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Chabad-Lubavitch in the Media

		Chabad Rabbi Gives Senate Invocation JTA, Wednesday, July 01, 2009
		Rabbi Shea Harlig, director of Chabad of Southern Nevada, opened up Senate proceedings on June 25th with an invocation to honor the 15th anniversary of the death of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. The invitation came from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid... Please grant that our beloved Rebbe's vision of a world of peace and tranquility -- free of war, hatred and strife -- be realized speedily in our days.
		Chabad of Southern Nevada – Las Vegas, NV
		Remembering The Rebbe’s Yahrtzeit The Jewish Week - NY, Wednesday, July 01, 2009
		In the open space in front of the gravestone of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch chasidic movement, his followers left small hand-written notes asking for health, a child, a shidduch or other needs from the heart. The notes were in Hebrew, English, Russian and a smattering of other languages... They come from everywhere Chabad emissaries are posted, which is, basically, everywhere.
		Grapevine: Being Party to the Mitzva Jerusalem Post - Israel, Tuesday, June 30, 2009
		Last Succot, she was invited to come to the main Succa at Kfar Chabad, and in the course of her visit, was taken on a tour of Ohr Simha, a facility that cares for boys at risk and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds in family style settings in which young Chabad couples with children of their own act as surrogate parents... For Chabad there was great symbolism in that the bar mitzva celebration took place on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn.
		Torah's Arrival Celebrated in South Brunswick Scarlet Scuttlebutt - NJ, Monday, June 29, 2009
		A new Torah was dedicated at the Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick on Sunday and people spilled out into the street to celebrate. "It's exciting to complete a new Torah. It's a milestone. Some organizations have to borrow one," said Rabbi Levi Azimov, who runs the Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick.
		Chabad of South Brunswick – North Brunswick, NJ
		Torah Dedication Set for Hyannis Jewish Center Cape Cod Times - MA, Saturday, June 27, 2009
		A dedication ceremony for the Chabad Jewish Center's new Torah is set for tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the center's West Main Street location. The 14-year-old Jewish center has never owned its own Torah, relying instead on borrowed scrolls, Rabbi Yekusiel Alperowitz said yesterday. But the Agudas Achim Synagogue of Brockton, which closed in 2005, donated its Torah to the Hyannis Chabad.
		Chabad Lubavitch of Cape Cod – Hyannis, MA
		Kosher Food at Salmon Festival Richmond Review - Canada, Friday, June 26, 2009
		Chabad of Richmond invites the community to visit the Kosher Bagel stand at the annual Steveston Salmon Festival. Now in its third year, the Kosher Bagel is the only kosher food booth at this annual event celebrating Canada’s birthday.
		Chabad of Virginia – Richmond, VA         Chabad of Richmond – Richmond, BC Canada
		Rabbi Schneerson's Yarzeit Represents Day to do Good Deeds San Jose Jewish Examiner, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		The Rebbe would frequently insist that even the loftiest of ideas must be translated into actual deed. We must do as well as learn…So, Chabad has encouraged Jews around the world on this day to consciously learn something additional on this day and, I would add, put it to good use... According to Chabad, “There can be no more fitting tribute to the Rebbe than millions of good deeds, mitzvot, performed on his day.” I’m all for learning, praying, giving charity, and doing good deeds. So, let’s take Chabad’s recommendation, let’s follow the Rebbe’s lead today…and everyday.
		Thousands Make Pilgrimage To Honor Revered Rabbi WCBS - NY, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		The lines continue to stretch while tens of thousands of Orthodox Jews are making their making their pilgrimage to the Queens gravesite of a revered rabbi, marking the 15th anniversary of his death. To many, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson is considered one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the past century.
		Chabad House of Greater Cleveland – Cleveland, OH
		Parshat Hukat The Heart Needs No Reason Jerusalem Post - Israel, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		And finally, we read Hukat around the time of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Menahem Mendel Schneerson, one of the greatest Jewish leaders of the 20th century. In this context as well, it would seem that the red heifer must provide a lesson of significance, since there is nothing accidental about the connection between the portion of the week and the death of Jewish leaders.
		Jewish Community Pays Respect to Rabbi Menachem Schneerson on Anniversary of Death Daily News - NY, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		Thousands of Jews from around the globe packed a Queens cemetery Wednesday night to mark the 15th anniversary of the death of iconic Rabbi Menachem Schneerson... Organizers expect tens of thousands of visitors to stop by the cemetery by tomorrow night, and police had extra security in place.
		Chabad Marks 30 Years Thousand Oaks Acorn - CA, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		Chabad of the Conejo marked its 30th anniversary on June 10 with a gala banquet at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel. "Celebration 30: Gateway to the Future" was highlighted by tributes, comedy and music... After the presentation, Rabbi Moshe Bryski announced that the building permit for the Chabad's community campus is in their hands and construction can soon begin.
		15th Anniversary of the Death of the Rebbe NBC - NY, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		Rabbi Menachem Schneerson - the Rebbe - was the head of the Lubavitch movement for 44 years. On the anniversary of his passing, nearly 50,000 followers gathered at his resting place for 24 hours to remember him.
		Thousands Visit Rabbi's Grave In Queens Gothamist - NY, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		Yesterday, tens of thousands of Jews visited the gravesite of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, who led the Lubavitch movement until his death in 1994. While Schneerson died on June 12, 1994, NY1 explains that last night "marked the 15th anniversary of his death on the Jewish calendar."
		They Came From All Over For Rabbi Schneerson CBS - NY, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		On Wednesday night tens of thousands of Jews made a spiritual journey to Queens. They made the trip to mark the 15th anniversary of the death Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson... Faithful and patient, the masses journeyed to Cambria Heights from near and far, inspired by the holiness of the final resting place of their rebbe.
		Remembering the Rebbe WCBS TV - NY, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		It's a spiritual journey to Queens on Thursday for thousands of Jews around the world. They made the trip to mark the 15th anniversary of the death of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
		Thousands Expected to Remember Rabbi ABC Eyewitness News - NY, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		As many as 50,000 people are expected to visit the grave of a revered New York City rabbi to mark the 15th anniversary of his death... He touched their lives and, according to Rabbi Leima Mankowicz, taught valuable lessons. "You have to pray more, learn more and do good deeds," he said
		Albany Senate Mess Continues My Capital News 9, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		Panel Addresses Anti-Israel ‘Crisis’ on Campus The Canadian Jewish News, Thursday, June 25, 2009
		Crisis on Canadian Campuses, a June 11 panel discussion organized by Hillel at York and hosted by Chabad Lubavitch, was held in advance of a two-day conference called Israel/Palestine: Mapping Models of Statehood and Paths to Peace.
		Thousands Remember the 'Rebbe' Fox - NY, Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		Tens of thousands of people were expected to visit the grave of a Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, the leader of the Chabad Lubavitch, who died 15 years ago. Chabad Lubavitch has been based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for more than 40 years.
		Chabad Lubavitch Media Center – Brooklyn, NY
		Thousands to Mark Anniversary of Rabbi's Death New York Post, Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		Tens of thousands of people will gather at a Queens cemetery tonight to mark the 15th anniversary of the Orthodox rabbi Menachem Schneerson. Known as "The Rebbe," Schneerson, who died in 1994, was the leader of the world Lubovitch Orthodox Jewish community based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
		Tens of Thousands to Mark Anniversary of Rabbi's Death NY1, Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		Tens of thousands of people are expcted at a Queens cemetery tonight to honor a former pillar of the Orthodox Jewish community... Commonly known as "The Rebbe," Schneerson was a major figure in Brooklyn and the city as a whole, leading the Crown Heights-based Lubavitch movement for over 40 years.
		New Chevra Kaddisha Fund for Hawaii The Examiner, Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		“Now, what makes a funeral kosher is the preparation of the body – which is done for free. There are people in the community, like [Rebbetzin] Pearl and [Rabbi] Itchel [Krasnjansky], and others... I volunteer as well.” It should be noted that many turn to the afore mentioned shluchim at Chabad of Hawaii in such times, relying on their knowledge of, and adherence to, Halacha (Jewish Law). “[T]hey do those things for free, but there are other costs that are associated with the burial that aren’t Jewish, like the cost of the plot… that can cost five-thousand dollars.
		Chabad of Hawaii – Honolulu, HI
		Thousands Expected at NYC Rabbi's Grave Associated Press (AP), Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		As many as 50,000 people are expected to visit the grave of a revered New York City rabbi to mark the 15th anniversary of his death. Rabbi Menachem Schneerson led the Chabad (HA'-bad) Lubavitch (LOO'-bah-vitch) movement based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for more than 40 years. He was known as "the rebbe" (REH'-beh) to national politicians, city leaders and his followers. The Hasidic (HA'-sid-ik) movement he led stressed outreach to encourage Jewish religious observance and education.
		Chabad Lubavitch Media Center – Brooklyn, NY
		Joy Rules the Day as Hasidim Wed The East Hampton Press - NY, Tuesday, June 23, 2009
		What was being billed as the first Hasidic wedding in East Hampton was underway. The bride, Chana Weiss, (formerly Baumgarten), is the daughter of Rabbi Liebel Baumgarten and his wife Goldie, who lead the Chabad-Lubavitch of East Hampton, a Hasidic sect of Orthodox Judaism. The Baumgartens moved to East Hampton full-time five years ago and established the Chabad House, across Woods Lane and down the block from the Jewish Center of the Hamptons.
		Chabad Lubavitch of the Hamptons – East Hampton, NY