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With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chaya Klara Shagalow OBM of Jerusalem, Israel at the age of 78.

She is survived by her husband, Ben Tzion and her children Yosef (Shliach to St. Louise Park, MN), Menachem (Crown Heights), Moshe (Crown Heights), Yisroel Leib (Los Angeles, CA), Leah Zilbershtrom (Jerusalem, Israel), Rivka Tennenbaum (Crown Heights) and Shaindy Wilhelm (London, England).

The Levaya will take place in Israel, and will be leaving from “Shamgar” at 11:00pm to Har Hazaisim.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Mrs. Chaya Klara Shagalow OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chaya Klara Shagalow OBM of Jerusalem, Israel at the age of 78.

She is survived by her husband, Ben Tzion and her children Yosef (Shliach to St. Louise Park, MN), Menachem (Crown Heights), Moshe (Crown Heights), Yisroel Leib (Los Angeles, CA), Leah Zilbershtrom (Jerusalem, Israel), Rivka Tennenbaum (Crown Heights) and Shaindy Wilhelm (London, England).

The Levaya will take place in Israel, and will be leaving from “Shamgar” at 11:00pm to Har Hazaisim.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

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Zalmy Chanowitz (Monticello, NY) to Rochele Klein (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, June 22nd, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
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Leibel Bernstein (Toronto, Canada) to Nechama Tzfasman (Crown Heights)
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Meir Katz (Brooklyn, NY) to Racheli Yerushalmy (Surfside, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
Baby Girl!

Mendel and Yochi Scheiman from Carbondale, IL had a baby girl!
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Berel Simon (Crown Heights) to Mushky Kremer (Montreal, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Eshel 272 Kingston Ave
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Mendel Lerner (Boston, MA) to Mussia Wilschanski (Milan, Italy) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The JCM Lower Level
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Schneur Deren (Greenwich, CT) to Mussie Wolf (Lincolnwood, IL) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 24th, 8:00pm at The JCM
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Levi Silverman (Dobbs Ferry, NY) to Bryna Rimler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The Simcha Hall 571 Albany Ave
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Yossi Labkovski (Buffalo, NY) to Chayale Zaltzman (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
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Chaim and Rivky (nee Wilansky) Perl from Remsen Village had a baby girl!
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JJ Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) to Nechama Solomon (Montreal, Canada)
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Dovid Ezagui (Brooklyn, NY) to Chava Sorkin (Brooklyn, NY)
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Hushi Kot (Tallinn, Estonia) to Chani Wilhelm (Morristown, NJ) L’Chaim: Today, Monday, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.
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Velvel Reikhtman (Montreal, Canada) to Channah Kagan (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 10th, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
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Shimon and Chanie Alon from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
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Yitzy and Leeby Smith from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
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NCFJE 68th Annual Awards Dinner

NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Sunday, November 16, 2008 NCFJE celebrated its 68th Annual Awards Dinner at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on the lower west side of Manhattan.

The guests of honor were Mrs Marlena and her son  Ari Librescu, wife and  son  of  Liviu  Librescu  who  was  shot  and killed  in the attack on the campus of Virginia Tech.

Photo Gallery in the Extended Article!

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yankel and Rochie (nee Lebovic) Korolitzky (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel

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Chabad’s Youth Zone Sends Cards and Video to Hospital in Israel

GOSHEN, NY [CHI] — Chabad’s Youth Zone recently met at the Castle Fun Center for an exciting afternoon of roller-skating, Israeli snacks and good deeds. Chabad’s Youth Zone, “Kids in Action” is a unique program for children ages 5-12 in which they have a monthly opportunity to have a great time while also helping others. This year’s Kids in Action is focused toward helping various causes in Israel.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosef Shmuel and Sara (nee Goldberg) Moscowitz (Shluchim to Bucktown, Illinois) on the birth of their daughter, Chana.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel


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New Shluchim to New York State

Rabbi Levi and Hadasa (nee Stein) Slonim have recently moved on Shlichus to Binghamton, NY, where they will serve as programming and development directors at Chabad of Binghamton.

The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Aaron Slonim, Director of Chabad of Binghamton.

CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!

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WASHINGTON, DC [AP] — A 12-year-old New York boy with brain cancer has died after his family battled a hospital to keep him on a ventilator.

The lawyer for the Orthodox Jewish family says Motl Brody's bodily functions ceased Saturday. A machine had continued to work his lungs after he was pronounced dead Nov. 4 at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Boy Whose Religious Parents Battled Hospital Dies

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WASHINGTON, DC [AP] — A 12-year-old New York boy with brain cancer has died after his family battled a hospital to keep him on a ventilator.

The lawyer for the Orthodox Jewish family says Motl Brody’s bodily functions ceased Saturday. A machine had continued to work his lungs after he was pronounced dead Nov. 4 at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

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LOS ANGLES, CA — As residents throughout Southern California faced the unenviable task of returning to charred homes after a series of wildfires swept across bone-dry municipalities, religious communities sprung into action to offer help and words of hope.

Houses Saved, and Burned, by Rapidly Advancing Fires in Southern California

LOS ANGLES, CA — As residents throughout Southern California faced the unenviable task of returning to charred homes after a series of wildfires swept across bone-dry municipalities, religious communities sprung into action to offer help and words of hope.

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Friday afternoon Mrs. Marlena and her son Aryeh Librescu, wife and son of Liviu Librescu who was shot and killed in the attack on the campus of Virginia Tech, came to the Jewish Childrens Museum and enjoyed a tour.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Marlena and Aryeh Librescu Visit the Jewish Childrens Museum

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Friday afternoon Mrs. Marlena and her son Aryeh Librescu, wife and son of Liviu Librescu who was shot and killed in the attack on the campus of Virginia Tech, came to the Jewish Childrens Museum and enjoyed a tour.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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By Ann Schrader - The Denver Post

Stock Photo, Chabad Menorah Display, with Rabbi Levi Brackman inset.

GOLDEN, CO — Holiday displays with religious symbols will not be allowed on city property this year, though City Council members agreed Thursday night to discuss future city policy at a later date.

Golden Council Says No to Menorah Display

By Ann Schrader – The Denver Post

Stock Photo, Chabad Menorah Display, with Rabbi Levi Brackman inset.

GOLDEN, CO — Holiday displays with religious symbols will not be allowed on city property this year, though City Council members agreed Thursday night to discuss future city policy at a later date.

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The Previous Rebbe signing his citizenship papers together with the Rebbe, in the winter of 1948. Special thanks to the “Rebbe Archive” for the photo. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com

Picture of the Day! – The Frierdiker Rebbe Signing Citizenship Papers!

The Previous Rebbe signing his citizenship papers together with the Rebbe, in the winter of 1948. Special thanks to the “Rebbe Archive” for the photo. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com

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By Dovid Zaklikowski

International leadership expert Thomas D. Zweifel teaches a class at Columbia University.

NEW YORK, NY — Beyond Rodin’s The Thinker and Jacques Lipchitz’ enormous sculpture gracing the entrance of Columbia University’s Jerome Greene Hall, students in the prestigious School of International and Public Affairs are sitting silently across from each other, fixing gazes into the eyes sitting opposite.

Chance Encounter After 9/11 Spurred Famed CEO’s Exploration of Judaism

By Dovid Zaklikowski

International leadership expert Thomas D. Zweifel teaches a class at Columbia University.

NEW YORK, NY — Beyond Rodin’s The Thinker and Jacques Lipchitz’ enormous sculpture gracing the entrance of Columbia University’s Jerome Greene Hall, students in the prestigious School of International and Public Affairs are sitting silently across from each other, fixing gazes into the eyes sitting opposite.

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