Unity for Justice is a world-wide project, initiated to facilitate the liberation of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin from prison. Sholom Mordechai ran the Iowa-based Agriprocessors kosher meat factory until it was closed down by federal authorities in 2008. Subsequently, Rubashkin was arrested for defrauding a bank in order to maintain a line of credit to keep the family business afloat. Unlike others charged with similar crimes, Sholom Mordechai was not granted bail during his trial, was kept in solitary confinement for days, was denied kosher food and access to religious items for significant periods of time. In addition, the banks he defrauded had no complaint against him, because he made payments on time. The only crime was allegedly falsifying business information in order to acquire the loans.
Despite his alleged wrongdoings, Rubashkin is clearly not a threat to society, yet he has been treated like a violent criminal. In June 2010, Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin was sentenced to 27 years imprisonment.
It is to this injustice that the wider Jewish community, and much of general America, has reacted so strongly. The American public expects its judicial system to be just and non-discriminatory. Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin’s sentence is far harsher than his crime, and Judge Linda Reade’s decision disappointed many Americans’ faith in their legal system.
The Rubashkin case has resulted in solidarity evenings, prayer gatherings and generous contributions to Sholom Mordechai’s defense team. The injustice has bolstered widespread unity among people from all walks of life. Why has this case touched so many hearts across the world?
Written by MBD and Shea Mendelowitz Additional lyrics by MBD and Moshe Kravitsky
Like angels in the sky In a garden full of glory The galaxy so brilliantly related Ultimately high On that first page of our story ‘Till the time our parents were created
Envious brother Cain Threw a blow so mad and chilling Tragically he never did recover It’s really so insane All our selfishness, that’s killing That stranger who’s our sister and our brother
CHORUS So listen brother, listen friend Enlarge Notes Just a little smile, a helping hand And we all will find a loving kind humanity We must teach our children to Treat your fellow friends like they were you And then we all find some peace of mind and unity
Eagle soaring by could you lift him up with you now and fly him home w justice pride and freedom His eyes are gazing wide From behind the bars he prays now
With faith with joy, oh how we wait to greet him Ages rushing by Writing chapters full of sorrow Webs of self destruction, we are weaving Because if we don’t even try There’s no hope for our tomorrow So what’s it all worth if we are not achieving?
CHORUS
Yes one thing makes me smile I can feel that happy ending As justice will prevail, so delighted And in just a little while He will join in freedom singing With peace and love across a world united
CHORUS
A humble philanthropist and father of ten, Sholom Mordechai could have built himself an estate, taken extravagant vacations and bought his children all the latest trends and gadgets. Instead, he chose to support struggling institutions and individuals, fund a soup kitchen and open his home to those in need.
Sholom Mordechai is a righteous man who made a mistake, and that is something everyone can relate to. Sholom Mordechai must pay a price for his mistake, but 27 years incarceration, a virtual life sentence for the 51 year old man, is excessive and unfair for a case where no one was hurt, and no one is in danger. The courts need to take into consideration the life that Sholom Mordechai lead, his legendary kindness and generosity, his wife and ten children who need their husband and father at home, and others who did the same bank defrauding and were sentenced to only a few months in prison.
Unity for Justice has united 30 Jewish musicians in a single musical production to promote universal unity amongst Jewish and secular communities, in the hope and belief that unity and togetherness will raise public awareness for Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin’s case, and increase donations to help fund his legal team, who are now working to appeal Judge Linda Reade’s ruling.
Rising new star Mendy Jacobson got married last night in Crown Heights. In attendance of his wedding were many growing performers and all ready famous stars. Yisrael Williger, who is related to Jacobson stoped by to sing and dance for a while. In preparation for the wedding Jacobson and his good friend Shevach Tamir created a CD special for the wedding with two versions of Eishes Chyail. DOWNLOAD TRACK 1 ( Mendy Jacobson)
Grand Rabbi of Bobov, Reb Naftali Tzvi Halberstam Zt"l, dancing Hakufos on the Jewish feast of Simchas Torah, a Celebration marking the Conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle, it took place in his Shul located in the Boro Park section of Brooklyn NY. (video was filmed by israeli)
Yosef Karduner is coming out soon with a new kumzits album. The album feature many songs that were sung live in shows over the past year. The album will be available from Sameach Music sometime next week. DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO SAMPLER
Hey Freinds, A concert benefiting a victim of a terrible apartment fire will be held this Mon Oct. 11th at the Chabad Loft in the Flatiron District of NYC. The fund-raising show will feature a rare, intimate, acoustic performance by Moshe Hecht. Billed as a special guest, Zacharia, a talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, will perform as well. He is coming in directly from Israel and this will be his first-ever NYC public performance. check him out www.zachariamusic.com Tickets, priced at $15, are currently on sale and are selling quickly: http://firefund.eventbrite.com/
Family and friends gather to mourn 13-year-old Sarah Erdan who was killed in a car crash Sunday driven by unlicensed driver Eric Hakimisefat who crashed his car into a house.
Misaskim - (An organization which is a helping hand for families in time of tragedy). Their Simchas Beis Hashoeiva Chol Hamoed Sukkos 2010
was provided to be M'sameach hundreds of those broken children.
This musical event was presented by the well known Aaron Teitelbaum Orchestra & Production, with star soloist Yumi Lowy and enhancing Shira Choir, conducted by music master Yisroel Lamm.
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Grand Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum, Satmar Rebbe From Kiryas Joel presiding over the celebration of the Biblical Jewish feast of Simchas Torah. Tens of thousands of People attended the Simchas Torah celebration at the Satmar synegogue on 14 Hooper St.. in Williamsburg. 2010
The program was developed and designed by Dmitriy Salita through his extensive experience and training with some of the best boxers and trainers in the world. It combines time proven methods to increase fitness, improve strength and teach self defense through boxing.
CAPTION: The Rubik cube European Championship is being held in Budapest this weekend, thirty years after the toy started it's worldwide success. Fast fingered participants from 28 countries came to show their knowledge of Rubik cube solving. (Oct. 3)
Milk & Honey Productions presents: Simchas Beis Hashoeva Concert with Avremel & Lipa Yehuda Green Motzei Shabbos Chol Hamoed Sukkos September 25th, 2010 in Brooklyn College Music by Yanky Katina and Orchestra FULL GALLERY HERE VIDEOS HERE
We are getting ready in the next 3 days to finish up all the songs and sending them to London so the Talented Hershy Ginsberg will IY"H start writing the Musical Arraignments.
The Professional Music Producer Sruli Wertzberger of "Nigun Distributors" is fully involved in the whole Production to make sure that the album will IY"H have it's Greatest success.
The GREAT Member of the Schnitzler Talant-Naftuli Moshe Schnitzler the "Mashgiach Temidi" is all engulfed in the songs advisory division.
Songs are written by all Major Jewish SongWriters, (אי אפשר לפורטם כי רבים הם)
IY"H the CD release date is planned for ט"ו בשבט January 20th, 2011.
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An 8-year-old boy is dead and five other children are hospitalized after a three-alarm fire burned through a home in Brooklyn.
It happened in Midwood, during a religious celebration.
The fire moved very quickly. A father ran in repeatedly to try and save his children. Unfortunately, he couldn't save one.
In the end, it was desolation, with smoke rising from the embers inside. It was a tragic end for a young boy who neighbors say he was trapped on the third floor. People saw firefighters trying to get him out through the home's burglar bars.
"They were trying to give him CPR, and you could see black foam in his mouth," one witness said. "And then all hell broke loose."
The boy's father carried out his other five children before firefighters arrived, but he couldn't reach the boy caught in a top floor bedroom.
A 1-year-old girl, in respiratory distress, is in critical condition. Another girl and three boys were rushed to the burn center at Staten Island University Hospital. All four are said to be in stable condition. The oldest is 10, while the youngest is just 3 years old.
The fire, at 1118 Avenue P, started at about 9:40 p.m. Wednesday on the third floor. Authorities say 20 people were home, many of them at dinner, celebrating the end of the Jewish holiday Sukkot.
By the time the fire was under control almost 90 minutes later, flames had eaten their way through the roof and four firefighters had been injured.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, though officials do not believe it to be suspicious.
The Yeshiva Boys Choir, led by Eli Gerstner and Yossi Newman, performed to a sold-out crowd at Brooklyn College. TheCoolJew.com was on the scene to catch a few clips of the kids preforming! VIDEO by Mendel Mish