BDE: Dr. Menachem Ackerman, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Dr. Menachem “Emanuel” Akerman OBM, an accomplished chemical engineer and holocaust survivor. He passed away in Israel on Wednesday, the 20th of Tammuz, 5781.
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Crown Heights Hatzalah Ambulance Receives Upgrade
Forever investing to better to serve the Crown Heights community, Crown Heights Hatzalah gave one of its ambulances a well deserved upgrade.
LIVE: Shiur With Rabbi Paltiel In Honor of Rabbi Pinchas “Pinye” Korf OBM
Tonight lecture from Irgun Torah’s summer series is being given by Rabbi Yossi Paltiel in honor of Reb Pinye Korf OBM, titled “Lessons for life”.
In Tribute To Rabbi Pinchas “Pinye” Korf OBM
Author and Historian, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, gave a tribute of memories and stories from Rabbi Pinchas “Pinye” Korf OBM, a famed Mashpia to thousands who passed away Wednesday morning.
Death Toll In Surfside Collapse Climbs To 18, Two Children Identified In The Rubble
Two more bodies have been found as rescue workers continue to dig through the mountain of rubble where the Champlain Condominium collapsed, bringing the death to to 18.
After Counting Debacle, Eric Adams Holds Small Lead in Race for Mayor Over Kathryn Garcia
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is ahead in the Democratic primary for mayor after the NYC Board of Elections revised its calculation of who would win with only in-person votes under the new ranked choice voting system.
Residents Requested To Limit Electricity Usage As Heat Wave Continues
With the heatwave that is baking New York City continuing unabated, New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio has put out an urgent plea for people to reduce electricity usage.
Video of the Day
On Sunday, May 6th, hundreds of men, women and children had the opportunity to view, admire and purchase original artwork by children of the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn. This year, Friendship Circle unveiled a beautiful collaborative mural, created by the children of the Friendship Circle under the guidance of artist, Rosie Goodman.
JLI: What is Chassidus? With Rabbi Pinchas Korf
In memory of Rabbi Pinchas Korf OBM who passed away overnight, JLI presents a video of Rabbi Korf presenting a shiur on “What is Chassidus?”
Free Childcare in New York for Essential Workers
The $25 Million NYS Essential Worker Scholarship fund covers childcare costs for essential workers. This can potentially cover daycamp, school and other childcare costs for all your children.
New York Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers goes to $15 Per Hour
Starting Thursday, the minimum wage for fast food workers will be raised to $15 per hour throughout the State of New York.
After 19 Years, Conviction For Crown Heights Shooting Being Overturned
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that following an investigation by his Conviction Review Unit (CRU) he will move to vacate the conviction of Phillip Almeda, 42, who was incarcerated for almost 19 years for attempted aggravated assault on police officers in Crown Heights.
Three Car Crash Injures One in Crown Heights Tuesday
A speeding vehicle slammed into another on Empire Blvd Tuesday, creating a chain reaction that left three cars damaged and one person injured.
More Bodies Found, Another Identified In Surfside Tragedy
According to the head of the Israeli Defense Forces team working feverishly to locate more people in the tragic Surfside Collapse, more bodies were discovered overnight, and are in the process of identification.
Yeshivas Kayitz Program Starts Off With a Shturem
Baruch Hashem Yeshivas Kayitz Program started off this summer in their new beautiful grounds in Lakewood, Pennsylvania; and it only got better from there.
BDE: Rabbi Pinchus “Pinye” Korf, 86, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Pinchus Korf OBM, a renowned Mashpia and distinguished Chossid who touched the lives of thousands of his students. He passed away on Wednesday, the 20th of Tammuz, 5781. Updated with Levaya Information
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