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Op-Ed: The Good, the Bad and the Very Ugly

by Ber S.

Can a website, run anonymously, with no transparent operating guidelines or credible research policy, no psychologists or professionals on board, be allowed to bad mouth and disgrace so many in our community whilst destroying their families? On the other hand, can people who are dangerously at loose, leaving lifetime scars on our very own precious children, be allowed to walk guilt free whilst their victims cower in fear?

Bomb Scare at Lefferts Park This Morning

Crown Heights [CHI] — Residents who live in the vicinity of Lefferts Park awoke this morning to find the area teeming with police officers, ESU (Emergency Service Unit) rescue workers and a bomb squad. A suspicious looking black suitcase inside the park was the cause of the tumult. Police blocked off the streets leading up to the park and conducted their investigation, after which it was determined that the package was harmless.

Op-Ed: The Wedding Guidelines Fallacy

by Levi Brackman – Ynet

Weddings are often very extravagant affairs. It is an opportunity for people to share a joyous occasion with friends and family. If the parents of the bride and groom are wealthy, they will want to invite as many friends and acquaintances to join them in a high-end event, with top level service and entertainment.

Fire Destroys Shliach’s Home in Poland

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The devastation caused by the fire. Inset: Rabbi Nechemia Segal.

Rabbi Nechemia Segal, Shliach to Warsaw, Poland, suffered a home fire, and everything he owned was consumed by the flames. Thank G-d, none of the family members were hurt. The fire broke out while R’ Nechemia was at shul, an hour’s distance from home. Mrs. Segal managed to flee the flames with her children.

London Yeshiva Prepares for Yud Shvat

As Yud Shevat approaches, the preparations at Yeshiva Gedolah London have been underway with tremendous momentum. For the past 30 years, since the Yeshiva was founded, the Bochurim in London have participated in Learning Oisios of the Rebbe’s Maamarim by heart, which earns them tickets in a raffle Rabbi M. M. Gordon, the Mashpia, makes for a trip to the Rebbe for Yud Shevat.