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Its design based on Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y., the new Jewish community center in Dneprodzerzhinsk, Ukraine, is built on the site of a synagogue once shuttered by Communist authorities.

For Jewish residents of Dneprodzerzhinsk, Ukraine, a long-awaited event is soon to occur: the opening of the city’s very own community center.

New Ukraine Synagogue a Replica of New York Jewish Landmark

Its design based on Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y., the new Jewish community center in Dneprodzerzhinsk, Ukraine, is built on the site of a synagogue once shuttered by Communist authorities.

For Jewish residents of Dneprodzerzhinsk, Ukraine, a long-awaited event is soon to occur: the opening of the city’s very own community center.

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New Engagement!

Menny Leitner (Monsey, NY) to Bracha Goldberg (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 20th, 7:30pm at Bais Yosef Meir Simcha Hall 19 Olympia Ln, Monsey
New Engagement!

Mendy Sulami (Los Angeles, CA) to Aidel Spielman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Tsvi Feygin  (Teaneck, NJ) to Faigy Kahn (London, UK)
New Engagement!

Shmuel Gurary (Buffalo, NY) to Esther Leeba Eidelman (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Rubashkin’s Downstairs
Baby Boy!

Sendy and Mali (nee New) Labkowsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yehuda and Raizel Marrus from Davie, FL, had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shalom Alon (Kfar Gidon, EY) to Bluma Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Jack Abramson (NW4, London, UK) to Shayna Ash (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Baby Boy!

Mendel and Soro (nee Brennan) Manne from Penn Wynne, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Chein (Toulouse, France) to Chanale Greenberg (Shanghai, China) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at 695 East New York Ave
New Engagement!

Schneur Motchkin (Crown Heights) to Sarah Schmukler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Shmayah Schechter (Miami Beach, FL) to Bella Kimball (West Hartford, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 7:30pm at Chabad of Greater Hartford 2352 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117
Baby Girl!

Shneur and Sara (nee Heber) polter from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Yonah Galili (Toronto, Canada) to Ora Zuckerman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, July 7th, 8:00pm at Bais Avraham Yitzchak 305 Remsen Ave
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Baila (nee Spielman) Vogel from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yechezkel Markovitch (Kiev, Ukraine) to Layah Carlbach (Montreal, Canada)
New Engagement!

Meir Manssouri (Los Angeles, CA) to Raizy Altschul (Chicago, IL)

It is with sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Meir Greenberg, former Chief Rabbi of Paterson NJ, Rosh Yeshiva of Morristown and from the first group of Tmimim in America, at age 91. Rabbi Greenberg was Niftar in Buffalo.

R. Meir is survived by his children, Yiabdlu Lechaim Tovim: Sterna Lerman (Flatbush), Rabbi Heschel Greenberg (Buffalo, NY), Yosef Greenberg (Crown Heights), Mendy Greenberg (New Jersey) and Chasha Samuels (Milwaukee, WI).

The Levaya will take place today, Wednesday and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadas Chapel at 2:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 2:30pm.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

Baruch Dayan Hoemes – Rabbi Meir Greenberg OBM

It is with sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Meir Greenberg, former Chief Rabbi of Paterson NJ, Rosh Yeshiva of Morristown and from the first group of Tmimim in America, at age 91. Rabbi Greenberg was Niftar in Buffalo.

R. Meir is survived by his children, Yiabdlu Lechaim Tovim: Sterna Lerman (Flatbush), Rabbi Heschel Greenberg (Buffalo, NY), Yosef Greenberg (Crown Heights), Mendy Greenberg (New Jersey) and Chasha Samuels (Milwaukee, WI).

The Levaya will take place today, Wednesday and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadas Chapel at 2:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 2:30pm.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

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A note to the reader: The letter below was originally written to explain this subject matter to my own son. Now I have been persuaded to make it public. I do not intend for this to be a polemic against a particular ideology. Rather, my intention is to help those thoughtful individuals who have open minds and are sincerely seeking for a way to understand and deal with the Moshiach issue.

If you don’t fit this description please don’t read further. I am also refraining from identifying myself as the author in order not to divert attention from the ideas and arguments themselves. I will instead rely on the dictum “Kabail Es HoEmes Mimi Sheomro.”

My Dear Son,

Last night I received a very good report about you from the Menahel of your Yeshiva. I am delighted that you are taking your learning more seriously and that you are focusing on absorbing Darkay HaChassidus. May it be His will that you continue to make good progress.
You asked me to explain to you my view of the controversial Moshiach issue in Lubavitch since you and many Bochurim in your Yeshiva are confused about the matter and feel very uncomfortable about it. After the report I received I decided not to wait until you come home but to spend the time and write this letter to you with my thoughts on the matter.

Op-Ed: The Moshiach Controversy

A note to the reader: The letter below was originally written to explain this subject matter to my own son. Now I have been persuaded to make it public. I do not intend for this to be a polemic against a particular ideology. Rather, my intention is to help those thoughtful individuals who have open minds and are sincerely seeking for a way to understand and deal with the Moshiach issue.

If you don’t fit this description please don’t read further. I am also refraining from identifying myself as the author in order not to divert attention from the ideas and arguments themselves. I will instead rely on the dictum “Kabail Es HoEmes Mimi Sheomro.”

My Dear Son,

Last night I received a very good report about you from the Menahel of your Yeshiva. I am delighted that you are taking your learning more seriously and that you are focusing on absorbing Darkay HaChassidus. May it be His will that you continue to make good progress.
You asked me to explain to you my view of the controversial Moshiach issue in Lubavitch since you and many Bochurim in your Yeshiva are confused about the matter and feel very uncomfortable about it. After the report I received I decided not to wait until you come home but to spend the time and write this letter to you with my thoughts on the matter.

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Tonight, Tuesday September 2nd 2008 the Red Heifers and the Hebrew Hammers square on the opening game of the playoffs (check CHSOFTBALL.com for the full schedule) the league would like to invite everyone to come and watch it is on on very entertaining and easy way to teach you children about the game of baseball or just to spend quality time with the kids.

Opening the game will be sponsors Sholom Laine of The Print House and Mendy Ganzburg of Landmark Funding who will be throwing out the first pitch.

The game takes place in the 'St. Johns Recreation' located on Troy Avenue on the corner of Dean Street. 5 blocks north of Eastern Parkway, tonight, Tuesday at 7:45pm

CH Softball Playoffs Begin Tonight, Come Watch!

Tonight, Tuesday September 2nd 2008 the Red Heifers and the Hebrew Hammers square on the opening game of the playoffs (check CHSOFTBALL.com for the full schedule) the league would like to invite everyone to come and watch it is on on very entertaining and easy way to teach you children about the game of baseball or just to spend quality time with the kids.

Opening the game will be sponsors Sholom Laine of The Print House and Mendy Ganzburg of Landmark Funding who will be throwing out the first pitch.

The game takes place in the ‘St. Johns Recreation’ located on Troy Avenue on the corner of Dean Street. 5 blocks north of Eastern Parkway, tonight, Tuesday at 7:45pm

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THIS IS AN URGENT APPEAL. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY.

No one wants to be away from their families on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, and all of us would prefer to be in 770 or at the Ohel, or even earn some extra income by another Shliach, and The Aleph Institute understands that. Yet, the future of Aleph's programs is dependent upon us sending out a full force of bochurim to visit Jews in prison this Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and we are appealing to you to volunteer.

Unless we meet the Bureau of Prisons challenge to impact the prison system with a widespread visitation program for the High Holidays, thousands of Jewish inmates will have their right to practice Judaism severely impaired. The Rebbe's directive to visit and care for every Jew in every prison is every bochur's responsibility to fulfill, and you are needed now more than ever.

Aleph Institutes Urgent Appeal

THIS IS AN URGENT APPEAL. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY.

No one wants to be away from their families on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, and all of us would prefer to be in 770 or at the Ohel, or even earn some extra income by another Shliach, and The Aleph Institute understands that. Yet, the future of Aleph’s programs is dependent upon us sending out a full force of bochurim to visit Jews in prison this Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and we are appealing to you to volunteer.

Unless we meet the Bureau of Prisons challenge to impact the prison system with a widespread visitation program for the High Holidays, thousands of Jewish inmates will have their right to practice Judaism severely impaired. The Rebbe’s directive to visit and care for every Jew in every prison is every bochur’s responsibility to fulfill, and you are needed now more than ever.

Shlichus
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Mazal Tov! Twins!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yecheskel and Chaya (nee Yaffee) Stein (Oak Park, MI) on the birth of their twin daughters.

May the newborns be a source of Nachas to their parents, grandparents, relatives & Klal Yisroel!

Mazel Tov's
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A Calm Labor Day in Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Tens of thousands descended on Crown Heights for the annual West Indian American Day parade. The parade brings on dread for what is to come amongst Jewish resident, many of whom avoid returning from summer vacation until after the festivities.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Crown Heights News
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Nochum and Malki (nee Mochkin) Labkowski (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.


Mazel Tov's

With our presidential and vice-presidential candidates getting younger - why not follow the trend? Ethan Bortnick, age 7, will be a co-host for the Chabad Telethon. Ethan is a gifted musician and composer who at 7 years old has quite impressive accomplishment record!

Ethan Bortnick to Co-Host the Chabad Telethon!

With our presidential and vice-presidential candidates getting younger – why not follow the trend? Ethan Bortnick, age 7, will be a co-host for the Chabad Telethon. Ethan is a gifted musician and composer who at 7 years old has quite impressive accomplishment record!

Chabad News
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In a recent publication of the ‘Glamour’ magazine, which reaches over 12 million woman, a column titled “what was the last great book you read?” Daniel Gabbay, a photographer to the stars answered “Lessons in Tanya: The Tanya of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, a Kabbalah guide.” He added “its like eye glasses, it makes life look different”.

Lessons in Tanya, a Favorite among Stars

In a recent publication of the ‘Glamour’ magazine, which reaches over 12 million woman, a column titled “what was the last great book you read?” Daniel Gabbay, a photographer to the stars answered “Lessons in Tanya: The Tanya of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, a Kabbalah guide.” He added “its like eye glasses, it makes life look different”.

Chabad News
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BEIJING, China [CHI] — In a few days the Paralympics 2008 games will begin and once again Chabad Beijing is servicing the needs of all the Jewish Athletes in the Paralympic village bringing them kosher food, Tefillin, Shofar and any anything else they might need.

More in the Extended Article!

Chabad on hand for the 2008 Paralypics

BEIJING, China [CHI] — In a few days the Paralympics 2008 games will begin and once again Chabad Beijing is servicing the needs of all the Jewish Athletes in the Paralympic village bringing them kosher food, Tefillin, Shofar and any anything else they might need.

More in the Extended Article!

Shlichus
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