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Here’s My Story: The Russians Are Coming!

Following a long career in social services, Rabbi Mordechai Dov Ber Pupko succeeded his father in heading the Bais Torah Damesek Eliezer synagogue – the “Pupko Shul” – in Flatbush, Brooklyn. He was interviewed in February of 2014, and passed away several weeks ago, in February of 2025.

Purim Joy Empowers Barnard Jews in Face of Campus Antisemitism

For Jewish students at Barnard College and Columbia University, the significance of Purim—which this year begins on Thursday evening, March 13, and continues through Friday, March 14—has taken on new dimensions this year. As distinctly antisemitic campus disruptions once again escalate, many students are finding deeper connections to the holiday’s theme of Jewish survival and the Jewish triumph over hatred.

Eggflation-Proof Purim Cookbook Published by Chabad.org/Food

As egg prices continue to soar and grocery-store shelves display increasingly sparse inventory, Jewish families preparing for the upcoming Purim holiday are facing some culinary challenges. Chabad.org’s popular food section has stepped in with a timely solution: a special Purim cookbook for 2025 featuring innovative eggless recipes for traditional holiday foods.

Date Confirmed for Historic Street Sign Unveiling: “Lubavitcher Rebbe Way”

Organizers, along with the office of Council Member Crystal Hudson, have confirmed that the “Lubavitcher Rebbe Way” street sign will be officially installed and unveiled on April 6th (Ches Nissan) at 4:30 PM, during the week of Yud Aleph Nissan. The event is being coordinated with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), the Mayor’s Office, and the NYPD.

New Shluchim Invigorate In Martinique

Martinique, a French island in the Caribbean with a rich and often overlooked Jewish history, is looking forward to a new boost in Jewish life. Rabbi Reuven and Chaya Naparstek were recently recruited by the community to serve the local Jewish community in Martinique.