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All Anash and Temimim are invited to a Farbrengen, tonight, Tuesday at the Kolel Avreichim on Kingston Ave and Union St. The Volovor Rov, Rabbi Gaviriel Holtzbergs HYD father, Rabbi Nachman. There will be a special video presentation, followed by a Chasidishe Hisvaadus and Siyum Hashas V'Tanya.

Full flyer with more info the Extended Article!

Tonight: Farbrengen in honor Yud Tes Kislev at the Kolel

All Anash and Temimim are invited to a Farbrengen, tonight, Tuesday at the Kolel Avreichim on Kingston Ave and Union St. The Volovor Rov, Rabbi Gaviriel Holtzbergs HYD father, Rabbi Nachman. There will be a special video presentation, followed by a Chasidishe Hisvaadus and Siyum Hashas V’Tanya.

Full flyer with more info the Extended Article!

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Menachem Farkash (Issaquah, WA) to Maya Rozenson (Jerusalem, EY) L’Chaim: Sunday, Sept. 14th, 8:00pm at The JCM Downstairs
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Yosef Aharon Karpilovsky (Toronto, CA) to Chayale Silberstein (London, UK)
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Zevi Granat (Edgware, UK) to Sophie Dubin (Baltimore, MD)
New Engagement!

Mordechai Lubecki (Paris, France) to Iscah Sarah Andrea (Jalisco, Mexico)
Baby Girl!

Yariv and Malkie (nee Kershner) Sharabi from Parkland, FL had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Ari and Chava (nee Notik) Rendler from Riverwoods, IL on the birth of a baby girl.
New Engagement!

Eli Mochkin (Melbourne, Australia) to Risa Drizin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at The Arches
New Engagement!

Levi Its’hak Ben Soussan (Courbevoie, France) to Sterna Sarah Gagueche (Brunoy, France)
New Engagement!

Shea Shmotkin (Crown Heights) to Chaya Jacobs (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Albany Manor 585 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Ariel Benchimoun (Levallois, France) to Rivka Bouzna (Sarcelles, France)
Baby Boy!

Moshe Leib and Chaya Mushka (nee Friedman) Yaras from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yossi Futerfas (Crown Heights) to Mussy Goldstein (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Mendel Shemtov (Crown Heights) to Mushka Palace (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at 1345 President Street
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Moshe Maiman (Mequon, WI) to Hinda Teich (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at The Garden House 1386 S. Johns Pl
Baby Girl!

Sholem Ber and Deena Wolberg from Glencoe, IL had a baby girl.
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Menachem Rubenfeld (S. Diego, CA) to Chani Geisinsky (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
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Pinny Itkin (Scranton, PA) to Esty Baumgarten (East Hampton, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at the JCM
TOMSK, Russia [FJC] — An event recently occurred that will make a series of Jewish books available to readers of the Tomsk Region in western Siberia – Jews and non-Jews alike. The ‘Pushkin’ Tomsk Regional Library has benefited from a gift it has received, which consists of a number of useful Jewish books. The donation took place within the framework of a forum of religious organizations active in the region, which was held on December 12 in the Tomsk Regional Library.

The Jewish community of Tomsk prepared and manned an exhibition of Jewish books and periodicals especially for this congress, which was met with enthusiasm and genuine interest. Upon the completion of the meeting, the Jewish community donated to all of these respective publications to the library. Now these valuable and resourceful Jewish books will also be available to everyone at the network of libraries administered under the ‘Pushkin’ Tomsk Regional Library who wish to access them.

Jewish Gift to Library

TOMSK, Russia [FJC] — An event recently occurred that will make a series of Jewish books available to readers of the Tomsk Region in western Siberia – Jews and non-Jews alike. The ‘Pushkin’ Tomsk Regional Library has benefited from a gift it has received, which consists of a number of useful Jewish books. The donation took place within the framework of a forum of religious organizations active in the region, which was held on December 12 in the Tomsk Regional Library.

The Jewish community of Tomsk prepared and manned an exhibition of Jewish books and periodicals especially for this congress, which was met with enthusiasm and genuine interest. Upon the completion of the meeting, the Jewish community donated to all of these respective publications to the library. Now these valuable and resourceful Jewish books will also be available to everyone at the network of libraries administered under the ‘Pushkin’ Tomsk Regional Library who wish to access them.

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ALBANY, NY — New York state could impose a 15 per cent 'obesity tax' on high-calorie soft drinks as the governor tries to pay off a crippling $15 billion budget deficit.

Non-diet versions of popular drinks including Coke and Pepsi could be targeted, taking political advantage of fears over obesity and ill-health.

Governor Paterson Proposes Soda ‘Obesity Tax’

ALBANY, NY — New York state could impose a 15 per cent ‘obesity tax’ on high-calorie soft drinks as the governor tries to pay off a crippling $15 billion budget deficit.

Non-diet versions of popular drinks including Coke and Pepsi could be targeted, taking political advantage of fears over obesity and ill-health.

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MARGATE, NJ — The Jewish community has come together to remember those who were killed in the terrorist attack in Mumbai, India two weeks ago. Jennifer Husko takes us to a memorial service held at Chabad at the Shore in Margate where they hope to rebuild what was lost.

Mumbai Memorial in South Jersey

MARGATE, NJ — The Jewish community has come together to remember those who were killed in the terrorist attack in Mumbai, India two weeks ago. Jennifer Husko takes us to a memorial service held at Chabad at the Shore in Margate where they hope to rebuild what was lost.

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The Rebbe says:

1. The Previous Rebbe, Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson , (our Rebbe’s father-in-law), once gave a parable to explain what Chassidus is, and these are his exact words:

“Pearls are found at the bottom of the ocean on the ocean’s floor. Coals, which make heat and give light, are found in the depths of the earth. The method to finding and unearthing coals in the depths of the earth is to have an instructor who tells the digger where to dig and where exactly he can find the coal. The digger can rely on the instructor’s smarts and he must follow the instructor’s guidance exactly to the tee if he wants to get the coals. However with regards to having the air of life from the atmosphere above ground, the digger cannot rely upon the air that the instructor has; the digger must have his own air or else he will be lifeless and fall unconscious. This also holds true for someone who is finding pearls at the bottom of the ocean; he must have his own air supply.

The lesson from this parable is easily understood: Chassidus gives light and warmth (like the coals) but we must dig deep to unearth it. Also, when we go deep into the earth we must be connected to an air supply above ground”.

The Weekly Sedra – Yud Tes Kislev

The Rebbe says:

1. The Previous Rebbe, Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson , (our Rebbe’s father-in-law), once gave a parable to explain what Chassidus is, and these are his exact words:

“Pearls are found at the bottom of the ocean on the ocean’s floor. Coals, which make heat and give light, are found in the depths of the earth. The method to finding and unearthing coals in the depths of the earth is to have an instructor who tells the digger where to dig and where exactly he can find the coal. The digger can rely on the instructor’s smarts and he must follow the instructor’s guidance exactly to the tee if he wants to get the coals. However with regards to having the air of life from the atmosphere above ground, the digger cannot rely upon the air that the instructor has; the digger must have his own air or else he will be lifeless and fall unconscious. This also holds true for someone who is finding pearls at the bottom of the ocean; he must have his own air supply.

The lesson from this parable is easily understood: Chassidus gives light and warmth (like the coals) but we must dig deep to unearth it. Also, when we go deep into the earth we must be connected to an air supply above ground”.

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Gut Yom Tov! Gut Yom Tov!

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Leshana Tovah Belimud HaChasidus ve Darchei HaChasidus, Tikosaivu VeTichosaimu!

Tonight, Yud Tes Kislev “The Rosh Hashanah of Chassidism.” marks 209 years since the release of the Alter Rebbe, R. Schneur Zalman of Liadi founder of Chasidus Chabad in the year 5559 (1798). In honor of this auspicious day, which is referred to by Chasidim as the “Holiday of Holidays”, Farbrengens are being held around the world!

In the Extended Article you can view today’s Hayom Yom and the Minhagim of the day!

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Drunk Creep Harasses Woman in Lefferts Park

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A surprisingly warm winter Monday afternoon, brought many women to Lefferts Park with their children. To the their dismay, a homeless man also chose to hang around the playground. A Black male, approximately 30-years old, was seen walking around with a beer bottle in a bag. He proceeded to ask the women for money, as well as offering his services to ‘baby-sit’ their children. Shomrim was called, and a number of members responded.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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This Monday evening, 18 Kislev, December 15, at 8:00pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson, one of the foremost lecturers in the Jewish world today, will deliver a lecture on the topic:

“Responding to Mumbai: A New Sense of Unity Emerged; How Do We Sustain it?”

You can watch the lecture at www.TheYeshiva.net, a new global classroom for top-caliber Torah learning.

More in the Extended Article!

Monday: Global Lecture on the Mumbai Massacre By Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Jacobson

This Monday evening, 18 Kislev, December 15, at 8:00pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson, one of the foremost lecturers in the Jewish world today, will deliver a lecture on the topic:

“Responding to Mumbai: A New Sense of Unity Emerged; How Do We Sustain it?”

You can watch the lecture at www.TheYeshiva.net, a new global classroom for top-caliber Torah learning.

More in the Extended Article!

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Homework Helpers ~ A Project of the Shluchim Office for Online School Students

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — On Thursday night, December 11th, 20 voluenteers gathered at The Shluchim Office to take part in “Homework Helpers” – a unique project of the Shluchim Office. This project is made up of 10th grade Beis Rivka girls who devote an hour of their time – to help Online School students throughout the world do their homework.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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After Much Anticipation, Nightlife is Back!

By a Nightlife Fan

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Since its inception in the summer of 2007, Nightlife has been an oasis of learning, growth and friendship for post-seminary girls. It is often a struggle to stay above the murky “single” waters, and when a Chassidishe Yom Tov comes around, a great lecture is in order or the mood just hits, Nightlife is the place to be.

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Friendship Circle International organizing 3nd Annual Volunteer Leadership Conference

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — On January 6th, 2009, the third annual leadership weekend for teen volunteer leaders will be held Friday, February 6th -Sunday, February 8, 2009, at the Meer Family Friendship Center in West Bloomfield, MI. The Weekend is a part of The Friendship Circle organization, a Chabad-based program which pairs service-minded teens with children who have special needs. Since its 1994 inception in West Bloomfield MI, the Friendship Circle phenomenon has spread to 17 American states and four countries for a current total of 73 branches and 9,850 volunteers.

Making the World a Friendship Circle

Friendship Circle International organizing 3nd Annual Volunteer Leadership Conference

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — On January 6th, 2009, the third annual leadership weekend for teen volunteer leaders will be held Friday, February 6th -Sunday, February 8, 2009, at the Meer Family Friendship Center in West Bloomfield, MI. The Weekend is a part of The Friendship Circle organization, a Chabad-based program which pairs service-minded teens with children who have special needs. Since its 1994 inception in West Bloomfield MI, the Friendship Circle phenomenon has spread to 17 American states and four countries for a current total of 73 branches and 9,850 volunteers.

Chabad News

Inaugural Writing of Historic Torah Scroll

LITTLE ROCK, AR [CHI] — On Sunday, December 14, 2008 the Jewish community of Arkansas began the writing of the first Torah to ever be written in the State. Over 100 Jews from all around the state came to the Chabad Lubavitch Center for Jewish Life to mark this momentous occasion.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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