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Forward
Fire at Minnesota Plant Follows Shutdowns of Two Agriprocessors Facilities

BUFFALOW LAKE, MN — In developments that are likely to cripple the availability of kosher beef in large parts of America, three of the five largest slaughterhouses producing kosher beef have halted production this week.

All eyes have been on the nation’s largest kosher slaughterhouse, in Postville, Iowa, which stopped producing beef last week due to a series of legal problems and arrests at its parent company, Agriprocessors. That company also owns a slaughterhouse in Gordon, Neb., which is thought to be the nation’s fifth-largest plant producing kosher meat. While little attention has been paid to the Gordon plant, local officials told the Forward that it stopped operating in October.

Third Kosher Slaughterhouse Halts Production, Heightening Worries About Meat Shortage

Forward

Fire at Minnesota Plant Follows Shutdowns of Two Agriprocessors Facilities

BUFFALOW LAKE, MN — In developments that are likely to cripple the availability of kosher beef in large parts of America, three of the five largest slaughterhouses producing kosher beef have halted production this week.

All eyes have been on the nation’s largest kosher slaughterhouse, in Postville, Iowa, which stopped producing beef last week due to a series of legal problems and arrests at its parent company, Agriprocessors. That company also owns a slaughterhouse in Gordon, Neb., which is thought to be the nation’s fifth-largest plant producing kosher meat. While little attention has been paid to the Gordon plant, local officials told the Forward that it stopped operating in October.

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New Engagement!

Levi Cozocaru (Montreal, Canada) to Miriam Copeliovitch (S. Paulo, Brazil) L’Chaim: Wednesday, Nov. 5th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Ari Herzog (Encino, CA) to Mushkie Broshevitzky (Doral, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Small Hall
New Engagement!

Moshe Turk (Chicago, IL) to Chani Rav-Noy (Los Angeles, CA)
New Engagement!

Yaakov Caytak (Ottawa, Canada) to Chanchie Lowenthal (Copenhagen, Denmark) L’Chaim: Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.
New Engagement!

Yossi Jacobs (Cleveland, OH) to Moussia Shmotkin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Dovvi Gopin (Hartford, CT) to Rochelle Katzman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, Nov 9th, 7:30pm at The Garden House 1386 S. Johns Pl
New Engagement!

Mendel Belhamon (Cretail, France) to Nechami Malka (Kfar Chabad, EY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 7:00pm at 4 Rechov Baal Hatanya, Kfar Chabad
New Engagement

Shalom Marton (Beitar, EY) to Chavi Weber (Dnipro, Ukraine)
New Engagement!

Moshe Maness (Crown Heights) to Hinda Mendelow (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Baby Boy!

Aharon Tzvi and Chana (nee Reich) Altman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Levi and Rochel (nee Wolowik) Engel from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

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Baby Girl!

Eli Nochum and Mushky Baron from Bowie, MD had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Yudi and Chana Gerber from Glen Mills, PA had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Motty and Raizy (nee Konikov) Rosenfeld from Vero Beach, FL had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Youval Hezrony (Roosevelt, NJ) to Estie Green (Lancater, PA) L’Chaim: Monday, Oct. 27th, 7:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Sruly Rutman (Kyiv, Ukraine) to Chai Henna Friedman (Miami, FL)
Baby Girl!

Daniel and Sara (nee Mahpour) Wasserman from Crown Heights, had a baby girl!
by Chana Kroll - Chabad.edu

Joined by Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Raizy Rubin, center, students at the University at Albany prepare desserts for the Shabbos House’s first-ever Pink Shabbat, which highlighted the fight against breast cancer.

The pink tablecloths and plates at the local party supplies store had never particularly caught her eye before, but by the time Raizy Rubin noticed the donations from a local party supply store, the color had acquired a new significance.

Campus Jewish Groups Highlight Cancer Awareness by Going Pink

by Chana Kroll – Chabad.edu

Joined by Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Raizy Rubin, center, students at the University at Albany prepare desserts for the Shabbos House’s first-ever Pink Shabbat, which highlighted the fight against breast cancer.

The pink tablecloths and plates at the local party supplies store had never particularly caught her eye before, but by the time Raizy Rubin noticed the donations from a local party supply store, the color had acquired a new significance.

Shlichus
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Alternate Side and Garbage Collection Suspended Tuesday

Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008, for Election Day. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today reminded New Yorkers that in observance of Election Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Tuesday, November 4th. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 4th in observance of the holiday.

Residents who normally receive Tuesday garbage collection should place their trash out at curbside Tuesday after 4 P.M. for pickup. Those receiving Tuesday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Wednesday, November 12th.

Click here for the 2008 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

PSA

photo: col.org.il

Update: 7:18pm The case was adjourned to tomorrow morning in a courthouse in Allentown, PA at 9:30. The judge was quoted saying that this was due to the “nature of the late hour.”

PHILADELPHIA, PA [CHI] — Lots of Crown Heights residents made their way to Pennsylvania District Court in order to show support of Reb Moshe and his son Sholom Rubashkin who were indicted on charges of illegal storage of hazardous waste in their Montex Textiles company, formerly located in Allentown, PA, without a permit, and one count of making a materially false statement.

A bus packed with people, in addition to many private cars left Crown Heights as early as 6:30am, and filled the small courtroom well beyond capacity leaving many in the hallways and outside the courtroom just saying Tehillim and curiously awaiting updates.

Update on the Proceedings with the Rubashkin Sentencing

photo: col.org.il

Update: 7:18pm The case was adjourned to tomorrow morning in a courthouse in Allentown, PA at 9:30. The judge was quoted saying that this was due to the “nature of the late hour.”

PHILADELPHIA, PA [CHI] — Lots of Crown Heights residents made their way to Pennsylvania District Court in order to show support of Reb Moshe and his son Sholom Rubashkin who were indicted on charges of illegal storage of hazardous waste in their Montex Textiles company, formerly located in Allentown, PA, without a permit, and one count of making a materially false statement.

A bus packed with people, in addition to many private cars left Crown Heights as early as 6:30am, and filled the small courtroom well beyond capacity leaving many in the hallways and outside the courtroom just saying Tehillim and curiously awaiting updates.

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The New York Observer

The gentrifying core of Bushwick occupies only a few blocks, and for Rabbi Menachem Heller, 29, herein lies the problem.

As an emissary of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, a branch of Hasidic Judaism that emphasizes outreach to less observant Jews, Rabbi Heller wants good access to the hipster arrivistes. Unfortunately, his current spot is too far away from the few hangouts – a health food store, a coffee shop, an artists’ studio space, a bar or two – to get noticed.

A Brooklyn Mitzvah: Converting the Hipsters

The New York Observer

The gentrifying core of Bushwick occupies only a few blocks, and for Rabbi Menachem Heller, 29, herein lies the problem.

As an emissary of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, a branch of Hasidic Judaism that emphasizes outreach to less observant Jews, Rabbi Heller wants good access to the hipster arrivistes. Unfortunately, his current spot is too far away from the few hangouts – a health food store, a coffee shop, an artists’ studio space, a bar or two – to get noticed.

Shlichus
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The Hanalah of Meorot Chabad in Yerushalayem, a project of the Shluchim office, have prepared a new video. The new video, produced by Shmuel Hoffman Productions, displays the success and uniqueness in the Yeshiva. For more information, visit www.meorotchabad.org

Video of the Day! – Yeshivas Meorot Chabad

The Hanalah of Meorot Chabad in Yerushalayem, a project of the Shluchim office, have prepared a new video. The new video, produced by Shmuel Hoffman Productions, displays the success and uniqueness in the Yeshiva. For more information, visit www.meorotchabad.org

Videos
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An open letter to the community. By: Hirshy Minkowicz - Alpharetta, Georgia
A moment of truth has descended on the Jewish community in which we stand to define to the world, to our children, and to our selves whether we are a people of real action or just empty words.

Whether we are able to put into practice the lofty things we learn and talk about or we simply know how to “talk the talk” but not very good at “walking the walk”

A prestigious Jewish family, known throughout the world for tremendous acts of kindness, care, and love for fellow Jews, in ways that are unparalleled, has fallen on hard times and now faces the loss of their entire company and enterprise to the banks that are foreclosing on them.

Op-Ed: The Rubashkins and you

An open letter to the community. By: Hirshy Minkowicz – Alpharetta, Georgia

A moment of truth has descended on the Jewish community in which we stand to define to the world, to our children, and to our selves whether we are a people of real action or just empty words.

Whether we are able to put into practice the lofty things we learn and talk about or we simply know how to “talk the talk” but not very good at “walking the walk”

A prestigious Jewish family, known throughout the world for tremendous acts of kindness, care, and love for fellow Jews, in ways that are unparalleled, has fallen on hard times and now faces the loss of their entire company and enterprise to the banks that are foreclosing on them.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Zalman and Malya Shmotkin (Stamford, CT) on the birth of their son.

The Bris will take place 8:30 AM – Monday, November 3 at Chabad of Stamford, CT – 770 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT

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

Mazel Tov's
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Dear Anash,

The Rubashkin family is well-known in our community for their Ahavas Yisroel and Tzedakah. Lamentably, charges against them have been complicated by the slander of a few former associates looking for revenge.

Tomorrow morning—Monday, November 3—a Pennsylvania judge will sentence R' Moshe Rubashkin and his son.

It is not for us to act as judge and jury of our fellow Jews. What we can and must do is stand together in support of truth. In particular, it is our responsibility to show a secular judge, a skeptical legal system and a “gotcha” media that our community does not abandon its own.

Tomorrow Morning: Rare Opportunity for Pidyon Shevuyim

Dear Anash,

The Rubashkin family is well-known in our community for their Ahavas Yisroel and Tzedakah. Lamentably, charges against them have been complicated by the slander of a few former associates looking for revenge.

Tomorrow morning—Monday, November 3—a Pennsylvania judge will sentence R’ Moshe Rubashkin and his son.

It is not for us to act as judge and jury of our fellow Jews. What we can and must do is stand together in support of truth. In particular, it is our responsibility to show a secular judge, a skeptical legal system and a “gotcha” media that our community does not abandon its own.

PSA
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The New York Times

Rabbi Zev Wineberg will be offering kosher sports drinks to runners during Sunday’s marathon.

NEW YORK, NY — When watching the New York City Marathon this Sunday, consider the plight of the kosher marathoner, who because of Jewish dietary laws may not replenish himself with sports drinks that lack kosher certification.

Kosher Refreshment for the Marathon

The New York Times

Rabbi Zev Wineberg will be offering kosher sports drinks to runners during Sunday’s marathon.

NEW YORK, NY — When watching the New York City Marathon this Sunday, consider the plight of the kosher marathoner, who because of Jewish dietary laws may not replenish himself with sports drinks that lack kosher certification.

Chabad News
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Fire Displaces Family of Eight and Others

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A fire tore through a number of apartments on Shabbos afternoon. The incident took place inside of 617 Crown Street, which is between Troy and Albany, an apartment building with 46 residential units occupied by both Jewish and non-Jewish residents.

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Mazal Tov! – 3 Sunday Night L’Chaims!

Yisroel Kanar (London, UK) and Brocha Shollar (Seagate, NY) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].

Moshe Rabin (London, England) and Chaya Ezagui (Montreal, Canada) .
IYH at FREE, 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Eytan Goldschein (Queens, NY) to Chaya Bleier (Crown Heights)
IYH at 1365 Carroll St, Apt 2C, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!

Mazel Tov's
PERVOMAISK, Ukraine [FJC] — An upsetting incident has occurred in the Ukrainian city of Pervomaisk, Nikolayev region. Namely, the theft of a very expensive memorial Menorah, erected in memory of tens of thousands of Jews murdered during the Holocaust, who were buried in a mass grave at this site. Tragically, the large Menorah, constructed of metal, was stolen during Simchat Torah.

Chief Rabbi of Pervomaisk Levi Perelstein and Mikhail Shefkin, the Chairman of the local Jewish community, immediately notified the police and submitted a complaint to law enforcement agencies. The police announced they would launch an investigation and try to find the culprits. Rabbi Perelstein expressed confidence that all angles are being investigated and does not rule out the possibility that the thieves stole the object to melt down the metal.

In Ukraine, Shocking Theft at Jewish Burial Site

PERVOMAISK, Ukraine [FJC] — An upsetting incident has occurred in the Ukrainian city of Pervomaisk, Nikolayev region. Namely, the theft of a very expensive memorial Menorah, erected in memory of tens of thousands of Jews murdered during the Holocaust, who were buried in a mass grave at this site. Tragically, the large Menorah, constructed of metal, was stolen during Simchat Torah.

Chief Rabbi of Pervomaisk Levi Perelstein and Mikhail Shefkin, the Chairman of the local Jewish community, immediately notified the police and submitted a complaint to law enforcement agencies. The police announced they would launch an investigation and try to find the culprits. Rabbi Perelstein expressed confidence that all angles are being investigated and does not rule out the possibility that the thieves stole the object to melt down the metal.

Chabad News