Major Accident Involving Hatzalah Ambulance in Williamsburg
A major crash involving a white box truck and a Hatzalah ambulance thankfully left no serious injuries Thursday morning. Exactly how the accident occurred has not yet been announced
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ENDED: Large Food Distribution Open To All Crown Heights Residents
A large food distribution of Milk, Vegetables, Rice, Cake, Dairy items and other staples is happening now near the East New York Ave entrance of Bais Rivkah. The food distribution was arranged by Chamah, to help the community in having a complete Yom Tov of Shavuos.
KN95 Masks Distributed to Shuls and Other Mosdos In Crown Heights
Over 30 Shuls from Crown Heights, East Flatbush and Remsen Village and other Mosdos received free KN95 masks today from the Association of Crown Heights Shuls.
Separate in Quarantine, But Never Alone
Anash women from communities all over the world came together to learn the Rebbe’s Torah this Lag B’Omer. Of course, “together” looked a little different this year, but thanks to Zoom and the creativity of a dedicated team of Shluchos, a new way of learning is gaining momentum.
In Rabbi Schwei’s Files, Surfaces An Unexpected Treasure
In the files of Rabbi Yaakov Schwei, ע”ה, were a group of photos from the 1940’s and early 1950’s. The portraits from chassidim in the DP Camp in Pocking, Germany, Paris, France and Montreal, Quebec, were seemingly given as mementos from their time together during a difficult era.
Ohel Beinish Brunch With Rabbi Vogel’s 7th Grade Class
This past Tuesday afternoon, Rabbi Vogel’s 7th grade class at ULY, were treated to a sumptuous brunch at “Ohel Benish” on President Street, the very first and oldest porch minyan in Crown Heights .
Kid-Friendly Sefer Hamitzvos Going to Print Before Shavuos
At last year’s Grand Siyum Horambam, organizers looked for children who had learned Sefer Hamitzvos every day to make the actual siyum. It turned out to be not as easy a mission as they had thought.
Avraham Aharon Rubashkin, who passed away on April 2 from complications of the coronavirus, survived the worst the 20th century had to offer before arriving in America. Through hard work he built a thriving business but was even more known for his kindness and generosity.
Obituary: Avraham Aharon Rubashkin, 92, Kind and Generous Kosher Meat Icon
Avraham Aharon Rubashkin, who passed away on April 2nd at age 92 from complications due to COVID-19, was from Nevel, that legendary Chassidic White Russian town that would forever remaining a byword for vivid, joyful Jewish life and authentic brotherly love.
Hanachos Launched in 12 Mesivtas Across America
The Hanachos program has been launched for its second year in 12 Mesivtas across America, where the Bochurim prepare themselves for Gimmel Tammuz by watching Videos of the Rebbe’s Farbrgngens and writing a Hanacha on the Sicha.
A Husband and Father OBM, Now The Family Needs Your Help
Our dear and beloved friend Motti Cohen OBM has been suddenly and tragically taken from us. Please help his family as they struggle with this tragedy.
JLI Goes Live With Facebook Broadcasts
As the weeks in quarantine drag on, many people are looking for insights and inspiration to help them through these challenging times. JLI heeded the call with daily lectures broadcast on the JLI Facebook page.
Suspected Arson In Crown Heights Fire
A fire on Lincoln Pl in Crown Heights is being investigated as a possible arson Sunday, after firefighters became suspicious. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames without any injuries, and called the Fire Marshall to investigate the incident.
Zoom Around the World With ULY
In an exciting new program, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva will be hosting Shluchim from around the world every Monday and Wednesday. Every 30-minute program will visit another country. The participants will meet 3 Shluchim families from that day’s country.
After being stranded for six weeks on a tiny boat in the Caribbean with nowhere to run, Amit Mendel of Jerusalem put on tefillin and said the Shema prayer at the resting place of the Rebbe.
High-Stakes Rescue Saves Jewish Artist Stranded at Sea for Weeks
It was eerily reminiscent of the route that Jews-turned-pirates fleeing Spain and Portugal in the 17th century would take. Making their way across the North Atlantic, these legendary swashbuckling Jewish pirates once roamed the Caribbean from Curaçao to Jamaica. In ships bearing names like Queen Esther and Shield of Abraham, the freewheeling buccaneers plundered and ravaged the Spanish fleet. Almost 400 years later, Amit Mendel set out on a similar maritime voyage—save for the swords and daggers.
Chabad of Nigeria Donates Food To Local Children
Rabbi Israel Uzan and his wife Chaya of Chabad Lubavitch of Nigeria, donated food packages to more than 3,400 Muslim children during Ramadan in a sign of continued religious tolerance and coexistence.
A Hebrew School Becomes A Community
In 2011, Rabbi Naftali and Sari Rotensteich, directors of the Chabad Center for Jewish Discovery and Chabad of Gramercy Park, recruited a young couple, Rabbi Mendy and Gillie Shanowitz, with one mandate: New York Hebrew. It would become the Hebrew School that spawned a community.
Group of Teens Attempt To Rob A Bochur In Crown Heights, One Arrested
A bochur walking on Lefferts Ave near Kingston Ave Tuesday night was the victim of an attempted robbery by a group of teens hanging out on the block. The bochur immediately called Crown Heights Shomrim and 911. Job Final: One Under!
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