Historic Discovery Provides Glimpse into Wardrobe of King David
For the first time, rare evidence has been found of fabric dyed with royal purple dating from the time of King David and King Solomon.
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KSCVK Winner List – Mazal Tov To The Winners
Following an amazingly successful and creative KSCVK 20th Chinese Auction as “The Auctioneer” traveled from Monsey to Lakewood and beyond, the complete list of winners of the Keren Simchas Choson V’Kallah Auction has been published.
LIVE at 7:45pm: KSCVK Raffle Drawing
Join Live at 7:45pm as the winners of the Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah are drawn at the live event. The program will be streamed live from KSCVK.org.
Lea De La Penha (on right) with a family friend
Childrens’ ID Tags Discovered at Sobibor
Chilling evidence has emerged from the Sobibor death camp in Poland: Personal identity tags made of metal belonging to four children aged 5–11 from Amsterdam, Holland, were retrieved from archaeological excavations conducted at the camp.
School Warns of Alarming Zoom Security Loophole, Says Zoom Not Safe For Unmonitored Children
Zoom is a great tool that has allowed schools to continue functioning through the pandemic, and has allowed people to get together virtually when in person was not an option. But is it safe?
“Hanachta Achi?” A New Tefillin Reminder App
Have you put on tefillin today? Two secular Israelis have created an app to help answer that question, as well as help others do the daily mitzvah.
Secret Bunker Discovered in Warsaw Ghetto – 76 Years Later
Dozens of pairs of tefillin (phylacteries) have been discovered hidden in a previously-undiscovered bunker in the Warsaw Ghetto, Israel Hayom reported.
Chai Lifeline: A Higher Perspective on The Loss Of Rabbi Yudi Dukes OBM
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox, the Director of Chai Lifeline’s Crisis Intervention, published a message to the community lending perspective and direction in how we should approach the tragic loss of Rabbi Yehudah Dukes OBM. He also addresses how we can speak with our children to help them cope with such a momentous tragedy.
Trump Grants Clemency and Pardons to 143 People, Including Two Notable Jews
President Trump granted clemency to nearly 150 people in the final hours of his presidency, including prominent allies, high-profile entertainers and many lesser-known convicted drug offenders. Two Jewish men were included in the commutation blitz.
“Betzet Yisrael” With Aryeh Leib Hurwitz and Ofir Sobol
The melody for “Betzes Yisrael” was composed in the 1930’s by the second rebbe of the Modzich Hasidism – known as the author of the “Emri Shaul.” Chazzan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz and Ofir Sobol collaborated to create this beautiful rendition backed by a full orchestra.
Emotional Reunion in Abu Dhabi: Survivors from Yemen Thank Chief Rabbi of Russia
An additional two Jewish families with small children were permitted to leave Yemen last week and reach safe shores in Abu Dhabi, where they joined the other Jewish families who have left in recent months with the aid of the Emirate government. The Emirate government has been following the bloody civil war in Yemen and has taken steps to save the Jewish families living there.
Tragedy: 3-Year-Old Passes Away After Being Run Over in Kiryas Joel
An unspeakable tragedy took place today in Kiryas Joel when a three year-old boy was killed after being run over by a van. The NY State Police are on the scene investigating the incident.
OK Kashrus Alert: The Nuttery
The OK Kashrus Organization has published an alert notifying the community of the unauthorized use of the OK Kosher symbol. The alert surrounded “The Nuttery” a kosher candy and sweets store in Flatbush that which was under the OK Kashrus Certification until March 2nd, 2020.
Shazak Parsha Post – Parshas Vaeirah
Water Turns to Blood, Egyptian Star Magicians Outsmarted, Boiling Boils Baffles Bewildered Nation, Paraoh Denies Claims of Emancipation, and Licebusters. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Shemos”, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.
11 Things I’ve Learned From The Hasidic Jews
Popular YouTuber Peter Santenello completed a thirteen part series on Hasidic Judaism with a video titled “11 Things I’ve learned from the Hasidic Jews”.
BDE: Billionaire Jewish Mega Donor Sheldon Adelson Passes Away
The Las Vegas Sands company, owned by billionaire mogul Sheldon Adelson, announced the sad news that Adelson had passed away Tuesday. He was 87 years old.
Report: Biden Taps Orthodox Jewish Woman for Key Cybersecurity Position
US Vice President-elect Joe Biden is expected to choose Anne “Chani” Neuberger to fill a new cybersecurity position on the National Security Council, Politico reported Thursday.
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