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Jared Shelly - Jewish Exponent

From left: Jessica Katz, Avriel Finder, Matt Tregerman and Emily Acker at an dinner sponsored by the Friendship Circle, which honored teenage volunteers who spend time with children with special needs.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — After four years of hanging out together on a weekly basis, Sammy — a 16-year-old who is autistic, knows the drill exactly once fellow teenager Avriel Finder walks through his front door.

“We do puzzles, eat popcorn and watch some Disney movie,” said Finder, an 18-year-old senior at Lower Merion High School.

Teen Volunteers Feted at Recognition Event

Jared Shelly – Jewish Exponent

From left: Jessica Katz, Avriel Finder, Matt Tregerman and Emily Acker at an dinner sponsored by the Friendship Circle, which honored teenage volunteers who spend time with children with special needs.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — After four years of hanging out together on a weekly basis, Sammy — a 16-year-old who is autistic, knows the drill exactly once fellow teenager Avriel Finder walks through his front door.

“We do puzzles, eat popcorn and watch some Disney movie,” said Finder, an 18-year-old senior at Lower Merion High School.

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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
Baby Boy!

Zev and Chaya Mushka Shusterman from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Mendel Vardi (Yerushalayim, EY) to Sara Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden) L’Chaim: Tuesday, the 4th of Av, 8:30pm at The Garden House 1386 S. Johns Pl
Baby Girl!

Sholom and Chaya Mushka (nee Rosenfeld) Katz from Lauderhill, FL had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Ari and Chanie Greenwald from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Israel Guetta (Netanya ,Israel) to Sterna Benmoussa (Paris ,France )
New Engagement!

Avremel Rapoport(Clarks Summit, PA) to Faigy Liberow (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Menny Leitner (Monsey, NY) to Bracha Goldberg (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 20th, 7:30pm at Bais Yosef Meir Simcha Hall 19 Olympia Ln, Monsey
New Engagement!

Mendy Sulami (Los Angeles, CA) to Aidel Spielman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Tsvi Feygin  (Teaneck, NJ) to Faigy Kahn (London, UK)

Mazal Tov! – 3 Sunday Night L’Chaims!

Yitzy Steiner (Toronto, Ontario) and Chavi Refson (Leeds, UK) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].

Chaim Zaklos (Oak Park, MI) and Aidel Blau (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Campus Chomesh, 470 Lefferts Ave, [corner Brooklyn Ave].

Yossi Diamond (Crown Heights) and Rivki Gray (Sharon, MA) .
IYH at Bais Rivkah, 310 Crown St. [bet New York and Nostrand Ave].

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

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Reuvena Leah Grodnitzky - Chabad.org

In a twist on the ancient Jewish custom of redeeming a firstborn male, a S. Paulo, Brazil man redeems himself.

S PAULO, Brazil — A recent ceremony in Brazil's largest city has proved it's never too late to pay your dues.

Moishe Urmen, 67, Chaim Bramdes, 20, and Marcelo Stilman, 19, all stood at the front of the synagogue at Beit Chabad Brooklin in S. Paulo last Sunday to perform a ritual typically reserved for 30-day-old first born baby boys, a pidyon haben.

Three Brazilian Men Participate in Ancient Practice Typically Reserved for Infants

Reuvena Leah Grodnitzky – Chabad.org

In a twist on the ancient Jewish custom of redeeming a firstborn male, a S. Paulo, Brazil man redeems himself.

S PAULO, Brazil — A recent ceremony in Brazil’s largest city has proved it’s never too late to pay your dues.

Moishe Urmen, 67, Chaim Bramdes, 20, and Marcelo Stilman, 19, all stood at the front of the synagogue at Beit Chabad Brooklin in S. Paulo last Sunday to perform a ritual typically reserved for 30-day-old first born baby boys, a pidyon haben.

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Rachel Sauer - Palm Beach Post

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — He sits on the end of a row, one of more than 100, waiting patiently to raise his right hand and pledge to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America.

He wears a yarmulke and navy pinstriped suit. A full, dark beard, traditional among Chabad Lubavitch men, does not obscure his youth and potential energy. In this group - this variegated, rainbow group representing 46 countries - he does not stand out.

For rabbi, coming to America a blessing indeed

Rachel Sauer – Palm Beach Post

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — He sits on the end of a row, one of more than 100, waiting patiently to raise his right hand and pledge to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America.

He wears a yarmulke and navy pinstriped suit. A full, dark beard, traditional among Chabad Lubavitch men, does not obscure his youth and potential energy. In this group – this variegated, rainbow group representing 46 countries – he does not stand out.

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Motzoei Shabbos, early Sunday morning at 2:00am we change our clocks one hour ahead and becomes 3:00am, we lose an hour of sleep.

So make sure to change your clocks before you get to bed as to avoid any confusion (and being an hour late to everything).

A Gutten Voch.

Note: To learn more about “Standard Time” and “Daylight Savings time” Click on them.

We Are Changing the Clock

Motzoei Shabbos, early Sunday morning at 2:00am we change our clocks one hour ahead and becomes 3:00am, we lose an hour of sleep.

So make sure to change your clocks before you get to bed as to avoid any confusion (and being an hour late to everything).

A Gutten Voch.

Note: To learn more about “Standard Time” and “Daylight Savings time” Click on them.

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Rabbi Zev Segal passed away earlier this week in New Jersey. He was 91 years old. Rabbi Segal was the Rabbi of Young Israel of Newark congregation for over 40 years. In the late 1960’s, he served as the President of the Rabbinical Council of America. He frequently met with the Rebbe about issues confronting the Jewish communities across the world.

As part of its My Encounter with the Rebbe project, Jewish Educational Media conducted an interview Rabbi Segal in May of 2007.

Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.

Video of the Day – Rabbi Segal on My Encounter

Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

I would like to wish a very hearty Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! to a dear friend of mine Shmuly Rosenfeld (Crown Heights) on his engagement to Chani Fellig (Argentina) .

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

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Chabad.org

Rabbi Chaim Mentz of Chabad-Lubavitch of Bel Air in California teaches a weight-loss class about how the body and soul work in tandem, according to Chabad philosophy. (Photo: Joshua Barash)

LOS ANGELES, CA — Dozens of people in the Los Angeles suburban communities of Beverly Hills and Bel Air lost a combined 620 pounds during a six-week weight-loss campaign sponsored by the local Chabad House.

California Community Loses Hundreds of Pounds in Combined Effort

Chabad.org

Rabbi Chaim Mentz of Chabad-Lubavitch of Bel Air in California teaches a weight-loss class about how the body and soul work in tandem, according to Chabad philosophy. (Photo: Joshua Barash)

LOS ANGELES, CA — Dozens of people in the Los Angeles suburban communities of Beverly Hills and Bel Air lost a combined 620 pounds during a six-week weight-loss campaign sponsored by the local Chabad House.

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LONDON, England — A Jewish school was accused in the High Court of racially discriminating against an 11-year-old boy.

The father of “M”, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said he was “appalled” that his son had been declared “not an 'approved' Jew” entitled to attend the Jewish Free School (JFS).

Confrontation in England: Who is a Jew?

LONDON, England — A Jewish school was accused in the High Court of racially discriminating against an 11-year-old boy.

The father of “M”, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said he was “appalled” that his son had been declared “not an ‘approved’ Jew” entitled to attend the Jewish Free School (JFS).

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The Rebbe says:

Part one:

1. This week’s Torah portion, as well as last week’s Torah portion (Parshas Vayakhel), discusses at length exactly how all the elements of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle) were made.

2. The Rebbe now questions this:

Three and four Torah portions earlier, in Parshas Terumah and Tetzaveh, the Torah told us exactly how Hashem (G-d) told Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) to make the Mishkan. Now, in this week’s and last week’s Torah portions, the Torah tells us exactly how the Mishkan was actually made by the Yidin (the Jewish people).

The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Pekudei

The Rebbe says:

Part one:

1. This week’s Torah portion, as well as last week’s Torah portion (Parshas Vayakhel), discusses at length exactly how all the elements of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle) were made.

2. The Rebbe now questions this:

Three and four Torah portions earlier, in Parshas Terumah and Tetzaveh, the Torah told us exactly how Hashem (G-d) told Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) to make the Mishkan. Now, in this week’s and last week’s Torah portions, the Torah tells us exactly how the Mishkan was actually made by the Yidin (the Jewish people).

Something Jewish
Dovid Zaklikowski - Chabad.org

Rabbi Zev Segal, who died this week at the
age of 91, gave an interview to Jewish
Educational Media in 2007.
BROOKLYN, NY — Longtime Jewish activist Rabbi Zev Segal was remembered by colleagues as a strong leader who cared passionately about his community, the Land of Israel and the greater Jewish nation. After a day-long search, the 91-year-old was found dead on Thursday in Jersey City, N.J. He was 91.

Born in 1917, Segal came from a family that traces its lineage back to the 18th century sage known as the Vilna Gaon. His father was a respected rabbi in Chicago, and in the 1920s the son went to Israel to embark on his own Jewish studies. Segal later characterized his years in Jerusalem's Chevron Yeshiva as affording him the privilege to learn from the great Jewish teachers of the day.

Rabbi Zev Segal Traveled Around the World for Sake of Jewish Community

Dovid Zaklikowski – Chabad.org

Rabbi Zev Segal, who died this week at the
age of 91, gave an interview to Jewish
Educational Media in 2007.

BROOKLYN, NY — Longtime Jewish activist Rabbi Zev Segal was remembered by colleagues as a strong leader who cared passionately about his community, the Land of Israel and the greater Jewish nation. After a day-long search, the 91-year-old was found dead on Thursday in Jersey City, N.J. He was 91.

Born in 1917, Segal came from a family that traces its lineage back to the 18th century sage known as the Vilna Gaon. His father was a respected rabbi in Chicago, and in the 1920s the son went to Israel to embark on his own Jewish studies. Segal later characterized his years in Jerusalem’s Chevron Yeshiva as affording him the privilege to learn from the great Jewish teachers of the day.

Jewish News
Rabbi Mottel Berkowitz is sitting Shiva after the passing of his mother, Mrs. Chana Berkowitz of Monsey, NY, this past Shabbos.

He will be sitting at Friday at 642 Eastern Parkway, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave] from 1:00-4:00pm Mincha will be at 3:00 pm.

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Info to be Menachem Avel R. Mottel Berkowitz

Rabbi Mottel Berkowitz is sitting Shiva after the passing of his mother, Mrs. Chana Berkowitz of Monsey, NY, this past Shabbos.

He will be sitting at Friday at 642 Eastern Parkway, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave] from 1:00-4:00pm Mincha will be at 3:00 pm.

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Notices

In connection to the massacre that took place in Yerushalayim today, in which the lives of a number of Yeshiva Students were taken from this world. The following is a very moving and uplifting “Yechidus” that took place with an IDF commander and the Rebbe, regarding the Death of two Israeli Soldiers following the Yom Kippur war in 1973. it's an Excerpt from the new book on the Rebbe to see more information about the book click: www.inspiringageneration.com

"Battle weary and depressed by the constant fighting, the officer expressed his wish that there be no more combat with enemies. Being realistic, however, and acknowledging that it was highly plausible that there would more conflict, he asked the Rebbe's opinion on whether there would be another war, or whether perhaps the Arabs had been so discouraged, during the Yom Kippur War, that they would never muster the confidence to fight again.

IDF commander: “But why my child..the Rebbe just cried”

In connection to the massacre that took place in Yerushalayim today, in which the lives of a number of Yeshiva Students were taken from this world. The following is a very moving and uplifting “Yechidus” that took place with an IDF commander and the Rebbe, regarding the Death of two Israeli Soldiers following the Yom Kippur war in 1973. it’s an Excerpt from the new book on the Rebbe to see more information about the book click: www.inspiringageneration.com

“Battle weary and depressed by the constant fighting, the officer expressed his wish that there be no more combat with enemies. Being realistic, however, and acknowledging that it was highly plausible that there would more conflict, he asked the Rebbe’s opinion on whether there would be another war, or whether perhaps the Arabs had been so discouraged, during the Yom Kippur War, that they would never muster the confidence to fight again.

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Mazal Tov! – 8 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Moshe and Chana Sharf.
IYH at 1365 Carroll St, Apt 2B, [bet Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Sholem and Devorah (nee Sebbag) Bukiet.
IYH at 742 Montgomery St, Apt B6, [bet Albany and Kingston Ave].

Hershel and Ella (nee Sanders) Firbank.
IYH at 1449 Carroll St, [bet Albany and Troy Ave].

Yossi and Chanie (nee Itkin) Geisinsky.
IYH at the Chabad House, 400 E Shore Rd, Great Neck, NY 11024.

Mordy and Rivkee (nee Rosenfeld) Rudolph.
IYH at 1440 Wightman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

Mendy and Nechama Dina (nee Spalter) Tennenhaus.
IYH at 813 Diplomat Pkwy, Hallandale, FL 33009.

Benny and Davina (nee Cohen) Amrami (Ramat Aviv, Israel) .
IYH at 5002 Wilkinson Ave, Valley Village, CA 91607.

Yaacov Leib and Rivka Ringo.
IYH at 6685 Avenue Trans-Island, Montreal, QC, Canada.

Stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info! Thank You.

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