With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Berel (Berke) Raskin OBM, the Crown Heights icon who owned a world renowned fish store on Kingston Ave. He passed away Shabbos, the 20th of Iyar 5779. Updated with Levaya information.
Congressman Max Rose visited the log b’omer Fun day at Chabad of Staten Island to show his support after anti-Semitic graffiti was painted on the Chabad House.
In the mid-1970s, Rabbi Gershon Burkis was a member of the Religious Council in the city of Lod, Israel. As a number of children in their schools reached the age for reading, he decided to do something about the dearth of quality Jewish educational reading. With blessings and direction from the Rebbe, the Machanayim collection was born.
Germany’s government commissioner on anti-Semitism has warned Jews about the potential dangers of wearing the traditional kippah skullcap in the face of rising anti-Jewish attacks.
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Shulamis Bush OBM, a longtime Crown Heights resident and wife of Professor Baruch Bush. She passed away on Erev Shabbos, the 18th of Iyar 5779, after a lengthy illness. Updated with Levaya information.
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