Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yaccov and Faigy (nee Mogilevsky) Vidal (Houston, TX) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
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ANTWERP, Belgium — On Saturday night, unknown perpetrators shoved rags with lighter fluid into the mailbox of a Chabad family’s home in Antwerp, Belgium and lit them on fire. Luckily the fire did not catch on and the home sustained only minor smoke damage.
Arson Attempt Latest in Antwerp’s Anti-Semitic Response to Gaza War
ANTWERP, Belgium — On Saturday night, unknown perpetrators shoved rags with lighter fluid into the mailbox of a Chabad family’s home in Antwerp, Belgium and lit them on fire. Luckily the fire did not catch on and the home sustained only minor smoke damage.
NEW YORK, NY [JTA] — Nearly from the moment federal immigration agents raided the Agriprocessors kosher meat plant in Postville, Iowa, on May 12, supporters of the company alleged that it was being unfairly singled out by the government and unjustly excoriated in the media.
Denial of Bail to Rubashkin Fueling Legal Controversy
NEW YORK, NY [JTA] — Nearly from the moment federal immigration agents raided the Agriprocessors kosher meat plant in Postville, Iowa, on May 12, supporters of the company alleged that it was being unfairly singled out by the government and unjustly excoriated in the media.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moshe and Tzippy (nee Lieblich) Danzinger (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
TORONTO, Canada — After 11 years in temporary quarters, Chabad Lubavitch of Richmond Hill is gearing up for an inaugural banquet Jan. 15 and an open house three days later, featuring food, crafts, music and dancing at its new 10,000-square-foot building.
The open house will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Chabad Richmond Hill Opens New Building
TORONTO, Canada — After 11 years in temporary quarters, Chabad Lubavitch of Richmond Hill is gearing up for an inaugural banquet Jan. 15 and an open house three days later, featuring food, crafts, music and dancing at its new 10,000-square-foot building.
The open house will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18.
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.
