Fathers Spend Day of Learning with Sons
Students in Oholei Torahs’ eight grade enjoyed a special day where fathers joined them and together they learned and experienced a school day together.
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Tragedy in Kfar Chabad: 19-Year-Old Killed in Accident
A terrible tragedy has occurred Monday in the central Israeli town of Kfar Chabad, when a 19-year-old girl studying in a local seminary was killed in a horrible accident.
Video: Traffic Cop Tickets School Bus Loading Children
Shocking and disturbing video footage shows an NYPD Traffic Agent ticketing a school bus for standing in a “no parking zone” in front of a school, all while actively loading children onto the bus.
De Blasio Reelected Mayor amid Record Low Turnout
New York City has seen record low voter turnout in Tuesday’s general elections with just 24 percent of registered voters turning out to vote, giving mayoral incumbent Bill De Blasio and easy victory over republican challenger Nicole Malliotakis.
1 Week After Union Vote, DNAinfo and Gothamist Close
Two of New York City’s most popular neighborhood news websites have ceased operations just one week after reporters and editors voted to join a union.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Yeshuah Hadad OBM, one of the Rebbe’s earliest Shluchim to Milano, Italy and who was once chavrusa with the Baba Sali. He was 81 years old.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Yeshuah Hadad, 81, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Yeshuah Hadad OBM, one of the Rebbe’s earliest Shluchim to Milano, Italy and who was once chavrusa with the Baba Sali. He was 81 years old.
With great sadness, pain and shock we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Chani Segal OBM, a dedicated and devoted Shlucha in Israel and mother of 9 children. She was 40 years old.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Chani Segal, 40, OBM
With great sadness, pain and shock we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Chani Segal OBM, a dedicated and devoted Shlucha in Israel and mother of 9 children. She was 40 years old.
Siblings Concocted Tall Tale About Stalker
The story about a creep who stalked two siblings in Crown Heights, turns out to be a complete fabrication. Turns out that the siblings concocted the tall tale because they were mad at their baby sitter, but their story did not hold up once police took a closer look and a supposed suspect turned himself in.
LIVE: Prayer Gathering for Young Father’s Recovery
LIVE: Taking place now is a prayer gathering for the merit of Yehoshua Rephael Halevi ben Yocheved, a 31-year-old father of 2 from Crown Heights, for a speedy recovery.
Creep Stalks 8-Year-Old Girl; Now in Police Custody
A creep who, since Friday, stalked an 8-year-old girl as well as her 12-year-old brother in Crown Heights, has now left the family a frightening note in their mailbox, “Watch out. I am watching you!! Your daughter is cute.”
Update: Sources are reporting that the suspect turned himself in to a police station after seeing his image on news reports. The community can breathe a sigh of relief as he is now in police custody.
Photos: Foodies Crawl Crown Heights Eateries
“A Taste of Crown Heights” brought foodies to the neighborhood for a ‘crawl’ through some 20 local eateries, in an event aimed at raising funds for NCFJE’s Toys for Hospitalized Children program and hosted together with JMenu.
Talmidei Hashluchim Hold Kinus Before Setting Off
In anticipation to the new Zman beginning in Yeshivos worldwide, a special conference – Kinus Talmidim Hashluchim was held by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim on Monday, 26 Tishrei, for the Shluchim traveling to Yeshivos around the world.
Walnut Creek Chabad Aims to Expand
Founded some 15 years ago, Chabad of Walnut Creek, Florida is aiming to expand and secure its future. Now, a matching funds campaign is hoping to ensure that it happens.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Brocha Rivka Korf, OBM, the wife of Rabbi Avrohom Korf, who together led a resurgence of Jewish activity and pride in the state of Florida over the past half century. She was 75 years old.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Rivka Korf, 75, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Brocha Rivka Korf, OBM, the wife of Rabbi Avrohom Korf, who together led a resurgence of Jewish activity and pride in the state of Florida over the past half century. She was 75 years old.
With deep sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel Leah Heber OBM (nee Kalmenson), wife of Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Heber, a Maggid Shiur and Mashpia in Crown Heights. She was 70 years old.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Rochel Heber, 70, OBM
With deep sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel Leah Heber OBM (nee Kalmenson), wife of Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Heber, a Maggid Shiur and Mashpia in Crown Heights. She was 70 years old.
Reunited 1956 Shluchim Lead Historic Farbrengen
Following the formal panel of the Shluchim sent by the Rebbe to Eretz Yisroel in 1956 following the deadly terror attack on a Kfar Chabad School, the jam-packed Oholei Torah Zal emptied out slightly, some tables were moved together, and a Chasidisher Farbrengen comenced with those remaining, which lasted until the early hours of the morning.
LIVE: Shluchim Reunite 1st Time Since Terror Attack
LIVE BROADCAST: In 5716 (1956) a murderous terrorist attack in Kfar Chabad left the country devastated. The Rebbe sent a special group of Shluchim to uplift them and bring them the spirit of 770. Now, for the first time ever, all the 12 Shluchim are coming together from across the world for a reunion, to recount their historic visit.
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