Rabbi Shea Hecht, Sam Malamud, Sholom Ber Drizin, Benjy Stock, Abraham Bistrizky and Zev Cadaner have endorsed Mayor Mike Bloomberg for reelection on November 3.

WE MUST VOTE It's the only way we get any recognition

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The Yeshivah in cincinnati has started its fourth consecutive year. As with every living thing, the Yeshivah has grown in quantity and quality. the unique approach in Chinuch and learning, together with the dedicated staff as Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Baras, Rabbi Eliau Eimpson, Rabbi Mendy Majeski, Eli Morison and the Talmidei Hashluchim, have created a warm atmosphere of growth and Hiskashrus to the Rebbe MH"M.

The 2009 Chabad Telethon program will broadcast live from Hollywood today, September 14 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. PDT (7PM - 1AM EDT).  It will air in major markets across America and be seen around the globe the telethon website www.tolife.com » Click Here to view a live broadcast

Volunteer now at www.JNet.org or call toll free 1-877-JNet-2-go (563-8246) or 718-467-4400 locally.

Hayom Yom Yud Beis Tammuz: “Chassidim are to talk to one another in a spirit of brotherhood about strengthening fixed times for Torah study.”

Are you tired of being afraid to walk on your own streets? Are you tired of jumping at your own shadow? Are you tired of basing your schedule, to be home by nightfall? Learn how to defend yourself. From a system based on science. No need to be BIG, STRONG, or IN SHAPE. Throughout the summer a low costing self defense class will be offered to the community, where you will have the opportunity to learn; defend yourself against multiple attackers.

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Hilel Pewzner, a long time resident of Crown Heights.

Reb Hilel is survived by his wife Riva, and children Mr. Faivish (Lawrence, NY) Mr. Moshe Yosef (Brooklyn, NY) and Mrs. Esther Friedman (London, England).

The Levaya will take place today and will be leaving from the Shomrei Hadaas Chapel at 2:00pm and passing by 770 at around 2:30pm.

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

Modeled after the popular Dvar-Malchus publication, which has brought an increase in learning Chassidus, as well as Chitas and Rambam daily, to the world of Chabad (and beyond), the new publication is geared for those who can use English as a tool in Torah learning.

Rabbi Shea Hecht issued an urgent call to action regarding ongoing efforts for parental choice in education. "The greatest domestic crisis in America is our failed educational system, and the manner is which it is taxed and funded is an affront to religious liberty. We need to learn the lessons of history and speak out when our individual and religious liberty is being violated.

We all know it is important to learn and we all have made resolutions to sit down and learn however many still claim that they haven't been able to "get to it".

In this new, short, and to the point publications series, Yagdil Torah has listed real ideas that has worked for most people.

The ideas are sorted by what works best for most people, however be sure to read them all as you might find that certain ideas make more sense and will work better for you. Presented here is the first in the series: "Setting A Time".

For over three decades, Yeshiva Chanoch Lenaar has catered to high school age boys with little or no previous Jewish education. The objective is to create a total Jewish environment that instills a desire to learn and a love of Yiddishkeit, while radiating warmth and acceptance.

Two Bedrooms, Full Bathroom, Brand New Kitchen and Bathroom, Large Porch, Free Washer and Dryer (15 feet away), Swimming Pool on premises AVAILABLE for the month of August (starting Aug. 2nd) $1,500.00. For more information, call: 347-368-9213. For pictures, and more info click here.

Tonight, Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Gimmel Tamuz, at 9:30pm EST, Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a 30-minute global webcast: The Needle and the Water -- The Turbulent Journey of a Soul; Four Levels of Resurrection -- The Body, Animal Soul, Rational Soul, and Divine Soul. The class will be text-based, examining two fascinating written letters by the Rebbe.

This special class is dedicated in the merit of Levi Yitzchak ben Tzirel, for a complete and speedy recovery, by the Deitsch family.

To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#

Residents of Crown Heights know that “Crown Heights closes down for the summer.” Those that stay look at the positive, and anticipate an end to the daily struggle of finding parking.

But beneath the quiet and sometimes humid air, change is brewing.

“Vacation in Crown Heights” is coming. That’s right! In Crown Heights, under the direction of Mrs. Sara Labkowski, you will be able to focus on and learn new things. Homework schedules are a thing of the past.

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Zisel bas Tzvi Klein OBM, a long time resident of crown heights who was involved in variuse Chessed organizations including the Bikur Cholim for many years. Her husband Reb Aaron Klein OBM merited to be involved in the purchase of 770.

Mrs. Zisel is survived by Mrs. Devorah Faiga Goodman (Shlucha in Ashdod, Israel) and Mrs. Gottlieb (Boro Park).

The Levaya will take place today and will be leaving from Chevra Kadisha Shomrei Hachomos Ft. Hamilton Parkway and 41st Street at 3:00pm and will be passing by 770 at around 3:30pm and passing by her home at 741 Montgomery Street. The kevurah will be in Eretz Yisroel.

Levi’s Torah Learn-a-Thon Fast Facts:

* The Grand Raffle will be held this Thursday, 1:00 PM*

* The Deadline to be included in the Raffle is this Tuesday, 5:00 PM

* Only 70% of our learn-a-thon participants have responded thus far…

If you’ve been learning and collecting sponsorships for Levi’s Torah, we are anxiously waiting to hear from you!

As we approach the special day of Gimmel Tammuz, Crownheights.ch presents a special lecture given by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon to his Talmidim in Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati. The  lecture  - in english - is entitled  "preparing  teenagers for Gimmel Tammuz".

The lecture can be downloaded by clicking the following: www.ylcrecording.com

Join 50,000 Jews tonight, Monday, June 22, at 8:30pm EST, in The Song & Soul of Our People, an evening of soulful music and inspiration, with Rabbi YY Jacobson and choir, in tribute to the 15th Yartzeit of the Rebbe, in The Crystal Plaza, Livingston, NJ, broadcast live via www.TheYeshiva.net

Around 300 Communities around the globe will be joining via the global webcast.

A detailed schedule of the evening is available at www.TheYeshiva.net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHN] — I remember when sushi came to America.

My friends and I used to joke about the weird people who eat raw fish, and I remember laughing when I passed one of those funny places that sold sushi.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHN] — This Shabbos, Rabbi Yoel Kahan will deliver a shiur in yiddish in Kolel Menachem at 6:30PM, on a Maamor of the Rebbe as a hachono to Gimmel Tammuz.

Click here for more information regarding the shiurim.

Click here for the maamar in PDF.

The Kolel is very conducive to learning on Shabbos. There are many seforim in the air-conditioned facility, as well as coffee and tea to keep you going.

"I have been to many funerals in my life, but I have never seen someone cry with as much pain as the Rebbe cried for that soldier." To learn more about the Rebbe vist: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com

The Performing Arts Conservatory makes its second annual summer program, starting June 29 until August 14. A group of professional teachers from all over New York come to provide the girls with  professional classes in music, arts, drama, dance and much more.

On June 20, Jews around the world will commemorate 68 years since the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushkah, arrived in the U.S. in the midst of World War II.

The  Lieblich  family  is  sitting  Shiva after  the  passing  of  their mother, Rivkah Yehudis Lieblich OBM of Flatbush.

They will be sitting Shiva this entire week at 821 Montgomery Street (between Albany and Troy Avenues).

Davenning times are:

          Shacharis, two Minyamin at 7:00am and 8:00am
          Mincha, two Minyamin at 8:00pm
          Maariv, two Minyamin Bizmana

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem B'soch Shear Avolei Tziyon V'yerushalayim!

We are finalizing our summer program and giving a final call out to all boys of ages 13 and 14 for the summer of 5769. The Camp will IYH be leaving Crown Heights Monday afternoon June 29th (ז' תמוז)!!! If you are already enrolled you should have or will soon be receiving your information in the mail. If you have not yet signed up we encourage you to do so now as we are accepting only a limited number of Bochurim for this years program.

Join our next online Round Table Discussion – with Mrs. Susan Kramer, Chief Development Officer at the Federation of Colorado. Learn about successful fundraising skills, innovative marketing strategies and creativity.

With deep pain and profound sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Rivkah Yehudis Lieblich OBM of Flatbush. Rivkah Yehudis is survived by her husband Avrohom Leiblach, and sons Mayer Lieblich (New Jersey), Asher Lieblich (Crown Heights) and Shmuel Lieblich (Crown Heights).

The Levaya will take place Today at  3:00 PM at Wellwood Cemetery.

They will be sitting Shiva starting on Motzoei Shabbos at 821 Montgomery Street (between Albany and Troy Avenues).