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Eshel: Important Information Regarding Being a Guest in Tishrei 5783 – Shnas Hakhel

Tishrei In Lubavitch

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The Hanhala of Eshel-Hachnosas Orchim organization has released important information regarding being a guest by the Rebbe for Tishrei 5783 – Shnas Hakhel • Full Story, Details

Picture Of The Day

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In midst the fundraising campaign to help Tomchei Temimim, Ishai Ribo was spotted joining in the learning, and even supported the campaign in 770.

NYC Ferry single-ride ticket price increases to $4

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The NYC Ferry’s anticipated price increase for a single-ride ticket went into effect on Monday, along with reduced prices for eligible New Yorkers. The cost of a single-ride ticket for the NYC Ferry is now $4, increased from $2.75. Seniors, people with disabilities and low-income residents are now eligible to pay just $1.35 for a single-ride ticket • Full Story

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Baby Girl to Tzvi and Chaya (née Horowitz) Schmalberg — Crown Heights

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How the President of a Buddhist Temple Became an Orthodox Jew

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Rob Fashler was raised in a home where Judaism was anything but trendy. On the contrary, it was ridiculed. The quest for spirituality and truth permeated his adolescent years, turning him to experiment with drugs, transcendental meditation, and eventually Tibetan Buddhism. From the President of a Buddhist temple to an Orthodox Jew, here is the journey of a man to whom the meaning and relevance of Judaism is nothing short of a miracle • Watch

New Engagement

Yisrolik Shur – Toronto, Canada to Leah Zucker – Key West, FL
L’Chaim: Tonight (Tues.) at Jewish Children’s Museum, downstairs

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BREAKING: New York Passes Regulations Giving State Control Over Secular Studies Curriculum in Private Schools

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The State Board of Regents voted Monday to approve new regulations on secular-studies in private schools, requiring each school to prove to state officials that their curriculum is “at least substantially equivalent” to that offered in public schools. Passage of the regulations transforms the relationship between government and private schools in the Empire State, and caps a years-long battle over what secular education each child deserves and whether it should be determined by parents or governmental authorities • Full Story

Kiev’s Shliach Rabbi Yonatan Markovich Meets with UK Humanitarian Minister And Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

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While the Ukrainian military is making gains on the ground, the Chief Rabbi of Kyiv, the Shliach Rabbi Yonatan Markovich, has been working to increase humanitarian aid to the citizens of Ukraine. In a series of meetings in London, Rabbi Markovich met with the UK minister of humanitarian affairs, Lord Tariq Ahmad as well as with the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis • Photos

What Is the Maximum One Could and Should Give Away to Charity?

Beis Medrash

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A discussion of Rambam’s view on outer limits of the Mitzvah of charity Rabbi Heschel Greenberg explains Rambam in-depth on Mishnah Torah Hilchos Erchin Chapter 8 • Watch

US Inflation Falls For 2nd Straight Month On Lower Gas Costs

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Sharply lower prices for gas and cheaper used cars slowed U.S. inflation in August for a second straight month, though many other items rose in price, indicating that inflation remains a heavy burden for American households • Full Story

Mexico: First Siyum Sefer Torah In Playa del Carmen

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For the first time in Playa del Carmen and on the 13th anniversary of the Chabad of Playa del Carmen activity, a New Sefer Torah was Dedicated in Honor of the Rebbe’s 120th Birthday year. The sefer Torah was donated by The Sousana Family from Paris France, for The Chabad house in the resort town of Playa del Carmen in Mexico, led by the Rebbe’s Shliach Rabbi Mendel Goldberg. The writing of the last letters took place in the Chabad house, after which the tourists and guests went out to the town streets for a parade in honor of Torah. At the end of the Parade, a magnificent mitzvah meal was held in the hall of the Chabad house • Photos

Rabbi Heschel Greenberg: The Month of Elul and the Holiday of Rosh Hashanah

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The Month of Elul and how we prepare for the New Year, in a new video from Rabbi Hershel Greenberg explains • Watch

Mossad Director: ‘We Thwarted Dozens of Iranian Terror Attacks Overseas’

Eretz Yisroel

Then-Prime Minister Naftali Bennett talks with Director of the Mossad David Barnea during a New Year's toast at Mossad headquarters. Photo: Israel Government Press Office

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The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to try to kill Israelis abroad, but Israel has stymied its efforts dozens of times in recent weeks, Mossad Director David Barnea said on Monday • Full Story

Almost 200,000 Lincoln Navigators and Ford Expeditions Recalled Due To Fire Risk

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2018 Lincoln Navigator driving in NYC. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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After the Ford Motor company has received complaints of twenty-five fires, on the colling and heating apparatus being prone to fire. The company has recalled almost 200,000 Lincoln Navigators and Ford Expeditions. Model years in the recall are 2015 to 2017 • Full Story, Details

Earlier this month, Ford issued a recall for 277,040 F-Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Continentals because the anti-reflecting lens coating can degrade and cause cloudiness in the rearview camera.

The recalled vehicles are all model years 2017 to 2020 and include F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 and the Continentals that are equipped with a 360-degree camera system.

MyMaor: Learning From Others – Life Lessons

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Learning From Others – Life Lessons – Maor KIDS presents another beautiful video of the Rebbe. To sign up for the ‘Kids Rebbe Video’ WhatsApp: 347-687-8770 or go to: MyMaor.org • Watch

Chodorom in Moscow: 15 Elul Celebrated with Farbrengen and Siyum

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Moscow: The Central Farbrengen took place at the Mesivta, in honor of 15 Elul with the Chief Rabbi and Shliach Rabbi Berel Lazar, alongside the Siyum Hashas by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Moshe Lerman • Photos, Video

Chabad Of Moldova Establishes a Permanent Chabad Presence at Chișinău International Airport

Europe

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Chabad of Moldova established a Permanent Chabad Presence at Chișinău International Airport – Moldova’s International Airport. The decision to do so was made at the end of a discussion between the various security interests in the country and Moldova’s interest in bringing in Jewish tourists to Moldova. The local community also received a Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Moldova’s leaders • Full Story

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Yossi Lipskier — Sherman Oaks, CA to Mushka Strassberg — Kfar Chabad
L’Chaim: Monday night at Rubashkins

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New York State Clears The Way For Final Vote To Approve Substantial Equivalency Regulations

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As expected, the New York State Board of Regents has passed the new proposed regulations for private schools in a Monday vote. The vote was unanimous. The final step before the regulations become law, is a vote by the full board, which will take place Tuesday morning. That vote is expected to approve the regulations as well, as none of the Regents in Monday’s vote displayed any opposition • Full Story

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Baby boy to Chaim & Rivky Eilenberg – Great Neck, NY

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New Engagement

Sruly Bresinger — Montreal, Canada to Chaya Chaikin — Toronto, Canada
L’Chaim: Monday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva

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Watch: Kiddush Hashem at Newark Airport’s 9/11 Memorial Service

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Pictured from left to right: Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, Newark Airport manager, police chiefs and Rabbi Avraham Kanelsky

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Kiddush Hashem at Newark Airport: Yesterday on 9/11, Senior police officers at Newark Airport commemorated the 9/11 victims, Rabbi Mordechai and Avraham Kanelsky were invited to the service. Watch as they do a give a memorial speech and blow Shofar at the service • Full Story, Photos, Video

Photos: Holtzman Family Celebrates Siyum Sefer Torah

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for ChabadInfo

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Today the Siyum Sefer Torah, written in memory of Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi and Chaya Tzipora Holtzman, took place Sunday, writing of the final letters took place at the home of Noach and Rivka Holtzman. Hakafos with the new Torah at THE SHUL in East Flatbush. A festive buffet dinner took place in the courtyard of the Shul • Photos

15 Elul: Central Yeshivah Tomchei Temimim Celebrates 125 Years In 770

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Last night, friends, family, alumni, and supporters of Tomchei Temimim joined an upscale event in 770, celebrating 125 years since the founding of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim. Featuring guest speakers, Rabbis Shais Taub and Mendel Blau. Music from Avremi G and Yehuda Piamenta. Divrei Bracha were given by both the Yeshiva Hanhala and the Beis Din • Full Story, Photos
Upper East Side: Amazon Sends Chabad Preschool Hundreds of Toys It Didn’t Order

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A preschool at a Yorkville Chabad center in the Upper West Side, has received an endless deluge of cardboard Amazon boxes containing pricey puzzles and water slides — despite no one on staff ordering the toys • Full Story
Tzfat Mayor Visits the Chabad Yeshivah Gedolah

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The mayor of the City of Tzfat Shuki Ohana paid a special visit today to the Chabad Yeshivah Gedola of Tzfat together with the Rosh yeshivah Rabbi Wilschanski, On Sunday, 15 Elul. Rabbi Wilschanski was sent by the rebbe 41 years ago to open the Chabad Yeshivah Gedola of Tzfat • Photos
Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Should We React To The Queen of England’s Passing?

Beis Medrash

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Live at 8:30pm: In this week’s Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson. What is the significance of the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe both being born on the 18th of Elul? Should we commemorate 9/11? How should we react to the Queen of England’s passing? & More • Watch Live
New Engagement

Shmaya Eliyahu Nodel – Miami, Florida to Hadassa Cowen – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
L’Chaim: Sunday, September 18th in Miami, FL. Details to follow

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Opinion: Analyzing the New York Times Hatchet Job Against Yeshivos

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The New York Times has written a one-sided attack against the Yeshiva and Torah community that is so filled with inaccuracies and half-stories that it is reminiscent of Tsarist-era attack on the Yeshivas • Opinion by Rabbi Yair Hoffman • Full Article
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Baby girl to: Mendy and Gitel (née Chazan) Sorkin — Suffield, Connecticut

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Listen: ‘Shuvu Eli’ by Simcha Shur & Moshe Shtekel

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Composer Simcha Shur released a new single ‘Shuvu Eli’, a new song for Elul. Sung beautifully by singer Moshe Shtekel • Listen
Tomorrow: Open House for Semicha Students in Crown Heights

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This week, the third year of Machon Limud Halacha Lemaan Yilmedu begins with hundreds of students in eight courses with an array of halachic topics: Semicha, Hilchos Shabbos, Siddur Chuppa v’Kiddushin, Mikvaos, Rav Kehilla, etc. As in previous years, this year too, Lemaan Yilmedu invites interested residents of Crown Heights to attend the first shiur and meet the Maggid Shiur and form their impression of the program. There is no need to register • Full Story
New Engagement

Dovid Brook – Crown Heights to Mushkie Rapoport – Mequon, Wisconsin
L’Chaim: Tonight (Sunday), 8:30pm at Oholei Torah Ballroom

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Ukraine: Chief Rabbi and Shliach Receives Top Ukrainian Award

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Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine and Shliach, Received the ‘Glory to Ukraine’ award from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. The award was given because of the humanitarian efforts of the Ukrainian Jewish communities and the provided equipment to the local hospitals in Ukraine during the Ukrainian- Russian war • Full Story, Video

Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman, The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine and Shliach, Received the ‘Glory to Ukraine’ award from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. The award was given because of the humanitarian efforts of the Ukrainian Jewish communities and the provided equipment to the local hospitals in Ukraine during the Ukrainian- Russian war.

Rabbi Azman wrote on Facebook (Translated from Ukrainian): “It was a real surprise for me! Such a great appreciation of my humble activity. We continue to work, Glory to Ukraine!”

Rabbi Azman recently visited Israel to drum up support for Ukrainian Jews during this difficult war. He met with Ashkenazi Chief of Israel Rabbi David Lau. Former Prime minister and opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu, and many other Knesset Members.

Likud MK Nir Barkat recently traveled to Ukraine and met with Rabbi Azman in Kiev, the first MK to visit Ukraine during the war.
Lone Soldier: Friends of Eli Kay Hy”d Visit Kfar Chabad for Shabbos

Eretz Yisroel

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The soldiers of Cheitz division of the IDF, the friends of Hatomim Eli Kay Hy”d, arrived at Kfar Chabad to an open house for the Ashnev L’Chabad organization for ‘lone Soldiers’ • Full Story, Photos, Video

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Dovid Ezagui to Chava Sorkin — Both from Brooklyn

Shmulik Greenberg – Kfar Chabad, Israel to Chani Hasofer – Tzfas, Israel

Velvel Reikhtman (Ben Reb Moshe) – Montreal to Channah Kagan (Bas Reb Zev Moishe) – Crown Heights

L’chayim will be Tuesday night in Ulam Chana – 556 Crown St.

Baby boy to Mendi and Devora Leah Labi (née Spielman) — Crown Heights

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