct Commando attacks on three to five Pakistani targets.
According to a report the Indian leaders “showed the outline of this plan to US secretary of State Condoleezza Rice when she visited New Delhi last week.
India Seeks Israeli Help
Akhtar Jamal – Pak Observer
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — An Israeli intelligence source has reported on Saturday that India has sought Isralei help and support in operational and intelligence planning to conduct Commando attacks on three to five Pakistani targets.
According to a report the Indian leaders “showed the outline of this plan to US secretary of State Condoleezza Rice when she visited New Delhi last week.
Grant Schulte - Des Moines Register
DES MOINES, IA — A former top executive at Agriprocessors Inc. is willing to hire armed, 24-hour security guards or install cameras around his house if a federal magistrate agrees to release him from jail, his new lawyer said Friday.
The proposal would allow Sholom Rubashkin to return to his home in Postville, but with additional safeguards to ensure that the 49-year-old cannot flee the country, according to records filed in U.S. District Court.
Rubashkin Offers Way to Ensure He Won’t Flee
Grant Schulte – Des Moines Register
DES MOINES, IA — A former top executive at Agriprocessors Inc. is willing to hire armed, 24-hour security guards or install cameras around his house if a federal magistrate agrees to release him from jail, his new lawyer said Friday.
The proposal would allow Sholom Rubashkin to return to his home in Postville, but with additional safeguards to ensure that the 49-year-old cannot flee the country, according to records filed in U.S. District Court.
Shabbos Hakhel, An Amazing Success!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – From Shabbos morning through Motzoai Shabbos many residents and guests took part in the Shabbos Hakhel, organized by the Mispalelim of Bais Shmuel-Chabad. Well over a thousand men woman and children took part in the Tefilos, Farbrengens and Shiurim.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
MOSCOW, Russia [FJC] — The Moscow Jewish Community Center hosted a meeting between representatives of law enforcement agencies from Russia and Israel.
From the Russian side, the meeting involved officers from the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Colonels O. Milovidov and A. Yudin. From the Israeli side was A. Kutuzov, who is the Permanent Representative of the State of Israel Police in the CIS and Baltic Countries.
From the Russian side, the meeting involved officers from the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Colonels O. Milovidov and A. Yudin. From the Israeli side was A. Kutuzov, who is the Permanent Representative of the State of Israel Police in the CIS and Baltic Countries.
Successful Collaboration
MOSCOW, Russia [FJC] — The Moscow Jewish Community Center hosted a meeting between representatives of law enforcement agencies from Russia and Israel.
From the Russian side, the meeting involved officers from the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Colonels O. Milovidov and A. Yudin. From the Israeli side was A. Kutuzov, who is the Permanent Representative of the State of Israel Police in the CIS and Baltic Countries.
FOX News
A Lego-style figurine resembling an Islamic terrorist strapped with explosives and made by a small American company has caused an uproar among Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
The controversial miniature figure, created by Seattle-based Will Chapman as part of his BrickArms military fighters line, is a bearded militant with a face-covering hood, a tiny toy assault rifle, a little grenade launcher and plastic bombs that can be attached to an explosives belt.
Lego-Style Islamic Terrorist Figurine Sparks Outrage
FOX News
A Lego-style figurine resembling an Islamic terrorist strapped with explosives and made by a small American company has caused an uproar among Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
The controversial miniature figure, created by Seattle-based Will Chapman as part of his BrickArms military fighters line, is a bearded militant with a face-covering hood, a tiny toy assault rifle, a little grenade launcher and plastic bombs that can be attached to an explosives belt.
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Amid the destruction and horror of the recent tragedies in Mumbai, FridayLight.org has initiated a worldwide campaign to transform the darkness into light. In honor of Rebbetzin Rivka Holtzberg, our dear Shlucha whose life was senselessly destroyed in Mumbai, along with the many innocent others, FridayLight calls on all women and girls worldwide to “Keep Rivka’s Flame Alive” through the power of lighting the Shabbat candles.
Fight the Darkness of Mumbai: Keep Rivka’s Flame Alive
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Amid the destruction and horror of the recent tragedies in Mumbai, FridayLight.org has initiated a worldwide campaign to transform the darkness into light. In honor of Rebbetzin Rivka Holtzberg, our dear Shlucha whose life was senselessly destroyed in Mumbai, along with the many innocent others, FridayLight calls on all women and girls worldwide to “Keep Rivka’s Flame Alive” through the power of lighting the Shabbat candles.
MUMBAI, India [NYDN] — The little boy's voice echoed down the staircase from the second floor, steady and insistent.
“Sanda! Sanda! Sanda!” cried Moshe Holtzberg, just three days short of his second birthday. The beloved boy's parents - former Brooklynites Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivkah - were unconscious nearby.
Inside Hero Nanny’s Dash to Save Young Boy During Mumbai Massacre
MUMBAI, India [NYDN] — The little boy’s voice echoed down the staircase from the second floor, steady and insistent.
“Sanda! Sanda! Sanda!” cried Moshe Holtzberg, just three days short of his second birthday. The beloved boy’s parents – former Brooklynites Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivkah – were unconscious nearby.
By P.V. Viswanath - Forward
Meylekh (AKA P.V.) Viswanath on the phone with the terrorist, early Thursday morning.
On the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving I was in my office in New York, preparing notes for a finance class I was set to teach the next week. I grew up in Mumbai, India, and I had heard earlier in the day from my brother about the terrorist attacks in my hometown, but I had thought it was going to be over quickly. Then my nephew called. He told me that the Chabad-Lubavitch movement was looking for Indian language speakers to help them keep track of developing news after terrorists took over the Chabad house in Mumbai. This was the beginning of a nearly 17-hour ordeal that soon had me in prolonged negotiations with the terrorists holed up in the Jewish center, moving toward a deathly denouement.
Talking With a Terrorist: An Endless Call to India
By P.V. Viswanath – Forward
Meylekh (AKA P.V.) Viswanath on the phone with the terrorist, early Thursday morning.
On the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving I was in my office in New York, preparing notes for a finance class I was set to teach the next week. I grew up in Mumbai, India, and I had heard earlier in the day from my brother about the terrorist attacks in my hometown, but I had thought it was going to be over quickly. Then my nephew called. He told me that the Chabad-Lubavitch movement was looking for Indian language speakers to help them keep track of developing news after terrorists took over the Chabad house in Mumbai. This was the beginning of a nearly 17-hour ordeal that soon had me in prolonged negotiations with the terrorists holed up in the Jewish center, moving toward a deathly denouement.
“When Tragedy Strikes” A Beautiful Letter of The Rebbe
The following is a beautiful letter of the Rebbe that was sent to Mrs. Rose Goldfield, sister of the famed Chassid Reb Zalman Jaffe o.b.m. On March 17, 1975, Mrs. Goldfield, who resided in the Ramat Eshkol neighborhood of Jerusalem, had lost her son in a car accident, which left her devastated. The Rebbe responded with a letter that ultimately consoled her.
Bomb Scare at Chabad of Scottsdale Arizona
A member of the Mesa Police Department bomb squad heads into Chabad of Scottsdale on Thursday.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ [CHI] — At about 3:30pm today, Thursday, we received a report that there is an ongoing bomb scare at Chabad of Scottsdale. The Chabad House, including the three nearby business were evacuated. Police are investigating what they are calling a “suspicious item.” CrownHeights.info has learned thats it’s a large envelope containing written threats and other suspicious items.
The bomb squad from the Mesa Police Department was called to the Chabad House, which is near Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard, after a bomb-sniffing dog alerted police to the potential danger. Customers at nearby businesses were among the evacuees and there were no reported injuries.
UPDATE: 5:50pm The threat is over. The large envelope was found in a public mail area and had threats written on the outside of it with references to the terror attacks in Mumbai, India. Police did not yet know how the envelope got into the establishment.
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