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New Shluchim to Fourways, South Africa!

Rabbi Dovi and Yael (nee Steiner) Rabin have recently gone out on Shlichus to establish a new Chabad House in Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa where they will be serving the needs of the local Jews. The Rabins were appointed by Chabad House.

The new Shluchim can be reached at rdr@chabad.org.za or by phone at +2782-822-6112

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

Reaching Out to Jewish Convention-Goers With Kosher Food and Information

Chabad.org

Cars pass the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis-S. Paul, Minn., site of this year’s Republican National Convention, which begins Sept. 1. (Photo: Teresa Boardman)

With the end-of-summer national political conventions just days away, Chabad-Lubavitch centers at each of the host cities are gearing up to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of the thousands of guests intended to arrive.

Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avrohom Yitzchok and Fruma (nee Friedman) Perlstein (Shluchim to Salem, OR) on the birth of their son.

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

Unsung Holocaust Hero Celebrates 100th

Andrei Steiner heads for the dining room for dinner at the retirement home where he lives in Atlanta, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2008. Steiner wil turn 100 on Friday and is the last known holocaust survivor of the Nazi’s Bratislava work group. (AP Photo/John Amis)

ATLANTA, GA [AP] — Andre Steiner was the muscle behind one of the most daring — and overlooked — missions to save Jews during the Holocaust.

In his youth, before he became a renowned architect, he helped engineer a plan to stave off the deportation of Slovakia’s Jews through a network of work camps and a series of bribes that likely helped save the lives of thousands.

Remembering Reb Shmuel Tanchum Shuchat AH

Chof Gimmel Menachem Av marks three years since the tragic and untimely passing of Reb Shmuel Tanchum Shuchat OBM at the young age of 46 after battling a terrible illness, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Reb Shmuel is remembered by family and friends as cheerful and infectualy happy, “his good morning and smile brightened anyone that crossed his path” wrote a family member, and added “His beautiful, sweet voice that he was blessed with was not only used for himself, but also for the sick and to enlighten a Simcha that was in need.”

Continued in the Extended Article.

Michlelet Morasha Responds:

Dear Parents and Students,

Unfortunately, over the past few days, the internet has become the source of much false information including frightening lashan harah regarding the closure of Michlelet Morasha. In order to beוהיית נקי מה’ ומישראל I would like to clarify the facts.

Before I go into details, I want to reiterate our commitment to reimburse every parent who paid a deposit for the next academic year. The process has begun already. Some people were reimbursed already. It will take about 2 to 3 weeks. But again, every cent will be returned.

Picture of the Night! – R. Lew in Mei Menuchos!

Rabbi Shmuel Lew telling a story of the Rebbe beside the fire.

S. FALLSBURG, NY [CHI] – A Motzoai Shabbos tradition, which originally started in Mountain Lodge, took place once again in the Mei Menuchos bungalow colony. Children with their parents gathered round a warm and welcoming camp fire, some roasting marshmallows while others tried hotdogs and potatoes.

Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Shliach in London who spent Shabbos in the colony, told a fascinating story about the Rebbes care and sensitivity towards others feelings.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

It’s NYPD ‘Green’ for Cops

NY Post

It may look as if PBA chief Patrick Lynch is giving Mayor Bloomberg heartburn yesterday-but Hizzoner couldn’t be happier as they announce a deal to boost rookie cop pay and hike NYPD salaries by 17 percent over four years.

The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association and the city yesterday agreed to a new contract that will hike police salaries by 17 percent over four years – raising rookie pay from $36,000 to $42,000 a year, the mayor announced yesterday.

The pact brings a 51/2-year veteran cop’s pay up to $76,488, compared to the present $65,382.

CGI NY Visits Crown Heights for Chof Av

In what has become a longstanding tradition, the campers of Gan Israel of Parksville, NY make their way to Crown Heights in honor of Chof Av, the day of the Yohrtziet of Reb Levi Yitzchok, the Rebbes father.

More pictures and a video in the Extended Article! (photos by Meir Elfasi – Shturem.net)

Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

I would like to wish a very hearty Mazal Tov! to a good friend Yisroel Meir Munitz (Monsey, NY) on his engagement to Ellona Hess (Lomita, CA) !

The L’Chaim will IY”H be Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany ave]