Daily Archives: January 17, 2012
Crown Heights [CHI] — Professor of Audiology at Hofstra University, Dr. Levi A. Reiter, together with the collective creative genius of the engineers at Persona Medical Inc., have applied the latest technological developments in digital technology to the creation of the world’s most Sabbath friendly hearing aid.
Professor Invents Shabbos-Friendly Hearing Aid
Crown Heights [CHI] — Professor of Audiology at Hofstra University, Dr. Levi A. Reiter, together with the collective creative genius of the engineers at Persona Medical Inc., have applied the latest technological developments in digital technology to the creation of the world’s most Sabbath friendly hearing aid.

U.S. Jewish Population Reaches 6.5 Million
About six and a half million Jews are living in the United States, according to two independent studies.
Photos: Shliach Crowned Chief Rabbi of Hamburg
Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky, the Rebbe’s Shliach to Hamburg, Germany, was officially coronated as the Rov of the city in an emotional and historic ceremony. An international contingency of Rabbonim and family members, including Rabbi Mordechai Bistritzsky of Kiryas Chabad Tzfas, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Rabbi Aryeh Goldberg, Rabbi Yonah Metzger and more, arrived in Hamburg for the event.
Historic: Longtime Rivals Satmar and Belz Make Peace
A wave of excitement is gripping parts of the hareidi religious world as a historic reconciliation between the hassidic dynasties of Belz and Satmar is underway.
Hundreds Enjoy Chana’le Concert in Monsey
More than 400 women and girls attended the Chana’le concert that was organized by the Monsey Cheder Chabad PTA last night.

Thai Authorities: Chabad Was Not the Target
A week after Israeli and American officials tipped off Thai authorities about a Hezbollah presence in Bangkok, rumors have swirled as to what Atris Hussein – the detained suspect in the case – intended to do with the warehouse full of explosive materials he led police to.
Tonight, Keren Alta Mina will hold their annual gathering in memory of a Alta Mina Tiechtel.
Tonight: Gathering in Memory of Alta Mina Tiechtel
Tonight, Keren Alta Mina will hold their annual gathering in memory of a Alta Mina Tiechtel.
In a divisive and contentious world, global harmony sounds like a dream. This year, over 350 Chabad Centers will be working to make that dream come true through their annual One Shabbat One World weekend.
350 Chabad Centers to Participate in ‘One Shabbos’
In a divisive and contentious world, global harmony sounds like a dream. This year, over 350 Chabad Centers will be working to make that dream come true through their annual One Shabbat One World weekend.
Mrs. Fruma Schapiro to Deliver Keynote Address
For over 20 years, Mrs. Fruma Schapiro and her husband have connected to Jews around the North Shore of Sydney, Australia and brought the light of Yiddishkeit into their lives. If you were to walk into the Chabad House of the North Shore today, you might see Mrs. Schapiro teaching pre- or post-Bas Mitzvah lessons, giving shiurim to women of any age, fielding calls from parents in her preschool, or counseling visitors in need of guidance or a listening ear.