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Jewish Learning Institute grows with each new class

Although Portland has long been home to a vital and always growing Chabad Lubavitch organization, this has been the first year that Chabad’s seven-year-old Rohr Jewish Learning Institute has offered classes in Portland.

Every 12 months, JLI offers a new series of three courses in more than 150 cities around the world. The study year begins with a course focusing on basic aspects of Judaism. That is followed by a course on kabbalah, and then a course addressing a contemporary issue

According to Portland Chabad Rabbi Moshe Wilhelm, the adult study program attracted immediate interest among Portland area Jews and only has grown with each new class.

A Letter From The Mother Of The Victim of Last Nights Attack

It’s my son who was beaten…. I spoke to the attacker on my son’s phone tonight…. and then to his aunt. She says he is 16 years old “and she is not turning him in” When I told him there are detectives working on the case…. and the mayor’s office involved, she just laughed. I asked the boy why he had to beat my son so severely for a stupid cell phone … he said “he wouldn’t give it up” Mendy never got a chance to “Give it up” he was jumped and then blacked out…. he remembers nothing about the attack.

He received about 6 stitches in his mouth and all tests came out ok so far B”H. He is in the hospital overnight for observation. I was told his injuries look scarier then they are.

Thanks to the person that went over and stopped the Shvartzeh from continuing to beat Mendy to a pulp. I’m not sure he wants his named mentioned. Representatives of the mayor’s office came to the hospital tonight and two detectives are on the case. Let’s pray that they catch the attacker. If these animals are never caught they have no fear and just keep attacking.

UPDATE ON MENDY’S CONDITION IN THE EXTENDED ARTICLE!

Court sentences Moscow synagogue attacker to 13 years in prison

The Moscow City Court on Monday sentenced a man who attacked worshippers in a synagogue with a hunting knife to 13 years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment.

The court found Alexander Koptsev guilty of attempted murder on racist grounds for stabbing and wounding nine men in January at the Moscow synagogue.

The sentence brought a chorus of catcalls and invective from Koptsev’s supporters in the courtroom. One woman, who identified herself only as an Orthodox Christian journalist, loudly complained that Jewish children were getting educated in Moscow on Russian taxpayers’ money.

“When will this end? Wake up, wake up,” she shouted.

Chabad site helps organize personal calendars

A new Chabad on-line function helps people manage their personal lives and Jewish calendars.

MyChabad.org, a feature of Chabad.org, lets people keep track of upcoming Bar Mitzvahs, remember yahrtzeit dates, see what time Shabbat begins and block out time for next year’s holidays. Because Jewish dates shift with the lunar calendar, this function enables users to update important holidays and anniversaries years in advance.

Reflections of a Former Matchmaker

I am a former matchmaker, and I have recently quit the field, and am moving on to a new profession. The reason for which I have quit my job, is because of troubles that I have been experiencing with the parents of my clients.

I wanted to bring to people’s attention, a issue which troubles many, the issue of “Shadchonus” – matchmaking. Many parents are struggling in finding a suitable match for their sons and mainly, their daughters. This is not the place to detail all the causes which have brought upon these difficulties, but the following words may cast more light on the issue

I am a former matchmaker. The reason why I have quit this ever-important field is connected with many of you, the parents. Many of these incidents [which have caused me to stop working] should not strike you by surprise, as they have happened with you. So please take this to your attention

We will first begin [discussing] the perspective of I, the matchmaker. I am here in order to help you with one of the uttermost crucial and essential tasks of your lives. Since this is such an important task, then why do people wait and expect me to chase them? Why do I have to wait an entire week in order to receive an answer or update? Why don’t people call and tell me how the date went; was it successful or not? Is it proper that I should be left in the dark?

Police Officers Get Shot At in Crown Heights

Last night at around 3:00am police officers were shot at while attempting to pull over a van that appeared to be stolen and had invalid plates and was speeding. The drama began unfolding on Sterling Street where the van was speeding and made a sharp turn onto Brooklyn Ave. then making another sharp turn onto Lefferts Ave. then 2 black men stopped the van on Balfour Pl. and began running. This is when the single shot rang out and the officers in pursuit called in for backup.

Instantly there were over 20 police cars on scene, followed by ESU, Crime Scene Units, Highway Patrol and K9 Units. The suspects were both armed with handguns, and are currently still at large, though police believe they will have them in custody very soon. Stay tuned as we will bring you all the latest updates on this event

From the Brooklyn Bridge to the Great Wall of China: Chabad Lights Up the Skies

It’s hard to litigate against light, which explains why despite scattered attempts around the country by church and state purists to take down the eight-armed menorahs from public spaces, America’s skies are illuminated with the Chanukah lights beginning tonight, the first night of Chanukah.

Millions are by now accustomed to the menorah display in their respective town squares, and, Jewish or not, they welcome the light, often joining in the festivities celebrating the message of Chanukah. After all, the menorah’s message is universal, which explains why governors and mayors and councilmen nationwide are eager for the chance to get into those ubiquitous cherry pickers and put flame to wick.

Tzerei Hashluchim Camp in Oracle, Arizona

This year over 100 young shluchim joined the Tzeirei Hashluchim Camp in Oracle, Arizona. Over a warm and Heimishe environment they experienced a most moving Shabbos together with their dedicated staff. The joy and emotion that can be seen in their eyes as they take in every moment of these short 10 days will give them the strength and chayus to go back to their remote places on shlichus and be a dugma chayoh and help to all of the Jews in their hometowns.

As far as Milan and Hong Kong through CA, TN, AL, GA, AZ, NV, NM, NY, MA, WI, IN, TX, UT, have they come to share their own hardships on shlichus with their friends and get the chayus needed to go back out on the field after 10 days which will invigorate their lives with learning and living in the atmosphere of Shlichus and Chassidishkeit.

Special Thanks to Rabbi Moshe Pinson for coordinating this wonderful program.

Bochur Held Up At Gun Point

Yesterday [Tuesday] a Bochur on his way home at around 9:00pm, was walking down Montgomery St. coming from Kingston Ave. where 2 black men, around the ages of 20-21, came up to him and one of them grabbed his arm and the other pulled out a silver gun and pointed it at his chest. The perps waited to hold him up till they were shielded from a clear view from the street, which was behind a large van.

The Bochur who had gotten so scared, he just pushed the one holding onto him and then pushed the gun wielding perp and started to scream at the top of his lungs, effectively scaring them off. The Bochur then called the police who took 7 minutes to respond and couldn’t find the perps. He then filed a police report.

CrownHeights.info has learned that the police have 2 more complaints against 2 perps with this exact description and weapon, they have been involved in a robbery at one of the local public schools yesterday and another stickup on the street on the other side of Eastern Pkwy. just 45 minutes after the attempt on the Bochur.

If C”V you get held up please don’t be smart, give up the money it’s not worth a life. But you must call Shomrim immediately so they can try and apprehend the perps. The number is (718) 774-3333.

Update to the story in the extended article.

Salita’s perfect record on line in NYC fight

The top two Jewish fighters in the world hope to give fans an early Hannukah present this weekend.

As Jews worldwide begin their preparations for the holiday, a modern day Maccabee will put his perfect record on the line. When Dmitriy “The Star of David” Salita enters the ring at the Manhattan Center in New York City on Thursday, it could mean a festival of lights out for his opponent “Red Hot” Robert Frankel.

Frankel, a native of Denver, Colorado, is 12-4 with 1 KO. Salita, an Orthodox Russian Jew from Brooklyn, NY, is undefeated with a record of 23-0 with 14 KOs.