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It was the 25th of Adar 5748 (1988), some five weeks after the passing of the Rebbetzin. And it was her birthday. In a public address delivered that day, the Rebbe inaugurated a “Jewish Birthday Campaign,” suggesting guidelines for appropriate and spiritual birthday celebrations. In honor of the 20-year anniversary of this historic event, Chabad.org has rolled out a brand new birthday section.

Launch of New Birthday Site in Honor of the Rebbetzin’s Birthday

It was the 25th of Adar 5748 (1988), some five weeks after the passing of the Rebbetzin. And it was her birthday. In a public address delivered that day, the Rebbe inaugurated a “Jewish Birthday Campaign,” suggesting guidelines for appropriate and spiritual birthday celebrations. In honor of the 20-year anniversary of this historic event, Chabad.org has rolled out a brand new birthday section.

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New Engagement!

Ariel Benchimoun (Levallois, France) to Rivka Bouzna (Sarcelles, France)
Baby Boy!

Moshe Leib and Chaya Mushka (nee Friedman) Yaras from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yossi Futerfas (Crown Heights) to Mussy Goldstein (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Mendel Shemtov (Crown Heights) to Mushka Palace (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at 1345 President Street
New Engagement!

Moshe Maiman (Mequon, WI) to Hinda Teich (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at The Garden House 1386 S. Johns Pl
Baby Girl!

Sholem Ber and Deena Wolberg from Glencoe, IL had a baby girl.
New Engagement!

Menachem Rubenfeld (S. Diego, CA) to Chani Geisinsky (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Pinny Itkin (Scranton, PA) to Esty Baumgarten (East Hampton, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at the JCM
Baby Boy!

Eliyahu and Chayale Citron from Portland, Oregon had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shneur Pink (Manchester, UK) to Sheindel November (Teaneck, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Levi Katan (Kfar Chabad, EY) to Miriam Krichevsky (London, UK)
Baby Girl!

Yakov and Tzivia (nee Fogel) Staschower from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Sender and Chana Sara Segel from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Chaya Mushka (nee Vaisfiche) Labkowski from Buffalo, NY had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Zalmy Liberow (Colorado Springs, CO) to Fraidel Werde (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, August 7th, 8:00pm at Rubashkin’s Upstairs
New Engagement!

Yaakov Levy (Crown Heights) to Mimi Stern (Houston, TX)
New Engagement!

Mendel Schaffran (Brooklyn, NY) to Chana Friedman (Pittsburgh, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street

Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Itay and Tehila (nee Sharabi) Ohayon (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.

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

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Beginning after Gimmel Tammuz the program will extend for 6 weeks with the option of attending either the full six week program or only the first session. The Yeshivas Kayitz is geared for Bochurim ages 14-16 looking to spend a most enjoyable summer in an environment of warm chasidishkeit and learning. As in the previous year there will continued improvements to the grounds, activities, trips and most importantly to the learning program.

Registration for Yeshivas Kayitz Detroit Begins!

Beginning after Gimmel Tammuz the program will extend for 6 weeks with the option of attending either the full six week program or only the first session. The Yeshivas Kayitz is geared for Bochurim ages 14-16 looking to spend a most enjoyable summer in an environment of warm chasidishkeit and learning. As in the previous year there will continued improvements to the grounds, activities, trips and most importantly to the learning program.

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Pedestrian Struck while Crossing Eastern Parkway

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Just moments ago, at around 3:00pm, a pedestrian was struck while trying to cross Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue. A Hatzalah ambulance that was passing on their way to assist at another accident witnessed the incident and stopped to help.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Zalman Goldstock (Crown Heights / Jerusalem, Israel) and Shira Soloman (Betar, Israel) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be Thursday night at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].

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Bharat Ayyar - Yale Daily News

A computer was stolen from this desk at the Edgewood Ave. house of Yale Chabad on Sunday morning.

NEW HAVEN, CT — The New Haven Police Department on Sunday arrested a suspect in the theft of $1,000-$2,000 worth of electronics from the Edgewood Ave. house of Yale Chabad, an organization that espouses the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement.

Thief Ransacks Chabad House

Bharat Ayyar – Yale Daily News

A computer was stolen from this desk at the Edgewood Ave. house of Yale Chabad on Sunday morning.

NEW HAVEN, CT — The New Haven Police Department on Sunday arrested a suspect in the theft of $1,000-$2,000 worth of electronics from the Edgewood Ave. house of Yale Chabad, an organization that espouses the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shuie and Leah (nee Tatarka) Metal (Boca Raton, 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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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — After apprehending a perpetrator that was lurking in a Jewish building on Friday night (Click Here for that story), the Shomrim member that observed the crime along with the arresting officer spend a day in court last week where they testified against the perp before a grand jury.

Vingal Carter, a 46 year old career criminal who has been in and out of the system for offences ranging from drugs to assaults, and later the most serious offence, rape, was released from prison just 5 days before he was apprehended by Shomrim inside a building with a pry bar in his possession.

Prowler Apprehended by Shomrim, Indicted

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — After apprehending a perpetrator that was lurking in a Jewish building on Friday night (Click Here for that story), the Shomrim member that observed the crime along with the arresting officer spend a day in court last week where they testified against the perp before a grand jury.

Vingal Carter, a 46 year old career criminal who has been in and out of the system for offences ranging from drugs to assaults, and later the most serious offence, rape, was released from prison just 5 days before he was apprehended by Shomrim inside a building with a pry bar in his possession.

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Participants of the prestigious Sinai Scholars Society from the University of Pennsylvania chapter visited Crown Heights on Sunday. The Ivy League students enjoyed miniature golf on the rooftop of the JCM, They laid Teffilin in 770, The Agudas Chasidei Chabad Library, to the all new Muchnik Arts Gallery and the Matzah Bakery. What was an eye opener for them was also a very enjoyable experience and sure to be remembered for a lifetime.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Penn Sinai Scholars Visit Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Participants of the prestigious Sinai Scholars Society from the University of Pennsylvania chapter visited Crown Heights on Sunday. The Ivy League students enjoyed miniature golf on the rooftop of the JCM, They laid Teffilin in 770, The Agudas Chasidei Chabad Library, to the all new Muchnik Arts Gallery and the Matzah Bakery. What was an eye opener for them was also a very enjoyable experience and sure to be remembered for a lifetime.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Michoel and Chana (nee Treitel) Refson (Shluchim to Athens, GA) 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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In honor of the great and auspicious day, Chof Hey Adar Sheni, the 107th birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka OBM - volume Chof Hey [25] of the series of Yalkut Moshiach Ugeula al Hatorah has been printed.

The 25th volume is on Parshas Behar and Bechukosay and it has 764 pages. It is a very colorful collection of many Mefarshim in Parda"s Hatorah on all subjects of the Geula.

The Sefer was printed and is available for purchase by Kehos.

Vol. 25 of Yalkut Moshiach published in honor of 25 Adar Sheni!

In honor of the great and auspicious day, Chof Hey Adar Sheni, the 107th birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka OBM – volume Chof Hey [25] of the series of Yalkut Moshiach Ugeula al Hatorah has been printed.

The 25th volume is on Parshas Behar and Bechukosay and it has 764 pages. It is a very colorful collection of many Mefarshim in Parda”s Hatorah on all subjects of the Geula.

The Sefer was printed and is available for purchase by Kehos.

Chabad News

Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yossi and Yocheved (nee Amrami) Sidof (Crown Heights) on birth of their daughter.

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

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by Devra Bram - Chabad.org

Stanislav Ioudenitch
Two award-winning musicians will headline the 20th anniversary gala event benefiting Chabad-Lubavitch of Nebraska, co-directed by Rabbi Mendel and Shani Katzman, in Omaha's vaunted KANEKO center.

The April 13 event, dubbed “Mitzvahs and Music,” will be conducted by Hal France, former artistic director of the Omaha Opera and former music director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch and vocalist Marcelo Guzzo will perform a selection of Chasidic melodies.

“The evening will come to a spectacular end with two distinguished musical performances,” exclaimed France. "This is a great opportunity to hear two young world-class talents up close in an exciting new venue. I'm looking forward to hearing some great music and seeing some electing performances from these two young starts.

Omaha Center Celebrates 20 Years with Noted Musicians

by Devra Bram – Chabad.org

Stanislav Ioudenitch

Two award-winning musicians will headline the 20th anniversary gala event benefiting Chabad-Lubavitch of Nebraska, co-directed by Rabbi Mendel and Shani Katzman, in Omaha’s vaunted KANEKO center.

The April 13 event, dubbed “Mitzvahs and Music,” will be conducted by Hal France, former artistic director of the Omaha Opera and former music director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch and vocalist Marcelo Guzzo will perform a selection of Chasidic melodies.

“The evening will come to a spectacular end with two distinguished musical performances,” exclaimed France. “This is a great opportunity to hear two young world-class talents up close in an exciting new venue. I’m looking forward to hearing some great music and seeing some electing performances from these two young starts.

Shlichus
East Brunswick Sentinal

Andrew Berger, 8, (from left) Matthew
Berger, 4, Gregory Nekrasovas, 8, and
Lissa Sebban, 18, make candles during
the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe's
celebration, which also included a
reading of the Megillah and a feast,
among other activities.
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Jewish community members here were able to celebrate Purim in Israel Friday without even stepping onto a plane.

The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe transformed a portion of the Forsgate Country Club to bring a taste of Israel to their lively Purim celebration.

“Purim is the most joyous holiday of the year,” Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky said. “It's the victory of the Jewish people against the king of Persia and the regime of that time.”

Festive Celebration Pays Tribute to Jewish Victory

East Brunswick Sentinal

Andrew Berger, 8, (from left) Matthew
Berger, 4, Gregory Nekrasovas, 8, and
Lissa Sebban, 18, make candles during
the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe’s
celebration, which also included a
reading of the Megillah and a feast,
among other activities.

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Jewish community members here were able to celebrate Purim in Israel Friday without even stepping onto a plane.

The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe transformed a portion of the Forsgate Country Club to bring a taste of Israel to their lively Purim celebration.

“Purim is the most joyous holiday of the year,” Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky said. “It’s the victory of the Jewish people against the king of Persia and the regime of that time.”

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