Air Security: Rest of World Needs to Learn from El Al

In the wake of the international panic caused by the Detroit underpants bomber on Christmas Day, Gordon Brown has come out with a range of new security measures. A ‘no-fly’ list is to be established, all flights between Britain and Yemen are cancelled forthwith, and terrorist movements will be “seamlessly tracked and disrupted”. Finally, the introduction of full body scanners will begin at British airports next week.

ENDED: Annual Kinus Hatmimim Haolami to be Broadcast

Today, Monday, the Annual Kinus Hatmimim Haolami will be broadcasted live on CrownHeights.info.

Scott Brown Defeats Martha Coakley in MA Senate Race

BOSTON, MA [AP] — In an epic upset in liberal Massachusetts, Republican Scott Brown rode a wave of voter anger to win the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Edward M. Kennedy for nearly half a century, leaving President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul in doubt and marring the end of his first year in office.

Hundreds at the Levaya of Reb Yossi Tevel OBM

Hundreds of people gathered in front of 770 for the Levaya of Reb Yossi Tevel OBM.

New Single by Avraham Fried – Ki Hirbeta

Avraham Fried released a new single, “Ki Hirbeta” composed by Rabbi Avrham Malovitzki, editing by Yoval Stopal.

U.L.Y.O.P. Holds Middos Tovos on Ice

The United Lubavatcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway Midos Tovos passport campaign, named in memory and honor of Reb Shmuel Schrage O.B.M, has been recharged and altered to create even better results. “These passports get you places!” says Rabbi Harari.

Dozens of Schools Worldwide Join My Land Screening

In honor of Chof Teves, Yahrtzeit of the Ramabam, JEM has once again joined forces with Tzivos Hashem in a global project to provide children with a unique learning experience. Students in more than forty Chabad schools worldwide will be viewing the Tveryah section of JEM’s recently released “My Land.”

34th Yartzite of Reb Shmule Shrage

Monday, the 11th of Teves 5770, the United Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Ocean Parkway, marked the 34th yartzite of their late assistant principal and long time friend/adviser to the Mayor and the many more titles that Reb Shmuel Schrage O.B.M. had. With a “Middos Tovos gathering” discussing how to constantly improve their middos without boundaries and helping to up lift their environment as well as helping their siblings who may attend other yeshivos or schools.

Two Years Since the Tragic Passing of Zev and Rochel Simons OBM

There is a young boy in Sydney, Australia, named Asher Tzvi Shalom. Like many boys at the tender age of three, Asher refused to wear his tzizis. One day he came home and told his parents that he had changed his mind. Why? He answered, “Because of my teacher, Morah Rochel. Today I wore tzizis and Morah Rochel was so proud of me. It makes her really happy and I will do it every day from now on.”

Israeli Pilots Contribute to Ancient Synagogue’s Torah

Media buzz about the writing of a new Torah scroll in the ancient synagogue atop the Judean Desert fortress of Masada brought a bevy of new visitors, including a squadron of Israeli Air Force pilots, to see the work in progress.

Fake ‘Child Abduction’ Text Message Circulating

Over the last few days a text message has been spreading around the Jewish communities in Crown Heights, Boro Park, and Flatbush about “a 3-year-old boy being abducted by a man driving a Mitsubishi Eclipse”, is confirmed to be a hoax and has appeared via text messages along with Twitter and other social networking sites as much as 4 months ago.

Health Care Bill Passes Critical Senate Test

WASHINGTON [AP] — Senate Democrats won a crucial test vote on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, putting them on track for passage before the holidays of the historic legislation to remake the nation’s medical system and cover 30 million uninsured.

Miami’s JLC Chanukah Annual Carnival!

Thursday, the 7th candle of Chanukah the JLC [Jewish Learning Center] in FL had a Chanukah Carnival.

500 Attend Beth Rivkah Montreal Chanukah Carnival

MONTREAL, Canada [CHI] — Over 500 children and parents attended the grand Chanukah Carnival on Motzoai Shabbos Chanukah, organized by the High School students of Beth Rivkah Montreal.

Yaldey Hashluchim Around the World Learning In Shula’s Memory

Every moment a parent has with their child is precious, and no one can appreciate that more than one who has lost a child.

In memory of Shula Swerdlov, a”h, a beautiful little girl and young Shlucha who was tragically taken away from her family at the tender age of three, children around the world on will be learning with their parents during the eight days of Chanukah.