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Nathan Lewin (center) arguing Chabad's claim against Russia before the Supreme Court in March.

WASHINGTON, DC [CHI] — In what is the largest step forward in decades in the effort to free the Rebbe's Seforim and Kesovim from captivity in Russia to its rightful home in 770, the United States Court of Appeals granted Agudas Chasidei Chabad a victory on all arguments and appeals!

The “Schneerson Archive” are the Kesovim that the Frierdiker Rebbe managed to take with him when he fled Russia in 1927, but were later seized by the Nazis, and then again stolen and secretly taken back to Moscow by the Russians. The “Schneerson Library” are the Seforim that were stolen by the Russians in 1917 and which remained in Russia when the Frierdiker Rebbe fled in 1927.

Full Ruling in the Extended Article!

DIDAN NOTZACH! United States Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Chabad!

Nathan Lewin (center) arguing Chabad’s claim against Russia before the Supreme Court in March.

WASHINGTON, DC [CHI] — In what is the largest step forward in decades in the effort to free the Rebbe’s Seforim and Kesovim from captivity in Russia to its rightful home in 770, the United States Court of Appeals granted Agudas Chasidei Chabad a victory on all arguments and appeals!

The “Schneerson Archive” are the Kesovim that the Frierdiker Rebbe managed to take with him when he fled Russia in 1927, but were later seized by the Nazis, and then again stolen and secretly taken back to Moscow by the Russians. The “Schneerson Library” are the Seforim that were stolen by the Russians in 1917 and which remained in Russia when the Frierdiker Rebbe fled in 1927.

Full Ruling in the Extended Article!

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Baby Boy!

Shimon and Chanie Alon from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yitzy and Leeby Smith from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Pesach Chaim Newman (Crown Heights) to Bluma Raizel Lewis (Old Tappan, NJ)
New Engagement!

Eitan Hershkop (Crown Heights) to Chana Belfer (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Bass and Bourbon
New Engagement!

Levi Meer (Morristown, NJ) to Sara Gershovitz (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, June 12th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street Upstairs
New Engagement!

Yosef Chaim Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Leah Eisenbach (New York)
New Engagement!

Pesach Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Tzipporah Yasmine Holloway (Orlando, FL)
New Engagement!

Mendel Saaks (Chicago, IL) to Leeba Grossbaum (Paramus, NJ)
New Engagement!

Yisrolik Keselman (London, UK) to Shaina Keller (Crown Heights)

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New Engagement!

Ya’akov Silverman (Tysons Corner, VA) to Chaya Raizel Michaelson (Glastonbury, CT)
New Engagement!

Yitzchak Minkowitz (Fort Myers, FL) to Shani Silver (Mequon, WI)
New Engagement!

Avremel Weingarten (Flint, MI) to Chana Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
New Engagement!

Yaya Kagan (Los Angeles, CA) to Hadas Malamud (Brooklyn, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at the Oholei Torah Ballroom
Baby Boy!

Meyer and Chaya (nee Engelberg) Shushan from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Boruch and Adeli Zimmerman from Oro Valley, AZ had a baby girl!

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New Engagement!

Dovi Vogel (Wilmington, DE) to Chanie Rapoport (Atlantic City, NJ)
New Engagement!

Yitzy Bernstein (Freehold, NJ) to Brocha Gleyzer (Monsey, NY)

Tanzania Mountain Journey Tests the Strength of Jewish Londoners and Israelis

By Tamar Runyan

Rabbi Dovid Katz, educational director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Hendon in London, and community member Dr. Itamar Shein pose for a picture in Tanzania’s famed Arusha National Park.

The night before his 14-hour hike up Mount Meru ñ a nearly 15,000-foot tall volcano in Tanzania’s scenic Arusha National Park ñ Dr. Itamar Shein couldn’t sleep.

“Is this altitude, attitude or just anxiety?” the Londoner wrote in his journal.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuly and Rochel (nee Chudaitov) Rubashkin (Surfside, FL) 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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Torah Scroll theft in Missouri similar to Kenosha theft

Tom Heinen – JS Online

KENOSHA, WI — Police are investigating the theft of a $30,000 Torah scroll from a St. Louis-area synagogue, a case that is similar to the theft in April of two Torah scrolls valued at $40,000 to $60,000 each from an Orthodox synagogue in Kenosha. Authorities are investigating whether there are connections between those two cases and three other thefts of the sacred Jewish scrolls in different parts of the country.

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Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
A joyous farbrengen was held one evening at the humble home of Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel Sheftel (The 'Rashbatz'). For hours the group of Chassidim sat, toasting L'chayim's, singing, talking, rebuking and inspiring one another. As the clock marked the passing of the night, the meager platters of 'Farbeisen' (food with which to follow up the L'chayim vodka) ran out, so Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel instructed that the lamb being raised in his yard be slaughtered. A hot stew was prepared to fuel the Farbeisen for many an hour to come.

The next morning Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel's wife came in from the yard with the distressing news that the lamb – which constituted the whole of the 'family ranch' – had disappeared! Said Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel: “No, no, the lamb has not disappeared. The lamb is very much here, it has only changed its sound. Yesterday it said meh-eh-eh. . ., today it is saying Echo-o-d. . ., O-o-one. . . ” (as in G-d is one).

The Weekly Sedra – Bahaloscha – Jewish Nutrition

Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

A joyous farbrengen was held one evening at the humble home of Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel Sheftel (The ‘Rashbatz’). For hours the group of Chassidim sat, toasting L’chayim’s, singing, talking, rebuking and inspiring one another. As the clock marked the passing of the night, the meager platters of ‘Farbeisen’ (food with which to follow up the L’chayim vodka) ran out, so Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel instructed that the lamb being raised in his yard be slaughtered. A hot stew was prepared to fuel the Farbeisen for many an hour to come.

The next morning Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel’s wife came in from the yard with the distressing news that the lamb – which constituted the whole of the ‘family ranch’ – had disappeared! Said Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel: “No, no, the lamb has not disappeared. The lamb is very much here, it has only changed its sound. Yesterday it said meh-eh-eh. . ., today it is saying Echo-o-d. . ., O-o-one. . . ” (as in G-d is one).

Something Jewish

With JLI’s spring semester, Talmudic Ethics, now underway we are pleased to bring you the weekly video produced to open this week’s class. Over 250 shluchim around the world are teaching Lesson Six this week to almost 13,000 students in what’s being described as JLI’s largest attendance ever. The course is CLE and CME accredited, attracting scores of attorneys and doctors around the country.

VIdeo of the Day – Weekly, JLI Talmudic Ethics

With JLI’s spring semester, Talmudic Ethics, now underway we are pleased to bring you the weekly video produced to open this week’s class. Over 250 shluchim around the world are teaching Lesson Six this week to almost 13,000 students in what’s being described as JLI’s largest attendance ever. The course is CLE and CME accredited, attracting scores of attorneys and doctors around the country.

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Mazal Tov! – 11 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Yechiel and Leah (nee Twersky) Weiser.
IYH at the 770 Lefferts Ave Shul, [bet Troy and Schenectady Ave].

Yanky and Dinie Sufrin.
IYH at 515 Crown St, [bet Kingston and Albany Ave].

Leibel and Shterna Sara (nee Ezagui) Paris.
706 Eastern Pkwy, Apt 6A, [bet Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Shaul and Tzipah Wertheimer.
IYH at Chabad of Queens College, 144-03 69th Ave, Flushing, NY.

Sruly and Tovi (nee Eisenberg) Goldberg.
IYH at 1 Gigi Ct, Monsey, NY 10952.

Shmuel and Michal Rimler.
IYH at 445 Harrison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510.

Adar and Chana Ben-Lapid.
IYH at 2304 Sherbrook St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

Shua and Shoshana (nee Chester) Hoexter.
IYH at 5674 Beacon St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

Schneur and Ester Scheiman.
IYH at 9242 Aspen Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

Mendel and Rochel (nee Bergstein) Loschak (Shluchim to UCSB, CA)
IYH at Chabad of UCSB, 779 Camino Pescadero, Goleta, CA.

Oren and Neely Antebi.
IYH at 29 Bevshire, Thonhill, Ontario.

Stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info! Thank You.

Mazel Tov's

A year of Parasha Comics have gone by, so what now? In continued partnership between CrownHeights.info and comic Levi Welton we bring you the next year of Parasha Comics, but their inspiration will be drawn from the Haftorah rather than the Parasha.

Included will be a link back to the Parasha Comic of the year before along with a link to Chabad.org where you can learn the entire Haftorah of that week!

We would like readers to submit to us feedback using the comments system, letting us know what you think of this new idea and how we implement it. This is a pilot idea, and if the response is positive and strong enough we can look forward to seeing one each week! So please take a minute and share your thoughts with us.

The Weekly Comic! – Haftora Parshas Bahaloscha!

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Click here for the Weekly Parsha Comic from last year

Click Here for the English Text of the Haftorah

A year of Parasha Comics have gone by, so what now? In continued partnership between CrownHeights.info and comic Levi Welton we bring you the next year of Parasha Comics, but their inspiration will be drawn from the Haftorah rather than the Parasha.

Included will be a link back to the Parasha Comic of the year before along with a link to Chabad.org where you can learn the entire Haftorah of that week!

We would like readers to submit to us feedback using the comments system, letting us know what you think of this new idea and how we implement it. This is a pilot idea, and if the response is positive and strong enough we can look forward to seeing one each week! So please take a minute and share your thoughts with us.

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By Joshua Runyan - Chabad.edu

Damage at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., is expected to exceed $20 million. (Photo: KSU)

LAWRENCE, KS — In the wake of a devastating line of tornadoes that claimed two lives in a rural part of Kansas, the Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Student Center serving the University of Kansas is offering any assistance to those in need.

Jewish Student Center Reaches Out After Devastating Kansas Tornadoes

By Joshua Runyan – Chabad.edu

Damage at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., is expected to exceed $20 million. (Photo: KSU)

LAWRENCE, KS — In the wake of a devastating line of tornadoes that claimed two lives in a rural part of Kansas, the Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Student Center serving the University of Kansas is offering any assistance to those in need.

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Dear Editor,

As the media (including many Jewish outlets) continue to report as fact, many baseless rumors and every negative allegation they can find regarding the Agriprocessors plant in Iowa, we feel compelled to bring to light some qualities of the Rubashkin family which the media fails to report.

We serve as Jewish leaders in our respective communities and are first hand witnesses of the kindness and selfless concern that the Rubashkin family, led by the Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin, show for thousands of communities, families and individuals around the world. We live in areas with a miniscule kosher clientele, where Kosher meat and poultry is difficult to find. Knowing the importance of the Mitzvah of Kashrut, and appreciating its fundamental place in Jewish life, as emphasized by our mentor the Lubavitcher Rebbe zy"a, the Rubashkin Family always goes out of its way to ensure that the Jewish families in our outlying and far-flung communities receive quality service and fresh products that we so greatly need.

Op-Ed: Shluchim in Support of Rubashkins

Dear Editor,

As the media (including many Jewish outlets) continue to report as fact, many baseless rumors and every negative allegation they can find regarding the Agriprocessors plant in Iowa, we feel compelled to bring to light some qualities of the Rubashkin family which the media fails to report.

We serve as Jewish leaders in our respective communities and are first hand witnesses of the kindness and selfless concern that the Rubashkin family, led by the Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin, show for thousands of communities, families and individuals around the world. We live in areas with a miniscule kosher clientele, where Kosher meat and poultry is difficult to find. Knowing the importance of the Mitzvah of Kashrut, and appreciating its fundamental place in Jewish life, as emphasized by our mentor the Lubavitcher Rebbe zy”a, the Rubashkin Family always goes out of its way to ensure that the Jewish families in our outlying and far-flung communities receive quality service and fresh products that we so greatly need.

Op-Ed
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — As Gimmel Tammuz approaches - while every Chossid’s relationship with the Rebbe is at the forefront of his/her consciousness - 4,000 Talmidim in the Rebbe's Yeshivos around the world, are uniting in an intense study cycle to strengthen their connection to the Rebbe in preparation for the day, with the hope that before then, we will be reunited with the Rebbe leading us to the Geulah Shleimah.

As We Approach Gimmel Tamuz

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — As Gimmel Tammuz approaches – while every Chossid’s relationship with the Rebbe is at the forefront of his/her consciousness – 4,000 Talmidim in the Rebbe’s Yeshivos around the world, are uniting in an intense study cycle to strengthen their connection to the Rebbe in preparation for the day, with the hope that before then, we will be reunited with the Rebbe leading us to the Geulah Shleimah.

Chabad News
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmaya and Rochi (nee Silver) Galperin (Crown Heigts) on the birth of their daughter.

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


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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shneur and Rikki Naparstek (Kfar Chabad, Israel) on the birth of their daughter.

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

Mazel Tov's

Rabbi Michoel and Mrs Rivky (nee Glassner) Goldin of Crown Heights will IYH be moving on Shlichus to Teaneck, NJ where Rabbi Goldin will be the Youth Director in charge of youth and teen programing for Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County's Teaneck Chabad House.

The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Ephraim Simon, Director of Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County.

The new shluchim can be contacted at michoelgoldin@yahoo.com

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

New Shluchim to New Jersey

Rabbi Michoel and Mrs Rivky (nee Glassner) Goldin of Crown Heights will IYH be moving on Shlichus to Teaneck, NJ where Rabbi Goldin will be the Youth Director in charge of youth and teen programing for Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County’s Teaneck Chabad House.

The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Ephraim Simon, Director of Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County.

The new shluchim can be contacted at michoelgoldin@yahoo.com

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

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