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by Elazar Kohen
A Holiday Thought
Life is filled with projects. Projects we take upon ourselves to enhance our lives, to improve our selves, or even just to pass the time.
Anything from spiritual resolutions, to diet & exercise, to writing semi-interesting articles, to squashing a pigeon with a large hammer (vulgar, I know, but hey – these are your projects, not mine…)
Some have a higher frustration rate than others; some take a lot longer; some require a lot more patience and dedication.
But we do our best to try and work through them.
Livin’ the Soggy Life
by Elazar Kohen
A Holiday Thought
Life is filled with projects. Projects we take upon ourselves to enhance our lives, to improve our selves, or even just to pass the time.
Anything from spiritual resolutions, to diet & exercise, to writing semi-interesting articles, to squashing a pigeon with a large hammer (vulgar, I know, but hey – these are your projects, not mine…)
Some have a higher frustration rate than others; some take a lot longer; some require a lot more patience and dedication.
But we do our best to try and work through them.
Chai Nissan Farbrengen at BLY
Brooklyn, NY — In honor of Reb Levi Yitzchok, the Rebbe’s father’s birthday, on the18th of Nissan, a Farbrengen took place at the Bais Levi Yitzchok Shul in Crown Heights. Rabbi Michoel Seligson Farbrenged and told stories about Reb Levik and discussed the various unique teachings of Reb Levik and how it was reflected in the Rebbe’s teachings. In addition, Rabbi Seligson told many interesting stories about the Rebbe that kept the crowd until a late hour.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
Togetherness, Remembrance
by Peter Fimrite – San Francisco Chronicle
Mendel Scop, 2, cleans crumbs from the family minivan in preparation for Passover. Chronicle photo by Kat Wade
Mill Valley, CA — In the kitchen, the Scop family, including (from left) mo… Mendel Scop, 2, and his mother, Chana Scop, take time out… Mendel Scop, 2, cleans crumbs from the family minivan in …
The Mill Valley home of Rabbi Hillel Scop was bustling Sunday. As his wife, Chana, soothed their 8-month old son, Scop carried a box of supplies past her and into the kitchen, where pots rumbled on the stove and three of the Scops’ four other children busily peeled zucchinis.
Four Sedorim in the Center of the World
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New York, NY — Over 500 People took part in four Sadorim that were organized by “Chabad Lubavitch of Midtown Manhattan” under the directorship of Rabbi Yehoshua Metzger. The first Sader took place in “Prime Grill”, a fancy restaurant in Midtown, the second took place in “Abigail’s”, another fancy restaurant in midtown.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco, CA — Rabbi Potash, holding his 4-year-old son, Yakov Potash, greets guests as they seat themselves for the Passover seder dinner at the Chabad Jewish Center in San Francisco on Monday. Chronicle photo by Katy Raddatz
More in the Extended Article.
Picture of the Day – Pesach in SF
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco, CA — Rabbi Potash, holding his 4-year-old son, Yakov Potash, greets guests as they seat themselves for the Passover seder dinner at the Chabad Jewish Center in San Francisco on Monday. Chronicle photo by Katy Raddatz
More in the Extended Article.
By Amy Sherman - Miami Herald
Attorney General Bill McCollum (right)
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum gave a Fort Lauderdale condo association until 5 p.m. today to change a policy that prohibited display of a Jewish symbol outside the door of a unit.
Earlier this year, the Port Condo Association told tenant Laurie Richter to remove the mezuzah she had attached to her doorframe. The association told her that she was in violation of its policy that forbids residents from placing anything on the exterior of common property.
Jewish Mezuzahs OK at Lauderdale condo
By Amy Sherman – Miami Herald
Attorney General Bill McCollum (right)
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum gave a Fort Lauderdale condo association until 5 p.m. today to change a policy that prohibited display of a Jewish symbol outside the door of a unit.
Earlier this year, the Port Condo Association told tenant Laurie Richter to remove the mezuzah she had attached to her doorframe. The association told her that she was in violation of its policy that forbids residents from placing anything on the exterior of common property.
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz, CA — In what he calls his Jewish first-aid kit, Pinchas Taylor, 22, carries the essentials for wishing people a happy Passover this week.He hits the streets of downtown with his kit swung over his shoulder, wearing a black fedora and matching sport coat, and randomly asks people, “Are you Jewish?”
Some say “no,” and the aspiring rabbi keeps walking down Pacific Avenue. Others ask him for spare change, and he opens up his wallet before he continues his search for Jewish people.
Two Aspiring Rabbis Visit Santa Cruz to Celebrate Passover
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz, CA — In what he calls his Jewish first-aid kit, Pinchas Taylor, 22, carries the essentials for wishing people a happy Passover this week.
He hits the streets of downtown with his kit swung over his shoulder, wearing a black fedora and matching sport coat, and randomly asks people, “Are you Jewish?”
Some say “no,” and the aspiring rabbi keeps walking down Pacific Avenue. Others ask him for spare change, and he opens up his wallet before he continues his search for Jewish people.
Times Herald-Record
Orange County, NY — A state contractor is set to begin installing a metal barrier in the middle of Route 17 next month to prevent cars from crossing the grassy median and colliding with oncoming traffic.The Department of Transportation had planned to do the work in 2009 but moved up its schedule after a spate of deadly crossover crashes, including one in October in Chester that killed a young New York City couple and left their 10-month-old daughter an orphan.
State Set to Install Rt. 17 Median Barriers
Times Herald-Record
Orange County, NY — A state contractor is set to begin installing a metal barrier in the middle of Route 17 next month to prevent cars from crossing the grassy median and colliding with oncoming traffic.
The Department of Transportation had planned to do the work in 2009 but moved up its schedule after a spate of deadly crossover crashes, including one in October in Chester that killed a young New York City couple and left their 10-month-old daughter an orphan.
by Anastasia Gornick and David Xia - Columbia Daily Spectator
New York, NY — While some students burned the midnight oil in Butler Library on Monday night, many others burned ceremonial candles, kicking off the weeklong Jewish holiday of Passover with traditional seders.The Chabad Resource Center hosted a seder-a traditional meal during which participants pray, eat ceremonial food, and retell the story of the Jews fleeing from slavery in Egypt-in Low Library Rotunda last night for approximately 70 Columbia students and their guests.
Rabbi Yonah Blum led the seder, which had to be moved from its usual location in the Chabad Center on 113th Street because of the large number of students attending.
Passover Comes to Low
by Anastasia Gornick and David Xia – Columbia Daily Spectator
New York, NY — While some students burned the midnight oil in Butler Library on Monday night, many others burned ceremonial candles, kicking off the weeklong Jewish holiday of Passover with traditional seders.
The Chabad Resource Center hosted a seder-a traditional meal during which participants pray, eat ceremonial food, and retell the story of the Jews fleeing from slavery in Egypt-in Low Library Rotunda last night for approximately 70 Columbia students and their guests.
Rabbi Yonah Blum led the seder, which had to be moved from its usual location in the Chabad Center on 113th Street because of the large number of students attending.
Mazal Tov! – 11 Sholom Zochor this Week!
Ariel and Chaya Pinson
IY“H at 1466 President St, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Shlome and Tzivia Zwiebel
IY”H at 850 Eastern Parkway, 2nd floor [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Srully and Chanie Zavdi
IY“H at 555 Crown St Apt 3B [between Kingston and Albany Ave].
Berel and Raizel (nee Mochkin) Zucker
IY”H at 375 Crown St, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Chaim Hillel and Tzippora Baruch
IY“H at 305 Crown St, [between New York and Nostrand Ave].
Levi and Yehudis Blachman
IY”H at 6 Red Oak Ln, Spring Valley, NY 10977.
Yossie and Baila Wasserman
IY“H at 80 Decatur Ave, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Boruch and Chaya Leah Sufrin
IY”H at 1031 E Amelia Dr, Long Beach, CA 90807.
Henoch and Eta Duboff
IY“H at 2917 W Chestnut Rd, Mequon, WI 53092.
Dovie and Chaya (nee Moscowitz) Shapiro (Shluchim to Flagstaff, AZ)
Yossi and Toba Leah Charytan
IY”H at 4610 Avenue Carlton, Snowdon, QC, Canada
If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at mazaltov@crownheights.info! Thank You.
Special Shiur in Honor of Chai Nissan
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Thursday evening at 8:00pm a special Shiur took place in the Kolel in honor of Chai Nissan the birthday of the Rebbes father, Reb levi Yitzchok.
The Shiur was given by the ‘Chozer’ Reb Yoel Kahn in Yiddish to Anash and Temimim, the topic was Pesach and was given from ‘Lekutei Levi Yitzchok’ from page 113 to page 128. The Shiur was organized by the Vaad Talmidai Hatmim.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
By Simon Jacobson
Passover, perhaps like no other holiday, captures the diverse spectrum of religious and spiritual experience, from one extreme to the next.For the most observant, the Passover Seder is a solemn time, heavily filled with rules and regulations, rich with layers of customs and meanings, to be followed to the tee with all the stringency of Passover laws.
For many the Seder is not quite as intense. Rather it is a nice, nostalgic experience. A time to get together with family and friends. A time to remember history and celebrate our heritage.
From Boredom… To Freedom – 15 Ways to Invigorate Your Seder
By Simon Jacobson
Passover, perhaps like no other holiday, captures the diverse spectrum of religious and spiritual experience, from one extreme to the next.
For the most observant, the Passover Seder is a solemn time, heavily filled with rules and regulations, rich with layers of customs and meanings, to be followed to the tee with all the stringency of Passover laws.
For many the Seder is not quite as intense. Rather it is a nice, nostalgic experience. A time to get together with family and friends. A time to remember history and celebrate our heritage.
Click Here for a newscast of this event (NY1)
New York, NY — When mail and newspapers build up at an elderly person's home, it can be a sign that something is wrong.
Now, the city's seniors can sign up to have letter carriers keep an extra eye on their mailboxes, and if the bills and magazines are accumulating, emergency contacts are notified so that someone can check on them.
The Carrier Alert program was created decades ago in New York and many other cities nationwide but fizzled out over the years. In some areas, it has experienced a recent resurgence, and now New York is rejoining the initiative, linking it with the city's 311 telephone information hot line so that carriers have one central place to call.
More in the Extended Article.
New York, NY — When mail and newspapers build up at an elderly person's home, it can be a sign that something is wrong.
Now, the city's seniors can sign up to have letter carriers keep an extra eye on their mailboxes, and if the bills and magazines are accumulating, emergency contacts are notified so that someone can check on them.
The Carrier Alert program was created decades ago in New York and many other cities nationwide but fizzled out over the years. In some areas, it has experienced a recent resurgence, and now New York is rejoining the initiative, linking it with the city's 311 telephone information hot line so that carriers have one central place to call.
More in the Extended Article.
NYC’s Letter Carriers to Watch Out for Their Elderly Customers
Click Here for a newscast of this event (NY1)
New York, NY — When mail and newspapers build up at an elderly person’s home, it can be a sign that something is wrong.
Now, the city’s seniors can sign up to have letter carriers keep an extra eye on their mailboxes, and if the bills and magazines are accumulating, emergency contacts are notified so that someone can check on them.
The Carrier Alert program was created decades ago in New York and many other cities nationwide but fizzled out over the years. In some areas, it has experienced a recent resurgence, and now New York is rejoining the initiative, linking it with the city’s 311 telephone information hot line so that carriers have one central place to call.
More in the Extended Article.
Shanghai, China — CNN recently ran a feature on religion in the communist China in which they interviewed the Shliach to Shanghai, China Rabbi Shalom Greenberg.
Click Here to view the clip!
CNN on Religion in China
Shanghai, China — CNN recently ran a feature on religion in the communist China in which they interviewed the Shliach to Shanghai, China Rabbi Shalom Greenberg.
Click Here to view the clip!
R.C. Berman - Lubavitch.com
Kfar Chabad, Israel — During the weeklong holiday of Passover, when crisp flatbread represents freedom and horseradish roots the bitterness of slavery, Chabad’s activities can be viewed as so many bridges across Israel’s many divides: secular and religious, terror victim and bystander, immigrant and sabra native, rich and poor. For 50 years, Tel Adashim, southwest of the Kineret, has cultivated its stance as a thoroughly secular town.
Bringing the Spirit of Freedom to Israel’s Neediest
R.C. Berman – Lubavitch.com
Kfar Chabad, Israel — During the weeklong holiday of Passover, when crisp flatbread represents freedom and horseradish roots the bitterness of slavery, Chabad’s activities can be viewed as so many bridges across Israel’s many divides: secular and religious, terror victim and bystander, immigrant and sabra native, rich and poor. For 50 years, Tel Adashim, southwest of the Kineret, has cultivated its stance as a thoroughly secular town.
Mazal Tov! – Its a Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Aryeh and Raizy (nee Levitin) Schottenstein (Jerusalem) 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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