Public Fast in Cape Town after Shul Fire
Following the fire that destroyed a Cape Town South Africa Shul, that burned all but one of its Sifrei Torah, a public fast has been called by the Cape Town Beth Din.
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Shul Vandalized in Manhatten
In an apparent act of vandalism, a synagogue in Manhattan had one of its windows broken. The act, which caught on surveillance camera, does not appear to be a hate crime.
Dutch Public Jewish Concert Not Held Since WWII
In a beautiful show of Jewish revival, a great Dutch Hall, which has not seen a Jewish event since World War Two, hosted a Chanukah concert this year.
A Ohio man was arrested on Friday for allegedly plotting to conduct a shooting attack at a synagogue in the Toledo area. The suspect, 21-year-old Damon M. Joseph, has been charged in a federal court with one count of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He was brought into custody after taking possession of two AR-15 rifles.
Ohio Man Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Conduct Shooting at Synagogue
A Ohio man was arrested on Friday for allegedly plotting to conduct a shooting attack at a synagogue in the Toledo area. The suspect, 21-year-old Damon M. Joseph, has been charged in a federal court with one count of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He was brought into custody after taking possession of two AR-15 rifles.
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The White House Chanukah party is not an event to be missed. With many dignitaries and the President of the United States, the event highlights the connection the Jewish nation has with the White House.
60 Measles Cases Documented In London
The measles has been reported in chareidi communities in Jerusalem, as well as in N. America, in Williamsburg, Boro Park, Monsey, and Lakewood. The list unfortunately continues to expand, with the illness now documented among members of the chareidi community in London.
Students at Ohio State University debate a BDS resolution, Dec. 5, 2018. Photo: Protect OSU / Screenshot.
Ohio State University Student Leaders Reject BDS for Fifth Time
Student leaders at Ohio State University on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected a resolution endorsing the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.
Arrest Made in Williamsburg Assault
An arrest has been made in connection with an assault on a father walking home with his son from shul Friday night. The alleged perpetrator, has 5 prior arrests, and lives in the area.
Massive Fire Destroys Shul in Capetown South Africa
A massive fire in Beit Midrash Morasha of Capetown, South Africa has left complete destruction, with only a single Torah, and some seforim surviving the blaze. No one was hurt in the fire.
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You may have heard about former President George H. W. Bush love for sports, but you probably didn’t know about his interest in the Jewish game of Chanukah Dreidel. He is remembered fondly for his light-hearted and friendly demeanor, and you can see that again in this clip.
Caught on Camera: Dr Richard Friedman’s Funeral Procession
Doctor Richard Friedman A”H, who was the Medical Director for Chevra Hatzolah, was struck by a vehicle and killed this past Saturday. As his funeral passed them on the way to the Five Towns, they caught the procession on camera.
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Historic Footage: The Satmar, Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum, meets with Former President George H. W. Bush at the White House 1992. George H. W. Bush passed away this past weekend.
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Menorah Vandalized at Penn State University
A nine-foot menorah in front of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house at Penn State University was vandalized late Thursday night. The damage was discovered on Friday morning.
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At the Kotel, setting up the Menorah for the public lighting is no small feat. A truck and boom is necessary to transport the large Menorah, and a stage erected for it to stand on.
Yehuda Freundlich Releases Debut Single
A new single released by Yehuda Freundlich faces off against the “grass is greener on that side of the fence” frame of mind. With composer Yitzy Walder, the song “Yesh Hakol” came together and in the words of the singer, the new hit “wrote itself.”
Jewish Professor Finds Swastikas Painted On Her Office Walls
Yeshiva World News The NYPD has launched an investigation into a possible hate crime after a Columbia University professor’s office was vandalized with two spray-painted swastikas and a derogatory word aimed at Jewish people. Professor Elizabeth Midlarsky, who is Jewish […]
Merkas Chomesh Implores: Help Share Our Gift (Ad)
Merkaz Chomesh, a network of 50 kollels across Israel that teaches Chassidus to non-Chabad yungerleit, is hosting a fundraising raffle in less than 24 hours to win six round trip tickets to Israel!
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