Bnos Chomesh Students Say ‘Thank You, Mother’
On Motzei Shabbos, the students of Bnos Chomesh and their mothers braved the cold for an evening of appreciation at the school’s Third Annual Mother and Daughter Melave Malka.
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‘Rugalach Workshop’ a Hit in Orange County
After The Times Herald Record editor Barry Lewis wrote an editorial about how much he missed rugalach after the upstate seasonal kosher bakeries closed, Chabad of Orange County’s Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston decided that hosting a Kosher Rugalach Workshop would be a good idea. So did Lewis.
College Students Enjoy Week of Torah and Inspiration
The 6th annual Miami Torah Experience took place in North Miami Beach, Florida, on December 23-31, 2014, with over 20 participants from various universities worldwide.
VitalOne Transports Wounded Army Sergeant
A terrible accident left U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Adams in a coma and fighting for his life. One year later a revolutionary medical procedure held promising potential and would be covered by medical insurance, only the transportation – air ambulance – would not and was beyond the reach of Sgt. Adams’ family. That was until Vital One got the call.
Photos by Israel Bardugo
Following Unity March Leaders Gather in the Grand Synagogue
Following a unity march which brought millions into the streets of Paris, French President François Hollande and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Grand Synagogue of Victoire where they were to attend a service honoring those murdered in the terrorist attacks last week.
2-Alarm Fire on Eastern Parkway Injures 7, 1 Critically
A fast moving 2-alarm fire in a 3-story home on Eastern Parkway injured 3 residents and four fire fighters, who struggled for nearly an hour to contain and douse the blaze. One of those injured, a woman, was critically injured.
In Historic Appearance, Israel’s Chief Rabbi Appeals for Jewish Unity
Nearly 500 participants attended what was billed as a “Historic Evening,” featuring an open discussion with the Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Dovid Baruch Lau Shlita, on the topic of “Israel and American Jewry.”
Bnei Brak Anash Welcome First New Torah in 42 Years
The Lubavitch community of Bnei Brak celebrated the completion of a new Sefer Torah – the first in 42 years – to be housed at the local Chabad Shul which bears the name of the Alter Rebbe.
Photos: Crown Heights Gets Winter’s First Snow
As the northeast plunges into a deep freeze, Crown Heights got its first snow of the season, with the streets and cars getting a light dusting.
Photos by Benams
Photos by Ah Blick
Jewish Community Turns Out to Honor Slain Officer
The light drizzle falling from overcast skies were like heavenly tears as thousands lined 65th Street yesterday in Brooklyn to pay their respects to Officer Wenjian Liu, gunned down fifteen days ago as he sat in his patrol car with his partner, Officer Rafael Ramos.
Young Shluchim Treated to Exclusive Shows
More than ten thousand Jewish children from throughout Europe attended a very special Chanukah program produced by the Morasha program, which is run in Brussels and provides programs for the children of shluchim throughout Europe.
Hundreds Attend the Levaya of Eldest Shliach
Hundreds turned out to attend the Levaya of Rabbi Dovid Edelman OBM, a beloved educator and the eldest Shliach, who passed away Friday morning just days after celebrating his 90th birthday.
Hatzalah Hosts Maimonides for Annual Melava Malka and Health Symposium
Hundreds of men and women turned out this Motzai Shabbos for Crown Heights Hatzalah’s annual Melava Malka, health symposium and raffle for $18,000.
From Days Gone By: Lubavitch in the Early ‘40s
Following the passing two weeks ago of Rebbetzin Charna Kolodny, OBM, wife of Reb Yitzchok Kolodny, OBM – who said to be the first American student to enroll in Tomchei Temimim and grow a beard, we present a series of photos from the first years of Lubavitch in Crown Heights, in the early 1940s, which were shared with us by their descendents.
Children with Special Needs Enjoy Winter Camp
While many schoolchildren have these two weeks off for winter vacation, the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn held its own annual Winter Camp children with special needs.
Photos: Tefilin at the Taj Mahal
One of the participants of an annual trip of the Chabad Brazilian Organization ‘Espaco K’ (‘space’ in Portuguese) put on Tefillin in front of the Taj Mahal in the City of Agra, India. The place is considered as one of the wonders of the world, and attracts millions of tourist each year.
Jewish, Deaf and Proud at Historic Chanukah Events
At the first ever Chanukah event for the deaf community in New York, the excitement was silent but palpable.
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