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Governor John Corzine talks with Rabbi Moshe Herson and his son Rabbi Asher Herson, Chabad representatives to NJ.

NORTHWEST, NJ — New Jersey Governor John Corzine made a surprise appearance at a Chabad dinner in Northwest NJ, last week. The Governor greeted the 400 friends and supporters celebrating the 20th Anniversary Founders Dinner in the Crystal Plaza.

Governor Corzine Surprises Guests At Chabad NJ Dinner

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Governor John Corzine talks with Rabbi Moshe Herson and his son Rabbi Asher Herson, Chabad representatives to NJ.

NORTHWEST, NJ — New Jersey Governor John Corzine made a surprise appearance at a Chabad dinner in Northwest NJ, last week. The Governor greeted the 400 friends and supporters celebrating the 20th Anniversary Founders Dinner in the Crystal Plaza.

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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)

Rabbis Raphael Tennenhaus and Moshe Schwartz with Crime Stoppers official Michael Calderin and Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti about the two students that were struck Sunday by a sport utility vehicle.

Please continue to say Tehilim for Elana Leah bas Shaindel Rochel and Chaya Mushka bas Mattel Click Here for Kapital Chof.

HALLANDALE, FL — Two teenagers struck by an SUV in the 1200 block of East Hallandale Boulevard on Dec. 23 remained in critical condition in the hospital Friday while friends and local leaders continued to pray for their recovery.

Broward Sheriff Joins in Prayer for Two Injured Students

Rabbis Raphael Tennenhaus and Moshe Schwartz with Crime Stoppers official Michael Calderin and Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti about the two students that were struck Sunday by a sport utility vehicle.

Please continue to say Tehilim for Elana Leah bas Shaindel Rochel and Chaya Mushka bas Mattel Click Here for Kapital Chof.

HALLANDALE, FL — Two teenagers struck by an SUV in the 1200 block of East Hallandale Boulevard on Dec. 23 remained in critical condition in the hospital Friday while friends and local leaders continued to pray for their recovery.

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Rabbi Yakov and Mrs. Gila Litvin of Minneapolis, MN will IYH be moving this week to Mequon, WI where they will serve as the new administrator for the Peltz Center for Jewish Life

The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Dovid Rapoport, the director of the Chabad in the Mequon area.

CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!

New Shluchim to Mequon, WI

Rabbi Yakov and Mrs. Gila Litvin of Minneapolis, MN will IYH be moving this week to Mequon, WI where they will serve as the new administrator for the Peltz Center for Jewish Life

The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Dovid Rapoport, the director of the Chabad in the Mequon area.

CrownHeights.info would like to wish the new Shluchim Hatzlocha Rabba on their Shlichus!

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Joshua Runyan - Chabad.edu

HANOVER, NH — Dartmouth College students participating in their first organized tour of Israel brought duffel bags full of toys for children affected by terrorist attacks in the country.

College Students Help Out Israeli Victims of Terror

Joshua Runyan – Chabad.edu

HANOVER, NH — Dartmouth College students participating in their first organized tour of Israel brought duffel bags full of toys for children affected by terrorist attacks in the country.

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FJC.ru
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia -– While the reconstruction of the Synagogue in the Central Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod continues, it is already hosting communal celebrations and events. The latest of these gatherings was organized especially for children in order to create a festive atmosphere for them during their winter break.

On this fun-filled day, the building was turned into a virtual 'fortress', with the youngsters challenged with different 'assignments'. With guidance from their knowledgeable counselors, these enthusiasts had a different task to fulfill at each 'stage' of this intriguing role-playing game before they could enter the next room of the 'fort'.

Nizhny Novgorod Synagogue Hosts Children’s Celebration

FJC.ru

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia -– While the reconstruction of the Synagogue in the Central Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod continues, it is already hosting communal celebrations and events. The latest of these gatherings was organized especially for children in order to create a festive atmosphere for them during their winter break.

On this fun-filled day, the building was turned into a virtual ‘fortress’, with the youngsters challenged with different ‘assignments’. With guidance from their knowledgeable counselors, these enthusiasts had a different task to fulfill at each ‘stage’ of this intriguing role-playing game before they could enter the next room of the ‘fort’.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Sender and Devorah Leah (nee Cohen) Gurewitz (Melbourne, Australia) on the birth of their son.

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

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Shomrim Members were Gang Assaulted while Settling a Dispute

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A number of Shomrim members responding to a call were ambushed and gang assaulted. The incident took place earlier tonight, Motzoai Shabbos, when Shomrim got the call about a dispute inside 749 Eastern Parkway, members arrived on scene and began sorting out the incident when a large gang converged on the room and trapped the members inside.

As the situation began getting out of hand Shomrim members called for backup and for police assistance. The crowd then started throwing punches and assaulting the members.

More in the Extended Article!

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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Following what had taken place at this month’s precinct council meeting, police officials understood that there is unanswered questions and bad feelings within the Crown Heights Jewish community has, following some serious crime incidents which took place in the past year.

Wednesday afternoon a meeting took place between the police and influential people in the community along with some community leaders, and they discussed the contemporary issues as well as past incidents leading up to the walk out at the Precinct Council Meeting. Also attending the meeting were representatives from the Police Commissioner and the Chief of the Community Affairs Bureau.

More in the Extended Article!

Police Meet with Community Personalities and Leaders

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Following what had taken place at this month’s precinct council meeting, police officials understood that there is unanswered questions and bad feelings within the Crown Heights Jewish community has, following some serious crime incidents which took place in the past year.

Wednesday afternoon a meeting took place between the police and influential people in the community along with some community leaders, and they discussed the contemporary issues as well as past incidents leading up to the walk out at the Precinct Council Meeting. Also attending the meeting were representatives from the Police Commissioner and the Chief of the Community Affairs Bureau.

More in the Extended Article!

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yehuda and Chana’le (nee Simpson) Levin (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.

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

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Attempted Mugging and Assault on New York Ave

Police at the scene of an incident – illustartion photo.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Thursday night at about 12:30 AM, two Bochurim walking on New York Ave and President St were accosted by a Black male who said to them “You know what this is” and shoved one of the Bochurim against a fence while pulling out a knife at the other demanding money.

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MEQUON, WI [CHI] — Once again the site for this year’s winter retreat was the luxurious Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. Our guest scholar for the weekend was Rabbi Yosef Rosenblum from Pittsburgh. Our guest chazzan was Cantor Yehoshua Samuels of New York. The following are some highlights of this memorable weekend.

Winter Shabbaton – The Annual CAAC Winter Retreat

MEQUON, WI [CHI] — Once again the site for this year’s winter retreat was the luxurious Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. Our guest scholar for the weekend was Rabbi Yosef Rosenblum from Pittsburgh. Our guest chazzan was Cantor Yehoshua Samuels of New York. The following are some highlights of this memorable weekend.

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Chabad.org

Philanthropist Sami Rohr and his son George Rohr at the dedication of a Buenos Aires Jewish orphanage in memory of their wife and mother, Mrs. Charlotte Rohr.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The Jewish community of Buenos Aires dedicated a new orphanage building to the memory of Mrs. Charlotte Rohr, the matriarch of the philanthropic Rohr family who passed away earlier this year.

Buenos Aires Orphanage Dedicates New Building

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Philanthropist Sami Rohr and his son George Rohr at the dedication of a Buenos Aires Jewish orphanage in memory of their wife and mother, Mrs. Charlotte Rohr.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The Jewish community of Buenos Aires dedicated a new orphanage building to the memory of Mrs. Charlotte Rohr, the matriarch of the philanthropic Rohr family who passed away earlier this year.

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