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R. C. Berman - Lubavitch.com

Children at the Chabad preschool in Downtown Toronto. (photo:lubavitch.com)

BROOKLYN, NY — The world Jewish population climbed by 200,000 over the past year, says a Jerusalem-based think thank. That brings it in total to 13.2 million. But those who read on in the report quickly put away the party blowers: The projections for population growth are much more sobering.

While Jewish Birth Rates Lag Chabad Encourages Growing Families

R. C. Berman – Lubavitch.com

Children at the Chabad preschool in Downtown Toronto. (photo:lubavitch.com)

BROOKLYN, NY — The world Jewish population climbed by 200,000 over the past year, says a Jerusalem-based think thank. That brings it in total to 13.2 million. But those who read on in the report quickly put away the party blowers: The projections for population growth are much more sobering.

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New Engagement!

Nathaniel Cohen (Neuilly, France) to Raquel Illouz (Paris, France)
Baby Boy!

Leiby and Mushka Brikman from Montreal, Canada had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Chaya (nee Laber) Shepard from Albany, NY had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Mendel Mergui (Paris, France) to Chani Galperin (Winsor, Ontario) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Rubashkins 1349 President street
New Engagement!

Arik Deren (Greenwich, CT) to Elkie Havlin (Dresden, Germany) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Sternberg (New London, CT) to Devora Lea Amar (Seine Et Marne, France) L’Chaim: Thursday, Nov. 5th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
Baby Girl!

Uriel and Mushky (nee Dubov) Hillel from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Dovid and Chaya (nee Gordon) Drizin from Los Angeles, CA had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Shmuel Helman (Brazil) to Stella Washingston (Alpharetta, GA)
New Engagement!

Doniel Preston (Edgware, UK) to Chayale Russel (Edgware, UK)
New Engagement!

Dovi Borochov (Crown Heights) to Mirel Vogel (London, UK)
New Engagement!

Binyomin Beilin (Boston, MA) Rivkah Bracha Ross (Waterbury, CT)
Baby Girl!

Menachem and Sari (Nee Gottlib) Forer from Crown Heights/Hillside had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Dovi Zaetz (Crown Heights) to Hanni Ladayov (Paris, France)
New Engagement!

Levi Smith (N. Miami Beach, FL) to Chana Singer (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
Baby Girl!

Shui and Sheva (nee Tennenhaus) Kastel from Hollywood, FL had a baby girl!
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Menahem Mendel Bredoire (Paris, France) to Haya Mouchka Sebag (Paris,France)
FJC.ru
DONETSK, Ukraine –- In eastern Ukraine, the Jewish community of Donetsk have concluded it latest seminar. Held from January 6th through 8th, this educational opportunity involved Jewish women, aged 14 and 15 years old. Sponsored and run by the Avi Chai Foundation.

The event, which was facilitated by Anna Skobeleva, a representative of the 'Avi Chai' Foundation in Minsk, was met with a strong turnout of young enthusiasts. The 'Junior' program is aimed at preparing counselors for Jewish camps, as well as leaders for the various youth initiatives organized by Jewish communities across the Former Soviet Union.

Ukraine Seminar Prepares Jewish Youth Leaders

FJC.ru

DONETSK, Ukraine –- In eastern Ukraine, the Jewish community of Donetsk have concluded it latest seminar. Held from January 6th through 8th, this educational opportunity involved Jewish women, aged 14 and 15 years old. Sponsored and run by the Avi Chai Foundation.

The event, which was facilitated by Anna Skobeleva, a representative of the ‘Avi Chai’ Foundation in Minsk, was met with a strong turnout of young enthusiasts. The ‘Junior’ program is aimed at preparing counselors for Jewish camps, as well as leaders for the various youth initiatives organized by Jewish communities across the Former Soviet Union.

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JTA
Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal of the Chabad Lubavitch organization speaks about the architecture of the synagogue in the new Jewish community center Szloma-Albam-House in Berlin on Monday, Aug. 27, 2007. Photo - AP

BERLIN, Germany — Rabbi Yehudah Teichtal, who directs the city's Chabad, told JTA Thursday that the Talmud Torah Or Avner will add on an elementary school building and a sports facility.

Berlin Day School Planning Major Expansion.

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Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal of the Chabad Lubavitch organization speaks about the architecture of the synagogue in the new Jewish community center Szloma-Albam-House in Berlin on Monday, Aug. 27, 2007. Photo – AP

BERLIN, Germany — Rabbi Yehudah Teichtal, who directs the city’s Chabad, told JTA Thursday that the Talmud Torah Or Avner will add on an elementary school building and a sports facility.

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National Weather Service

Snow in the winter of 2006. Illustration Photo.

NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — A heavy snow warning remains in effect from 9:00pm this evening to 12:00pm Monday.

A mixture of rain and snow is expected to begin this evening... changing over to all snow by midnight. The snow may be heavy at times overnight into early Monday morning before tapering off around noontime. Total snow accumulations are expected to range from 5 to 8 inches.

More info in the Extended Article.

Severe Weather Alert for NYC

National Weather Service

Snow in the winter of 2006. Illustration Photo.

NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — A heavy snow warning remains in effect from 9:00pm this evening to 12:00pm Monday.

A mixture of rain and snow is expected to begin this evening… changing over to all snow by midnight. The snow may be heavy at times overnight into early Monday morning before tapering off around noontime. Total snow accumulations are expected to range from 5 to 8 inches.

More info in the Extended Article.

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Released Time Melava Malka

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In preparation for Yud Shevat, NCFJE’s Released Time Program of greater New York had a Melave Malka for all their instructors and outreach workers. The gathering was meant to strengthen their Hiskashrus/connection to the Rebbe and to rededicate their efforts to teaching public school children one hour of Torah a week.

Over one hundred of the 150 Released Time instructors attended this Melave Malka, which was a great success.

More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Eli Kahan)

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Blessings Behind Bars

by Rick Adelman – World Jewish Digest

Bochurim Yisroel Silverstein and Reuven Brody at the entrance to the Davis Correctional Facility in Maryland this past summer as part of Aleph Institute’s Nationwide Summer Prison Visitation Program.

Rachel knew it wouldn’t be easy explaining her husband’s prolonged absence. Since she wasn’t about to tell anyone the truth – that Jacob was serving a seven-month prison sentence – the South Florida woman simply decided to curtail her social interactions.

“I don’t want people to ask me,” she said. “No one knows, except for our parents, close family members and one lady in the community I’m close with.”

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Comedy Central, by Way of the Torah

Angela Jimenez – The New York Times

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — As usual, Mendy Pellin wore the traditional black coat and hat of a Hasid and sat on a high stool facing the camera. He read quickly through a page of notes, shook his head vigorously in the way of preparation, and signaled his readiness with a nod to his cameraman, Dovi Trappler. As the camera rolled, Mr. Pellin’s voice dropped to the confident baritone of an overeager news anchor.

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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

CrownHeights.info would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! to a good friend Yudi Hershkop (Crown Heights) on his engagement to Chavi Meyers (Kfar Chabad, Israel) .

The L’Chaim will IYH be tomorrow, Sunday at 333 Crown St, [bet New York and Nostrand Ave].

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2 Officers and a Civilian Injured in Late Night Collision

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A violent collision between a police cruiser and Cadillac rocked Eastern Parkway early Friday morning. The incident took place at around 3:30am when police officers from the 77th Precinct responded to call for backup when they hydroplaned in front of 770 and were struck by an oncoming vehicle.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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Judge: Storefront Synagogue Can Return

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 — A federal judge ruled Friday that an Orthodox synagogue forced out in 2006 must be allowed to operate in Cooper City shopping areas.

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