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Please join us today, May 20th for a spectacular evening of Art and Entertainment featuring famous comedian Reuven Russell.

Come win fabulous prizes at our mini Chinese Auction. Prizes include exquisite Jewelry, a beautiful Shaitel, Ipod, Digital Camera, GPS System, The Gutnick Collection and much more...

TODAY: Bnos Menachem Event! (A)

Please join us today, May 20th for a spectacular evening of Art and Entertainment featuring famous comedian Reuven Russell.

Come win fabulous prizes at our mini Chinese Auction. Prizes include exquisite Jewelry, a beautiful Shaitel, Ipod, Digital Camera, GPS System, The Gutnick Collection and much more…

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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)
Baby Boy!

Mendy and Sarah (nee Glick) Korf from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Labor (Chicago, IL) to Etti Krinsky (Crown Heights)

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Tuesday, May 20th, the 15th of Iyar there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5-12. Busses will be leaving from 770 at 5:00pm, $3.00.

More info in full flyer in the Extended Article!

Tuesday – Rally at the Ohel

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Tuesday, May 20th, the 15th of Iyar there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5-12. Busses will be leaving from 770 at 5:00pm, $3.00.

More info in full flyer in the Extended Article!

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by Ben Abrahamson
It is times like these that we need unity. Unity doesn't just refer to us Jews, we need unity among ALL the residents of the Crown Heights community--blacks and Jews.

A number of years back when Mayor David Dinkins passed before the Rebbe during the distribution of dollars, he said to the Rebbe that he hoped that “our two communities” can live together in peace. The Rebbe responded that it is one community where we all live together.

Most attacks against Jews in our community are perpetrated by black youth. (I challenge anyone to point out the last time a Jewish resident of Crown Heights cornered anyone and asked him to hand over his wallet.). However, that does not mean that the crime in our community is a Jewish issue. It is a community crisis that affects black and white residents alike.

Op-Ed: Would Everyone Just Shut Up and Unite!!

by Ben Abrahamson

It is times like these that we need unity. Unity doesn’t just refer to us Jews, we need unity among ALL the residents of the Crown Heights community–blacks and Jews.

A number of years back when Mayor David Dinkins passed before the Rebbe during the distribution of dollars, he said to the Rebbe that he hoped that “our two communities” can live together in peace. The Rebbe responded that it is one community where we all live together.

Most attacks against Jews in our community are perpetrated by black youth. (I challenge anyone to point out the last time a Jewish resident of Crown Heights cornered anyone and asked him to hand over his wallet.). However, that does not mean that the crime in our community is a Jewish issue. It is a community crisis that affects black and white residents alike.

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Shochet Still Incarcerated – Tehillim Needed

The Shochet, Tal Ginter with his family.

POSTVILLE, IA [CHI] — Tal Ginter was incarcerated during the Agriprocessors raid and unfortunately has had to spend Shabbos behind bars. Some Shluchim from Postville visited him Friday to bring him food and lift his spirits. We are asking that in the spirit of Ahavas Yisroel that people should please say Tehillim as well as do some extra deeds of goodness and kindness, so that we can speed up his release.

More in the Extended Article!

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Just days after an Hasidic teen was attacked in Crown Heights, police investigated Sunday another alleged attack on a group of Jews in the neighborhood.

The incident took place Saturday afternoon near a temple on Eastern Parkway.

Police Investigate Second Attack On Crown Heights Jews

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Just days after an Hasidic teen was attacked in Crown Heights, police investigated Sunday another alleged attack on a group of Jews in the neighborhood.

The incident took place Saturday afternoon near a temple on Eastern Parkway.

Crime
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Chabad.org

A year after the Exodus, G-d instructed the people of Israel to bring the Passover offering on the afternoon of Nissan 14, and to eat it that evening, roasted over the fire, together with matzah and bitter herbs, as they had done on the previous year just before they left Egypt. “There were, however, certain persons who had become ritually impure through contact with a dead body, and could not, therefore, prepare the Passover offering on that day. They approached Moses and Aaron ... and they said: '...Why should we be deprived, and not be able to present G-d's offering in its time, amongst the children of Israel?'” (Numbers 9).

Its Pesach Sheni Today – Its Never Too Late

Chabad.org

A year after the Exodus, G-d instructed the people of Israel to bring the Passover offering on the afternoon of Nissan 14, and to eat it that evening, roasted over the fire, together with matzah and bitter herbs, as they had done on the previous year just before they left Egypt. “There were, however, certain persons who had become ritually impure through contact with a dead body, and could not, therefore, prepare the Passover offering on that day. They approached Moses and Aaron … and they said: ‘…Why should we be deprived, and not be able to present G-d’s offering in its time, amongst the children of Israel?’” (Numbers 9).

Something Jewish

ORMOND BEACH, FL [CHI] — When Rabbi Pinchas Ezagui and his wife Chani arrived in Ormond Beach 15 years ago to open a Jewish Center, a new branch of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, they resembled Dale Earnhardt’s humble beginnings, making his first appearance on the racetrack with his Pink 1956 Ford Victoria. Holding their first synagogue services and Hebrew school classes from the confines of their small living room did not seem promising for a Rabbi claiming to turn Daytona into a flourishing Jewish community.

Jews Nationwide To Mark Milestone for Daytona

ORMOND BEACH, FL [CHI] — When Rabbi Pinchas Ezagui and his wife Chani arrived in Ormond Beach 15 years ago to open a Jewish Center, a new branch of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, they resembled Dale Earnhardt’s humble beginnings, making his first appearance on the racetrack with his Pink 1956 Ford Victoria. Holding their first synagogue services and Hebrew school classes from the confines of their small living room did not seem promising for a Rabbi claiming to turn Daytona into a flourishing Jewish community.

Shlichus
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Russia’s Pacific Port Marks Victory Day

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia [CHI] — As occurred across Russia, May 9th was celebrated in the far east port city of Vladivostok. This is a national holiday – otherwise known as V-Day – which pays tribute to war veterans and honors the victims of both World Wars, including both civilians and soldiers. The Jewish community of Vladivostok – a member of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia – held a gathering for its elders on this occasion.

Shlichus
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — English interview with the Mr Howard Sherman, whose 16 year old son Alon was brutally assaulted Thursday night (Click Here for Story), full interview with his mother, Iris Sherman, in hebrew in the Extended Article.

VIdeo of the Day – Interview with the Sherman’s

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — English interview with the Mr Howard Sherman, whose 16 year old son Alon was brutally assaulted Thursday night (Click Here for Story), full interview with his mother, Iris Sherman, in hebrew in the Extended Article.

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In light of all the recent attacks against the Orthodox Jewish community of Crown Heights. NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind is coming, to hear firsthand how bad the security situation in our neighborhood really is.

We encourage everyone to come and participate tonight, 9:00pm in 770 and at 10:00pm in 1241 Carroll Street, between Brooklyn and New York avenues so your voices are heard. This is not a political event and all are welcome.

-Jewish Leadership Council

Dov Hikind Wants To Hear From Residents Of Crown Heights

In light of all the recent attacks against the Orthodox Jewish community of Crown Heights. NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind is coming, to hear firsthand how bad the security situation in our neighborhood really is.

We encourage everyone to come and participate tonight, 9:00pm in 770 and at 10:00pm in 1241 Carroll Street, between Brooklyn and New York avenues so your voices are heard. This is not a political event and all are welcome.

-Jewish Leadership Council

PSA
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With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Horav Meir Chai Hokohen Kohen OBM.

His wife, Mrs. Yocheved Baitelman Cohen and his family are sitting Shiva in Israel.

They can be reached at yocheved733@gmail.com

Boruch Dayan Haemes – R Meir Chai Kohen OBM

With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Horav Meir Chai Hokohen Kohen OBM.

His wife, Mrs. Yocheved Baitelman Cohen and his family are sitting Shiva in Israel.

They can be reached at yocheved733@gmail.com

Notices
LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS!

Any online order over $50 @ BIKURCHOLIMCH.COM
from now through Sunday will receive a free $10.00 coupon! Simply enter code: discount10

Bikur Cholim Super Auction this Sunday

Order your tickets now at the beautiful website of the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights where you’ll find a full catalogue of over 50 spectacular prizes INCLUDING Jackpot, Bugaboo Stroller, Diamond Necklace, and more!. BUY ONLINE NOW @BIKURCHOLIMCH.COM

IF YOU ARE IN CROWN HEIGHTS PLEASE COME TO THE AUCTION at OHOLEI MENACHEM. For Women Only

More info in the Extended Article!

(A) NOW: Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights Super Chinese Auction – Last Chance to Buy Tickets!

LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS!

Any online order over $50 @ BIKURCHOLIMCH.COM
from now through Sunday will receive a free $10.00 coupon! Simply enter code: discount10

Bikur Cholim Super Auction this Sunday

Order your tickets now at the beautiful website of the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights where you’ll find a full catalogue of over 50 spectacular prizes INCLUDING Jackpot, Bugaboo Stroller, Diamond Necklace, and more!. BUY ONLINE NOW @BIKURCHOLIMCH.COM

IF YOU ARE IN CROWN HEIGHTS PLEASE COME TO THE AUCTION at OHOLEI MENACHEM. For Women Only

More info in the Extended Article!

PSA
Chabad.org

Vandals overturned tombstones in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia's historic Marina Roscha Jewish cemetery.

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia — Members of the Jewish community of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, discovered several graves in the city's historic Marina Roscha Jewish cemetery that had been vandalized by unknown perpetrators.

Jewish Tombstones Vandalized in Central Russian City of Nizhny Novgorod

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Vandals overturned tombstones in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia’s historic Marina Roscha Jewish cemetery.

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia — Members of the Jewish community of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, discovered several graves in the city’s historic Marina Roscha Jewish cemetery that had been vandalized by unknown perpetrators.

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