BDE: R’ Sholom Friedman, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Sholom Friedman OBM. Shiva information in extended article.
Daily Archives: June 20, 2025
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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle
Weekly Story: A Tribute To My Mother, Rebbetzin Cheyene (Bina) Avtzon
This coming Monday, the 27th of Sivan is my mother’s 39th Yahrzeit. While on the Friday before her yahrzeit, I normally post something about her life, this year I chose to write something I did that summer in her memory. I am doing so in order to share the response I received from the Rebbe.
Weekly Dvar Torah: “Operation Rising Lion” — The Rebbe’s Spirit Awakens a Nation
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman takes a new, or perhaps ancient, view of the ingoing Israel-Iran conflict, bringing parallels that show its unique significance.
Crown Heights’ Food Establishments Gombos Bakery and Ess N’ Bench Close After Many Years In Operation
It is the end of an era after two Crown Heights food establishments, Gombos Bakery and Ess N’ Bench Restaurant, close on Kingston Ave.
Chaim V’Chessed: Embassy May Assist Americans Seeking to Depart Israel – Registration Required
As the security situation in Israel continues to evolve, the United States Embassy is exploring possible options to assist American citizens who wish to leave the country.
From Knife Skills to Banquets: Culinary Arts Program Concludes at Michlelet Chana
This spring, the kitchen at Michlelet Chana was alive with sizzling pans, vibrant colors, and the unmistakable energy of students learning, laughing, and creating. Over the course of 10 weeks, a group of post-seminary students participated in an immersive Culinary Arts Program led by acclaimed chef and food writer Naomi Ross.
A quiet moment outside the Me’arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs. Hundreds have visited the holy site in recent days, praying for their people’s survival in the face of an ongoing missile attack from Iran. Moshe New
Jews Pray from Seventh Step in Hebron, as Ancient Davidic Capital Echoes with War
It’s a scene repeated from history on the ancient stones of Hebron, Jews once again gathering on the famous “seventh step” just outside the Me’arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs. All are praying for their people’s survival in the face of an ongoing missile attack from Iran.
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