Jews of Ivanovo, Russia, Celebrate a Place of Their Own
Earlier this week, the Jewish community of Ivanovo, Russia, now on the rebound after years of stagnant activity, celebrated the opening of a new synagogue and Jewish community center.
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Op-Ed: It’s Time to Break the Silence
It is with a heavy heart that I am putting pen to paper once again, prompted by another death that should never have happened.
Ariel Biegel and Sarah Techiya Litman at their engagement
Guests From Around the World Heading to Grieving Couple’s Wedding
It would have been understandable if Sarah Techiya Litman and Ariel Biegel of Israel decided to have a private, low-key wedding. After all, their original wedding date, Nov. 17, had to be postponed after Sarah’s father and 18-year-old brother, Yaakov and Netanel Litman, were killed by terrorists just days before the wedding while en route to a pre-wedding celebration.
9-Year-Old Soccer Player Keeps Real Goal in Mind
Yudi Weinbaum is passionate about many things—chief among them, Judaism, with soccer trailing behind as a close second.
Unseen Assailants Rob and Brutally Beat Man in Crown Heights
A 35-year-old man is recovering from serious injuries after muggers nearly killed him in Crown Heights on Friday night.
The Jewish community in Boca Raton, FL, is on edge as police say they are investigating a possible hate crime: a 19-year-old Lubavitcher bochur was randomly attacked by an assailant who shouted that Jews belong in concentration camps and that “Hitler was right.”
‘Hitler Was Right’: Bochur Attacked in Boca Raton
The Jewish community in Boca Raton, FL, is on edge as police say they are investigating a possible hate crime: a 19-year-old Lubavitcher bochur was randomly attacked by an assailant who shouted that Jews belong in concentration camps and that “Hitler was right.”
IDF Soldier Seriously Wounded in Stabbing Attack
A Palestinian stabbed and critically wounded an Israeli soldier on Wednesday and was shot dead by troops, the army and a hospital official said, a day after a visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to explore how to end eight weeks of violence.
Thursday: Rally at the Ohel
On Thursday, the 14th of Kislev (November 26), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12 featuring a raffle, refreshments and arts & crafts. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.
Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought: The One With the BPD
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo S. Lucas, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this week’s Parasha, Vayishlach. This week Rabbi Benny answers the questions: Why does Rashi imply that Jacob pushed his limits when preparing for his encounter with his brother Esau? And why did Jacob prepare with three totally opposing methods?
Israel Delays Haredi Draft Law Until 2023
The Knesset approved late Monday an amendment to the conscription bill that will defer the military service requirement for Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) for several more years.
Chasidic Teenager Shot in Monroe
Police are looking for the man who shot an 18-year-old Kiryas Joel resident in the back outside a Harriman convenience store tonight. The shooting happened just outside the Quick Chek store located at River and Evergreen roads near the Route 17 and Route 6 interchange just after 9 PM tonight.
Montreal Anash Unite for 10 Kislev, Hakhel
In keeping with the Rebbe’s directives, the Lubavitch community of Montreal joined together on Yud Kislev, the Chag Hage’ulah of the Mitteler Rebbe, for a grand Hakhel gathering at the Chabad Center in Cote S. Luc, directed by Rabbi M. M. Raskin.
Fathers Join Sons to Learn Chassidus at ULY
In honor of the Chag Hageulah of the Mitteler Rebbe, whose very life was Chassidus, a Father and Son Chassidus program was held in the United Lubavitcher Yeshiva for the 7th and 8th grades.
Amazon Ad Covers NYC Subway in Nazi Symbology
In an advertising campaign ahead of the premier of it’s new show, “The Man in the High Castle,” Amazon plastered the New York City subway 42nd street shuttle in Nazi-like symbols and Imperial Japan insignia.
Four Israelis Injured in Car-Ramming Attack
Four people, including two IDF soldiers and a Border Police officer, were injured in a Palestinian vehicular ramming attack near the Tapuah junction in the West Bank on Tuesday morning, according to Magen David Adom.
Birthday Farbrengen Becomes Show of Unity
Hundreds of ‘Kvutzeh’ students, teachers and members of Anash gathered for a special Hakhel and birthday Farbrengen in the Crown Heights Kollel. Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky was among those who Farbrenged; he revealed some of the Rebbe’s feelings about the phenomenon of Kvutzeh, and delivered a scathing admonition of the Hanhala of Tomchei Temimim-770.
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