Jews of Ivanovo, Russia, Celebrate a Place of Their Own
Earlier this week, the Jewish community of Ivanovo, Russia, now on the rebound after years of stagnant activity, celebrated the opening of a new synagogue and Jewish community center.
Daily Archives: November 25, 2015
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Eber’s Pesach Liquor and Wine Sale
Sara Mayer, OBM
Op-Ed: It’s Time to Break the Silence
It is with a heavy heart that I am putting pen to paper once again, prompted by another death that should never have happened.
Car Stolen in Crown Heights, Recovered in Bed-Stuy
Cooperation between Williamsburg Shomrim and the NYPD led to the recovery of a vehicle in Bedford-Stuyvesant that was stolen in Crown Heights, along with the arrest of four people who were in the car.
Info to be Menachem Avel Mrs. Sara Kohan
Mrs. Sara Kohan is sitting Shiva after the passing of her dear father Eliyahu Yosef ben Bentzion Kohan OBM who passed away today, at 534 Crown Street [between Albany and Kingston Aves.] beginning tonight until Tuesday. Visiting hours from 11am […]
800 Celebrate NCFJE’s 75th Diamond Jubilee
Close to 800 friends, supporters, admirers and well-wishers attended the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education’s 75th Diamond Jubilee Awards Dinner at the elegant ballroom of Pier 60, in Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.
Ariel Biegel and Sarah Techiya Litman at their engagement
Guests From Around the World Heading to Grieving Couple’s Wedding
It would have been understandable if Sarah Techiya Litman and Ariel Biegel of Israel decided to have a private, low-key wedding. After all, their original wedding date, Nov. 17, had to be postponed after Sarah’s father and 18-year-old brother, Yaakov and Netanel Litman, were killed by terrorists just days before the wedding while en route to a pre-wedding celebration.
9-Year-Old Soccer Player Keeps Real Goal in Mind
Yudi Weinbaum is passionate about many things—chief among them, Judaism, with soccer trailing behind as a close second.
Video: Candid Encounter with the Rebbe
Newly released video of the Rebbe exiting the MIkvah on Union Street in the winter of 1987 shows a candid encounter between a group of people who were waiting outside. Upon exiting the Rebbe is seen giving out coins for charity.
Unseen Assailants Rob and Brutally Beat Man in Crown Heights
A 35-year-old man is recovering from serious injuries after muggers nearly killed him in Crown Heights on Friday night.
The Jewish community in Boca Raton, FL, is on edge as police say they are investigating a possible hate crime: a 19-year-old Lubavitcher bochur was randomly attacked by an assailant who shouted that Jews belong in concentration camps and that “Hitler was right.”
‘Hitler Was Right’: Bochur Attacked in Boca Raton
The Jewish community in Boca Raton, FL, is on edge as police say they are investigating a possible hate crime: a 19-year-old Lubavitcher bochur was randomly attacked by an assailant who shouted that Jews belong in concentration camps and that “Hitler was right.”
IDF Soldier Seriously Wounded in Stabbing Attack
A Palestinian stabbed and critically wounded an Israeli soldier on Wednesday and was shot dead by troops, the army and a hospital official said, a day after a visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to explore how to end eight weeks of violence.
Thursday: Rally at the Ohel
On Thursday, the 14th of Kislev (November 26), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12 featuring a raffle, refreshments and arts & crafts. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.
Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought: The One With the BPD
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo S. Lucas, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this week’s Parasha, Vayishlach. This week Rabbi Benny answers the questions: Why does Rashi imply that Jacob pushed his limits when preparing for his encounter with his brother Esau? And why did Jacob prepare with three totally opposing methods?
Int’l Chidon to Kick Off with First Test in just 22 Days
The International Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos is back on the horizon. The date has been set, and hundreds of children from schools across America, Canada, Australia, and England are getting ready to compete.
Can I Prevent the Next Terror Attack? (ad)
After the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, many of us are naturally petrified, wondering how such a well-organized operation could be executed without interruption or why there were no prior intelligence alerts. More importantly, what can we do to prevent the next terrorist attack?
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Israel Delays Haredi Draft Law Until 2023
The Knesset approved late Monday an amendment to the conscription bill that will defer the military service requirement for Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) for several more years.
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