Video: Con-Artist Takes Advantage of Jews’ Kindness
An individual who conned many innocent Orthodox Jews was busted by one gutsy Orthodox-Jewish victim of his.
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Sabra Hummus Products Recalled Due to Listeria
Sabra is voluntarily recalling some hummus products and spreads because of possible Listeria contamination, the FDA announced. Consumers are urged to discard any product with a “Best Before” date through January 23, 2017, which an be found on the lid of each package.
Gefen Cholent Beans Recalled
“It has come to our attention that our Chulent Mix date code # 091218 as well as #090518 and # 090522 has been found to have some instances of infestation,” wrote an executive of the Kedem company, which markets foods under the Gefen brand.
Tefilin Missing in Garbage Dump Sadly Not Found
Contrary to a news report and social media messages currently going viral, Yeshiva World News has confirmed that the missing Tefillin being searched for in a Upstate New York garbage dump have unfortunately not been found.
Video: Boy Rescues Baby Brother From Fall
A South Florida Jewish boy is being hailed a hero, after he dashed to his baby brother’s rescue as the infant fell off a changing table, which was captured on video.
Sifting Through ‘Tons’ of Trash to Locate Tefillin
Dozens of volunteers have been hard at work for over two days sifting through tons of trash in an upstate landfill in an effort to locate a set of Tallis and Tefillin – that had been initially thought to have been stolen, which surveillance video revealed had actually fallen into a trashcan.
Russian Prime Minister Visits Holocaust Museum
Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev paid a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocuast Museum this past Friday, amid a visit to the Holy Land, accompanied by Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Jewish Comic Con Held in Crown Heights
The first ever Jewish comic convention was held in Crown Heights on Sunday, at Congregation Kol Israel.
Daniel Eleff with his wife and two children
Dan’s Deals Named #1 Travel Blog by USA Today Poll
Just one week after he made headlines by spending over a million frequent flyer mile to earn the right to throw out the first pitch at the final game of the World Series, Lubavitcher blogger Daniel Eleff of Dan’s Deals is in the news again, this time for winning a travel award from USA Today.
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Russian Prime Minister Visits the Western Wall
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev came to Israel Wednesday for a two-day official visit, marking the 25th anniversary of re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Accompanied by Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, Medvedev chose to open his visit at the Western Wall, where he met with rabbinic supervisor of the site, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch and Philanthropist Mr. Mikhael Mirilashvili, and learned about the significance of the holy place for Jews and Judaism.
Bobruisk Marks 75 Years Since Extermination of Jews
The Jewish community in Bobruisk, Belarus, commemorated 75 years since the extermination of Bobruisk ghetto during the Holocaust in three days of memorial events that concluded Sunday.
Hasidic Man’s Tweet On Vote Takes Twitter By Storm
An election day tweet advocating for religious rights for all minorities, showing a Chasidic man holding his ballot next to a picture of fallen Muslim soldier, has exploded on Twitter, drawing comments from all over the world supporting the message of unity.
13-Year-Old Singer Releases Debut Album
Thirteen-year-old Australian singing sensation Levi Niasoff has just launched his debut Kumzitz album, “Mipi Olelim” – a collection of soulful, heartfelt melodies.
Suspicious Man Photographs Jewish Girls’ High School
The NYPD’s Counterterrorism Unit has been called in to a Jewish girls’ high school in Brooklyn after an unidentified man was spotted taking pictures of the building’s exterior this morning.
Translation of Ein Yaakov into Russian Completed
Hot off the press came the sixth and final tome of Ein Yaakov, which has been translated for the first time ever into the Russian language along with all its commentaries. This project was initiated by Chief Rabbi of Russia, Berel Lazar, with the generous help of the Rohr family.
Stolen Torahs Found and Returned to Flatbush Shul
The Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition, FJCC, has announced the return of the 4 Torahs stolen this past week from the Flatbush Sephardic shul, the Avenue O Synagogue.
Williamsburg Shul Fined for Shabbos Alarm
Amid ringing church bells and Muslim calls to prayer, New York City saw fit to fine an Orthodox-Jewish synagogue in Williamsburg for the once-a-week siren heralding the arrival of Shabbos.
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