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Bochurim Apprehend Mugger

Photo by Todd Maisel – NY Daily News

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – This afternoon, at around 2:30 on the corner of Albany and President, two Black youths mugged a Jewish woman. The youths, approached the woman, hit her then knocked her to the ground and ran off with her purse. Two alert Bochurim managed to apprehend one of the youths and returned the stolen purse.

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Moscow Stonemason Builds Russian Rabbiís Memorial in Israel

David Harmesh – Chabad.org

The stone entrance of the new Heichal HaRashab library in Hebron, Israel (Photo: Meir Dahan)

HEBRON, Israel — Stroking the stone archway, Eliyahu Eidenov’s face glows with satisfaction. “I did this all myself,” says the stonemason, pointing at the ceiling and walls that he personally designed.

World Changes, Women’s Mission Stays Same

by Deborah Moon – Jewish Review

GENERATIONS— Rebbetzins Lea Raichik, Devora Wilhelm and Simi Mishulovin at the 2004 bris of Shmuel Dovid Mishulovin.

The recent death of Rebbetzin Lea Raichik of Los Angeles, has prompted two Portland women—Raichik’s daughter and granddaughter—to reflect on the commonalities and differences three generations of women have experienced as Chabad emissaries in a rapidly changing world.

Devora Wilhelm and her daughter Simi Mishulovin now pursue the same goal of reaching out to and enhancing the Jewish community in the Portland area as Raichik did for nearly 59 years in Los Angeles.

NCFJE 67th Annual Awards Dinner

NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Sunday, November 18, 2007 NCFJE celebrated its 67th Annual Awards Dinner at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

The guests of honor were Michelle and Bruce Tuchman, Nachama Dina and Shmuel Raskin, and Sara and Adam Wartski. Dr. Tzvi (Harvey) Lang was given the Crown Heights Community Award, for his work on behalf of the Crown Heights community. Boxing Champion Dmitry Salita, was awarded with the Jewish Sports Champion Award, recognizing his contributions toward Jewish professional sports. Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson was awarded the Man of the Year award.

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Buildings Department Inspectors Get Spiffy New Uniforms

NY Daily News
Buildings Department inspectors
proudly model new uniforms.

The city Buildings Department has spent years trying to clean up its image – and now it’s sending its inspectors onto the streets in spiffy new uniforms costing a total of $385,000.

“It’s really all about integrity, showing the world that these guys are out there and watching,” said Robert LiMandri, the department’s first deputy commissioner.

“With any uniform comes a level of respect. We wanted to make sure that people know that we’ve answered a complaint and showed up on a job site,” LiMandri said.

J-Teens Come Through for Kids

Ida Jorgensen – West Mount Examiner

Members of Chabad Westmount bearing gifts at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Photo: Alex Aronov

WESTMOUNT, Canada — The giving season came early to the Montreal Children’s Hospital last Tuesday, when Chabad Westmount’s youth group, J-teens, arrived bearing toy donations for the young patients.

Director of J-teens, Rabbi Asher Hecht, said the youth program teaches youngsters to give back to their community, and instill in them a lifelong habit of giving.

Macy*s to Host Chanukah Workshop Wonderland

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — World’s Greatest Department Store to Host Workshop Wonderland Celebrating World’s Greatest Miracle.

Kids Join Judah the Maccabee on the Macy’s Kids Floor for a Hands-On Olive-Press Workshop and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Kids make Chanukah “Jewelites,” and receive their own Chanukah Gifts.

Shluchim to Embark on Light-Spreading Mission Throughout Israel

Chabad.org

JERUSALEM, Israel — Some 230 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries in Israel, backed up by an army of yeshiva students, will be taking the light and message of Chanukah directly to the public with a host of menorah lightings, celebrations and special visits to Israel Defense Force bases. In addition, Chabad Houses are stockpiling thousands of menorah kits and pamphlets to distribute to anyone who requests them.

Picture of the Day! The Rebbe in 770 1989!

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The Rebbe going into 770 to Daven Mussof on Rosh Chodesh 1989. Special Thanks Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum. Click here to see previous weeks pictures.

Autumn Camp Opens for Kostroma Jewish Community

FJC.ru

KOSTROMA, Russia –- The Jewish community of Kostroma is currently holding an autumn camp for its youngsters, Led by Sara Feiman, this series of activities will keep the children busy throughout the entirety of their school holiday, which has just gotten underway.

Mazal Tov! – 3 Sunday Night L’Chaims!

Menachem Lipskier (Crown Heights) and Miri Carlebach (Crown Heights) ,
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave].

Sholom Ber Kesselman (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Leah Labkowski (Los Angeles, CA)
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].

Yarden Blumstein (Far Rockaway, NY) and Baila Lax (Houston, TX) .
IYH at Chovevei Torah, 885 Eastern Pkwy, [bet Albany and Troy Ave]

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