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UPCOMING:
Wed. Dec 15th
Manis Friedman on Relationships
7pm at the Chabad Loft

Who is Manis Friedman?
World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman uses ancient wisdom and modern wit as he captivates audiences around the country and around the world. He hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman, syndicated throughout North America. Over 150,000 copies of his provocative yet entertaining tapes, both audio and video have been sold.

Rabbi Friedman's first book, DOESN'T ANYONE BLUSH ANYMORE?, published by Harper San Francisco in 1990, was widely praised by the media. BLUSH is currently in its fourth printing. Following the publication of the book, he was featured internationally in over 200 print articles, and interviewed on more than 50 television and radio talk shows. He has appeared on CNN, A&E Reviews, PBS, and BBC Worldwide, and has been the subject of articles in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Guideposts, Insight, Publisher's Weekly and others.

Rabbi Friedman is a noted Biblical scholar, recognized for his sagacious grasp of Jewish mysticism. In 1971, he founded Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies in Minnesota, the world's first yeshiva exclusively for women, where he continues to serve as dean. From 1984-1990 he served as simultaneous translator for the Lubavitcher Rebbe's televised talks.

Rabbi Friedman is a professionally ranked member of the National Speakers Association. His speaking tours take him to every part of this country as well as Israel, England, The Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Canada, and Hong Kong.

Rabbi Friedman was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1946 and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1950. He received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinical College of Canada in 1969.

PAST EVENTS:
Mon. Oct. 11
Fire Benefit Concert feat. Moshe Hecht & Zacharia

The Moshe Hecht Band live in NYC with special guest Zacharia!
This will be rising-star Zacharia's first ever NYC public performance - straight from Israel.

Last week a fire ravished Yael’s apartment, consuming all of her belongings and killing her beloved cat Sydney. This Monday help us turn her tragedy into a blessing by joining two super-talented musicians in NYC for an intimate benefit concert. You can make a difference in Yael’s life simply by coming out to an awesome show and having a great time! Please spread this message to your friends.

Donate here:
http://funds.gofundme.com/saq8

Tickets here!
$15 in advance, $20 at door.
http://firefund.eventbrite.com/
Cash bar.

RSVP and invite friends via FB here:
http://tinyurl.com/26cgkoy

www.moshesmusic.com
www.zachariamusic.com

Under The Trees Concert:
The Moshe Hecht Band with Purdue Avenue and Diwon

Tuesday, Sep 28 8:00p
at Southpaw, Brooklyn, NY
125 5th Ave, Brooklyn, New York
(718) 230-0236
www.spsounds.com
To Purchase Online Now Click:
http://bit.ly/shemsukkot

5th Ave. Loft Warming Party!
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of
THE NEW CHABAD LOFT
A Beautiful Expanded 3700 Square Foot Loft on Fifth Ave.

When: Wednesday August 18th 7:00-11:00 PM
Where: 144 5th Ave. (btwn 19 & 20)

Special Guest DJ
Top Shelf Open Bar
Hors D'oeuvres

$36 Reserve Now (Limited Tickets)
$40 at the door
http://thenewloft.eventbrite.com/

Back to the Basics:
Organic Rooftop Storytelling
Sat. night May 29
Only 20 Spaces
Contact me if you're interested in joining us.

Roofdeck Party!
Please join me and my friend Susan Lazar for a roofdeck party she is hosting in honor of the joyous day of Lag BaOmer, the day that the famous Kabbalist Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, known as Rashbi, passed on.

Come celebrate with live music, drinks, deliciously healthy food and superb company.

This Sat. Night, May 1st
From 9pm - 1am
Downtown Manhattan
$12 suggested donation.

You must RSVP with names via the contact form by Thursday evening.

For more info on Lag BaOmer visit:
http://www.chabad.org/lagbaomer

Moshe Hecht + Band Live!
"Hecht may be dressed like a chasid, but he sings rhythm-and-blues as though he
lived his entire life in Mississippi." - The Yediot Achronot

Please join me this Sat. March 6th to see my super-talented brother-in-law
Moshe Hecht and his band perform at the Jewish Music Cafe in Park
Slope. Some of you may have caught him in a capella at the Shabbat
dinners in Crown Heights.

This Sat. night, March 6th
8:30pm opening band, Six Point Star
Moshe takes stage shortly after 9pm

The Jewish Music Cafe
401 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Say that you're with me and you'll get in for $10 instead of $15. And
afterward you're all invited to join Moshe and me for some drinks at a
local bar!

Moshe is currently putting the finishing touches on a debut album with
seven-time Emmy winning producer and Grammy nominee Steven Ray Allen.
Check out www.moshesmusic.com for a slightly outdated sampling of his
music.

Sip away the layers at a...
Purim Loft Partay!
Saturday Night, Feb 27th 9:00 PM

Celebrate Purim at Adam Singer's Amazing Downtown Loft
Haman with the Taschen and Celebrate
Top Shelf Open Bar and Hors d'ouveres
Megillah readings and Great Crowd

Say you were invited by Saadya and you'll get in for an $18 donation, not the
suggested $25. http://www.purimparty.eventbrite.com