JLI: How I Survived the Holocaust | Eva Schloss
On the eve of Yom HaShoah, Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet sat down with Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss OBM, childhood friend of Anne Frank, for an unforgettable and deeply personal interview.
Mount Sinai Hospital System Returns in Network for Insurance Provider
One of New York City’s biggest hospital systems and one of the city’s largest insurance providers have finally reached an agreement after months of bargaining.
“99 Years of Lubavitch” With Mrs. Hadassah Carlebach
Mrs Hadassah Carlebach was born in the Soviet Union less than a decade after the Communist revolution to Rabbi and Mrs Shneur Zalman Schneerson, second cousins of the Rebbe Rayatz. In this episode, she shares vivid memories of growing up during those times, as observed from the unique vantage point of her family, before leaving for Paris with her family just several years before World War II.
Rabbi Ruderman, Rosh Yeshiva and founder of Yeshiva Ner Yisrael in Baltimore and A 1909 Tanya
The Tanya of Rabbi Ruderman, from the Vilna 1909 print is herby presented. It has his American yeshiva stamp, with his name, author of his sefer Avodas Levi, Rav of Baltimore, and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Ner Yisrael.
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The Rebbe of Kretshnif–Kiryat Gat received Rabbi Elishiv Kaplan, the Mashpia at the Chabad Yeshiva in Kiryat Gat, in his office. Rabbi Kaplan presented him with his work Beis Chayeinu, a multi-volume set covering the years 1987–1992, a personal diary documenting his experiences with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Two Dead, Firefighter Injured in Kingston Ave Apartment Fire
A late-night fire tore through a residential building on Kingston Ave on Monday, leaving two people dead and prompting a large emergency response.
HY’D: Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco Fell in Southern Lebanon
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit cleared for publication on Tuesday morning that Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, aged 30, from Katzrin, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.
Mamdani Unveils Proposal for Redesign of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week unveiled a sweeping proposal to redesign Grand Army Plaza, promising a safer, more accessible gateway to Prospect Park and surrounding cultural institutions. But while City Hall is presenting the plan as a bold new vision, much of the groundwork for the transformation predates Mamdani’s administration by years.
Fire Smokes Out Crown Heights Building Late Monday Night
A fire at 446 Kingston Ave caused mayhem Monday night after firefighters responded, but were delayed by a large amount of clutter in the building.
New Engagement!
Meir Levy (Crown Heights) to Rashi Rubashkin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday, April 15th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
New Engagement!
Menachem Mendel Hecht (Stores, CT) to Aidela Zirkind (Toronto, Canada)
Over 200 Bochurim From 30 Yeshivos Came to Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim
While Bein Hazmanim is traditionally a break from the regular yeshiva schedule, over 200 bochurim from more than 30 yeshivos made a different choice this year: to continue learning Torah in a structured setting at Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim.
A ‘Taste’ of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens – Weekly Publication
A new weekly publication featuring one short quote from every farbrengen of the parsha.
New York Could See Record Heat this Week With Temps More Than 30 Degrees Above Average
The New York region could face record-high temperatures for the time of year this week, as relief over the end of a brutal winter turns to fears of an elevated risk of wildfires across the Northeast.
Crown Heights Shomrim Warns of EBT Phishing Scam Targeting Community Members
Crown Heights Shomrim is warning the community about a new and dangerous scam targeting recipients of EBT benefits, as criminals increasingly turn to sophisticated methods to steal funds from vulnerable families.
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Major Property Damage, but Everyone Walks Away After Crash in Crown Heights
New York Ave became a crime scene Sunday evening after a speeding SUV slammed into multiple vehicles in Crown Heights….and one of the vehicles hit decided to run away.
Op-Ed: Is Breathwork the New Chassidus?
Recently, I’ve been noticing something that feels new in Crown Heights. You start hearing it in conversations, you see it mentioned in articles—breathwork, trauma, emotion code. Suddenly, everyone seems to have an opinion.
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