Tree Falls On Moving Car In Crown Heights
A tree fell on a moving car driving on a Crown Heights street Wednesday afternoon. The tree was brought down by high winds caused by an incoming storm.
Codex Judaica Releases Compact Version
Zichron Press announced the release of a condensed version of its popular “Codex Judaica”, the comprehensive Chronological Index of Jewish History with over 25,000 books sold.
No More Tuna and Crackers ala Suitcase: Kosher is on the House
When Chaya Mushka Segal arrived in Sliema, Malta, six years ago, she found herself manning not only her new Chabad center, but also its nascent restaurant. Together with her husband, Rabbi Chaim, Segal prepped and cooked and served hundreds of tourists and visitors at their centrally-located cafe. Now, L’Chaim, perched on the island nation’s glistening bay, boasts a trained chef in its highly-rated kitchen.
Netherlands Rabbi Suits Up as National Team’s ‘Spiritual Coach’ at Maccabi Games
Chabad educators like to turn their students into leaders and influencers in their own right as quickly as possible. So upon leaving this year’s European Maccabi Games in Budapest, where he had journeyed last week to support his country’s team, Rabbi Yanki Jacobs knew that he had made some headway when a group of participating athletes pledged to continue his work after he was gone, including wrapping tefillin with other Maccabi delegations.
Siyum Harambam Celebrated in Empire Shtibel
A Siyum HaRambam and Farbrengen was held in Empire Shtibel in Crown Heights, with a large crowd and special guests. The event included a Seudas Mitzvah and a lineup of speakers.
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Shoshana Ovitz, a survivor of Auschwitz, who had her mother taken from her by the infamous Dr. Mangele, celebrated her 104th birthday at the Kotel, surrounded by her all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Networking Breakfast Series Hosts Executive Director of Signature Bank
The NBS – Networking Breakfast Series is a not-for-profit organization, focused on providing business, educational, and mentoring opportunities for Jewish business leaders. On Thursday, August 1st NBS hosted a breakfast with Scott A. Shay, the founder and executive director of Signature Bank.
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In another move into space, Israel will soon be launching its Amos 17 communications satellite through SpaceX. In the photo you see the control room from where the Israeli Amos 17 will be launched.
YSP Morristown Holds Siyum HaRambam
After 10 years since the last annual Siyum Harambam took place in the middle of camp, YSP’s ever dedicated staff did it again. This Siyum was one that the Talmidim would never forget.
$20,000 Reward for Information on Chabad House Arsonist
Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who may have information relevant to the investigation into several arsons at Chabad Centers in Massachusetts.
SHOMRIM ALERT: Car Thefts in Crown Heights
There has been an alarming increase in vehicle break-ins and thefts in Crown Heights. In nearly all cases, the doors to the vehicles were left unlocked and valuables left in plain sight. Shomrim would like to remind everyone to take the following precautions to prevent becoming a victim.
JEM: Customizable Booklet Makes For Educational Gift
My Encounter’s latest project, Exceptional Wisdom for Exceptional Children, is now available for personal customization. The booklet features a moving story, bringing to light the Rebbe’s ideology on dealing with children with special needs. The booklet makes a great gift; and parents, supporters, and volunteers of organizations that work with such children are sure to be inspired and empowered from reading it.
An Essay On Vulnerability and Trust
When did it become fashionable to talk about the power of vulnerability as if it were something positive rather than an inevitable fact of life?
FOUND: Car Stolen in Crown Heights With 1 Year Old Inside (UPDATED 9:15PM)
A car was stolen in Crown Heights Monday afternoon, and the Police have put out a search for the car, reported to have a 1 year old on board. The public has been asked to look for a White Mitsubishi, with plate number HYB6531.
Mikvah Mei Chaya Mushka – Where Halacha Meets Luxury
To help cover their overhead budget and maintain the mikvah that is enjoyed by thousands of women, Mikvah Mei Chaya Mushka is holding a fundraising raffle for a trip to Israel and a stay at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
When Dr. Baruch Davidoff began learning Mishneh Torah in 2003, his then-young children struggled to comprehend the often complex intricacies of the laws set forth in Maimonides’ 14-volume magnum opus. So Davidoff decided to do something about it.
A Dentist Author’s Revolutionary Study Aid for Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah
by Tzemach Feller – chabad.org For 15 years, he had kept the undertaking to himself. Very few knew of the monumental project that he had spent countless hours perfecting. But as Jews around the world mark the completion of the […]
Rabbi Yisroel Greenberg, director of Chabad of El Paso, Texas, shared pamphlets containing prayers for healing with victims of a massacre that claimed twenty lives.
At El Paso Hospital, Rabbi Visits with Injured and Bereaved
As soon as the Jewish Sabbath ended, Rabbi Yisroel Greenberg of Chabad of El Paso rushed to a local hospital where some of the victims of the massacre at a Walmart that left 20 dead and dozens injured had been taken, to see what comfort he could give to the injured and to the families of those who had lost loved ones.
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