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The New York Observer

The gentrifying core of Bushwick occupies only a few blocks, and for Rabbi Menachem Heller, 29, herein lies the problem.

As an emissary of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, a branch of Hasidic Judaism that emphasizes outreach to less observant Jews, Rabbi Heller wants good access to the hipster arrivistes. Unfortunately, his current spot is too far away from the few hangouts – a health food store, a coffee shop, an artists’ studio space, a bar or two – to get noticed.

A Brooklyn Mitzvah: Converting the Hipsters

The New York Observer

The gentrifying core of Bushwick occupies only a few blocks, and for Rabbi Menachem Heller, 29, herein lies the problem.

As an emissary of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, a branch of Hasidic Judaism that emphasizes outreach to less observant Jews, Rabbi Heller wants good access to the hipster arrivistes. Unfortunately, his current spot is too far away from the few hangouts – a health food store, a coffee shop, an artists’ studio space, a bar or two – to get noticed.

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Menachem Mendel Backman (Crown Heights) to Elka Miriam Ross (Toronto, Canada)
New Engagement!

Moshe Yitzchak Piekarski (S. Paul, MN) to Miriam Leah Libman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at F.R.E.E.
New Engagement!

Mendel Zaklikovsky (Monroe, NJ) to Mussie Shemtov (Stamford, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd.
New Engagement!

Yosef Gordon (Cincinnati, OH) to Dina Ives (Pomona, NY)
Baby Boy!

Bentzi and Osnas Cousin from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 580 Crown Street Ground Floor, #009 between Albany and Troy Aves
New Engagement!

Tzemach Sanowicz (Crown Heights) to Esther Browd (Jacksonville, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Mendy Wolff (Yerucham, EY) to Chaya Wolf (Chicago, IL)
Baby Boy!

Mendel and Shayna (nee Perl) Konikov from Kingston, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Zalman Niassof (Crown Heights) Chanie Shapiro (Chicago, IL)
New Engagement!

Mendel Lustig (New Haven, CT) to Basie Zalmanov (Queens, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Aryeh Wuensch (Crown Heights) to Rochele Liberow (Barranquilla, Colombia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at La Sala 1345 President St
Baby Girl!

Sholom Ber and Simi Stiefel from Arcadia, CA had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Lippy Baumgarten (Rockaway, NJ) to Chana Rivkin (New Orleans, LA)
New Engagement!

Meir Levy (Crown Heights) to Rashi Rubashkin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday, April 15th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
New Engagement!

Menachem Mendel Hecht (Stores, CT) to Aidela Zirkind (Toronto, Canada)
Baby Girl!

Tuvya and Shaina (nee Goldstein) Gewirtz from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

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Baby Boy!

R’ Dovber and Lulu (nee Kievman) Koncepolski from Irvine, CA had a baby boy!

The Hanalah of Meorot Chabad in Yerushalayem, a project of the Shluchim office, have prepared a new video. The new video, produced by Shmuel Hoffman Productions, displays the success and uniqueness in the Yeshiva. For more information, visit www.meorotchabad.org

Video of the Day! – Yeshivas Meorot Chabad

The Hanalah of Meorot Chabad in Yerushalayem, a project of the Shluchim office, have prepared a new video. The new video, produced by Shmuel Hoffman Productions, displays the success and uniqueness in the Yeshiva. For more information, visit www.meorotchabad.org

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An open letter to the community. By: Hirshy Minkowicz - Alpharetta, Georgia
A moment of truth has descended on the Jewish community in which we stand to define to the world, to our children, and to our selves whether we are a people of real action or just empty words.

Whether we are able to put into practice the lofty things we learn and talk about or we simply know how to “talk the talk” but not very good at “walking the walk”

A prestigious Jewish family, known throughout the world for tremendous acts of kindness, care, and love for fellow Jews, in ways that are unparalleled, has fallen on hard times and now faces the loss of their entire company and enterprise to the banks that are foreclosing on them.

Op-Ed: The Rubashkins and you

An open letter to the community. By: Hirshy Minkowicz – Alpharetta, Georgia

A moment of truth has descended on the Jewish community in which we stand to define to the world, to our children, and to our selves whether we are a people of real action or just empty words.

Whether we are able to put into practice the lofty things we learn and talk about or we simply know how to “talk the talk” but not very good at “walking the walk”

A prestigious Jewish family, known throughout the world for tremendous acts of kindness, care, and love for fellow Jews, in ways that are unparalleled, has fallen on hard times and now faces the loss of their entire company and enterprise to the banks that are foreclosing on them.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Zalman and Malya Shmotkin (Stamford, CT) on the birth of their son.

The Bris will take place 8:30 AM – Monday, November 3 at Chabad of Stamford, CT – 770 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT

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

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Dear Anash,

The Rubashkin family is well-known in our community for their Ahavas Yisroel and Tzedakah. Lamentably, charges against them have been complicated by the slander of a few former associates looking for revenge.

Tomorrow morning—Monday, November 3—a Pennsylvania judge will sentence R' Moshe Rubashkin and his son.

It is not for us to act as judge and jury of our fellow Jews. What we can and must do is stand together in support of truth. In particular, it is our responsibility to show a secular judge, a skeptical legal system and a “gotcha” media that our community does not abandon its own.

Tomorrow Morning: Rare Opportunity for Pidyon Shevuyim

Dear Anash,

The Rubashkin family is well-known in our community for their Ahavas Yisroel and Tzedakah. Lamentably, charges against them have been complicated by the slander of a few former associates looking for revenge.

Tomorrow morning—Monday, November 3—a Pennsylvania judge will sentence R’ Moshe Rubashkin and his son.

It is not for us to act as judge and jury of our fellow Jews. What we can and must do is stand together in support of truth. In particular, it is our responsibility to show a secular judge, a skeptical legal system and a “gotcha” media that our community does not abandon its own.

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The New York Times

Rabbi Zev Wineberg will be offering kosher sports drinks to runners during Sunday’s marathon.

NEW YORK, NY — When watching the New York City Marathon this Sunday, consider the plight of the kosher marathoner, who because of Jewish dietary laws may not replenish himself with sports drinks that lack kosher certification.

Kosher Refreshment for the Marathon

The New York Times

Rabbi Zev Wineberg will be offering kosher sports drinks to runners during Sunday’s marathon.

NEW YORK, NY — When watching the New York City Marathon this Sunday, consider the plight of the kosher marathoner, who because of Jewish dietary laws may not replenish himself with sports drinks that lack kosher certification.

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Fire Displaces Family of Eight and Others

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A fire tore through a number of apartments on Shabbos afternoon. The incident took place inside of 617 Crown Street, which is between Troy and Albany, an apartment building with 46 residential units occupied by both Jewish and non-Jewish residents.

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Mazal Tov! – 3 Sunday Night L’Chaims!

Yisroel Kanar (London, UK) and Brocha Shollar (Seagate, NY) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].

Moshe Rabin (London, England) and Chaya Ezagui (Montreal, Canada) .
IYH at FREE, 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

Eytan Goldschein (Queens, NY) to Chaya Bleier (Crown Heights)
IYH at 1365 Carroll St, Apt 2C, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].

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

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PERVOMAISK, Ukraine [FJC] — An upsetting incident has occurred in the Ukrainian city of Pervomaisk, Nikolayev region. Namely, the theft of a very expensive memorial Menorah, erected in memory of tens of thousands of Jews murdered during the Holocaust, who were buried in a mass grave at this site. Tragically, the large Menorah, constructed of metal, was stolen during Simchat Torah.

Chief Rabbi of Pervomaisk Levi Perelstein and Mikhail Shefkin, the Chairman of the local Jewish community, immediately notified the police and submitted a complaint to law enforcement agencies. The police announced they would launch an investigation and try to find the culprits. Rabbi Perelstein expressed confidence that all angles are being investigated and does not rule out the possibility that the thieves stole the object to melt down the metal.

In Ukraine, Shocking Theft at Jewish Burial Site

PERVOMAISK, Ukraine [FJC] — An upsetting incident has occurred in the Ukrainian city of Pervomaisk, Nikolayev region. Namely, the theft of a very expensive memorial Menorah, erected in memory of tens of thousands of Jews murdered during the Holocaust, who were buried in a mass grave at this site. Tragically, the large Menorah, constructed of metal, was stolen during Simchat Torah.

Chief Rabbi of Pervomaisk Levi Perelstein and Mikhail Shefkin, the Chairman of the local Jewish community, immediately notified the police and submitted a complaint to law enforcement agencies. The police announced they would launch an investigation and try to find the culprits. Rabbi Perelstein expressed confidence that all angles are being investigated and does not rule out the possibility that the thieves stole the object to melt down the metal.

Chabad News

Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moishe and Chana (nee Moss) Witkes (Jerusalem, Israel) on the birth of their daughter, Rochel Leah.

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

Mazel Tov's
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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI} — As it is well known, the My Encounter with the Rebbe research team has been working tirelessly to learn about the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s years in Europe for the Early Years Series. They have interviewed people who remembered the Rebbe and Rebbetzin from back then.

JEM Discovers New Documents on the Rebbe’s Arrival in the US!

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI} — As it is well known, the My Encounter with the Rebbe research team has been working tirelessly to learn about the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s years in Europe for the Early Years Series. They have interviewed people who remembered the Rebbe and Rebbetzin from back then.

Chabad News
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Boruch Hashem Shabbos has passed and there were no reports of violence or egg throwing incidents. Shomrim reported that there had not been any calls to the hotline, and that members escorted scores of residents to their homes on the outskirts of the neighborhood.

Also, police reported that the text messages that have been circulating about gang initiation violence against woman in Brooklyn were false. In a statement to the press police commissioner Raymond Kelly said “Halloween is the season of rumors. We know nothing specific about this threat. We've heard it because people were talking about what's out there, on the Internet, but we have no specific information to indicate that there's any validity to this rumor.”

Quiet Haloween and Shabbos, Gang Initiations Scare False

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Boruch Hashem Shabbos has passed and there were no reports of violence or egg throwing incidents. Shomrim reported that there had not been any calls to the hotline, and that members escorted scores of residents to their homes on the outskirts of the neighborhood.

Also, police reported that the text messages that have been circulating about gang initiation violence against woman in Brooklyn were false. In a statement to the press police commissioner Raymond Kelly said “Halloween is the season of rumors. We know nothing specific about this threat. We’ve heard it because people were talking about what’s out there, on the Internet, but we have no specific information to indicate that there’s any validity to this rumor.”

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by Yanky Nemon - Chabad.org

Jubilant fans gather around Philadelphia’s City Hall after the Phillies win the World Series. (Photo: Phanatic/Flickr)

Most students at the University of Pennsylvania weren’t even born the last time the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series. That was back in 1980, when they played against the Kansas City Royals. So collegians here felt they had something to celebrate following the Phillies’ victory against the Tampa Bay Rays to win Major League Baseball’s top title.

Jewish Community Joins Celebrations After World Series Win

by Yanky Nemon – Chabad.org

Jubilant fans gather around Philadelphia’s City Hall after the Phillies win the World Series. (Photo: Phanatic/Flickr)

Most students at the University of Pennsylvania weren’t even born the last time the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series. That was back in 1980, when they played against the Kansas City Royals. So collegians here felt they had something to celebrate following the Phillies’ victory against the Tampa Bay Rays to win Major League Baseball’s top title.

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