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January 2016 news archive
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Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt of Argentina and Rabbi Eliezer Shemtov of Uruguay work together during this season. Full Story
200 at Boston Yud Shvat Event
Rabbi Levi Garelik was the guest speaker of a Yud Shvat Farbrengen with 200 participants at the Shaloh House near Boston. Full Story
R’ Chaim New, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of R’ Chaim New, OB”M, a Lubavitcher businessman and activist in the Chabad community of Melbourne, Australia. He passed away on Friday, 12 Shvat, 5776. He was 53 years old.
10-year-old Boy Pulls Off His Idea
The 10-year-old son of the Flamingo Shluchim Mendel and Faygie Kaplan had an idea this week and did everything to make it happen. Full Story, Video
10,000 Kids Join 10 Shvat Rally
A special rally marking Yud Shvat will be watched by 10,000 children of Tzivos Hashem in 112 locations around the globe. Full Story, Video
R’ Yisroel Frishman, 58, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Yisroel Frishman, OB”M, of Yerushalayim. He was 58 years old. One of his sons live in Crown Heights, and another one studying in 770. He passed away suddenly Tuesday morning.
Mr. Yosef Tzvi Greene, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing Friday night of Mr. Yosef Tzvi (Joel) Greene, OB”M, of Boca Raton, Florida, a beloved askan and businessman. He was 77 years old. He was married to shlucha Mrs. Fay Kranz-Greene (nee Friedman).
Missing Jewish Woman’s Body Found
Vos Iz Neias? A Passaic woman who has been missing for two days has been found dead in her car, submerged in the Passaic River. 22 year old Devorah Stubin last spoke to her parents on Thursday night after being pulled over by police for a traffic stop.
Hundreds Bid Farewell to Rabbi Wilschanski
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Hatzalah Car Wrecked by New Eastern Parkway Island
While responding to an emergency call last night, a Hatzalah volunteer’s vehicle struck the new pedestrian island installed at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Kingston Ave. by the NYC Dept. of Transportation, completely destroying the brand new vehicle.
R’ Zalman Shur, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Chaim Schneur Zalman Shur, OB”M, one of the eltere Chassidim of Montreal. He passed away on Thursday, 4 Shvat, 5776. He was 92 years old.
Chaim Elisha Schreiber, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Chaim Elisha Schreiber, OB”M, a resident of Queens, NY. He is the father of Meir Schreiber of Crown Heights. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife Faiga (Francis), children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hundreds Attend R’ Bentzion Friedman Levaya
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Bentzion Friedman, OB”M, of Crown Heights, at 84 years of age. He was a beloved teacher to his students in Oholei Torah, and devoted to the Rebbe’s activities, working for Tzach.
Driver Crashes into Tree after Losing Control
A violent collision sent one driver to an area hospital after he swiped one car, lost control and crashed head on into a tree.
Mrs. Faigie (Fanny) Magasinn, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Faigie (Fanny) Magasinn, OB”M, of Los Angeles, California. Mother of Chana Baila Burston of New York. Shiva in LA will be at 1253 Westholme Ave., L.A.
Mrs. Malka Chana Shachar, 51, OB'M
With shock and great sadness we inform of the tragic and untimely passing of Mrs. Malka Chana Shachar, OB”M, of Tzfas. She was 51 years old. Mrs. Shachar, daughter of the unforgettable Chossid R’ Reuvein Hillman, OB”M, valiantly battled a dread disease, R”L.
2 Dead in Tel Aviv Terror Shooting
Two people were shot dead and six others wounded in a shooting at a crowded pub on 130 Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv on Friday afternoon in what is suspected to be a terror attack. Full Story, Video
