Stem Cell Research and Jewish Law
Are we merely the sum of our parts? How does Jewish law consider the ethical and legal issues posed by recent developments in biological technology?
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You can put a Lubavitcher in a bunker or Trump rally, but he will always de Mivtzoim. Shmuly Schapiro was at a Trump Rally in Los Angeles when he spotted a fellow Jew wearing a “Jews for Trump” shirt and asked him to put on Tefillin. Apparently, this man needed to go to a Trump rally to put on Tefillin for the first time.
8:00pm: Should We Vote for Trump or Biden?
The topics in this week’s 329th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Should We Vote for Trump or Biden? Did the Biblical Stories of the Avos Actually Happen or Are They Just Metaphors? 160th Anniversary of the Rebbe Rashab’s Birth on Chof Cheshvan: What Is the Connection Between His Crying for Divine Revelation With His Life and Legacy? Would It Be a Chilul Hashem for Someone to Publicize That They Are Voting for Trump? What Should I Do About My Online Addictions?
Jewish Van Riddled With Bullets Motzei Shabbos in Gang Shooting in Crown Heights
A Jewish owned van parked in Crown Heights was riddled with bullets Motzei Shabbos in what is believed to be a gang-related shooting.
Jewish Car Targeted In Crown Heights Tire Slashing
A Jewish car was targeted over shabbos in a tire slashing on Brooklyn Ave in Crown Heights. All four tires were slashed on the vehicle.
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The President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi warmly welcomed the Chief Rabbi of Albania, Chabad Shliach Yoel Kaplan and the Jewish-American delegation and presented him with the title of Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo.
JEM: Out of Many, One — The Rebbe on Elections
As Americans head to the polls in record numbers to select one individual to the world’s most prominent and contentious position, a new film by JEM presents the Rebbe’s take on US presidential elections.
American Hostage Rescued in Nigeria in Dramatic Military Operation
An American citizen abducted last week in Niger has been rescued by elite US commandos in a high-risk U.S. military raid in neighboring Nigeria.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Reb Shmuel Betzalel Althaus and How Lubavitch Anash got to Melbourne
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Frum Florida Doctor Returns Home After Battle With COVID-19
A frum doctor in the South Florida Jewish Community, who worked the front lines of the pandemic in Mount Sinai Medical Center, goes home after fighting the virus for more than 3 months.
Woman Decapitated as Knife-Wielding Man Kills Three in Suspected France Terror Attack
A woman was decapitated and two other people were killed by a knife-wielding “terrorist” who shouted “Allahu akbar!” at a church in the French city of Nice — one of three attacks targeting the country on Thursday.
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Think your having a bad day? These firefighters found themselves sitting in the hot seat after their firetruck went up in flames as they were crossing the Varezanno Bridge. So the question becomes how many firefighters does it take to put out a fire in their own firetruck?
In “Solidarity” With Philadelphia Rioters, Brooklyn Protesters Damage Police Vehicles and Clash With Police
In the name of solidarity, protesters in downtown Brooklyn took to the streets Tuesday night, where they damaged vehicles and clashed with police.
JEM: Overnight, Short Film Inspires Hundreds Around the World to Take the Plunge
Barely twenty-four hours after the premiere of the new JEM production Living with the Times, JEM has received an overwhelming response from individuals who have since taken up the daily study of “Chitas.”
At Least 30 Philadelphia Police Officers Injured In Riots Over Police Shooting
At least 30 Philadelphia cops were injured by early Tuesday as violent mobs torched squad cars and charged lines of officers in a night of carnage sparked by the police shooting of a knife-wielding man.
Watch: Footage from Mike Pence’s Interview with 60 Minutes
Watch: President Trump has again broken the rules, releasing behind the scenes footage from the 60 Minute interview with Mike Pence. Pence and interviewer Lesly Stahl sparred over his answers, with her calling his answers speeches.
JLI: Who’s in Charge?
Have you ever been shocked by something you did? In this session, Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet explores how our “inner games”—our thoughts and moods—shape who we are and what we do.
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