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Tali Farkash - Chabad.org

Furnished with all of a child's needs, the dormitories at the Ohr Simcha educational complex in Kfar Chabad, Israel, give children from unstable families the opportunity to become part of a new home. (Photos: Y. Belinko)

KFAR CHABAD, Israel — It's nighttime as Chaya Shitrit, 20, passes by a child's bed, forgetting to pull tight one of the blankets, as she regularly does.

“Chaya, my blanket fell off,” comes a soft voice. “Could you tuck me in?”

Two Years After Wedding, Couple Are Parents to a Dozen Children

Tali Farkash – Chabad.org

Furnished with all of a child’s needs, the dormitories at the Ohr Simcha educational complex in Kfar Chabad, Israel, give children from unstable families the opportunity to become part of a new home. (Photos: Y. Belinko)

KFAR CHABAD, Israel — It’s nighttime as Chaya Shitrit, 20, passes by a child’s bed, forgetting to pull tight one of the blankets, as she regularly does.

“Chaya, my blanket fell off,” comes a soft voice. “Could you tuck me in?”

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New Enagagement!

Mendel Matuf (Crown Heights) to Mushka Fajnland (Herndon, VA)
Baby Girl!

Eli and Ruty (nee Brand) Steinhauser from Fairlawn, NJ had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Shmuly and Geula (nee Katzman) Gniwisch from Houston, TX had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Memke Goldshmid (Valley Stream, NY) to Mushky Gancz (West Palm Beach, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at the JCM Upper Level
New Engagement!

Mendel Minkowics (Crown Heights) to Sara Fajnland (Herndon, VA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at The JCM Lower Level
New Engagement!

Sender Gurewitz (Lyon, France) to Malki Lipskier (S. Petersburg, Russia)

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New Engagement!

Shalom Assouline (Paris, France) to Bracha Labi (Milan, Italy) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 9:00pm at 1185 Lincoln Pl
Baby Girl!

Yossi and Mushky (nee Parnes) Teleshevsky from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Mendel and Esther (nee Fajnland) Scharf from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Aharon and Rivka (nee Felberman) Simon from Dallas, TX had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Chaim and Chaya Pape from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Levi and Miri Tenenbaum from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Yisroel and Chanie Mogilevsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moshe and Sarah Spalter from Lake Forest, IL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Itshak Cohen (Versailles, France) to Hanni Sitruk (Paris, France)
New Engagement!

Meir Yabra (Crown Heights) to Chaya Spritzer (Monroe Township, NJ) L’Chaim: Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 8:30pm at The Shull 481 Albany Ave
Baby Boy!

David and Elka (nee Boymelgreen) New from Miami, FL had a baby boy!

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Girls from Beis Rivkah High School and Bnos Menachem High School, arranged in honor of Purim Koton that the grades switch schools for the morning.

According to the girls involved, the plan was that the girls attend Davening at each other’s schools then switch back before beginning the period of classes. What actually happened has parents up in arms.

Purim Koton Prank Taken Out of Proportion?

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Girls from Beis Rivkah High School and Bnos Menachem High School, arranged in honor of Purim Koton that the grades switch schools for the morning.

According to the girls involved, the plan was that the girls attend Davening at each other’s schools then switch back before beginning the period of classes. What actually happened has parents up in arms.

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Photo Gallery! Its Snowing!

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Snow started falling at about 11:00pm last night, cloaking Crown Heights in nice thick layer of white snow by the time residents woke up this morning. A total of about 5 inches of snow accumulated so far, and we can get as much as 9 inches.

Its about thirty degrees but feels more like twenty outside. For up to the minute forecast updates, check out the weather feature, towards the bottom of the left side bar.

More pictures in the Extended Article! (55 Pictures)

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Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
An utterly distraught religious woman came running to a Chassidic Rebbe one day, weeping uncontrollably.

“Rebbe,” she cried, “It’s my son. He went Meshuga. I think he needs a psychiatrist!” He’s really acting strange.”

“What’s the matter?” Asked the Rebbe.

“The matter?” cried the distressed woman. “He’s behaving like a lowlife! He dances with gentile women; he even began dining on swine! I’m telling you he’s crazy.”

The Rebbe looked at the poor woman as he tried to put her problems into perspective.

“My dear lady, if your son were dancing with pigs and dining on women, I would say that he is indeed insane. But the way you describe him he is not crazy at all. I’d say that he has become a very indulgent and lascivious young man. No my dear, that’s what we call ‘sinful,’ not ‘crazy.’ There’s nothing at all crazy about that.”

The Weekly Sedra – Ki Sisa – The Sin Behind the Sin

Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

An utterly distraught religious woman came running to a Chassidic Rebbe one day, weeping uncontrollably.

“Rebbe,” she cried, “It’s my son. He went Meshuga. I think he needs a psychiatrist!” He’s really acting strange.”

“What’s the matter?” Asked the Rebbe.

“The matter?” cried the distressed woman. “He’s behaving like a lowlife! He dances with gentile women; he even began dining on swine! I’m telling you he’s crazy.”

The Rebbe looked at the poor woman as he tried to put her problems into perspective.

“My dear lady, if your son were dancing with pigs and dining on women, I would say that he is indeed insane. But the way you describe him he is not crazy at all. I’d say that he has become a very indulgent and lascivious young man. No my dear, that’s what we call ‘sinful,’ not ‘crazy.’ There’s nothing at all crazy about that.”

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FJC.ru

MOSCOW, Russia — The Fourth Congress of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia has concluded in Moscow, involving leaders from 181 communities. At the opening ceremony, FJC Russia spokesperson Boruch Gorin underlined the organization's achievements since it was founded ten years ago. “Our challenge here is not only to report on what has been done, but to choose a strategy and path of development for the Jewish community,” he explained.

Fourth FJC Russia Congress Concludes in Moscow

FJC.ru

MOSCOW, Russia — The Fourth Congress of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia has concluded in Moscow, involving leaders from 181 communities. At the opening ceremony, FJC Russia spokesperson Boruch Gorin underlined the organization’s achievements since it was founded ten years ago. “Our challenge here is not only to report on what has been done, but to choose a strategy and path of development for the Jewish community,” he explained.

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Dvora Lakein - Lubavitch.com

At the havdallah after Shabbos, students strum and sing.

S. BARBARA, CA — “What a credit to Chabad that 500 Jewish students from around California devoted a weekend to learning about Judaism and Jewish commitment. Would that other Jewish groups have such success working with what is probably the most Jewishly alienated generation in American history.”

On Campus: 600 Students Observe Shabbos, Some Say For Keeps

Dvora Lakein – Lubavitch.com

At the havdallah after Shabbos, students strum and sing.

S. BARBARA, CA — “What a credit to Chabad that 500 Jewish students from around California devoted a weekend to learning about Judaism and Jewish commitment. Would that other Jewish groups have such success working with what is probably the most Jewishly alienated generation in American history.”

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Mazal Tov! – 5 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Mendel and Adel (nee Blank) Sirota.
IYH at 888 Montgomery St, Apt B5, [bet Troy and Schenectady].

Mordechai and Zeldie (nee Gottlieb) Schwey.
IYH at 23041 Parklawn St, Oak Park, MI 48237.

Mendy and Chumy (nee Greenwald) Carlebach.
IYH at 170 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

Aron Modcha and Miriam Lipsey (Sale, England) .

Dovid Leib and Malka Baila (nee Blasenstein) Wilansky (Sydney, Australia) .

Stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info! Thank You.a

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The Rebbe says:

1. This week’s Haftorah discusses how Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet) was sent by Hashem to direct the Yidin (Jewish people) of Samaria back onto the righteous path so that the hunger in the land of Samaria would end.

When Eliyahu Hanavi arrives in Samaria he gathers all the Yidin, who were then serving the idol called “Bal”, and the non-Jewish prophets of the “Bal”, onto Mount Carmel and says, “How long will you dance on two sides?”

2. The Rebbe now questions Eliyahu Hanavi’s strategy:

The Weekly Sedra – Parshas Ki Sisa

The Rebbe says:

1. This week’s Haftorah discusses how Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet) was sent by Hashem to direct the Yidin (Jewish people) of Samaria back onto the righteous path so that the hunger in the land of Samaria would end.

When Eliyahu Hanavi arrives in Samaria he gathers all the Yidin, who were then serving the idol called “Bal”, and the non-Jewish prophets of the “Bal”, onto Mount Carmel and says, “How long will you dance on two sides?”

2. The Rebbe now questions Eliyahu Hanavi’s strategy:

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Crown Heights Rec Center Pool Progressing Rapidly

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — This week, renovations have started on the Crown Heights Rec[reation] Center’s pool. The pool has been cleaned spotless. New grout is being layed. A beautiful brand new locker room is being built featuring new showers, hundreds of new lockers, and plenty of space. More to come very soon. We will keep you updated as work progresses.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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by Michelle Coleman - The Australian Jewish News

Sydney, Australia — In a video broadcast to the Yeshiva Centre’s annual gala dinner on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd reaffirmed his government’s pre-election pledges to the Jewish community on security and funding for day schools.

More in the Extended Article!

Australia’s Prime Minister salutes Chabad!

by Michelle Coleman – The Australian Jewish News

Sydney, Australia — In a video broadcast to the Yeshiva Centre’s annual gala dinner on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd reaffirmed his government’s pre-election pledges to the Jewish community on security and funding for day schools.

More in the Extended Article!

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