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Last Year Annual Kinus Talmidim-Hashluchim in Florida

DETROIT, MI [CHI] — As in previous years, the Vaad-Talmidei-Hatmimim announced the regional conventions for Talmidim-Hashluchim, serving in yeshivas around the world.

Talmidim-Hashluchim are an integral part of Yeshivos today, they serve as role models and mentors to younger Bochurim and are influential in setting the prevailing tone and atmosphere in their respective Yeshiva. The Kinus infuses them with a sense of mission and responsibility so they positively impact their younger peers.

Fifth Annual Kinus Talmidim-Hashluchim in Detroit

Last Year Annual Kinus Talmidim-Hashluchim in Florida

DETROIT, MI [CHI] — As in previous years, the Vaad-Talmidei-Hatmimim announced the regional conventions for Talmidim-Hashluchim, serving in yeshivas around the world.

Talmidim-Hashluchim are an integral part of Yeshivos today, they serve as role models and mentors to younger Bochurim and are influential in setting the prevailing tone and atmosphere in their respective Yeshiva. The Kinus infuses them with a sense of mission and responsibility so they positively impact their younger peers.

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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!
New Engagement!

Dov Werner (Five Towns, NY) to Mushka Miriam Weingarten (Kingston, PA)
New Engagement!

Shmuli Dalfin (North Bay Village, FL) to Chayle Groner (Calgary, Canada)
New Engagement!

Chaya Saacks (Crown Heights) to Shmuli Brecher (Boro Park)
New Engagement!

Mendel Goodman (Manchester UK) to Maayan Ochman (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
New Engagement!

Shaya Lipsh (Brooklyn, NY) to Devori Golomb (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana
New Engagement!

Motty Segall (Miami, FL) to Bryna Etel Kosofsky (Longmeadow, MA)
New Engagement!

Simcha Vogel (London, UK) to Mussa Junik (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Shmuel Brook (Brooklyn, NY) to Nechama Leah Greenberg (Solon, OH) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Baby Boy!

Shneur Zalman and Yehudis Futerfas from Dnipro, Ukraine had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Zevi Rotter (Crown Heights) to Miriam Elkins (Chicago, IL) L’Chaim: Sunday, March 22nd, 8:00pm at The JCM
New Engagement!

Mendel Minkowitz (Montreal, Canada) to Mushka Lewis (Brighton, England)
Baby Girl!

Zalman and Bella (nee Lifshitz) Brook from Brooklyn Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Chaya Sandhaus from Philadelphia, PA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Menachem Brody (Chicago, IL) to Chaya Horowitz (Canton, MA)
New Engagement!

Chaim Eliyahu Sternberg (Crown Heights) to Yocheved Wilhelm (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, 8:30pm at The Simcha Hall 571 Albany Ave
Tamar Runyan - Chabad.org

Snow covers a Jerusalem sidewalk. (Photo: Alice)

JERUSALEM, Israel — As snow descended on Jerusalem and its environs for the second time in the past month, Colel Chabad's network of soup kitchens in the city reported that efforts in advance of the latest storm helped ensure that clients who couldn't traverse the streets had plenty of food.

Soup Kitchens Prepare in Advance of Israeli Snowstorm

Tamar Runyan – Chabad.org

Snow covers a Jerusalem sidewalk. (Photo: Alice)

JERUSALEM, Israel — As snow descended on Jerusalem and its environs for the second time in the past month, Colel Chabad’s network of soup kitchens in the city reported that efforts in advance of the latest storm helped ensure that clients who couldn’t traverse the streets had plenty of food.

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The Rebbe says:

1. The Ba’al Haturim (the code of Jewish law written by Rabbi Yakov ben Asher) and the Shulchan Aruch (the code of Jewish law composed by Rabbi Yosef Karo) both end off the section of “Orach Chayim – The way of life” with the Halachos (laws) of Purim Katan.

2. We could explain simply that the code of Jewish law ends off with the Halochos of Purim Katan because it is written in accordance with the yearly cycle; first the Halochos of Rosh Chodesh (sanctifying the New Moon), then the Halochos of Pesach (Passover)….then the Halochos of Succos (Succot), Chanukah (Hanukah), and finally, Purim. In other words, beginning from Rosh Chodesh Nissan (the New Month of Nissan), which is actually the first Mitzvah (commandment) that the Jewish people were given, Purim is the end of the year.

A Purim Katan Sicha

The Rebbe says:

1. The Ba’al Haturim (the code of Jewish law written by Rabbi Yakov ben Asher) and the Shulchan Aruch (the code of Jewish law composed by Rabbi Yosef Karo) both end off the section of “Orach Chayim – The way of life” with the Halachos (laws) of Purim Katan.

2. We could explain simply that the code of Jewish law ends off with the Halochos of Purim Katan because it is written in accordance with the yearly cycle; first the Halochos of Rosh Chodesh (sanctifying the New Moon), then the Halochos of Pesach (Passover)….then the Halochos of Succos (Succot), Chanukah (Hanukah), and finally, Purim. In other words, beginning from Rosh Chodesh Nissan (the New Month of Nissan), which is actually the first Mitzvah (commandment) that the Jewish people were given, Purim is the end of the year.

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Convention Generates New Initiatives and Fresh Inspiration

Bradford Wiss – Chabad.com

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RUNNING SPRINGS, CA — This weekend, hundreds of Chabad emissaries serving communities across California and Nevada gathered at the Kiryas Schneerson mountaintop campus for the 2008 West Coast Chabad convention. Participants in the annual convention — or Kinus — engaged in interactive workshops, saw the launch of several initiatives that will expand Chabad’s outreach, and enjoyed a stirring keynote address by best-selling author Michael Gerber.

More pictures in the Extended Article! (photos by Israel Bardugo)

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IYH, Wedsday night 8:30pm, there will be a shiur on the Mamer “Veta Tetzave” in 770, by Rabbi Yossi Paltiel for men and there also be a separate shiur for women by Rabbi Shlomo Majeski upstairs 770.

Iggud Avreichim - a group of yungeleit

Give the Rebbe an hour!!!

IYH, Wedsday night 8:30pm, there will be a shiur on the Mamer “Veta Tetzave” in 770, by Rabbi Yossi Paltiel for men and there also be a separate shiur for women by Rabbi Shlomo Majeski upstairs 770.

Iggud Avreichim – a group of yungeleit
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By Hallie Cantor

Among the contributors, Clockwise: Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Mr. Eli Wiesel and Professor Dr. Lawrence Schiffman.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, fled a wartorn Europe to build up in the U.S. a virtual empire of Hassidim. From Brooklyn to Bangkok, his Chabad houses welcome Jews from all walks of life. At the height of the Six Day War, the Rebbe's “soldiers,” disciples scurried all over Israel for his “tefillin campaign,” bringing many Jews to their heritage. Rabbis, scientists, politicians – all had the privilege of meeting or corresponding with the Rebbe. His spiritual advice, Torah knowledge, love of humanity — to many, the Rebbe was not only a guide, but a legacy.

More in the Extended Article!

Major Book on the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Schneerson, Released

By Hallie Cantor

Among the contributors, Clockwise: Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Mr. Eli Wiesel and Professor Dr. Lawrence Schiffman.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, fled a wartorn Europe to build up in the U.S. a virtual empire of Hassidim. From Brooklyn to Bangkok, his Chabad houses welcome Jews from all walks of life. At the height of the Six Day War, the Rebbe’s “soldiers,” disciples scurried all over Israel for his “tefillin campaign,” bringing many Jews to their heritage. Rabbis, scientists, politicians – all had the privilege of meeting or corresponding with the Rebbe. His spiritual advice, Torah knowledge, love of humanity — to many, the Rebbe was not only a guide, but a legacy.

More in the Extended Article!

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Dovid Zaklikowski - Chabad.org

Pavel Miripolsky poses inside the Artist Studio next to a board featuring his sketches and designs of synagogue furniture. (Photo: Shlomo Neimark)

KHERSON, Ukraine — After many years, the Jewish community of Kherson, Ukraine, is receiving a spiritual home befitting of its modern revival. Taking part in the project is Pavel Miripolsky, a native-born designer who moved to Israel in 1991.

Ukraine Native to Assist in Synagogue’s Facelift Following Rebirth of His Community

Dovid Zaklikowski – Chabad.org

Pavel Miripolsky poses inside the Artist Studio next to a board featuring his sketches and designs of synagogue furniture. (Photo: Shlomo Neimark)

KHERSON, Ukraine — After many years, the Jewish community of Kherson, Ukraine, is receiving a spiritual home befitting of its modern revival. Taking part in the project is Pavel Miripolsky, a native-born designer who moved to Israel in 1991.

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NYC Sanitation Steals Mercedes - NYPD Mishandles Investigation

If your car is stolen in New York City don't count on the police to be out there looking for it. A man from Brooklyn is furious that police and sanitation officers couldn't spot the stolen cars that were right under their noses. Fox 5's Arnold Diaz has a story that will have you shaking your head in disbelief.

Outrageous Video of the Day! – Speechless!

NYC Sanitation Steals Mercedes – NYPD Mishandles Investigation

If your car is stolen in New York City don’t count on the police to be out there looking for it. A man from Brooklyn is furious that police and sanitation officers couldn’t spot the stolen cars that were right under their noses. Fox 5’s Arnold Diaz has a story that will have you shaking your head in disbelief.

Videos
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Rebecca Rosenthal - Lubavitch.com

CORAL SPRINGS, FL — It’s not bagels and lox at La Sinagoga de Jabad de Coral Springs brunch. Here the fare is arepas and cheese pies, a taste of the old country shared by regulars and newcomers at this Spanish Chabad center.

In U.S.A. Chabad Habla Espanol!

Rebecca Rosenthal – Lubavitch.com

CORAL SPRINGS, FL — It’s not bagels and lox at La Sinagoga de Jabad de Coral Springs brunch. Here the fare is arepas and cheese pies, a taste of the old country shared by regulars and newcomers at this Spanish Chabad center.

Shlichus
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In front of hundreds of Rabbi's at this years annual West Coast Shluchim Convention, Mendy Pellin presented AskMosesTV. The announcement was at the banquet on Sunday night at the Chabad Running Spings resort. It was followed by a presentation sampling the expected content on the new project. The preview received a tremendous positive response by those present.

All this, a day before the ChabadTube launch of our 3rd Season of the Mendy Report.

The Launch of AskMosesTV!

In front of hundreds of Rabbi’s at this years annual West Coast Shluchim Convention, Mendy Pellin presented AskMosesTV. The announcement was at the banquet on Sunday night at the Chabad Running Spings resort. It was followed by a presentation sampling the expected content on the new project. The preview received a tremendous positive response by those present.

All this, a day before the ChabadTube launch of our 3rd Season of the Mendy Report.

Videos
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Home Robbed Erev Shabbos

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Erev Shabbos, on Brooklyn between Montgomery St and Empire Blvd, a resident came home to find his apartment broken into and ransacked. A neighbor called Shomrim, who made sure the apartment was secure, then advised the resident to call police and file a report, which he resisted due to the fact that Shabbos was in less than 30 minutes.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Crime
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Accident Injures Child

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This morning at around 11:00am, a car accident left a few people injured, including two children. The incident took place at the intersection of President Street and New York Avenue where according to witnesses a Toyota Sedan took a red light and collided with a minivan.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Accidents
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With profound sadness and pain we inform you of the very untimely passing of Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin of S. Diego, CA.

The Levaya will be tomorrow, Monday, passing 770 at 11:00am, and then will continue to Montefiore Cemetery.

Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin is survived by his wife and children YLT; Yael Rosenberger (New York), Michal Korer (Brewster, NY), Devorah Leah Sandhaus (New York), Shneur Zalman, Menachem Mendel, Chana, Esther and Nessia.

They will be sitting Shiva a 1232 Carroll St, [between New York and Nostrand Ave]..

Condolences can be emailed to devralagrif@yahoo.com

Baruch Dayan HoEmes

Baruch Dayan HoEmes – Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin OBM

With profound sadness and pain we inform you of the very untimely passing of Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin of S. Diego, CA.

The Levaya will be tomorrow, Monday, passing 770 at 11:00am, and then will continue to Montefiore Cemetery.

Rabbi Aryeh Grifkin is survived by his wife and children YLT; Yael Rosenberger (New York), Michal Korer (Brewster, NY), Devorah Leah Sandhaus (New York), Shneur Zalman, Menachem Mendel, Chana, Esther and Nessia.

They will be sitting Shiva a 1232 Carroll St, [between New York and Nostrand Ave]..

Condolences can be emailed to devralagrif@yahoo.com

Baruch Dayan HoEmes

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Tamar Runyan - Chabad.org

The some 1,600 attendees of a gala banquet marking 40 years since the founding of Chabad-Lubavitch of Paris listen to Rabbi Shmuel Azimov, director of Beit Loubavitch Center.

PARIS, France — After four decades of outreach in France's capital city, Chabad-Lubavitch of Paris is turning its sites to expanding its programming for the region's many university students.

Student Takes Center Stage at Parisian Chabad’s 40th Anniversary

Tamar Runyan – Chabad.org

The some 1,600 attendees of a gala banquet marking 40 years since the founding of Chabad-Lubavitch of Paris listen to Rabbi Shmuel Azimov, director of Beit Loubavitch Center.

PARIS, France — After four decades of outreach in France’s capital city, Chabad-Lubavitch of Paris is turning its sites to expanding its programming for the region’s many university students.

Shlichus