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by Elazar Kohen
Disclaimer: readers of the following parsha article, may find the material interestingly different and possibly entertaining. That’s ok.

Face it – you’ve got problems. Who doesn’t? (Unless you really don’t. Then I apologize.) And it’s ok. Most normal breathing, walking, talking, yoga doing, karaoke singing people type persons constantly find themselves in situations that call for a couple less margaritas than usual.

Much of the time, your woefully woeful woes may not even be within your ability to control; what can you do about the sad fact that your pet moth has contracted severe cervical dysthymia? Not much.

Water, Water Everywhere… So Drink Up!

by Elazar Kohen

Disclaimer: readers of the following parsha article, may find the material interestingly different and possibly entertaining. That’s ok.

Face it – you’ve got problems. Who doesn’t? (Unless you really don’t. Then I apologize.) And it’s ok. Most normal breathing, walking, talking, yoga doing, karaoke singing people type persons constantly find themselves in situations that call for a couple less margaritas than usual.

Much of the time, your woefully woeful woes may not even be within your ability to control; what can you do about the sad fact that your pet moth has contracted severe cervical dysthymia? Not much.

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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)
Dear Fellow Member of Anash:

I get to travel a lot. Wherever I go, people express their love for our Chabad Shluchim and Shluchos. Just recently, on a trip to Brazil, one businessman said to me “If only I could, I would send every Shliach a million dollars.”

Let’s face it; we can’t cover every Shliach’s budget but we can sure make their personal lives a bit more comfortable.

That’s why I’m writing to you today about Yad L’Shliach. On the first yahrzeit of my father, Rabbi Yaakov Moshe HaKohen Friedman ע"ה who would help Shluchim at every opportunity, my family launched a project to do just that - Help families on Shlichus.

An Open Letter From Avraham Fried

Dear Fellow Member of Anash:

I get to travel a lot. Wherever I go, people express their love for our Chabad Shluchim and Shluchos. Just recently, on a trip to Brazil, one businessman said to me “If only I could, I would send every Shliach a million dollars.”

Let’s face it; we can’t cover every Shliach’s budget but we can sure make their personal lives a bit more comfortable.

That’s why I’m writing to you today about Yad L’Shliach. On the first yahrzeit of my father, Rabbi Yaakov Moshe HaKohen Friedman ע”ה who would help Shluchim at every opportunity, my family launched a project to do just that – Help families on Shlichus.

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Teacher R. Avram Barnetsky OB"M

I'm not sure my Rabbi would approve of this honor. You see, my Rabbi, I'll just refer to him as Reb Avram, is a very humble man. As a matter of fact, he probably doesn't think that he has done anything so extraordinary. In fact, all that Reb Avram has done is provide sweet and delicious Torah education to young children for over half a century. Imagine - today there are gray bearded men who were taught by Reb Avram fifty years ago and this very morning, Reb Avram was still teaching, still caring, still reaching out to that 'pintele Yid' - that divine spark within each child that sometimes only he can see.

Reb Avram, you see is a different kind of teacher who believes that every child can learn. When I first arrived at the Yeshiva, I needed some remedial tutoring. Reb Avram spent his lunch hours catching me up. When I advanced to higher grades, he would always pass me in the hallways and offer his words of encouragement along with his radiant smile. When I began to teach, he was a primary role model. He offered practical, sage advice along with hand written teaching materials that he had created and perfected over the years. Need a Halachic decision? A blessing for a sick child or expectant mother? Want to hear a practical and meaningful gem of Torah about this week's Parsha? Reb Avram has always been there - just a phone call or a visit with him lifts the spirit and the soul.

My Rabbi, Reb Avram – by A Grateful Student

Teacher R. Avram Barnetsky OB”M

I’m not sure my Rabbi would approve of this honor. You see, my Rabbi, I’ll just refer to him as Reb Avram, is a very humble man. As a matter of fact, he probably doesn’t think that he has done anything so extraordinary. In fact, all that Reb Avram has done is provide sweet and delicious Torah education to young children for over half a century. Imagine – today there are gray bearded men who were taught by Reb Avram fifty years ago and this very morning, Reb Avram was still teaching, still caring, still reaching out to that ‘pintele Yid’ – that divine spark within each child that sometimes only he can see.

Reb Avram, you see is a different kind of teacher who believes that every child can learn. When I first arrived at the Yeshiva, I needed some remedial tutoring. Reb Avram spent his lunch hours catching me up. When I advanced to higher grades, he would always pass me in the hallways and offer his words of encouragement along with his radiant smile. When I began to teach, he was a primary role model. He offered practical, sage advice along with hand written teaching materials that he had created and perfected over the years. Need a Halachic decision? A blessing for a sick child or expectant mother? Want to hear a practical and meaningful gem of Torah about this week’s Parsha? Reb Avram has always been there – just a phone call or a visit with him lifts the spirit and the soul.

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Australian Jewish News
Sir Jonathan Sacks at Chabad House Caulfield 770.

As several senior Israeli government officials are mired in controversy, the Jewish State is in serious need of ethical soul-searching, Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks said this week.

“The way I see it is this: Zionism has achieved its first great objective – creating a Jewish state it is time now to achieve the second great objective – which is a Jewish society, and that is something quite different.”

Israel Needs Ethical Soul Search: Sacks

Australian Jewish News
Sir Jonathan Sacks at Chabad House Caulfield 770.

As several senior Israeli government officials are mired in controversy, the Jewish State is in serious need of ethical soul-searching, Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks said this week.

“The way I see it is this: Zionism has achieved its first great objective – creating a Jewish state it is time now to achieve the second great objective – which is a Jewish society, and that is something quite different.”

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Mazal Tov! 2 Girls and a Boy!

We would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Yisroel and Chanie (nee Benjaminson) Altein (Crown Heights) on the birth of their Firstborn baby Girl!

And to Ronen and Dina (nee Kastel) Koniarski (Crown Heights) on the birth of their baby girl! Email them a Mazal Tov, Click Here.

And to Shaya and Dina (nee Liberow) Smetana (Montreal, Canada) on the birth of their baby boy!

May the newborns be a source of Nachas to their Parents, Grandparents, Relatives and Klal Yisroel!

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Worker Caught Littering, Fining Storeowners

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There is trouble for a local sanitation worker who allegedly tried to blame local business owners for broken lights.

There is trouble for a local sanitation worker who allegedly tried to blame local business owners for broken lights.

Authorities say a tape proves it. The worker was reportedly caught breaking fluorescent bulbs outside local businesses. Then, officials say, he would leave a ticket for the business owner, fining them hundreds of dollars.

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Pocono Record
Stroudsburg, PA — Monroe County attorneys interested in Jewish law can earn credits with a course that's part of a Jewish adult education program being offered in the Poconos.

The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has accredited a course titled “You Be The Judge,” which examines the Talmud, the primary text of Jewish law.

People don't have to be Jewish to take the nine-credit course, said Rabbi Mendel Bendet of the Jewish outreach organization, Chabad Lubavitch of the Poconos. Students get to question, discuss and argue on real cases in the Jewish court of law, based on Talmudic principle and precedent.

Adult education series to teach courses in Jewish law, history

Pocono Record

Stroudsburg, PA — Monroe County attorneys interested in Jewish law can earn credits with a course that’s part of a Jewish adult education program being offered in the Poconos.

The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has accredited a course titled “You Be The Judge,” which examines the Talmud, the primary text of Jewish law.

People don’t have to be Jewish to take the nine-credit course, said Rabbi Mendel Bendet of the Jewish outreach organization, Chabad Lubavitch of the Poconos. Students get to question, discuss and argue on real cases in the Jewish court of law, based on Talmudic principle and precedent.

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Rabbi Zalmen Schmukler of Los Angeles and Rabbi Efraim Schmukler of Montreal are sitting shivah after the passing of their mother at 422 Crown Street on the corner of Brooklyn Ave.

Times of the Tefilos are as follows:
Shachris at 9:00am & 9:30am, Mincha and Maariv B'zman

Info for Nichum Availim for Rebbetzin Ushpol

Rabbi Zalmen Schmukler of Los Angeles and Rabbi Efraim Schmukler of Montreal are sitting shivah after the passing of their mother at 422 Crown Street on the corner of Brooklyn Ave.

Times of the Tefilos are as follows:
Shachris at 9:00am & 9:30am, Mincha and Maariv B’zman

Notices
Chabad of Melbourne CBD hosted the first Public Succah in Australia.
A Succah was erected in the City Square, the centre of Melbourne's Business District.

Rabbi Chaim Herzog the Director of Chabad of Melbourne CBD organized a Luncheon for the business people who work in the city. The Luncheon was attended by professional business- men and women working in the city, amongst them were lawyers, accountants, stockbrokers, and engineers, etc.

First Public Sukkah in Australia

Chabad of Melbourne CBD hosted the first Public Succah in Australia.
A Succah was erected in the City Square, the centre of Melbourne’s Business District.

Rabbi Chaim Herzog the Director of Chabad of Melbourne CBD organized a Luncheon for the business people who work in the city. The Luncheon was attended by professional business- men and women working in the city, amongst them were lawyers, accountants, stockbrokers, and engineers, etc.

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Mazal Tov! New Engagement!

We would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Zalman Mendelson (North Miami Beach, FL) upon his engagement to Raizy Roston (Ramat Beit Shemes, Israel) !

The Lechaim will IY”H be Thursday Night at Bais Levi Yitzchok on Crown St corner of Albany Ave

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Museum’s Torah more than Display

by Shlomo Abraham

Brooklyn, NY – A procession of dancing people along Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway behind a float and live music, a “chuppa” canopy with a brand new Torah scroll and children holding torches and flags is unusual on any day. The destination and final home of this particular scroll – the Jewish Children’s Museum – made it that much more notable.

Think “museum” and you imagine ancient relics secured behind bulletproof display cases. A museum would seem unfitting to house a brand new Torah. Then again, the Jewish Children’s Museum is not your average museum. For Mr. Serge Hoyda and his family, “there could be no better place to dedicate a new Torah.”

More pictures in the Extended Article!

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On Chol HaMoed Sukkos Residents of Carroll Street arranged a meeting the Command of the 71st Precinct which included the Commanding Officer D.I. Vega, Executive Officer Cpt. Shouldis and Lt. Cantwell, also present from the Precinct were Community Affairs officers Martinos and Gordon

The meeting stemmed from an outrage of the residents at the spike in crime on and around Carroll St. the meeting took place in the Raiim Ahuvim Shul on the Corner of Carroll and Schenectady and was not advertised, just the residents of Carroll St were notified. At 8:00pm the Shul filled up with Men, Woman and Children a number of which were victims of past crimes, all were present to make a demand for a resolution.

More in the Extended Article.

Carroll St. Residents Meet with the Local Precinct Command

On Chol HaMoed Sukkos Residents of Carroll Street arranged a meeting the Command of the 71st Precinct which included the Commanding Officer D.I. Vega, Executive Officer Cpt. Shouldis and Lt. Cantwell, also present from the Precinct were Community Affairs officers Martinos and Gordon

The meeting stemmed from an outrage of the residents at the spike in crime on and around Carroll St. the meeting took place in the Raiim Ahuvim Shul on the Corner of Carroll and Schenectady and was not advertised, just the residents of Carroll St were notified. At 8:00pm the Shul filled up with Men, Woman and Children a number of which were victims of past crimes, all were present to make a demand for a resolution.

More in the Extended Article.

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Shmais.com
With sadness we inform you of the passing Rabbi Avrohom Barnetsky one of the first American students to learn in Otwock, Poland and a dedicated teacher for over 60 years at Lubavitch Yeshiva on Bedford & Dean and later at 841 Ocean Parkway.

The Levaya will take place at 12:00 pm at Shomrei HaChomos - Fort Hamilton Parkway in Boro Park. It will also pass by Lubavitch Yeshiva at 841 Ocean Parkway at lerech 2:00 pm

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehu besochom!

Baruch Dayan HaEmes – Rabbi Avrohom Barnetsky OB”M

Shmais.com

With sadness we inform you of the passing Rabbi Avrohom Barnetsky one of the first American students to learn in Otwock, Poland and a dedicated teacher for over 60 years at Lubavitch Yeshiva on Bedford & Dean and later at 841 Ocean Parkway.

The Levaya will take place at 12:00 pm at Shomrei HaChomos – Fort Hamilton Parkway in Boro Park. It will also pass by Lubavitch Yeshiva at 841 Ocean Parkway at lerech 2:00 pm

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehu besochom!

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With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin C. Ushpol, mother of Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: Rabbi Zalmen Schmukler of Los Angeles and Rabbi Efraim Schmukler of Montreal.

The Levaya will begin in Montreal on Monday night, 8:00pm at Chesed Shel Emes on 935 Beaumont in Montreal; it will then proceed to New York.

The Levaya will leave the Shomrei Hadas chapel on Tuesday at around 10:00am and pass 770 at around 10:30am.

Shiva will be at Rebbetzin Ushpol's home at 422 Crown St, corner Brooklyn Ave.

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Boruch Dayan Haemes – Rebbetzin C. Ushpol O”BM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin C. Ushpol, mother of Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: Rabbi Zalmen Schmukler of Los Angeles and Rabbi Efraim Schmukler of Montreal.

The Levaya will begin in Montreal on Monday night, 8:00pm at Chesed Shel Emes on 935 Beaumont in Montreal; it will then proceed to New York.

The Levaya will leave the Shomrei Hadas chapel on Tuesday at around 10:00am and pass 770 at around 10:30am.

Shiva will be at Rebbetzin Ushpol’s home at 422 Crown St, corner Brooklyn Ave.

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

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The Republican
Bradley N. Skikne

Amherst, MA - Early Sunday morning, Bradley N. Skikne was traveling along Route 2 in Athol when he came across a three-car accident.

The 22-year-old University of Massachusetts student from Middleton, who was also an emergency medical technician, stopped to help until an ambulance and the state police arrived.

Later that morning the state police, tracking the license plate on Skikne's car, called his home to thank him for his help, said Rabbi Simcha Levenberg who knew Skikne since 2004 when he became program director of Chabad House at UMass.

EMT dies just after aiding at 1st crash

The Republican
Bradley N. Skikne

Amherst, MA – Early Sunday morning, Bradley N. Skikne was traveling along Route 2 in Athol when he came across a three-car accident.

The 22-year-old University of Massachusetts student from Middleton, who was also an emergency medical technician, stopped to help until an ambulance and the state police arrived.

Later that morning the state police, tracking the license plate on Skikne’s car, called his home to thank him for his help, said Rabbi Simcha Levenberg who knew Skikne since 2004 when he became program director of Chabad House at UMass.

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Herschel and Nechamie (nee Kaminsky ) Kessler (Crown Heights) for the birth of their firstborn son!

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

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