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Posing in front of the first Chabad House, 200 Shluchim to the west coast posed for a group picture. The Shluchim are currently participating in a regional Kinus which is taking place in Los Angeles, California.

West Coast Kinus HaShluchim Group Photo!

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Posing in front of the first Chabad House, 200 Shluchim to the west coast posed for a group picture. The Shluchim are currently participating in a regional Kinus which is taking place in Los Angeles, California.

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New Engagement!

Mendy Minkowitz (North Hollywood, CA) to Nechama Schapiro (Spring Valley, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Simcha Minsky (Crown Heights) to Surry Gurkov (Oceanside, NY) L’Chaim: Monday, Dec. 22nd, 8:00pm at Bison and Bourbon 191 7th Street, Brooklyn
New Engagement!

Mendel Baumgarten (Buenos Aires, Argentina) to Gitty Lishner (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Menachem Nelson (Tzfas, EY) to Rivky Popack (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at The JCM
Baby Girl!

Meir and Dini (nee Marmulszteyn) Gewirtz from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Mendel Raitport (Brooklyn, NY) to Devora Haskelevich (Philadelphia, PA) L’Chaim: Thursday, Dec. 11th, 8:00pm at the JCM 2nd Floor

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New Engagement!

Chaim Bass (Postville, IA) to Menucha Botnick (Ottawa, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 7:30pm at Beis Avrohom Aaron 1349 President Street (Upstairs)
New Engagement!

Eli Cagen (Houston, TX) Shayna Zalmanov (Munster, IN) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at 1394 President Street
New Engagement!

Binyomin Winterfeld (Montreal, Canada) to Rivka Levertov (Aubervilliers, France) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Yechiel Vogel (Crown Heights) to Shterni Gershowitz (Tenafly, NJ) L’Chaim: Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Mendel Weiss (Antwerp, Belgium) to Chana Cohen (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Tuesday, Dec. 9th, 8:00pm at the JCM
New Engagement!

Meir Touaty (Paris, France) to Hanna Canarutto (Rome, Italy)
New Engagement!

Dovi Levy (Long Beach, CA) to Rikki Magalnick (Palos Verdes, CA)
New Engagement!

Yisroel Yehuda Sirota (Coral Springs, FL) to Batsheva Konikov (Fort Lee, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Girl!

Katz and Katz (nee Chaya) Dov from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Yisroel Benjaminson (Glenview, IL) to Liba Wilansky (Portland, MN)
New Engagement!

Eliyahu Rosenbluh (Monsey, NY) to Yocheved Deutch (Samara, Russia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street

We are pleased to inform you that we have extended our FINAL deadline for the Achdus Basket Project to Wednesday, March 4, 2009. We are requesting, however that you submit your order as soon as possible so that we can process it accordingly. To place your order, please call Sara Popack 718-735-2484, Shuffi Telsner 718-774-2778, or Aida Junik 718-953-3197.

Deadline Extended to order Achdus Baskets


We are pleased to inform you that we have extended our FINAL deadline for the Achdus Basket Project to Wednesday, March 4, 2009. We are requesting, however that you submit your order as soon as possible so that we can process it accordingly. To place your order, please call Sara Popack 718-735-2484, Shuffi Telsner 718-774-2778, or Aida Junik 718-953-3197.

PSA
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
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CANBERRA, Australia — These aren’t easy times for Chabad to be opening new centers, but Australia’s capital city, Canberra, welcomed its first Chabad representatives this week. Rabbi Dan and Mrs. Naomi Avital moved into their new home Tuesday, after a pilot trip and meetings with the city’s lay leaders last month.

First Chabad Center Opens in Canberra, Australia

By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
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CANBERRA, Australia — These aren’t easy times for Chabad to be opening new centers, but Australia’s capital city, Canberra, welcomed its first Chabad representatives this week. Rabbi Dan and Mrs. Naomi Avital moved into their new home Tuesday, after a pilot trip and meetings with the city’s lay leaders last month.

Shlichus
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BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — Today marks 15 years since a Hasidic teenager was gunned down on the entrance ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge.

On March 1, 1994, 16-year-old Ari Halberstam was one of 15 Yeshiva students heading to Brooklyn when Lebanese national Rashid Baz opened fire on their van.

Video – Brooklyn Marks Anniversary Of Hasidic Teens Murder

BROOKLYN, NY [NY1] — Today marks 15 years since a Hasidic teenager was gunned down on the entrance ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge.

On March 1, 1994, 16-year-old Ari Halberstam was one of 15 Yeshiva students heading to Brooklyn when Lebanese national Rashid Baz opened fire on their van.

Videos
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Chabad of the Valley NY Trip

NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — The Chabad of the Valley Girls NY Trip 09 touched down at JFK early Thursday morning after an overnight flight from Burbank, CA. Though the highlight of the trip, a visit to the Rebbe’s room and the Ohel won’t take place until Monday IYH, the event has gotten off to an amazing start. From reciting Tefilas Haderech as the plane took off , to davening Shacharis at the Jewish Children’s Museum to start the day on Thursday, the inspiring spiritual journey that is the purpose of this yearly event is well underway.

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By Jennifer Millman for NBC New York

NEW YORK, NY — March is roaring in like a lion, with most of New York and New Jersey under a winter storm warning for heavy snow from Sunday night to Monday evening. The storm could dump more than a foot of snow on New York City.

Buried … NYC Preps for More Than 1 Foot of Snow

By Jennifer Millman for NBC New York

NEW YORK, NY — March is roaring in like a lion, with most of New York and New Jersey under a winter storm warning for heavy snow from Sunday night to Monday evening. The storm could dump more than a foot of snow on New York City.

NYC News
By a Shlucha
Article and comments removed by the request of the readers and author.

From the author,

I just noticed that it was posted, and read through some of the comments. I am begging you to please take it off the website asap. I did not realize people would take it like this and do not want to hurt anyone. I do not want to embarrass the Shluchim.

I realize that this article does not belong in public and should have been private. for the sake of people's feelings and Ahavas Yisroel, please remove it right away from the site.

Op-Ed: All Jews Should Know They Are Welcome in A Chabad House

By a Shlucha

Article and comments removed by the request of the readers and author.

From the author,

I just noticed that it was posted, and read through some of the comments. I am begging you to please take it off the website asap. I did not realize people would take it like this and do not want to hurt anyone. I do not want to embarrass the Shluchim.

I realize that this article does not belong in public and should have been private. for the sake of people’s feelings and Ahavas Yisroel, please remove it right away from the site.

Op-Ed
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New Muchnik Mural Unveiled in Monsey Shul

MONSEY, NY [CHI] — Last night, Motzai Shabbos parshas Terumah, a large crowd gathered at K’hal Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey for the unveiling of an original 10′ x 18’ mural that Chasidic artist Reb Michoel Muchnik created especially for the lobby of the Shul. This most beautiful piece of art is part of the Shuls new Building Fund Wall of Honor.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Chabad News
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In a tribute to the organization Haazinu, which assists hearing-impaired youngsters, Avraham Fried joined Abie Rotenberg and Dov Levine in a remake to the song “Haazinu” which was originally composed and performed by Abie Rotenberg.

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AUDIO: Fried, Rotenberg, Levine Perform Single For Haazinu

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In a tribute to the organization Haazinu, which assists hearing-impaired youngsters, Avraham Fried joined Abie Rotenberg and Dov Levine in a remake to the song “Haazinu” which was originally composed and performed by Abie Rotenberg.

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Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 2 to facilitate snow removal. Parking meter rules will be in effect.

For updated information, visit the DOT Web site at nyc.gov/dot or call 311.

Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

Alternate Side Parking Suspended Monday

Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 2 to facilitate snow removal. Parking meter rules will be in effect.

For updated information, visit the DOT Web site at nyc.gov/dot or call 311.

Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

PSA

Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Scaramento inspecting the Mikva.

SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] — Have you ever stopped to think what’s involved in building and maintaining a kosher Mikvah? From the general structure down to the minutia, there are many aspects which must be considered. The new Sacramento Mikvah has been structured to service 5,000 Jewish families in a most magnificent, appealing fashion, befitting this beautiful mitzvah.

More in the Extended Article!

Ever Wonder What Goes Into Building a Mikvah?

Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Scaramento inspecting the Mikva.

SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] — Have you ever stopped to think what’s involved in building and maintaining a kosher Mikvah? From the general structure down to the minutia, there are many aspects which must be considered. The new Sacramento Mikvah has been structured to service 5,000 Jewish families in a most magnificent, appealing fashion, befitting this beautiful mitzvah.

More in the Extended Article!

Shlichus
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Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod's Temple Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON

Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod's Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.

Farmer Builds Model of Biblical Temple

Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod’s Temple Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON

Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod’s Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.

Jewish News
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