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NYPD Probes Medgar Evers Assault as Hate Crime
Police are investigating an unprovoked assault on an Orthodox-Jewish student of Medgar Evers college in Crown Heights as a possible hate crime.
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Obama Spied on Netanyahu During Iranian Nuclear Talks
According to a Wall Street Journal report, the United States spied on Israeli officials during Iranian nuclear talks, including Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. According to the report appearing on Tuesday, the National Security Agency was instructed to monitor the Israelis during the sensitive talks, highlighting the extent of mistrust that exists between Washington and Jerusalem.
Preparations for Yud Shvat Underway at Darchei
Talented Rabbis and CPDs (Co-Program Directors) Levi Druin and Lavi Klein are at the forefront of Wayz, Darchai Menachem’s revolutionary Enrichment Program. In honor of this year’s Hakhel theme, the dedicated CPDs have chosen unity-themed projects to enhance the students’ Jewish pride.
Rabbi Benny’s Torah Thought: The One With the Tourist
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo S. Lucas, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this week’s Parasha, Shemot. This week Rabbi Benny answers the question: If Moses and Aaron weren’t enslaved to Pharaoh, then why didn’t they just enjoy their own freedoms and stop sticking their nose into Egyptian politics?
Oholei Torah Aims for $2 Million
As Oholei Torah launches its 60th Year campaign, a Charidy drive will be held over the next 24 hours with the goal of raising $2,000,000 for the venerable institution.
Prosecutors Release Photo Evidence in Raksin Murder
The Florida State Attorney’s Office has released two photos of the suspect as evidence in the murder case of a Crown Heights rabbi while he was visiting Miami.
Chevron Stabbing Victim Dies of Wounds
Gennady Kaufman, the 41-year-old victim of terrorist stabbing attack at the beginning of the month near the Me’aras Hamachpela in Chevron, died of his wounds at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem on Wednesday morning.
Fire Erupts on 5th Floor of Apartment Building
A fire broke out this morning on the 5th floor of a Crown Heights apartment building, located at 560 Lefferts Ave. near the corner of Kingston Ave.
Video: What’s the Origin of the Name Mendel?
Sefer Shemos begins with again listing the names of the Yaakov’s children. Explore the importance and influence of a name, and other intriguing curios on Jewish names. For example, why don’t we find reference to anyone being named Gad and Asher – names from the Shevatim – throughout the entire era of Mishnah and Gemarah? Rabbi Mendel Kaplan even shares a compelling theory on the origin and meaning of the name Mendel.
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