Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Josh Feigelstock (Montreal, Canada / Los Angeles, CA) and Debbie Ratynets (Agura Hills, CA) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!.
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The Weekly Comic – Parshas Ki Savo
ALBANY, NY — Rabbi Israel Rubin sifted through the rubble of the trailer that sits outside Maimonides Hebrew School. Books destroyed. Desks charred.
Officials say the fire that caused all the damage is suspicious — and they have not yet ruled out that an arsonist could be to blame. The rabbi heard the disturbing news just after the fire was put out.
Fire Outside Chabad School Under Investigation
ALBANY, NY — Rabbi Israel Rubin sifted through the rubble of the trailer that sits outside Maimonides Hebrew School. Books destroyed. Desks charred.
Officials say the fire that caused all the damage is suspicious — and they have not yet ruled out that an arsonist could be to blame. The rabbi heard the disturbing news just after the fire was put out.
1. In this week’s Torah portion the punishments for going against Hashem’s commandments are discussed (this is called “the Tochacha”).
2. The Rebbe begins a discussion concerning how we should look at life:
We find that our Sages described our supposed perspective on life in two ways:
1) “Kol D’Avid Rachamana L’Tov Avid - Whatever the Merciful One does, He does it for the best” .
The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Ki Savo
The Rebbe says:
1. In this week’s Torah portion the punishments for going against Hashem’s commandments are discussed (this is called “the Tochacha”).
2. The Rebbe begins a discussion concerning how we should look at life:
We find that our Sages described our supposed perspective on life in two ways:
1) “Kol D’Avid Rachamana L’Tov Avid – Whatever the Merciful One does, He does it for the best” .
HAMBURG, Germany — A Jewish school opened this week in a Hamburg, Germany, building which prior to World War II was used to teach 400 Jewish kids.
Jewish School Returns to Hamburg Building Left Judenrein by Nazis
HAMBURG, Germany — A Jewish school opened this week in a Hamburg, Germany, building which prior to World War II was used to teach 400 Jewish kids.
Mazal Tov! – Its a Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Moishe and Henna (nee Margolis) Markel (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!.
CEDARHURST, NY — Many of us know at least one person who speaks of his of her days in Hebrew school with the same tone of voice as when speaking of wisdom-tooth removal or chicken pox. However, you won’t hear any such talk from the attendees of the Chabad Hebrew School in Cedarhurst. Those moans and groans have been replaced by squeals of delight.
Not Your Mother’s Hebrew School
CEDARHURST, NY — Many of us know at least one person who speaks of his of her days in Hebrew school with the same tone of voice as when speaking of wisdom-tooth removal or chicken pox. However, you won’t hear any such talk from the attendees of the Chabad Hebrew School in Cedarhurst. Those moans and groans have been replaced by squeals of delight.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — With the sounding of a shofar, the celebration of an expanded facility for Jewish Family Services was held Wednesday near 3300 South and 1100 East.
Rabbi Benny Zippel of Chabad Lubavitch of Utah opened the ceremonies by blowing a ram's horn or shofar — a signal to observant Jews of past, present and future, and their need to be always connected with God.
Chabad Jewish Family Center Opens
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — With the sounding of a shofar, the celebration of an expanded facility for Jewish Family Services was held Wednesday near 3300 South and 1100 East.
Rabbi Benny Zippel of Chabad Lubavitch of Utah opened the ceremonies by blowing a ram’s horn or shofar — a signal to observant Jews of past, present and future, and their need to be always connected with God.
Mazal Tov! – Its a Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Izzy and Sheindy (nee Thaler) Zirkind (Montreal. Canada) on the birth of a baby boy.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
TALLINN, Estonia -– The Synagogue in Tallinn hosted a ceremony and celebration for the inauguration of its new Mikvah. This event holds special significance for the Jewish community of Estonia, since the republic has been without a Mikvah since World War Two. This, no doubt, represents an important stage in the revival of Jewish life in Estonia.
First Mikvah Opens in Estonia’s Capital
TALLINN, Estonia -– The Synagogue in Tallinn hosted a ceremony and celebration for the inauguration of its new Mikvah. This event holds special significance for the Jewish community of Estonia, since the republic has been without a Mikvah since World War Two. This, no doubt, represents an important stage in the revival of Jewish life in Estonia.
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — The Friendship Circle of West Bloomfield, announced its second annual Walk4Friendship in West Bloomfield, Michigan, to take place Sunday, September 9.
Beloved by communities across the country with Friendship Circle chapters, this non-profit program created by Chabad of West Bloomfield has successfully created a grassroots awareness of families struggling to cope with the challenges of a special needs child.
Friendship Circle Walkathon: Going That Extra Mile for That Special Child
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — The Friendship Circle of West Bloomfield, announced its second annual Walk4Friendship in West Bloomfield, Michigan, to take place Sunday, September 9.
Beloved by communities across the country with Friendship Circle chapters, this non-profit program created by Chabad of West Bloomfield has successfully created a grassroots awareness of families struggling to cope with the challenges of a special needs child.
In an effort to rejuvenate the age-old connection to the Land of Israel among Jewish communities in the Diaspora, a leading adult education network dedicated its upcoming course to the Holy Land. The course, which will explore biblical references to the land, along with rabbinic exegesis about it through the ages, will begin in November.
Churchill’s Biographer Endorses New Holy Land Course
In an effort to rejuvenate the age-old connection to the Land of Israel among Jewish communities in the Diaspora, a leading adult education network dedicated its upcoming course to the Holy Land. The course, which will explore biblical references to the land, along with rabbinic exegesis about it through the ages, will begin in November.
Shloshim for Toby Eagle A"H
The Shloshim gathering for Toby Eagle AH will take place
Monday, September 3, 2007 at 3:00pm
Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion
6602 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Directions and map in the extended article.
If you need information regarding bus travel from New York call; (646) 963-4970.
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Shloshim for Toby Eagle AH
Shloshim for Toby Eagle A”H
The Shloshim gathering for Toby Eagle AH will take place
Monday, September 3, 2007 at 3:00pm
Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion
6602 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Directions and map in the extended article.
If you need information regarding bus travel from New York call; (646) 963-4970.
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Arieh Raichman (Houston, TX) and Devorah Leah Zagury (Belem, Brazil) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Tonight, Thursday at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!.
This weeks Living Torah, titled “New Year Blessings” (Volume 39, Episode 156).
Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org
Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.
Video of the Day – the Weekly Living Torah Clip
This weeks Living Torah, titled “New Year Blessings” (Volume 39, Episode 156).
Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org
Available in Hebrew, French and Russian in the Extended Article.
Now the Lazars have 12 children - 5 boys: Jehezkel, 15; Menachem Mendel, 13; Sholom 12; Isroel Arie Leib, 9; Levi Itzhak, 8; and 7 girls: Bluma, 16; Fradel, 12; Dvorah Lea, 8; Sterna Sarah 6; Broha, 6, Rivka, 3; and their newly born sister.
Russia’s Chief Rabbi has his 12th Child
MOSCOW, Russia –- On the night of August 28, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar’s wife Chana gave birth to a daughter, the rabbi’s press service has informed Interfax.
Now the Lazars have 12 children – 5 boys: Jehezkel, 15; Menachem Mendel, 13; Sholom 12; Isroel Arie Leib, 9; Levi Itzhak, 8; and 7 girls: Bluma, 16; Fradel, 12; Dvorah Lea, 8; Sterna Sarah 6; Broha, 6, Rivka, 3; and their newly born sister.
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Picture of the Day – Yeshiva Gedolah Australia
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