LITCHFIELD, CT — When Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach stood to address the Litchfield Historic District Commission this week at the final public hearing on his congregation's plans to put a synagogue near the town green, a woman in the audience turned to the person sitting next to her.
“Watch,” she whispered, “he'll talk about the Holocaust.”
A Tangle Of Tensions
LITCHFIELD, CT — When Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach stood to address the Litchfield Historic District Commission this week at the final public hearing on his congregation’s plans to put a synagogue near the town green, a woman in the audience turned to the person sitting next to her.
“Watch,” she whispered, “he’ll talk about the Holocaust.”

Two Days, Two Accidents with same Truck
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – Two accidents in two days, both involving the same truck and both in the same place, earlier this week. The incidents happened in front of the Family Dollar store on Lefferts Avenue and Kingston Avenue.
More pictures in the Extended Article.

Camp Gan Israel Tzeirei Hashluchim in Oracle, Arizona is in full session
ORACLE, AZ [CHI] — Camp Tzeirei Hashluchim in Oracle, Arizona is already eight days in progress. The children arrived from around the world to Phoenix Airport. As the many on-line school children were introduced to one another in the terminal, they were able to meet the friends they already new so well by name but never met them face to face. As one camper excitedly shouted after he heard the name of a child arriving “You must be my Chavrusa!” Most of the Shluchim in the camp learn in the Shluchim Office on-line school and don’t have the opportunity to spend time Davening, learning, talking and playing with other Chassidishe children.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shloimy Torenheim (Crown Heights) and Brocha Cohen (Beitar, Israel) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — One of the many adventures of Chanukah for the Students of Lubavitcher Yeshivah was the Mitzvah Tanks, which took them each evening to do Mivtzoim and bring the spirit of Chanukah to those who are not privlaged to celebrate on their own. Town & Village thought this was something special and decided to write up on it. The students featured in the picture are of Unit Chinuch of Chayolei Tzivos Hashem of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva, CH.
Students of Lubavitcher Yeshivah featured in Town & Village
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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — One of the many adventures of Chanukah for the Students of Lubavitcher Yeshivah was the Mitzvah Tanks, which took them each evening to do Mivtzoim and bring the spirit of Chanukah to those who are not privlaged to celebrate on their own. Town & Village thought this was something special and decided to write up on it. The students featured in the picture are of Unit Chinuch of Chayolei Tzivos Hashem of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva, CH.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Tzali and Rivkie (nee Matusof) Wilschanski (Shluchim in Kenosha WI) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
NEW YORK, NY — After an unusually vigorous and spirited debate, the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted at 10:50 a.m. today to raise fares on subways, buses and commuter railroads and tolls on bridges and tunnels.
The M.T.A. chairman, H. Dale Hemmerdinger, called the vote “an important step in putting the transit system on a sound financial system.”
Board Approves Subway and Bus Fare Increase
NEW YORK, NY — After an unusually vigorous and spirited debate, the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted at 10:50 a.m. today to raise fares on subways, buses and commuter railroads and tolls on bridges and tunnels.
The M.T.A. chairman, H. Dale Hemmerdinger, called the vote “an important step in putting the transit system on a sound financial system.”

Please Say Tehillim for…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima.
Mordechai Gershon ben Malya Rochel, a yungerman with four children who is going through a long and difficult surgery, Today Wednesday.
Yehoushua Shlomo Zalman ben Feisel.
Yehuda Berl ben Miriam.
Leah bas Miriam is having heart surgery Thursday.
Today, Wednesday Yud Teves at 10:00 PM EST - 10:35 PM EST, there will be a Shiur with Rabbi Yossi Jacobson which will be broadcast live over the Internet, on this weeks Parsha.
The shiur will be availible online shortly.
Or you can call 785-686-2400 Access code: 770770#
Live Parsha Shiur by Rabbi Jacobson Tonight
Today, Wednesday Yud Teves at 10:00 PM EST – 10:35 PM EST, there will be a Shiur with Rabbi Yossi Jacobson which will be broadcast live over the Internet, on this weeks Parsha.
The shiur will be availible online shortly.
Or you can call 785-686-2400 Access code: 770770#
The Borough Park yeshiva administrator was slapped with a $115 ticket after he parked at a “bus stop” on 51st St. - even though the closest bus route is one block north.
Since the June 13 fine was issued, Zenwirth, 34, has appealed the decision, but has been stymied by two city administrative law judges, most recently in October.
Yeshiva Aide gets Ticket at Phantom Stop
Moshe Zenwirth has been waiting since June for a bus that hasn’t come – and likely never will.
The Borough Park yeshiva administrator was slapped with a $115 ticket after he parked at a “bus stop” on 51st St. – even though the closest bus route is one block north.
Since the June 13 fine was issued, Zenwirth, 34, has appealed the decision, but has been stymied by two city administrative law judges, most recently in October.
Putin awarded the Badge of Honor order to Rabbi Yitzhak Kogan.
The Rabbis son, Yosef, a student at the Chabad school wrestled the attacker, is also due to receive an award from the Russian President.
Putin Awards Rabbi for Helping Stop Rampage
MOSCOW, Russia — President Vladimir Putin will confer a state award on a Chabad Rabbi for helping stop a young man who burst into a Moscow synagogue in January 2006 and stabbed nine worshipers, the Kremlin said.
Putin awarded the Badge of Honor order to Rabbi Yitzhak Kogan.
The Rabbis son, Yosef, a student at the Chabad school wrestled the attacker, is also due to receive an award from the Russian President.
Tuesday, Dec. 18 - 10:00 PM
Mrs. Shterna Rodel - Los Angeles, CA
“Insights into Ches, Tes, and Yud Teves”
Thursday, Dec. 20 - 10:00 PM
Mrs. Ella Lerman
“1st of a two part series on the history of the Rambam” (in honor of Chof Teves)
The number for both dates is:
(605) 475-4150 Access Code: 770770
Shiur for Women by phone!
Shiur for Women L’zchus Chana Bas Rasha Zelda
Tuesday, Dec. 18 – 10:00 PM
Mrs. Shterna Rodel – Los Angeles, CA
“Insights into Ches, Tes, and Yud Teves”
Thursday, Dec. 20 – 10:00 PM
Mrs. Ella Lerman
“1st of a two part series on the history of the Rambam” (in honor of Chof Teves)
The number for both dates is:
(605) 475-4150 Access Code: 770770
More than 40 people came out in support of the Chabad House-Jewish Student Center serving Indiana University Bloomington last week after vandals three a beer bottle through one of the center's windows and removed the word “Jewish” from its facade.
Community Comes Out in Support of Indiana Jewish Student Center
More than 40 people came out in support of the Chabad House-Jewish Student Center serving Indiana University Bloomington last week after vandals three a beer bottle through one of the center’s windows and removed the word “Jewish” from its facade.

Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday, December 19-21, for holiday observance. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2007 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar and here for the 2008 Calendar.
Mazal Tov! – Wednesday Night L’Chaim!
Shmulie Lokshin (Crown Heights) and Bracha Minsky (Crown Heights)
IYH at Bais Rivkah, 310 Crown St, [bet New York and Nostrand Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
NYPD Vehicle Involved in an Accident
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – A Police Car was involved in an accident with a parked car this morning, which sent both officers to the hospital. The incident took place in front of Beis Rivka on Lefferts Avenue at around 8:00 AM, as parents were bringing their children to school.
More in the Extended Article!