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International Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos Finals now Underway!

Brooklyn, NY — 175 contestants gathered this Shabbos in Crown Heights for the annual “International Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos Championship Finals”. The competition was inspired by the Rebbe’s request to unite Yidden through the study of the 613 Mitzvos of the Torah. The Rebbe repeatedly emphasized that this effort will hasten the coming of Moshiach.

This year, over 4,000 students from 96 schools worldwide have studied Rambam’s Sefer Hamitzvos. By participating and excelling in a series of preliminary tests, 175 finalists earned a place in the International Championships taking place this weekend here in Crown Heights.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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New Engagement!

Menachem Junik (Crown Heights) to Faigy Lieberow (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Motzei Shabbos, 9:15pm at The Simcha Hall 571 Albany Ave
Baby Boy!

Zalman and Brocho Friedman from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 860 Eastern Parkway, 2nd Floor
Baby Boy!

Eli and Chava Hecht from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Mendel Serebryanski (Melbourne, Australia) to Mussie Shemtov (West Bloomfield, MI)
Baby Girl!

Zalmy and Zeldie Laufer from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Tomer Ward (Victorville, CA) to Gimel Bentes (Brazil) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at The Lounge 556 Crown Street, Enter Building Left Turn
New Engagement!

Moishy Goldberg (Georgetown, NY) to Batsheva Gansburg (Coconut Creek, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at the JCM Upper Level
Baby Girl!

Moshe Yisroel Dovid and Estie Wolf from Chicago, IL had a baby girl!
New Enagagement!

Shmouel Nadjar (Charenton le pont S.Maurice, France) to Shirel Chaya Partouche (Creteil, France)
New Engagement!

Avremel Turen (Chicago, IL) to Brochie Reinetz (New Haven, CT) L’Chaim: Thursday, Oct. 15th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Boy!

Moshe and Chanie Silman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
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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Cooking and Bonding Go Hand in Hand

Sarah Ita Meretsky – Chabad.edu
Rabbi Nosson and Sarah Meretsky and family

Harrisburg, PA — When I arrived in State College, my cooking experience was limited to the vegetarian and macrobiotic styles, and for “crowds” no larger than 10; more often than not, I only cooked for two. I was told that Pennsylvania State University was a “pizza and beer” type of college, so I figured that my natural way of cooking probably wouldn’t be too popular.

Since food is a major way for Jews to connect to our culture, I felt it was better to cook a traditional Shabbos meal of matzah ball soup, kugels, chicken, all the works. And although my own private culinary tastes might not have jived, I knew how to read a cookbook, so I wasn’t frightened.

Shlichus
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Greenwich Village Gunfight Leaves Four Dead

The New York Times

New York, NY — Police are investigating why a former marine opened fire on a pizzeria Wednesday night, fatally shooting a bartender, and then killing two unarmed auxiliary police officers who chased him through a busy stretch of bars and restaurants in the heart of Greenwich Village.

The gunman himself was shot to death about 9:30 p.m. by regular police officers who quickly responded to the scene, the authorities said.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Rochele (nee Wilhelm) Lison (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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Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended on Shabbos

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations citywide for Shabbos, March 17, 2007 because of weather conditions. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City; call 311 for the latest information.

Click here for the 2007 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar.

PSA

Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Nachum Mendelson (N. Miami Beach) and Shulamit Rotenberg (Crown Heights/London) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IY”H be Sunday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy [corner Kingston Ave]

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NJ Jewish News
Morristown, NJ — As students at the Rabbinical College of America donned silly costumes and read from the Scroll of Esther in observance of Purim, two undergraduates whose religious upbringing had led them far from Judaism paused to reflected on a similar celebration eight years ago, and how it started them on a path back to their spiritual roots.

Twenty-one year old Michoel Levinson and his 17-year-old brother, Yehoshua, inherited their Jewish identity from their mother, Diane.

Jewish-born ex-Baptists celebrate Purim at Rabbinical College

NJ Jewish News

Morristown, NJ — As students at the Rabbinical College of America donned silly costumes and read from the Scroll of Esther in observance of Purim, two undergraduates whose religious upbringing had led them far from Judaism paused to reflected on a similar celebration eight years ago, and how it started them on a path back to their spiritual roots.

Twenty-one year old Michoel Levinson and his 17-year-old brother, Yehoshua, inherited their Jewish identity from their mother, Diane.

Chabad News
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Mazal Tov! – 12 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Mendy and Simi (nee Simpson) Orimland
IY“H at 609 Lefferts Ave, [between Kingston and Albany aves]

Shloime and Moriel (nee Waysman) Zacks
IY”H at 1423 Union St [between Kingston and Brooklyn aves]

Levi and Beila (nee Matusof) Edelman
IY“H at 737 Eastern Parkway, Upstairs [between Kingston and Brooklyn aves]

Yossi and Mushky (nee Dinerman) Mendelson
IY”H at 555 Crown St. APT 1D [between Kingston and Albany aves]

Mendy and Orlee (nee Merel) Kahan
IY“H at 566 Montgomery st [between Brooklyn and New York aves]

Avrohom and Shula (nee Gopin) Winner
IY”H at Chabad of Manhattan Beach 50 Corbin Pl. Brooklyn, NY 11235

Leibel and Gitty Blotner
IY“H at 1931 E Aurelius Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Mendel and Chana (nee New) Kaplan (Shluchim to Germantown, MD)

Shua and Sara Rosenstein
IY”H at 120 Dwight St. #202, New Haven, CT

Daniel and Michal Levin
IY“H at 507 W Los Angeles Dr Vista, CA 92083

Eli and Leah Cohen
IY”H at 755 Palm Drive Miami, FL 33157

Shlomo and Yiska Cohen
IY”H at 229 Regency Dr Charlotte, NC 28211

Unfortunately we could not get the locations for all the Sholom Zochors this week. If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at mazaltov@crownheights.info! Thank You.

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Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
A story is told of a nobleman who was traveling through the forest when he noticed a large number of trees that had been used for target practice. To his amazement, every arrow was nestled perfectly in the bull’s-eye.

He could not help but marvel over the perfect marksmanship. “Who might possess such extraordinary talent,” he mused?

As he stood there marveling, he beheld a young man off in the distance shooting arrows. He immediately ran towards the boy. “Are you the sharpshooter who has landed all those bull’s-eyes?” he asked. “That is correct sir,” replied the young fellow with a sheepish grin. “You are an awfully talented individual. Where have you acquired such remarkable skill?” “To be honest,” said the lad, “I have developed my own foolproof technique.

The Weekly Sedra – Parashas Vayakheil-Pekudei – Priorities! Priorities!

Rabbi Yossi Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL

A story is told of a nobleman who was traveling through the forest when he noticed a large number of trees that had been used for target practice. To his amazement, every arrow was nestled perfectly in the bull’s-eye.

He could not help but marvel over the perfect marksmanship. “Who might possess such extraordinary talent,” he mused?

As he stood there marveling, he beheld a young man off in the distance shooting arrows. He immediately ran towards the boy. “Are you the sharpshooter who has landed all those bull’s-eyes?” he asked. “That is correct sir,” replied the young fellow with a sheepish grin. “You are an awfully talented individual. Where have you acquired such remarkable skill?” “To be honest,” said the lad, “I have developed my own foolproof technique.

Something Jewish
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Mrs. Maryashe Schultz and Mrs. Faige Blotner are sitting Shiva after the passing of their husband and father R. Dovid Schultz OBM until Tuesday morning.

598 Montgomery St [between Kingston and Brooklyn]
Phone: 718-756-7748

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Info to be Menachem Avel Mrs. Maryashe Schultz and Mrs. Faige Blotner

Mrs. Maryashe Schultz and Mrs. Faige Blotner are sitting Shiva after the passing of their husband and father R. Dovid Schultz OBM until Tuesday morning.

598 Montgomery St [between Kingston and Brooklyn]
Phone: 718-756-7748

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Notices
NY Sun
E. St. Johns Ladder 123 at the scene of a fire. Illustration Photo.

Six years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, New York City is said to be lagging behind other cities in creating technology to aid firefighters to safely do their jobs.

Since the attacks, the city's Fire Department has built a state-of-the-art command center in Brooklyn and is installing Global Positioning System units in fire trucks, but a lack of “pre-planning” is putting first-responders in danger, according to some department officials and outside experts.

Other Cities Race Ahead of New York on Fire Technology

NY Sun
E. St. Johns Ladder 123 at the scene of a fire. Illustration Photo.

Six years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, New York City is said to be lagging behind other cities in creating technology to aid firefighters to safely do their jobs.

Since the attacks, the city’s Fire Department has built a state-of-the-art command center in Brooklyn and is installing Global Positioning System units in fire trucks, but a lack of “pre-planning” is putting first-responders in danger, according to some department officials and outside experts.

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By: Tammy Holtzman - Jewish Press
I first met Shaindel several years ago when she knocked on my door with a request. “Hello,” she said with a smile. “I have two children who need special education, and I’m collecting money for them.”

Something about the honest, straightforward way she said it touched my heart, and I was happy to help out in any way I could.

Over the next few years Shaindel would reappear at my door approximately once a year, always with the same smile.

Nevertheless, We Have Not Forgotten You

By: Tammy Holtzman – Jewish Press

I first met Shaindel several years ago when she knocked on my door with a request. “Hello,” she said with a smile. “I have two children who need special education, and I’m collecting money for them.”

Something about the honest, straightforward way she said it touched my heart, and I was happy to help out in any way I could.

Over the next few years Shaindel would reappear at my door approximately once a year, always with the same smile.

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Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended on Friday

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations citywide for Friday, March 16, 2007 because of weather conditions. However, parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City; call 311 for the latest information.

Click here for the 2007 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar.

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The Crown Heights Bais Din released a statement a short hour ago regarding the suspicion that one of the women working in the bakery, rolling the dough, wasn’t Jewish. Here is a translation of the letter, the letter itself can be viewed in the Extended Article.

In answer to the question that many had regarding the Matzos sold at the bakery in Crown Heights that is under the ownership of R. Yitzchok Tenenbaum.

According to the Din the matzos are kosher, and those who want to be Mehader for the night of the Sader should get other Matzos.

The Crown Heights Bais Din Releases Statement Regarding CH Matzos

The Crown Heights Bais Din released a statement a short hour ago regarding the suspicion that one of the women working in the bakery, rolling the dough, wasn’t Jewish. Here is a translation of the letter, the letter itself can be viewed in the Extended Article.

In answer to the question that many had regarding the Matzos sold at the bakery in Crown Heights that is under the ownership of R. Yitzchok Tenenbaum.

According to the Din the matzos are kosher, and those who want to be Mehader for the night of the Sader should get other Matzos.

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