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Lubavitch.com

Mr. Gennady Bogolubov
BROOKLYN, NY — The Bogolubov Simcha Fund, established with an initial $10 million by Ukrainian billionaire, Mr. Gennady Bogolubov, has begun disbursing grants to Chabad-Lubavitch representatives for family related expenses.

The announcement was a welcome surprise to Chabad Shluchim whose personal economics have rarely been the object of philanthropic largesse.

"Supporting Shluchim has typically meant supporting their activities. To have someone address their personal needs is unusual, and tells Shluchim that their dedication and selflessness are appreciated,” said Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos—the education division of Lubavitch whose offices are managing the disbursement of the funds.

Chabad-Lubavitch Representatives The Object of Philanthropist’s Largesse

Lubavitch.com

Mr. Gennady Bogolubov

BROOKLYN, NY — The Bogolubov Simcha Fund, established with an initial $10 million by Ukrainian billionaire, Mr. Gennady Bogolubov, has begun disbursing grants to Chabad-Lubavitch representatives for family related expenses.

The announcement was a welcome surprise to Chabad Shluchim whose personal economics have rarely been the object of philanthropic largesse.

“Supporting Shluchim has typically meant supporting their activities. To have someone address their personal needs is unusual, and tells Shluchim that their dedication and selflessness are appreciated,” said Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos—the education division of Lubavitch whose offices are managing the disbursement of the funds.

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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!
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!

Rabbi Roht Farbrengs in Oholei Torah

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — On Chof Daled Teves, Rabbi Naftoli Roht from Yerushalayim farbrenged with the Bochurim of Oholei Torah Mesivta. He spoke about the love for Chasidus and related personal experiences and stories, as well as the story of how he was drawn to Chabad with other inspiring stories.

Farbrengens
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Second Annual International Convention for Tmimim - Illustration Photo

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Like every year, Yeshivas from across America and beyond prepare to travel to the Rebbe’s chatzer for Yud Shevat. The growing number of Lubavitcher Bochurim is estimated at close to 2,000 from 40 different Yeshivas.

For the fourth year now, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim has announced the “Kinus Hatmimim Haolami”. The International Conference of Tmimim and Farbrengen

Fourth Annual International Convention for Tmimim

Second Annual International Convention for Tmimim – Illustration Photo

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Like every year, Yeshivas from across America and beyond prepare to travel to the Rebbe’s chatzer for Yud Shevat. The growing number of Lubavitcher Bochurim is estimated at close to 2,000 from 40 different Yeshivas.

For the fourth year now, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim has announced the “Kinus Hatmimim Haolami”. The International Conference of Tmimim and Farbrengen

Crown Heights News
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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Tickets for the highly anticipated Soul II Soul concert went on sale last week, and are selling at a brisk pace. The gracious staff at Judaica World have been inundated with customers walking in for the express purpose of purchasing tickets. Those who already bought theirs were wise, for they had the best choice of various seat locations and price ranges. There are still plenty of tickets left, but they are moving fast.

Soul II Soul Tickets Going Fast (A)

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Tickets for the highly anticipated Soul II Soul concert went on sale last week, and are selling at a brisk pace. The gracious staff at Judaica World have been inundated with customers walking in for the express purpose of purchasing tickets. Those who already bought theirs were wise, for they had the best choice of various seat locations and price ranges. There are still plenty of tickets left, but they are moving fast.

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Rabbi Yisroel Shmuel Engel, will be sitting Shiva after the passing of his sister, Malkie Engel OBM of Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 711 Eastern Pkwy, 1st Floor, [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].

Shachris - 8:00 AM

Mincha - 2:50 PM

Maariv - 5:00 PM

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim

Updated Info to be Menachem Avel Rabbi Engel

Rabbi Yisroel Shmuel Engel, will be sitting Shiva after the passing of his sister, Malkie Engel OBM of Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 711 Eastern Pkwy, 1st Floor, [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave].

Shachris – 8:00 AM

Mincha – 2:50 PM

Maariv – 5:00 PM

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim

Notices
Sara Trappler-Spielman - Chabad.org


Played by Judy Winegard, right, Miss Agatha Grimshaw takes away the Shabbat candles belonging to Miriam Aronowitch, played by Abby Shapiro in the new movie “A Light for Greytowers.”

HOLLYWOOD, CA — As the tops of moon-illuminated palm trees blended with the bright camera lights to cast the typical glow of a Hollywood movie premiere on the streets outside, the stars of “A Light for Greytowers” and their guests sauntered across the red carpet and into the Sherry Lansing Theater on Paramount Studio's lot. But this was no typical premiere: Those who filled the 280 seats inside were all women and were all dressed in keeping with Jewish strictures on modesty.

New Movie With Distinctly Jewish Message Challenges Hollywood

Sara Trappler-Spielman – Chabad.org

Played by Judy Winegard, right, Miss Agatha Grimshaw takes away the Shabbat candles belonging to Miriam Aronowitch, played by Abby Shapiro in the new movie “A Light for Greytowers.”

HOLLYWOOD, CA — As the tops of moon-illuminated palm trees blended with the bright camera lights to cast the typical glow of a Hollywood movie premiere on the streets outside, the stars of “A Light for Greytowers” and their guests sauntered across the red carpet and into the Sherry Lansing Theater on Paramount Studio’s lot. But this was no typical premiere: Those who filled the 280 seats inside were all women and were all dressed in keeping with Jewish strictures on modesty.

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Lubavitch Non-Messianists Win Court Battle

Debra Nussbaum Cohen – The Jewish Week

An article reflecting recent events from the outside…

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — In the fight for control of 770 Eastern Parkway— the headquarters and heart of the Lubavitch movement, which has been the site of passionate and sometimes violent fights between messianists and non-messianists — a court decision last week has come down clearly on the side of the non-messianists.

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Joshua Runyan - Chabad.edu

CHAMPAIGN, IL — As Germany’s Jewish community works to absorb a record influx of immigrants from Russia and other Eastern European countries, more than two dozen Jewish students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be donating their Spring Break vacations – and hundreds of their own dollars – to help out needy Jewish families and Holocaust survivors in Berlin.

University of Illinois Chabad House Going to Berlin for Spring Break

Joshua Runyan – Chabad.edu

CHAMPAIGN, IL — As Germany’s Jewish community works to absorb a record influx of immigrants from Russia and other Eastern European countries, more than two dozen Jewish students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be donating their Spring Break vacations – and hundreds of their own dollars – to help out needy Jewish families and Holocaust survivors in Berlin.

Shlichus
Jasmine Kripalani - Miami Herald

In the fall of 2005, Rabbi Shmuel Posner tried to open Chabad of Nova outreach center at 8608 Griffin Rd. at Timberlake Plaza. But Cooper City wouldn't permit it, saying places of worship are not allowed in commercial areas.

COOPER CITY, FL — Faced with a lawsuit charging that the city discriminates against houses of worship, Cooper City commissioners appear ready to place similar limits on secular, crowd-gathering institutions: movie theaters and vocational schools.

Seeking to ban Chabad House in Cooper City

Jasmine Kripalani – Miami Herald

In the fall of 2005, Rabbi Shmuel Posner tried to open Chabad of Nova outreach center at 8608 Griffin Rd. at Timberlake Plaza. But Cooper City wouldn’t permit it, saying places of worship are not allowed in commercial areas.

COOPER CITY, FL — Faced with a lawsuit charging that the city discriminates against houses of worship, Cooper City commissioners appear ready to place similar limits on secular, crowd-gathering institutions: movie theaters and vocational schools.

Chabad News
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AP

SYDNEY, Australia — Max Rosenbaum, whose son Yankel was killed in an assault that fueled violent race riots in New York in 1991, has died after suffering a major heart attack, relatives said Sunday. He was 85.

Rosenbaum died at a hospital in Melbourne late Friday, said his surviving son, Norman.

Father of Crown Heights Victim Dies in Australia

AP

SYDNEY, Australia — Max Rosenbaum, whose son Yankel was killed in an assault that fueled violent race riots in New York in 1991, has died after suffering a major heart attack, relatives said Sunday. He was 85.

Rosenbaum died at a hospital in Melbourne late Friday, said his surviving son, Norman.

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Neighborhood Times

A recent Chanukah Menorah lighting in St Petersburg, FL.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Five years ago, when Rabbi Alter Korf and his wife, Chaya, agreed to leave family and friends in New York to open southern Pinellas County's first Orthodox Jewish center, they were full of hope.

Rabbi, Family Lead Growing Movement

Neighborhood Times

A recent Chanukah Menorah lighting in St Petersburg, FL.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Five years ago, when Rabbi Alter Korf and his wife, Chaya, agreed to leave family and friends in New York to open southern Pinellas County’s first Orthodox Jewish center, they were full of hope.

Shlichus
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