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On the Calendar: The Month of Av 10 Facts to Know About the Month of Av Due to the tragic events that occurred during this month, its name reminds us that G-d is there to comfort us in times of tragedy. By Dina Zirkind Read Watching a Child's Chemotherapy Treatments She has lost all her lovely locks of hair, and she has become terribly weak. By Chana Weisberg Read The Contrasting Month of Av: From Lamentations to Opportunity Even in exile we have the ability to reveal the light that's hidden within the darkness. By Chaya Hoch Read Video How Jews Support Large Families Judaism teaches us that each and every child born is a cherished blessing for its parents and the Jewish people as a whole. But where can parents gain the confidence to take on the financial burden of raising a large family? The real answer is that your success was never in your hands anyway. Watch (7:53) The Secret of the Three Weeks The saddest period in the Jewish calendar, when we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple – amongst a litany of other national tragedies – is commonly referred to as 'The Three Weeks'. Yet, our Sages referred to this period as '21 Days'? The answer to this innocuous question reveals an astounding new depth to both the mourning period and its inevitable resolution. (Based on Sefer Hasichos 5750) By Moishe New Watch (40:07) When Parents and Teens Clash Over Religion Once a child is physically and emotionally well, she will be more open to ideas of personal and spiritual growth. By Dena Gorkin Watch (1:58) Jewish News Thailand Rabbi: Cave Rescue Is 'The Story the World Needs Now' International cooperation, good deeds and prayers to save stranded soccer team By Menachem Posner Read This Six-Day-War Widow Dedicated Her Life to Families of Fallen Soldiers How 'Shifra from Kfar Chabad' won acclaim throughout Israel By Fradie Brod Read Your Questions Why Look at Our Fingernails at Havdalah? The basic reason is that one should be close enough to the flame's light to benefit from it. by Yehuda Shurpin Read What Is a "Macher"? In Yiddish, the word mach means both "do" and "make." Read What Should I Tell a Suicidal Friend? The best antidote for depression is serving others. By Aron Moss Read Parshah Oh, My Gad Gad's battle victims were readily identifiable. With one fell swoop of the sword they would cut off the head together with the arm. The ability to strike such a blow is an indication of tremendous lion-like strength. By Naftali Silberberg Read 12 Tribes of Israel: The Shevatim Jacob had twelve sons. The offspring of each these men became the twelve tribes of the nation of Israel. By Yecheskel Posner Read Story The Chassid and the Fool at the Leipzig Fair A young chassid offered to make the trip. His sleek new coach and superb horses could do the job, he insisted. By Yanki Tauber Read Lifestyle Zoodles with Vibrant Tomato-Corn Sauce By Miriam Szokovski Read Art: Escorting Out the Shabbat By Chana Helen Rosenberg Read This email was sent to: tweatsho.email004@blogger.com Change email address · Manage Subscriptions · Unsubscribe © Copyright Chabad.org · Contact Us · Ask the Rabbi · Privacy Policy · Donate

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Sponsored by Delta Air Lines | View in Browser   THE START OF A LONG NEWS CYCLE Do you think Judge Kavanaugh has transitioned from the 'oh yay!' reaction to the 'oh no...' reaction yet?:   Vice President Pence is escorting Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to Capitol Hill this afternoon to build support ahead of an all-out confirmation brawl. The plan: Kavanaugh will meet with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and will then speak at the Senate's weekly Republican policy lunch. http://bit.ly/2u6ks8u   What to expect during the confirmation process: Republicans have a tiny, 51-49 majority, but Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) prolonged absence because of his declining health means Republicans have an effective 50-49 majority. Eek. http://bit.ly/2mamTSJ   Why this nomination is so, so important: Retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy was often a swing vote on the court. Republicans now have the opportunity to change the court's ideological dynamic for decades.    That's a pretty good endorsement to get: "A well-placed source tells me one key advocate for Kavanaugh was...none other than Anthony Kennedy himself." (Via The Hill's Niall Stanage) http://bit.ly/2uk2miA   ^If you've heard there's more to that storyline: "The story that Justice Kennedy negotiated for months and retired only when he had an agreement that the President would nominate Kavanaugh as his replacement is almost certainly false." (From SCOTUSblog) http://bit.ly/2uk7wLi   Photo of Kavanaugh's family at the announcement: His daughters are adorable: http://bit.ly/2L64kKk   FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM LAST NIGHT'S ANNOUNCEMENT: Trump was at his most conventional. Battle lines are drawn, but what about red-state Dems? The pick was a rebuke to McConnell. Beware the long paper trail for Kavanaugh. Trump kept the secret. Context and details for each: http://bit.ly/2N49585   It's a beautiful Tuesday in the District. I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook.     NEWS THIS MORNING A good ending to a terrifying story: All 12 members of the Thai soccer team and their 25-year-old coach have been successfully rescued from the cave. https://cbsn.ws/2zrL0G1   Because the boys must have been terrified: Thailand's prime minister said the boys were given anti-anxiety medication to prevent any panic attacks during the rescue mission.   Have the boys seem their families?: Yes, the parents have been able to see their sons. The parents of four of the boys have been able to visit, and the rest have seen their children through a window.   Live updates from CBS News: https://cbsn.ws/2zrL0G1   Livestream of the rescue crew: http://bit.ly/2uk5v1B   Michael Flynn is back in court today: Former national security adviser Michael Flynn will be in court today after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI about a meeting with former Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. Why he pleaded guilty: Part of a plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller. https://abcn.ws/2L2ZM7v   Rally outside: "The pro-Michael Flynn rally today at the federal courthouse ended up being just this guy." Photo — he even has an extra sign: http://bit.ly/2NFXq0k   TRUMP LEAVES FOR HIS EURO TRIP Frenemy -- I think the word we're looking for is 'frenemy': This morning before leaving for the Europe trip, President Trump wouldn't say whether he considers Russian President Vladimir Putin a friend or foe. What he did say: "I really can't say right now. As far as I'm concerned, he's a competitor," Trump told reporters. http://bit.ly/2L1IqYK   TIDBIT -- MELANIA'S AN INTIMIDATING FASHIONISTA: British Prime Minister Theresa May's husband, Philip May, who will be entertaining first lady Melania Trump during the upcoming visit to the United Kingdom, has purchased a new suit to impress her. http://bit.ly/2zsJcgc   IN OTHER NEWS No longer IHOb -- one of the strangest PR stunts I've seen in a while: Psych! IHOP announced that it will *not* change from International House of Pancakes to International House of Burgers. So, why di--?: The company basically said it was a publicity stunt. Does anyone else find this really awkward? https://fxn.ws/2u83fLE     In the words of Billy Joel, 'I'm moving out.' --> http://bit.ly/2zq3GpX:    The German car manufacturer BMW is moving some of its production out of its plant in Spartanburg, S.C., because of a new tariff on vehicles. Which automobiles: Some of its SUVs. Where they will be made now: China. Keep in mind about BMW prices: SUV prices will be raised in the United States because the company is "not in a position to completely absorb the tariff increases" after China retaliated with a 40 percent tariffs on car imports. http://bit.ly/2zpPBc1   Murmuring in the Democratic Party -- Warren? Warren?: Via The Hill's Amie Parnes, Democrats are pondering whether Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) can beat President Trump in 2020. What Dems are specifically asking: "Can Elizabeth Warren win back blue-collar Democrats from President Trump in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania?" http://bit.ly/2u6STLU   SPONSORED CONTENT - DELTA AIR LINES   At Delta Air Lines, we’re striving to build a better world one home at a time, through our proud partnership with Habitat for Humanity. For more information about Delta, visit www.delta.com.   NOTABLE TWEETS Ahahahaha *pause for a deep breath* hahahha:   Princess Charlotte told the press 'you're not coming' to the baptism. Prince William's reaction is pretty great, too: Watch: http://bit.ly/2KXyWB4   ON TAP The House and Senate are in. President Trump is in transit to Belgium, and Vice President Pence is in Washington, D.C.   7:10 a.m. EDT: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump left for the Europe trip.   11:15 a.m. EDT: Vice President Pence met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh.   12:35 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence participates in a campaign rally at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.   1:25 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence joins the Senate Republican policy lunch at the Capitol.   2:15 p.m. EDT: The Senate votes.   3 p.m. EDT: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive in Belgium.   3:30 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence meets with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.).   6:30 p.m. EDT: Votes in the House.   Wednesday: This year's NATO meeting. What to expect: https://nyti.ms/2L4akGG Op-ed: http://bit.ly/2u8QxMV   Just announced -- Oct. 20–21: Politicon in Los Angeles.   WHAT TO WATCH 2 p.m. EDT: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) briefs reporters. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2KYktoC   2:30 p.m. EDT: Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) briefs reporters. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2u8JeES   NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF... Today is National Pina Colada Day!   Today in 'ughhhh, millennials': Via Food Insider, avocado toast–flavored chocolate bars now exist. Video: http://bit.ly/2zqtLov   Wow, this really is the viral meme: A girl took a photo of her sister eating gelato in Venice, Italy, and then noticed a couple in the background with identical expressions to the viral "distracted boyfriend" meme. You have to see it: https://bzfd.it/2NClr8e   And because you made it to the end, here's a grumpy toddler who lives for caffeine: http://bit.ly/2zqvXML   To view past editions of The Hill's 12:30 Report, CLICK HERE. To receive The Hill's 12:30 Report in your inbox, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE. Sign Up for 12:30 Report FORWARD 12:30 Report Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2017 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.