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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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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)
New Engagement!

Ari Drizin (New Haven, CT) to Batsheva Lisbon (San Diego, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at The Arches 1394 S. Johns Pl
New Engagement!

Berel Laufer (Providence, RI) to Batya Deitsch (Columbus, OH) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Stolik (Lantana, FL) to Mussie Chanin (Har Shmuel, EY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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
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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.

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.

Jewish News

Mazal Tov! – 4 Sunday L’Chaims!

Moshe Cohen (Crown Heights) and Chana Grunblatt (Buenos Aires, Argentina) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].

Yudell Reiz (Overland Park, KS) and Leeba Leider (S Diego, CA)
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].

Evan Rosenhouse (Dallas, TX) and Susanne Goldstone (Huntington Beach, CA) .
IYH 4:00pm at 2501 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033.

Matisyahu Diamond (Baltimore, MD) and Esther Frosburg (Lomita, CA) .
IYH 7:00pm at 2173 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA 90717

Mazel Tov's

Police Officer does nothing as Black Teen Strikes Woman, Man

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — As residents were returning home from Shul on Motzoai Shabbos one Black teen on a bicycle assaulted a Man and later a woman along Empire Boulevard, and witnesses claim that one police officer watched part of it and did nothing.

The incident began on Brooklyn and Empire where the man was kicked by the cycling teen, who than made another pass and pulled out a large ‘box cutter’ type knife and cursed at the man he has assaulted. A police officer who was posted on that corner witnessed the incident and immediately called for backup and began giving chase after the perp who fled towards Kingston.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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Rabbi Hirsh Katz during a recent interview.

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Hirsh Katz, son of Reb Yankel Katz.

Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen Katz is known to many as the child who for many years asked the Ma Nishtana at the Rebbe’s Pesach Seder table. His father, Reb Yankel Katz from Chicago, was a stalwart supporter of both the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe.

Reb Yankel was one of the key supporters who funded of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s escape from the Nazis, and subsequently the Frierdiker Rebbe’s and then the Rebbe’s work in America. The Rebbe would speak with Reb Yankel Katz by telephone monthly, and called him “a true friend.”

Boruch Dayan Haemes – R. Hirsh Katz OBM

Rabbi Hirsh Katz during a recent interview.

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Hirsh Katz, son of Reb Yankel Katz.

Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen Katz is known to many as the child who for many years asked the Ma Nishtana at the Rebbe’s Pesach Seder table. His father, Reb Yankel Katz from Chicago, was a stalwart supporter of both the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe.

Reb Yankel was one of the key supporters who funded of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s escape from the Nazis, and subsequently the Frierdiker Rebbe’s and then the Rebbe’s work in America. The Rebbe would speak with Reb Yankel Katz by telephone monthly, and called him “a true friend.”

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