Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosef and Chaya Rivka (nee Steinhauser) Levine (Teaneck, NJ) on the birth of a baby girl!
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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The recent death of Rebbetzin Lea Raichik of Los Angeles, has prompted two Portland women—Raichik’s daughter and granddaughter—to reflect on the commonalities and differences three generations of women have experienced as Chabad emissaries in a rapidly changing world.
Devora Wilhelm and her daughter Simi Mishulovin now pursue the same goal of reaching out to and enhancing the Jewish community in the Portland area as Raichik did for nearly 59 years in Los Angeles.
World Changes, Women’s Mission Stays Same
The recent death of Rebbetzin Lea Raichik of Los Angeles, has prompted two Portland women—Raichik’s daughter and granddaughter—to reflect on the commonalities and differences three generations of women have experienced as Chabad emissaries in a rapidly changing world.
Devora Wilhelm and her daughter Simi Mishulovin now pursue the same goal of reaching out to and enhancing the Jewish community in the Portland area as Raichik did for nearly 59 years in Los Angeles.
NCFJE 67th Annual Awards Dinner
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Sunday, November 18, 2007 NCFJE celebrated its 67th Annual Awards Dinner at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
The guests of honor were Michelle and Bruce Tuchman, Nachama Dina and Shmuel Raskin, and Sara and Adam Wartski. Dr. Tzvi (Harvey) Lang was given the Crown Heights Community Award, for his work on behalf of the Crown Heights community. Boxing Champion Dmitry Salita, was awarded with the Jewish Sports Champion Award, recognizing his contributions toward Jewish professional sports. Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson was awarded the Man of the Year award.
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proudly model new uniforms.
“It's really all about integrity, showing the world that these guys are out there and watching,” said Robert LiMandri, the department's first deputy commissioner.
“With any uniform comes a level of respect. We wanted to make sure that people know that we've answered a complaint and showed up on a job site,” LiMandri said.
Buildings Department Inspectors Get Spiffy New Uniforms
proudly model new uniforms.
The city Buildings Department has spent years trying to clean up its image – and now it’s sending its inspectors onto the streets in spiffy new uniforms costing a total of $385,000.
“It’s really all about integrity, showing the world that these guys are out there and watching,” said Robert LiMandri, the department’s first deputy commissioner.
“With any uniform comes a level of respect. We wanted to make sure that people know that we’ve answered a complaint and showed up on a job site,” LiMandri said.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avremi Yarmush (Crown Heights) and Nissa Bracha Gilbert-McNabb (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be tonight, Monday at 799 Montgomery St, [between Montgomery and Troy Ave].
WESTMOUNT, Canada — The giving season came early to the Montreal Children’s Hospital last Tuesday, when Chabad Westmount’s youth group, J-teens, arrived bearing toy donations for the young patients.
Director of J-teens, Rabbi Asher Hecht, said the youth program teaches youngsters to give back to their community, and instill in them a lifelong habit of giving.
J-Teens Come Through for Kids
WESTMOUNT, Canada — The giving season came early to the Montreal Children’s Hospital last Tuesday, when Chabad Westmount’s youth group, J-teens, arrived bearing toy donations for the young patients.
Director of J-teens, Rabbi Asher Hecht, said the youth program teaches youngsters to give back to their community, and instill in them a lifelong habit of giving.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosef Shishler (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Tarryn Kaplan (Johannesburg, South Africa) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!.
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — World’s Greatest Department Store to Host Workshop Wonderland Celebrating World’s Greatest Miracle.
Kids Join Judah the Maccabee on the Macy’s Kids Floor for a Hands-On Olive-Press Workshop and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Kids make Chanukah “Jewelites,” and receive their own Chanukah Gifts.
Macy*s to Host Chanukah Workshop Wonderland
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — World’s Greatest Department Store to Host Workshop Wonderland Celebrating World’s Greatest Miracle.
Kids Join Judah the Maccabee on the Macy’s Kids Floor for a Hands-On Olive-Press Workshop and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Kids make Chanukah “Jewelites,” and receive their own Chanukah Gifts.
JERUSALEM, Israel — Some 230 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries in Israel, backed up by an army of yeshiva students, will be taking the light and message of Chanukah directly to the public with a host of menorah lightings, celebrations and special visits to Israel Defense Force bases. In addition, Chabad Houses are stockpiling thousands of menorah kits and pamphlets to distribute to anyone who requests them.
Shluchim to Embark on Light-Spreading Mission Throughout Israel
JERUSALEM, Israel — Some 230 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries in Israel, backed up by an army of yeshiva students, will be taking the light and message of Chanukah directly to the public with a host of menorah lightings, celebrations and special visits to Israel Defense Force bases. In addition, Chabad Houses are stockpiling thousands of menorah kits and pamphlets to distribute to anyone who requests them.
The Rebbe going into 770 to Daven Mussof on Rosh Chodesh 1989. Special Thanks Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum. Click here to see previous weeks pictures.
Picture of the Day! The Rebbe in 770 1989!
The Rebbe going into 770 to Daven Mussof on Rosh Chodesh 1989. Special Thanks Rabbi Mordechai Kirschenbaum. Click here to see previous weeks pictures.
KOSTROMA, Russia –- The Jewish community of Kostroma is currently holding an autumn camp for its youngsters, Led by Sara Feiman, this series of activities will keep the children busy throughout the entirety of their school holiday, which has just gotten underway.
Autumn Camp Opens for Kostroma Jewish Community
KOSTROMA, Russia –- The Jewish community of Kostroma is currently holding an autumn camp for its youngsters, Led by Sara Feiman, this series of activities will keep the children busy throughout the entirety of their school holiday, which has just gotten underway.
Mazal Tov! – 3 Sunday Night L’Chaims!
Menachem Lipskier (Crown Heights) and Miri Carlebach (Crown Heights) ,
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave].
Sholom Ber Kesselman (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Leah Labkowski (Los Angeles, CA)
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
Yarden Blumstein (Far Rockaway, NY) and Baila Lax (Houston, TX) .
IYH at Chovevei Torah, 885 Eastern Pkwy, [bet Albany and Troy Ave]
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!.
HONOLULU, HI — Rivky Krasnjansky of Honolulu and Avremel Chazanow of Brooklyn, N.Y., believe that God will be a third partner in their marriage.
Their Wednesday wedding will be an affirmation of faith for the pair, members of the Chabad Lubavitch movement of Orthodox Judaism, which teaches strict adherence to laws laid out more than 3,000 years ago.
Couple Unites Under Strict Jewish Tenets
HONOLULU, HI — Rivky Krasnjansky of Honolulu and Avremel Chazanow of Brooklyn, N.Y., believe that God will be a third partner in their marriage.
Their Wednesday wedding will be an affirmation of faith for the pair, members of the Chabad Lubavitch movement of Orthodox Judaism, which teaches strict adherence to laws laid out more than 3,000 years ago.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Peretz and Miryum (nee Langer) Motchkin (Shluchim to S Francisco, CA) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida hosts a successful JBN Event
FORT MYERS, FL [CHI] — Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida under the directorship of Shluchim Rabbi Yitzchok and Nechamie Minkowicz hosted another successful JBN – Jewish Business Networking event.
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Mazal Tov! – 2 Motzoei Shabbos L’Chaims!
Yanky Majesky (Crown Heights) and Chanchi Dubov (Orlando, FL) .
IYH at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave].
Mordechai Kustiner (Evanston, IL) and Devorah Cadaner (Jerusalem)
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
BERKELEY, CA — Friday night: A time for family, a time for unity, a time for food, a time for 50 people to cram into a one-bedroom apartment … at least for Rabbi Gil and Bracha Sara Leeds of the Chabad Jewish Student Center at the University of California at Berkeley.
Berkeley Chabad House Wins Over Students With Welcoming Warmth
BERKELEY, CA — Friday night: A time for family, a time for unity, a time for food, a time for 50 people to cram into a one-bedroom apartment … at least for Rabbi Gil and Bracha Sara Leeds of the Chabad Jewish Student Center at the University of California at Berkeley.
