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It is with awe and trepidation that I pen these words but the situation in our Shechuna has fallen to a fathomless depth without an inkling of foreseeable hope or salvation.

Being a staunch “Rightist” for many years and practicing tolerance towards all persuasions in Lubavitch (Mashichists, Anti's, Leftists, Rightist, and an assemblage of many others) I had a sense of relief when an additional Rov was voted in to the Bais Din three years ago. I felt that the enormous amount of issues facing the community (and unfortunately there are many) was too much for one Rov to handle. In addition the political complexities in regards to kashrus demanded a more balanced handling of our kashrus supervision. The amount of controversy was causing complete mayhem. As in many other situations personal egos were obfuscating the practical issues.

Open Letter by Shloime Drimmer: The Sorry State Of Our Community

It is with awe and trepidation that I pen these words but the situation in our Shechuna has fallen to a fathomless depth without an inkling of foreseeable hope or salvation.

Being a staunch “Rightist” for many years and practicing tolerance towards all persuasions in Lubavitch (Mashichists, Anti’s, Leftists, Rightist, and an assemblage of many others) I had a sense of relief when an additional Rov was voted in to the Bais Din three years ago. I felt that the enormous amount of issues facing the community (and unfortunately there are many) was too much for one Rov to handle. In addition the political complexities in regards to kashrus demanded a more balanced handling of our kashrus supervision. The amount of controversy was causing complete mayhem. As in many other situations personal egos were obfuscating the practical issues.

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New Engagement!

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

Menachem and Rivka (nee Kamnitzer) Rotenberg from East Flatbush had a baby boy! Sholom Zachor: 663 Lenox Rd
New Engagement!

Mendel Kamman (Toronto, Canada) Miriam Prus (Doylestown, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Shmuel Rosenblatt (Brooklyn, NY) to Devora Twersky (Chicago, IL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Dovid Lifchitz (Boise, Idaho) to Mussie Moscowitz (Bucktown, IL)
New Engagement!

Yossi Kalman (Riverdale, NY) to Roizy Krausz (Lakewood, NJ) L’Chaim: Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 7:30pm at Rubashkin’s 1349 President Street
New Engagement!

Shlomo Zeilig Kupfer (Boro Park, Brooklyn) to Moussia Cooper (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Alon Nussbaum (Johannesburg, South Africa) to Devorah Leah Edelkopf (Podgorico, Montenegro) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 7:30pm at The Shul 481 Albany Ave
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)
This coming Shabbat is called Shabbat Tshuva the 'Sabbath of Return' and is a preparation for Yom Kippur, the 'Day of Forgiveness'.

And the Torah portion read this Shabbat contains a fitting message. It is the song “Ha'azinu” dictated by G-d through Moses warning the Jewish people that abandoning the ways of the Torah will bring misfortune and tragedy.

Its purpose is that when the Jews see how G-d predicted their follies and resultant calamities and nevertheless declares He will always love them, they will return to their true identities as His Chosen People.

The perfect message for the Shabbat of Return.

The Weekly Sedra – Haazinu

This coming Shabbat is called Shabbat Tshuva the ‘Sabbath of Return’ and is a preparation for Yom Kippur, the ‘Day of Forgiveness’.

And the Torah portion read this Shabbat contains a fitting message. It is the song “Ha’azinu” dictated by G-d through Moses warning the Jewish people that abandoning the ways of the Torah will bring misfortune and tragedy.

Its purpose is that when the Jews see how G-d predicted their follies and resultant calamities and nevertheless declares He will always love them, they will return to their true identities as His Chosen People.

The perfect message for the Shabbat of Return.

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Rivka Chaya Berman - Lubavitch.com

Los Angeles, CA - Slipping from USC fight song into the Jewish pride anthem “David Melech Yisrael” threw trombone player Nathan Tiras for a few beats. He and nine other members of the famed USC band regained their musical footing in time to march the Chabad at USC’s Torah to its new home in style.

Trends: College Campuses Dedicate Their Own Torah Scrolls

Rivka Chaya Berman – Lubavitch.com

Los Angeles, CA – Slipping from USC fight song into the Jewish pride anthem “David Melech Yisrael” threw trombone player Nathan Tiras for a few beats. He and nine other members of the famed USC band regained their musical footing in time to march the Chabad at USC’s Torah to its new home in style.

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The Associated Press
Five hours after getting reports of a suspicious bag at a John F. Kennedy International Airport parking lot, investigators determined the unattended package was not a threat and authorities began allowing vehicular traffic back to the area early Friday.

The bag did contain a powdery substance, but a hazmat team deemed it non-hazardous, said Pasquale DiFulco, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport.

The terminals, among eight in use at the airport, serve several international airlines, including Air France, plus Continental and Delta airlines.

Authorities clear suspicious bag found at JFK parking lot

The Associated Press

Five hours after getting reports of a suspicious bag at a John F. Kennedy International Airport parking lot, investigators determined the unattended package was not a threat and authorities began allowing vehicular traffic back to the area early Friday.

The bag did contain a powdery substance, but a hazmat team deemed it non-hazardous, said Pasquale DiFulco, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport.

The terminals, among eight in use at the airport, serve several international airlines, including Air France, plus Continental and Delta airlines.

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R. Michoel Seligson Farbrenging (Archive Photo)

On Wednesday evening, a special Vov Tishrei farbrengen took place, for Nshei Chabad of Greater Miami. The Farbrengen was organized by the Shlucha Mrs. L. Frankforter, (wife of Rabbi Yisroel Frankforter) from Nshei Chabad of Miami Beach.

Rabbi Michoel Seligson from Crown Heights was the guest speaker. Rabbi Seligson gave an overview of the Rebbetzin Chana’s life with many stories and lessons derived from the Rebbetzin.

Vov Tishrei Farbrengen for Greater Miami Nshei

R. Michoel Seligson Farbrenging (Archive Photo)

On Wednesday evening, a special Vov Tishrei farbrengen took place, for Nshei Chabad of Greater Miami. The Farbrengen was organized by the Shlucha Mrs. L. Frankforter, (wife of Rabbi Yisroel Frankforter) from Nshei Chabad of Miami Beach.

Rabbi Michoel Seligson from Crown Heights was the guest speaker. Rabbi Seligson gave an overview of the Rebbetzin Chana’s life with many stories and lessons derived from the Rebbetzin.

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Kapores For The Very First Time in George Town!

Photos by COL.org.il
(L) Shliach R. Avrohom Holtzberg doing kapores with residents.

Wednesday evening the truck loaded with chickens pulled up in George Town in front of the local Chabad House for the very first time in the neighborhoods history. The Shliach R. Avrohom Holtzberg told CrownHeights.info that most people didn’t understand the significance of Kapores, and the neighborhood which is nested between Crown Heights and Flatbush never got any attention.

From 6:00pm hundreds of residents came to perform the mitzvah, most with curiosity and wonder, but the Shliach and group of Bochurim the came to help, explained the mitzvah to residents.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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Presidential Message for Yom Kippur

THe WHite House Press Release

Yom Kippur, 5767

Know therefore that the L-RD your G-d is G-d, the faithful G-d who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations…
Deuteronomy 7:9

On this most holy day of the Jewish calendar, Jews celebrate G-d’s goodness and reflect on their lives. Yom Kippur is a solemn time to express thanksgiving that the Almighty remembers the names of all His children. During this blessed Day of Atonement, Jewish people gather in synagogues, consider their deeds and actions, and celebrate as the sound of the Shofar proclaims the forgiveness and mercy shown by the Creator of life.

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Mazal Tov! Its A Girl!

We would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Mendy and Dini (nee Rosenberg) Edelkopf (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter!

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

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Rabbi Chaim & Kaila Danzinger of Crown Heights will IY”H be moving out on Shlichus to Pasadena, California where they will serve as Program Directors.

The Danzinger's were appointed by Rabbi Chaim & Chani Hanoka shluchim of Chabad in Pasadena, CA

Special thanks to Rabbi Efraim Mintz and Rabbi Yoni Katz from the JLI.

The new Shluchim can be reached at: chaimdanz@gmail.com

New Shluchim To California

Rabbi Chaim & Kaila Danzinger of Crown Heights will IY”H be moving out on Shlichus to Pasadena, California where they will serve as Program Directors.

The Danzinger’s were appointed by Rabbi Chaim & Chani Hanoka shluchim of Chabad in Pasadena, CA

Special thanks to Rabbi Efraim Mintz and Rabbi Yoni Katz from the JLI.

The new Shluchim can be reached at: chaimdanz@gmail.com

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On Tuesday, a woman entered a number of stores on Troy Ave and attempted to purchase items using a counterfeit $50 bill. The woman, described as a Black Female, hit three stores on the Avenue, one of which refused the bill. Two other stores accepted purchases ranging from Twenty dollars, to twenty five dollars. The Police were then called after one of the stores, Crown Fabrics, noticed the fake bill. However, the woman had already left the store, and was long gone.

When the police arrived, the sergeant informed the store owner that not much can be done other then to contact the Secret Service which is the government department that handles counterfeit money cases. The sergeant then told the store owner that he will take care of the calls and reports. Later on it occurred to the store owner to check with neighboring stores if the woman attempted to pass the bad money at their stores as well, and turns out the woman made a stop at a hair salon where she made a twenty to twenty five dollar purchase. One other store, My Sweet Art, refused the bill.

Woman tries to pass Counterfeit $50 Bills, Apprehended

On Tuesday, a woman entered a number of stores on Troy Ave and attempted to purchase items using a counterfeit $50 bill. The woman, described as a Black Female, hit three stores on the Avenue, one of which refused the bill. Two other stores accepted purchases ranging from Twenty dollars, to twenty five dollars. The Police were then called after one of the stores, Crown Fabrics, noticed the fake bill. However, the woman had already left the store, and was long gone.

When the police arrived, the sergeant informed the store owner that not much can be done other then to contact the Secret Service which is the government department that handles counterfeit money cases. The sergeant then told the store owner that he will take care of the calls and reports. Later on it occurred to the store owner to check with neighboring stores if the woman attempted to pass the bad money at their stores as well, and turns out the woman made a stop at a hair salon where she made a twenty to twenty five dollar purchase. One other store, My Sweet Art, refused the bill.

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Inspection of the Postville ‘Shlachthoise’

Press Release

It was late night on a Sunday, when members of the Beth Din of Crown Heights suddenly appeared at the Rubashkin family’s huge meat plant complex in Postville, Iowa, for a surprise inspection. Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba, long-standing Halachic authority of Crown Heights, was accompanied by two of the Beth Din’s newly elected members, Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda HaLevi Segal and Rabbi Yitzchok Zirkind, together with representatives of the Crown Heights Vaad Hakashrus, Yossi Brook and Rabbi Shneur Zalman Osdoba.

More Pictures in the Extended Article!

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Delaware Online
Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman holds the Torah. He leads Shabbat services Friday nights at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University of Delaware.

Newark, DE — There's a friendliness that Stephanie Gordon finds inviting at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, a student organization at the University of Delaware.

Maybe it's the welcoming blue color of the house on South College Avenue.

Shabbat services feed faith

Delaware Online
Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman holds the Torah. He leads Shabbat services Friday nights at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University of Delaware.

Newark, DE — There’s a friendliness that Stephanie Gordon finds inviting at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, a student organization at the University of Delaware.

Maybe it’s the welcoming blue color of the house on South College Avenue.

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The Register-Guard
Dahan points to the final words of the scroll to be filled in during a dedication ritual.

Eugene, Oregon - Asi Spiegel doesn't make a habit of bold predictions, but he's making one for today: Eugene will see a record influx of street-dancing rabbis.

Chabad House’s Sefer Torah was painstakingly created over nearly a year

The Register-Guard
Dahan points to the final words of the scroll to be filled in during a dedication ritual.

Eugene, Oregon – Asi Spiegel doesn’t make a habit of bold predictions, but he’s making one for today: Eugene will see a record influx of street-dancing rabbis.

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The Times
Princeton, NJ — Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Mercer County is in the infant stages of designing a new, larger synagogue, as well as an extravagant new house for its rabbi.

The Jewish Orthodox sect will present a concept plan to the regional planning board tonight, which will provide a rough sketch of the proposal for the board and the public to comment on. After the meeting, Chabad can decide whether or not to move forward with the plans.

The first building Chabad is proposing is a 5,400-square-foot residence for Rabbi Dovid Dubov to be built on the approximately 18.4 acres of land it bought along the north side of State Road in the township.

Board to weigh Chabad concept

The Times

Princeton, NJ — Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Mercer County is in the infant stages of designing a new, larger synagogue, as well as an extravagant new house for its rabbi.

The Jewish Orthodox sect will present a concept plan to the regional planning board tonight, which will provide a rough sketch of the proposal for the board and the public to comment on. After the meeting, Chabad can decide whether or not to move forward with the plans.

The first building Chabad is proposing is a 5,400-square-foot residence for Rabbi Dovid Dubov to be built on the approximately 18.4 acres of land it bought along the north side of State Road in the township.

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Herald Tribune
Venice, FL- In a tradition that dates back thousands of years, 18 children learned to make an ancient Jewish musical instrument, a shofar, at the North Port Educational Center Sunday.

Their teacher, Rabbi Sholum Schmerling, had an assortment of animal horns spread out on a table, as he talked about the horn used on the Jewish high holy days of Rosh Hashana, which begins today.

This program was an outreach program of the Chabad of Venice and North Port and is in its second year. Children don't have to be affiliated with the Chabad to attend or be Jewish.

Children learn Jewish traditions

Herald Tribune

Venice, FL- In a tradition that dates back thousands of years, 18 children learned to make an ancient Jewish musical instrument, a shofar, at the North Port Educational Center Sunday.

Their teacher, Rabbi Sholum Schmerling, had an assortment of animal horns spread out on a table, as he talked about the horn used on the Jewish high holy days of Rosh Hashana, which begins today.

This program was an outreach program of the Chabad of Venice and North Port and is in its second year. Children don’t have to be affiliated with the Chabad to attend or be Jewish.

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