Rented Minivan Goes Up In Flames In Crown Heights
A minivan rented by a Jewish person in Crown Heights went up in flames Tuesday evening, sending flames billowing tens of feet in the air and belching smoke across the neighborhood.
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Recidivist Car Thief Arrested in Crown Heights Yet Again With The Help of Shomrim
A recidivist car thief is in the slammer again Tuesday after a shocked Crown Heightser discovered the thief with his hands full with loot from his vehicle and called Shomrim.
Kashrus Alert: Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips
The OU (Orthodox Union) Kashrus Agency has released a Kashrus Alert for Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips, some of which had been mislabeled.
Camp Gan Israel Staff Hiring Platform Goes Live
The CKids Camp Directory, a comprehensive resource connecting potential staff with Gan Israel Day camps globally, officially launched today. This pioneering platform offers a detailed overview of each camp, including camp duration, age requirements, and specifics about accommodation and transportation.
Rabbi Dovid Schochet guided the Toronto Jewish community with strength and love for 66 years. Photo by JEM
Obituary: Rabbi Dovid Schochet, 91, Towering Architect of Jewish Life in Toronto
Much of the boom in traditional Jewish life in Toronto began in the 1950s, in great part due to the leadership of Rabbi Dovid Schochet, the revered rabbi, halachic authority and staunch defender of Jewish law and values who helped guide the city with strength and love for 66 years. Rabbi Schochet passed away in Toronto on Sunday evening, 19 Shevat, (Feb. 28). He was 91 years old.
The Mikvah on Carroll Street Will Offer Preparation Slots for Shluchos this Friday Afternoon
This week, The Mikvah, located on Carroll Street in Crown Heights, will offer Friday afternoon preparation slots as a service for visiting Shluchos. Booking only in advance.
Chani Klein, co-director of Chabad of Eilat, adressing a gathering in support of of displaced Israelis in Eilat.
Chani Klein Is Helping Thousands of Displaced Israelis at Chabad of Eilat
To most Israelis, Eilat is so far away that it might as well be in another country. The nearest big city is Be’er Sheva, and that’s a three hour drive away, through mostly empty desert. Chanie Klein says that’s why Israelis of all backgrounds are so much more relaxed and open to learning more about Judaism in this city—just as they would when they’re backpacking around the world and bump into Chabad anywhere else.
An IDF Soldier and Fellow Crown Heights Resident
After the events of October 7th set in, it only took one glance between Henoch and Chaya Junik of Crown Heights and they knew what needed to be done. Henoch had served in the IDF and is a trained Paramedic. They knew his place was with his unit on the front lines of this war on terror.
NYS Holocaust Claims Processing Office Secured Over $183 Million for Victims and Beneficiaries
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services’ Holocaust Claims Processing Office, which assists Holocaust victims and their heirs recover stolen assets, has helped secure and return over $183 million in compensation to victims and their heirs.
JEM: Discussing Chinese History and Confucius with the Lubavitcher Rebbe
What is unique about the Jewish people over Chinese people?
Yeshivas Kayitz Yerusholayim Opens Registration For Summer 5784
Yeshivas Kayitz Yerushalayim, a program geared for bochurim graduating Shiur Bais and Gimmel Mesivta and known for its incredible experiences and structured learning and positive atmosphere, has opened registration for the summer of 5784.
Thursday: Join the Global Chof Beis Shevat Farbrengen
In honor of Chof Beis Shevat, the 36th Yahrtzeit-Hilulah of our Rebbetzin, Chassidim from around the world will be gathering to mark the day with a special Farbrengen on Thursday evening, Chof Beis Shevat at 9:00 PM near the Rebbe’s Ohel.
Davening Times For Chof Beis Shvat in the Rebbe’s House and Room in 770
In honor of Chof Beis Shvat, the Rebbe’s house on President Street and the Rebbe’s room in 770 will be open for davening for the following hours. Times in extended article.
Mikvah.org: Project Chana Tonight
Project Chana Tonight! Tune in to the live zoom class tonight from 8:30-9:30 PM ET!
New Zealand Joins Other Countries and Suspends Funding to UNRWA
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the allegations against UNRWA are “incredibly serious” and his country will suspend funding.
JEM: The Priest Who Was Actually a Jew, A True Story
Rabbi Dovid Schochet of blessed memory, who passed away just yesterday (1/28/24 – 18 Shevat) fondly recounts a beautiful story that unfolded after a lecture he delivered in Buffalo, New York. Witness the heartwarming reunion of two worlds from the past.
Over 800 Bochrim Gathered in 770 for Unity
In a compelling display of Achdus, over 800 Bochrim gathered in 770 with a shared purpose. Their unity was evident as, for one hour, they engaged in paired learning, delving into the Rebbe Rashab’s Kuntrus Hachaltzu—that was personally distributed by the Rebbe himself, who instructed Chassidim to study it periodically.
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