Jews in Malmo, Sweden, lately a hotbed of anti-Semitic attacks, are responding positively to the Swedish government’s decision to devote $622,000 to security for Sweden’s Jewish community.
Master of Hebrew calligraphy Michel Schwartz, who was cherished for his big heart as much as for his creative art, passed away at the age of 86. His work adorned the walls and tables of Israeli presidents and prime ministers, but for Schwartz, whose biggest projects included illustrating promotional and educational materials on behalf of the educational arm of Chabad-Lubavitch, the greatest honor was to ignite another Jew’s interest in Judaism.
Five people, two of them children, were injured in four different accidents in a span of two hours.
The Lazar family completed and dedicated a new Sefer Torah today in memory of their parents and grandparents.
Two recently-ordained rabbis have come to the Island on a mission to connect with Bermuda’s Jewish community, and spread awareness of their people and their faith.
For 30 years, Hank Sheinkopf has been offering his advice to candidates and his analysis of the political landscape to the media. Now, he’s also fielding questions about halacha and offering comfort to the spiritually afflicted – as a newly ordained Orthodox rabbi.
The following is a letter written by Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin last night following the devastating news on Friday that a federal appeals court denied his request for new trial. Please continue davening for Sholom Mordechai Halevi Ben Rivka.
Disagreement over the appropriateness of a sukkah in Tribeca’s Duane Park is putting the fate of that proposal, by an orthodox Jewish group, in limbo.
Marking ten years to the terror attacks on September 11th 2001, a memorial has been unveiled in tribute to the 2,977 whose lives were snuffed out that day. Photographer Bentzi Sasson was there to capture the spirit of the memorial.
“The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles” (Mahatma Gandhi)
This past week has been a very somber and moving one, with the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of 9/11. This unique moment has left many of us asking ourselves, where are we as a nation ten years later? Are we more secure, resilient and safe since?
With great sadness and deep pain we inform you of the untimely passing of Dr. Moshe (Michael) Verter OBM of Highland Park, NJ.
He is survived by his wife Dr. Mini Verter and daughters; Deena Segal, Ilana (Gootblatt) Verter, and Nehama Verter.
Moshe was a strong supporter of the local Chabad community and has done much volunteer work, helping to establish a strong Jewish presence at Rutgers University.
The ongoing ticket-writing slowdown by fedup NYPD cops has become so costly to the city that a top police commander seems to have resorted to using a dreaded word in policing: quota.
FaceGlat, an ultra-Orthodox alternative to Facebook that separates between male and female profiles, was hacked on Saturday by a group calling themselves ‘Challenges HackerS.’
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