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By Jennifer Millman for NBC New York

NEW YORK, NY — March is roaring in like a lion, with most of New York and New Jersey under a winter storm warning for heavy snow from Sunday night to Monday evening. The storm could dump more than a foot of snow on New York City.

Buried … NYC Preps for More Than 1 Foot of Snow

By Jennifer Millman for NBC New York

NEW YORK, NY — March is roaring in like a lion, with most of New York and New Jersey under a winter storm warning for heavy snow from Sunday night to Monday evening. The storm could dump more than a foot of snow on New York City.

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Baby Girl!

Levi and Miri Tenenbaum from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Yisroel and Chanie Mogilevsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moshe and Sarah Spalter from Lake Forest, IL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Itshak Cohen (Versailles, France) to Hanni Sitruk (Paris, France)
New Engagement!

Meir Yabra (Crown Heights) to Chaya Spritzer (Monroe Township, NJ) L’Chaim: Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 8:30pm at The Shull 481 Albany Ave
Baby Boy!

David and Elka (nee Boymelgreen) New from Miami, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Mechy and Dini (nee Riechman) Weiss from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Srulik Perlman (Canadensis, PA) to Shoshi Wertheimer (Queens, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at the JCM Upper Level
New Engagement!

Mendel Kopf (Nice, France) to Haya Touitou (Yerres,France)
New Engagament!

Levi Sudak (Edgware, UK) to Muka Sandhaus (Thornhill, Ontario) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana
New Engagement!

Dovid Dworcan (Montreal, Canada) to Mushka Lieberman (West Hempstead, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The JCM Upper Level
New Engagement!

Yisroel Meir Kasowitz (Lauderhill/Hollywood, FL) to Sima Steifel (Longmeadow, MA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 6:00pm at Rubashkin’s Upstairs
Baby Girl!

Yisroel Noach and Slava Blank from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Shmully and Dina Hecht from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Benyamin Popack (Hollywood Lakes, FL) to Annabella Nemer (Atlanta, GA)
New Engagement!

Sholom Ber Liberow (Crown Heights) to Teibel Scheiman (Des Plaines, IL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana
New Engagement!

Zalman Davidsohn (Crown Heights) to Mushka Laufer (Providence, RI) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00p, at The JCM Upstairs
By a Shlucha
Article and comments removed by the request of the readers and author.

From the author,

I just noticed that it was posted, and read through some of the comments. I am begging you to please take it off the website asap. I did not realize people would take it like this and do not want to hurt anyone. I do not want to embarrass the Shluchim.

I realize that this article does not belong in public and should have been private. for the sake of people's feelings and Ahavas Yisroel, please remove it right away from the site.

Op-Ed: All Jews Should Know They Are Welcome in A Chabad House

By a Shlucha

Article and comments removed by the request of the readers and author.

From the author,

I just noticed that it was posted, and read through some of the comments. I am begging you to please take it off the website asap. I did not realize people would take it like this and do not want to hurt anyone. I do not want to embarrass the Shluchim.

I realize that this article does not belong in public and should have been private. for the sake of people’s feelings and Ahavas Yisroel, please remove it right away from the site.

Op-Ed
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New Muchnik Mural Unveiled in Monsey Shul

MONSEY, NY [CHI] — Last night, Motzai Shabbos parshas Terumah, a large crowd gathered at K’hal Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey for the unveiling of an original 10′ x 18’ mural that Chasidic artist Reb Michoel Muchnik created especially for the lobby of the Shul. This most beautiful piece of art is part of the Shuls new Building Fund Wall of Honor.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Chabad News
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Shlager.net

In a tribute to the organization Haazinu, which assists hearing-impaired youngsters, Avraham Fried joined Abie Rotenberg and Dov Levine in a remake to the song “Haazinu” which was originally composed and performed by Abie Rotenberg.

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AUDIO: Fried, Rotenberg, Levine Perform Single For Haazinu

Shlager.net

In a tribute to the organization Haazinu, which assists hearing-impaired youngsters, Avraham Fried joined Abie Rotenberg and Dov Levine in a remake to the song “Haazinu” which was originally composed and performed by Abie Rotenberg.

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General
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Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 2 to facilitate snow removal. Parking meter rules will be in effect.

For updated information, visit the DOT Web site at nyc.gov/dot or call 311.

Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

Alternate Side Parking Suspended Monday

Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, March 2 to facilitate snow removal. Parking meter rules will be in effect.

For updated information, visit the DOT Web site at nyc.gov/dot or call 311.

Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar

PSA

Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Scaramento inspecting the Mikva.

SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] — Have you ever stopped to think what’s involved in building and maintaining a kosher Mikvah? From the general structure down to the minutia, there are many aspects which must be considered. The new Sacramento Mikvah has been structured to service 5,000 Jewish families in a most magnificent, appealing fashion, befitting this beautiful mitzvah.

More in the Extended Article!

Ever Wonder What Goes Into Building a Mikvah?

Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Scaramento inspecting the Mikva.

SACRAMENTO, CA [CHI] — Have you ever stopped to think what’s involved in building and maintaining a kosher Mikvah? From the general structure down to the minutia, there are many aspects which must be considered. The new Sacramento Mikvah has been structured to service 5,000 Jewish families in a most magnificent, appealing fashion, befitting this beautiful mitzvah.

More in the Extended Article!

Shlichus
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Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod's Temple Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON

Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod's Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.

Farmer Builds Model of Biblical Temple

Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod’s Temple Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON

Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod’s Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.

Jewish News
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Mazal Tov! – 7 Sunday Night L’Chaims!

Shmuli Lent (Manchester UK) and Mushky Vorst (Holland) .
IYH at the Agudah Shul, 456 Crown St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Nochum Labkowsky (Los Angeles, CA) and Chaya Wilansky (Elizabeth, NJ)
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].

Menachem Mendel Gist (Jacksonville, FL) and Sharon Marcovits (Guatemala/Florida).
IYH at FREE 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Avremi Gitler (Monsey, NY) and Chavi Kornfeld (Seattle, WA)
IYH at Chovevei Torah 885 Eastern Parkway [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Zev Eagle (Baltimore, MD) and Itale Simon (Crown Heights)
IYH at the Jewish Childrens Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave].

Henny Raksin and Ari Reiser.
IYH at 646 Empire Blvd, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Ezzy Gershowitz (Israel) and Batel Malka (Israel) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St, [hall entrance on Albany Ave].

Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!

Mazel Tov's
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It is with profound pain and sorrow that we inform you of the very untimely passing of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik (9) of Cedarhurst, NY. Levi is the son of Rabbi Zalman and Chanie Wolowik who are Shluchim to the Five Towns.

The Levaya will take place on Sunday afternoon and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at 1:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 1:30pm, the Levaya will then pass by Chabad of Five Towns, 74 Maple Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 at around 2:30 then on to the New Montefiore Cemetery, 226-20 Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

TRAGEDY: Baruch Dayan Hoemes – HaYeled Levi Yitzchok Wolowik OBM

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It is with profound pain and sorrow that we inform you of the very untimely passing of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik (9) of Cedarhurst, NY. Levi is the son of Rabbi Zalman and Chanie Wolowik who are Shluchim to the Five Towns.

The Levaya will take place on Sunday afternoon and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at 1:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 1:30pm, the Levaya will then pass by Chabad of Five Towns, 74 Maple Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 at around 2:30 then on to the New Montefiore Cemetery, 226-20 Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens.

Baruch Dayan Hoemes

Notices
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MYFOXNY.COM - New York is often called a ticket-happy city. Now some lawmakers want to cut drivers some slack. The City Council held hearings on a proposal to create a grace period for certain parking violations because of complaints that traffic agents were writing tickets too early. Fox 5's John Deutzman has been investigating this topic for more than a year.

Video – City Council Holds Hearing on Ticket Grace Period

MYFOXNY.COM – New York is often called a ticket-happy city. Now some lawmakers want to cut drivers some slack. The City Council held hearings on a proposal to create a grace period for certain parking violations because of complaints that traffic agents were writing tickets too early. Fox 5’s John Deutzman has been investigating this topic for more than a year.

Videos
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Suspicious Fire in a Vacant Apartment

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] – Friday afternoon at around 2pm, a fire was started in an empty apartment. Located on the 4th floor of 1622 President Street, a Jewish owned building, on the corner of Schenectady Avenue. The apartment building has 46 residential units.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Fires
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By Dovid Taub

The idea of G-d wanting a home in this world is one that comes up a lot and is a central theme in Chassidic Philosophy. So it's one that I thought about quite often. Usually I think of it in terms of us making the world a Home for G-d by filling it with things we know make Him happy, and by making it clear that it (the world) belongs to Him. And the Mishkan (the portable temple that we learn about in this week's Torah Portion) is an even more tangible representation of that.

New from Chabad.org – Stick Figure Vignettes Videos

By Dovid Taub

The idea of G-d wanting a home in this world is one that comes up a lot and is a central theme in Chassidic Philosophy. So it’s one that I thought about quite often. Usually I think of it in terms of us making the world a Home for G-d by filling it with things we know make Him happy, and by making it clear that it (the world) belongs to Him. And the Mishkan (the portable temple that we learn about in this week’s Torah Portion) is an even more tangible representation of that.

Chabad News
By Peter Duffy for the Wall Street Journal

Lipa Schmeltzer in performance mode.

Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, the 18th-century founder of modern Hasidism, was once asked why his followers worshipped in an ecstatic style full of singing and dancing. He responded by telling a parable about a street-corner fiddler who played with such skill that everyone who heard him began to jig. A deaf man, unable to hear the beautiful sounds, walked by and wondered if the world had gone mad. “Why are they jumping up and down, waving their arms and turning in circles in the middle of the street?” he asked.

“My disciples are moved by the melody that issues forth from each and every thing that God, blessed be He, has created,” said the Baal Shem Tov, as the rabbi was known. “If so, how can they keep from dancing?”

WSJ Profiles Lipa – Dancing & Shaking With an Exultant Spirit

By Peter Duffy for the Wall Street Journal

Lipa Schmeltzer in performance mode.

Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, the 18th-century founder of modern Hasidism, was once asked why his followers worshipped in an ecstatic style full of singing and dancing. He responded by telling a parable about a street-corner fiddler who played with such skill that everyone who heard him began to jig. A deaf man, unable to hear the beautiful sounds, walked by and wondered if the world had gone mad. “Why are they jumping up and down, waving their arms and turning in circles in the middle of the street?” he asked.

“My disciples are moved by the melody that issues forth from each and every thing that God, blessed be He, has created,” said the Baal Shem Tov, as the rabbi was known. “If so, how can they keep from dancing?”

Jewish News
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