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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey rabbi has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the township where he lives, saying local officials are conducting an illegal surveillance of his house and restricting his right to pray at his home.

The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Trenton on behalf of Avraham Bernstein, who is represented by the Rutherford Institute, a Charlottesville, Va.-based civil liberties group that focuses on First Amendment and religious freedom cases.

Rabbi Says Township Is Violating His Religious Freedom

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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey rabbi has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the township where he lives, saying local officials are conducting an illegal surveillance of his house and restricting his right to pray at his home.

The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Trenton on behalf of Avraham Bernstein, who is represented by the Rutherford Institute, a Charlottesville, Va.-based civil liberties group that focuses on First Amendment and religious freedom cases.

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New Engagement!

Zalman Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Lea Dukes (Santiago, Chile) L’Chaim: Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm at 9400 NW 4th Street, Coral Springs, FL
New Engagement!

Yossi Gutnick (Sydney, Australia) to Chaya Eisnebach (Northwest, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at the Garden House 1386 S. John’s Pl
Baby Boy!

Yaakov and Shevi (nee Katzman) Behrman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moishe and Frayda (nee Aber) Scheinfeld from Brooklyn, NY had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yermi and Daniella Liam (nee Pohlman) Kurkus from Lake Lure, NC had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Kalmenson (Crown Heights) to Chanale Baitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Zevi Jacobson (De Moines, IA) to Ita Gurevitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at the JCM
New Engagement!

Sruli Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Adina Izgelov (Milwaukee, WI) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Shlomo Werde (Crown Heights) to Gila Bensusan (London, UK)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Mushkie Golowinski from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 539 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva
New Engagement!

Menachem Forer (Toronto, Canada) to Sari Gottlib (Hillside, NJ) L’Chaim: Thursday, April 24th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Boy!

Chaim and Bracha (nee Morozow) Rendler from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Shmuly and Chaya (nee Lewin) Stone from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Yossi Krinsky (Vilnius, Lithuania) to Rochele Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Baby Boy!

Yossef and Naomi (nee Malinas) Haddad from Milan, Italy had a baby boy!
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Yaakov Shneur, a representative of the Jerusalem municipality, listens as Avraham Neimark, nephew of the deceased Rabbi Eliezer Nanas, tells of the self-sacrifice of his uncle and aunt Reizel as Jews in Soviet Union.

JERUSALEM, Israel — The Jerusalem municipality this week named a street after Rabbi Eliezer Nanas, who endured imprisonment at the hands of Soviet authorities and, later in life, tutored thousands of students in Israel's capital. In a ceremony attended by Rabbi Zeev Slonim, rabbi of central Jerusalem, the municipality unveiled Maaleh Harav Nanas, which translates to “Rabbi Nanas Ascent.”

Deceased Rabbi Memorialized With Jerusalem Street Name

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Yaakov Shneur, a representative of the Jerusalem municipality, listens as Avraham Neimark, nephew of the deceased Rabbi Eliezer Nanas, tells of the self-sacrifice of his uncle and aunt Reizel as Jews in Soviet Union.

JERUSALEM, Israel — The Jerusalem municipality this week named a street after Rabbi Eliezer Nanas, who endured imprisonment at the hands of Soviet authorities and, later in life, tutored thousands of students in Israel’s capital. In a ceremony attended by Rabbi Zeev Slonim, rabbi of central Jerusalem, the municipality unveiled Maaleh Harav Nanas, which translates to “Rabbi Nanas Ascent.”

Jewish News
Rabbi Mendy and Mrs Dini (nee Benjaminson) Avtzon of Crown Heights have recently moved out on Shlichus to Marina Del Rey, CA.

The Avtzon's were brought out by Rabbi Danny Yiftach-BaHashem and will be working in the field of adult education. They have already kicked off with many great programs, including the JLI Lecture Series and preparations for the High Holidays.

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

New Shluchim to California

Rabbi Mendy and Mrs Dini (nee Benjaminson) Avtzon of Crown Heights have recently moved out on Shlichus to Marina Del Rey, CA.

The Avtzon’s were brought out by Rabbi Danny Yiftach-BaHashem and will be working in the field of adult education. They have already kicked off with many great programs, including the JLI Lecture Series and preparations for the High Holidays.

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

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Rebecca Rosenthal - Lubavitch.com

DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY — Tomorrow’s chefs and leading foodies tempt their refined taste buds with Jewish food when Chabad of Dutchess County comes to visit the Cunlinary Institute of America.

In the run up to Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Hanoch Hecht is preparing to offer the (Culinary Institute of America) CIA’s Jewish Culture Club a sampling of the holiday’s symbolic foods.

Chabad Offers CIA’s Chefs A Sampling of Rosh Hashana

Rebecca Rosenthal – Lubavitch.com

DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY — Tomorrow’s chefs and leading foodies tempt their refined taste buds with Jewish food when Chabad of Dutchess County comes to visit the Cunlinary Institute of America.

In the run up to Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Hanoch Hecht is preparing to offer the (Culinary Institute of America) CIA’s Jewish Culture Club a sampling of the holiday’s symbolic foods.

Shlichus
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KOSTROMA, Russia –- Last weekend, the Jewish community celebrated Kostroma Day by holding an Open House for the public. This event marked the city's 855th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of its historic Synagogue. For one day, the hall was transformed into a museum and numerous guests visited exhibits on Jewish life, clothing, holidays, Shabbat, and books on local Jewish history.

Kostroma Jewish Community Hosts Open House

FJC.ru

KOSTROMA, Russia –- Last weekend, the Jewish community celebrated Kostroma Day by holding an Open House for the public. This event marked the city’s 855th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of its historic Synagogue. For one day, the hall was transformed into a museum and numerous guests visited exhibits on Jewish life, clothing, holidays, Shabbat, and books on local Jewish history.

Shlichus
Letter from the parents of Ruchama Aliza Sara Chana Bas Esther Liba.
We would like to thank our families, friends, and the wonderful community of North Miami Beach. We are sure that all of your tefillos and acts of chesed are penetrating shamayim and are giving us chizuk during this difficult time. We love our sweet and beautiful Ruchama Aliza so much. Please continue to daven, we have emuna that yeshuas Hashem kheref ayin. Ruchama Aliza Sarah Chana bas Esther Leiba, l'refuah shlaima. Amen.

We would also like to give a special thank you to Rabbi Yochanan Klein for his amazing assistance in ALL areas!

Moishe and Esther Schwab, Eli, Shaya, Yaakov, Yoni and Tehilah.
Ruchama Aliza remains on life support and is in grave condition after drowning in a North Miami Beach swimming pool on Thursday afternoon. Click here to say more Tehillim.

From the Inbox: Thank You Letter from Parents

Letter from the parents of Ruchama Aliza Sara Chana Bas Esther Liba.

We would like to thank our families, friends, and the wonderful community of North Miami Beach. We are sure that all of your tefillos and acts of chesed are penetrating shamayim and are giving us chizuk during this difficult time. We love our sweet and beautiful Ruchama Aliza so much. Please continue to daven, we have emuna that yeshuas Hashem kheref ayin. Ruchama Aliza Sarah Chana bas Esther Leiba, l’refuah shlaima. Amen.

We would also like to give a special thank you to Rabbi Yochanan Klein for his amazing assistance in ALL areas!

Moishe and Esther Schwab, Eli, Shaya, Yaakov, Yoni and Tehilah.

Ruchama Aliza remains on life support and is in grave condition after drowning in a North Miami Beach swimming pool on Thursday afternoon. Click here to say more Tehillim.

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Israeli Minister of Welfare and Social Services Nachum Itzkovitz reviews a display of the items currently being readied for shipment to needy families in advance of the High Holidays.

ASHDOD, Israel — Israeli Minister of Welfare and Social Services Nachum Itzkovitz visited the Colel Chabad packing center in Ashdod, where the organization is preparing shipments for more than 20,000 needy families in advance of Rosh Hashanah.

Chabad Food Distribution Center Gets Special Visit From Welfare Minister

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Israeli Minister of Welfare and Social Services Nachum Itzkovitz reviews a display of the items currently being readied for shipment to needy families in advance of the High Holidays.

ASHDOD, Israel — Israeli Minister of Welfare and Social Services Nachum Itzkovitz visited the Colel Chabad packing center in Ashdod, where the organization is preparing shipments for more than 20,000 needy families in advance of Rosh Hashanah.

Chabad News

TRAGEDY: Bochur Struck and Killed by a Train

The scene outside the Subway Station

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At 4:00 this afternoon a terrible tragedy befell our community when HaBochur HaTomim Yisroel Noach ben Chaim Ezra Yibadel L’Chaim Tovim Tzfasman was struck and killed by a train this afternoon. Frightened subway riders called 911 and Hatzalah after witnessing the terrible incident.

Trains were backed up in both directions as a result and many commuters were forced to wait until Chesed Shel Emes completed their work and the MTA restored the train service.

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FJC.ru
PERM, Russia -– The Jewish community of Perm have set up a Health Fund, the objective of which is to provide financial assistance to the needy and medical assistance to community members. While previously, it did what it could in these regards, there is no doubt that with the establishment of this Fund, taking care of local Jews can be taken to a new level.

Perm Jewish Community Sets Up Health Fund

FJC.ru

PERM, Russia -– The Jewish community of Perm have set up a Health Fund, the objective of which is to provide financial assistance to the needy and medical assistance to community members. While previously, it did what it could in these regards, there is no doubt that with the establishment of this Fund, taking care of local Jews can be taken to a new level.

Shlichus

Early Morning Burglar Hits Two Homes, Gets Caught

The Perp! (picture taken with a camera phone).

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At around 5:00am the Shomrim Hotline rings and on the line a man screams “My address is … There is a burglar in my house! Come Quick. Wait, He’s running out now!” after giving his address on President Street between Schenectady and Utica, three Shomrim members arrived on scene within mere moments and begin searching for the perpetrator.

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CHICAGO, IL [CHI] — The Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day Schools in Chicago under the leadership of Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf, has completed the purchase of a new building for the Philip and Rebecca Esformes Cheder Lubavitch Girls school.

The massive building which stands in the center and heart of the Jewish community at the busy intersection on Main St. and McCormick Blvd. is a brick building with over 60,000 square feet!

From a Theater to a Cheder!

CHICAGO, IL [CHI] — The Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day Schools in Chicago under the leadership of Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf, has completed the purchase of a new building for the Philip and Rebecca Esformes Cheder Lubavitch Girls school.

The massive building which stands in the center and heart of the Jewish community at the busy intersection on Main St. and McCormick Blvd. is a brick building with over 60,000 square feet!

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Lev Cotlar - Chabad.org
Mayor of Freeborn, Minn., Mark Rubin greets Yeshiva students

FREEBORN, MN — Freeborn, Minn., doesn't stick out as a thriving metropolis by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, the southern Minnesota town, population 304, can't even lay claim to a grocery store, post office or school. But that doesn't seem to trouble Mayor Mark Rubin, currently serving his third year in the post.

Minn.’s Summer Growth Owed to Lubavitch Yeshiva

Lev Cotlar – Chabad.org
Mayor of Freeborn, Minn., Mark Rubin greets Yeshiva students

FREEBORN, MN — Freeborn, Minn., doesn’t stick out as a thriving metropolis by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, the southern Minnesota town, population 304, can’t even lay claim to a grocery store, post office or school. But that doesn’t seem to trouble Mayor Mark Rubin, currently serving his third year in the post.

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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli Muli Abramowitz (Crown Heights) and Devorah Leah (bas R Moshe) Weiss (Crown Heights) .

The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Tuesday at the Jewish Children’s Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy, [corner Kingston Ave].

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GRODNO, Belarus -– The Jewish community of Grodno has managed to attract the attention of a perspective donor for the restoration of its historic Synagogue. Chief Rabbi of Grodno Itzak Kofmann has been trying to raise funds for this major project ever since arriving here to serve as a Chabad Lubavitch emissary.

Belarus Community to Restore Historic Synagogue

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GRODNO, Belarus -– The Jewish community of Grodno has managed to attract the attention of a perspective donor for the restoration of its historic Synagogue. Chief Rabbi of Grodno Itzak Kofmann has been trying to raise funds for this major project ever since arriving here to serve as a Chabad Lubavitch emissary.

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