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An IDF soldier dons Tefillin at the Western Wall, 1967

There's much that American Jews today take for granted, making the Jewish experience a comfortable and familiar one. It wasn't always this way. In this feature, Lubavitch.com brings readers a look at some of the early press releases issued by Lubavitch News Service on behalf of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Many of the press releases announce the launching of a new educational initiative or a mitzvah campaign that offer a glimpse into a different milieu, and help us appreciate just how far the Jewish American experience has progressed.

Nearly Half Million Jews Observe Tefillin at Kosel

Lubavitch.com
An IDF soldier dons Tefillin at the Western Wall, 1967

There’s much that American Jews today take for granted, making the Jewish experience a comfortable and familiar one. It wasn’t always this way. In this feature, Lubavitch.com brings readers a look at some of the early press releases issued by Lubavitch News Service on behalf of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Many of the press releases announce the launching of a new educational initiative or a mitzvah campaign that offer a glimpse into a different milieu, and help us appreciate just how far the Jewish American experience has progressed.

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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!
New Engagement!

Menahem Mendel Bredoire (Paris, France) to Haya Mouchka Sebag (Paris,France)

Celebration at Chabad of Dusseldorf

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Dusseldorf, Germany — In honor of Chabad of Dusseldorf sixth anniversary, Chabad held a couple of event. A corner stone was laid for the new ‘Rohr Chabad Lubavitch Center’, a festive dinner was held and a new Sefer Torah is being written.

Many more pictures in the Extended Article!!

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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Aron Meir Shloush (Crown Heights) and Rosy Nechama Michaan (S. Paulo, Brazil) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be Wednesday night at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany ave].

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A while back Rabbi Zvi Drizin, Shliach to Dallas, TX uploaded YouTube video on how to put on Tefillin, and pioneered the idea of using of YouTube on Shlichus. He can now also be the first to make a YouTube 'Mekuriv'!! In the video above a man thanks Rabbi Drizin for helping him. Enjoy!

Video of the Day – Thank You Chabad of YouTube!

A while back Rabbi Zvi Drizin, Shliach to Dallas, TX uploaded YouTube video on how to put on Tefillin, and pioneered the idea of using of YouTube on Shlichus. He can now also be the first to make a YouTube ‘Mekuriv’!! In the video above a man thanks Rabbi Drizin for helping him. Enjoy!

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi and Rosie (nee Kogan) Popack (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

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Special: Judaism Behind Bars

Shturem.net

Miami, FL — After a thorough screening and security check by armed guards dozens of bochurim from the Semicha Institute in Miami entered the Dade Correctional institution in Florida to participate in a 3-day seminar which included shiurim in Gemoro, Chassidus, Halacha and Hashkofo.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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Gallery – Regional Northeast Kinus HaShluchim

Brooklyn, NY — Sunday, May 27th, about 150 Shluchim from New York and New England got together this past weekend for the regional northeast Kinus HaShluchim. The following pictures were taken as the Shluchim made their way to Borough Hall for the group picture, and then inside where a dinner was held.

Photo Gallery in the Extended Article!

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Regional West Coast Kinus HaShluchos

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Glendale, CA — Monday, May 28th, over 150 Shluchos from California and Nevada got together to honor the memory of Horav Hachosid HaShliach, Rabbi Avrohom Levitansky.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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Houston, TX — Sunday, May 27th, Jewish history was made in the state of Texas. At 5pm the first Kosher meal was served from the first Kosher Kitchen in the Stringfellow Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

History made in Texas

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Houston, TX — Sunday, May 27th, Jewish history was made in the state of Texas. At 5pm the first Kosher meal was served from the first Kosher Kitchen in the Stringfellow Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

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Crown Heights, Brooklyn – Yesterday, Sunday, a car attempted to pull into a driveway on Empire Blvd between Albany and Troy coming from the opposite side and hit a passing minivan causing it to collide with a parked car.

B”H there were no injuries and there was no one passing on the sidewalk where the parked car was pushed into. Drivers need to take extra care in that area of Empire, it’s the most accident prone intersection in Crown Heights.

Crossing Double Yellow Lines Causes Accident on Empire

Crown Heights, Brooklyn – Yesterday, Sunday, a car attempted to pull into a driveway on Empire Blvd between Albany and Troy coming from the opposite side and hit a passing minivan causing it to collide with a parked car.

B”H there were no injuries and there was no one passing on the sidewalk where the parked car was pushed into. Drivers need to take extra care in that area of Empire, it’s the most accident prone intersection in Crown Heights.

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Photo by: Rabbi Arye D. Gordon

S. Monica, CA – Hundreds of Friends, Mekuravim, Supports and Family members escorted Rabbi Avrohom Levitansky OBM Shliach to S. Monica California. The Levaya passed a number of locations on its way to the ‘Bais HaChaim’ including Yeshivas Ohr Elchonon, Cheder Menachem and the Bais Chabad of Simcha Monica which R. Avrohom was the founder and director of.

More pictures in the Extended Article. (Photo Credit: Rabbi Arye D. Gordon)

Hundreds on Hand for the Levaya of R. Avrohom Levitansky OBM

Photo by: Rabbi Arye D. Gordon

S. Monica, CA – Hundreds of Friends, Mekuravim, Supports and Family members escorted Rabbi Avrohom Levitansky OBM Shliach to S. Monica California. The Levaya passed a number of locations on its way to the ‘Bais HaChaim’ including Yeshivas Ohr Elchonon, Cheder Menachem and the Bais Chabad of Simcha Monica which R. Avrohom was the founder and director of.

More pictures in the Extended Article. (Photo Credit: Rabbi Arye D. Gordon)

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Drunk Driver Rear Ends Double Parked Car

Crown Heights, Brooklyn –- Today, about 5:30 PM, a red Chevy Malibu driven by a drunk driver, slammed into the rear of a double parked Mercedes. The incident took place on Lefferts Ave between Brooklyn and Kingston in the middle of the block.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Hillel and Brocha Bina (nee Hecht) Yanni (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

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Shabbat With Chabad at the Cannes Film Festival

B. Olidort – Lubavitch.com
Guests from the Cannes Film Festival join Chabad at Shabbat services on the Riviera.

Cannes, France — The International Cannes Film Festival, emblematic in all ways of material girls (and boys), seemed a most unlikely venue for a spiritual encounter. Indeed, curious onlookers assumed it was a film shoot that had people dancing to the Shabbat liturgy of Lecha Dodi, on the French Riviera last Friday night.

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In a unique auction arranged by the PTA of Bnos Mencham participants put in their tickets for a chance to win ‘Gift Certificates’ for Simcha Halls, Jewelers and Camp Tuition among those being offerd. The following is a list of the winners of the auction.

Razag Ballroom - Daniella Chayo
Simpson Jewlery - Dina Shur
Camp Emunah - Esther Turk
Bnos Menachem Day Camp - Cindi Topol
Sheitel - Kraina Lepkivker

List continues in the Extended Article!

The Winners of the Bnos Menachem PTA Auction!

In a unique auction arranged by the PTA of Bnos Mencham participants put in their tickets for a chance to win ‘Gift Certificates’ for Simcha Halls, Jewelers and Camp Tuition among those being offerd. The following is a list of the winners of the auction.

Razag Ballroom – Daniella Chayo
Simpson Jewlery – Dina Shur
Camp Emunah – Esther Turk
Bnos Menachem Day Camp – Cindi Topol
Sheitel – Kraina Lepkivker

List continues in the Extended Article!

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