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With Lag B’Omer just days away, the local schools are sharpening their parading skills with marching bands, taking to the streets and setting the stage for a banging Lag B’Omer.
Daily Archives: May 3, 2026
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First Ever Bais Hora’ah Chabad Launches as a Trusted Address for Halachic Guidance
When a shaila comes up after work hours, on a trip, or in a community without a local Rov, the silence that follows can be its own kind of difficulty. Bais Hora’ah Chabad, a new initiative of Merkos 302’s Merkos Torah, was built to fill that quiet space with a clear, confidential answer.
Hatzolah of Philadelphia Inaugurates First Two Advanced Life Support Ambulances Licensed in Pennsylvania
Hatzolah of Philadelphia is proud to announce the inauguration of its first two brand new ambulances equipped with Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities, marking a historic milestone in the organization’s mission to provide the highest level of emergency medical care to the community.
Union Street Fire Sends Flames Out The Windows, No Injuries Reported
The FDNY responded to reports of a fire on Union Street on Sunday morning and arrived to find flames billowing from the first-floor windows.
Getting The Inside Scoop On Chassidus
In honor of Lag Baomer and Pnimiyus Hatorah, Conversations in Chassidus releases a special episode with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel on how to connect to the inner mechanics of Chassidus, both philosophically, as well as practically.
Jewish Democratic Candidate Mike Goldfarb Enters NY-9 Race, Builds Ties To Chabad Through His Crown Heights Roots
A new face is entering the race for Congress in Brooklyn’s 9th District, and his connection to Chabad is growing through his roots in Crown Heights.
Take 5 Lottery Winner Purchases Ticket From Crown Heights Store
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the May 2nd TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket was sold at Terry Berry located at 1424 S. Johns Pl in Crown Heights.
Annual Campaign to Raise Funds for Crown Heights Hatzalah’s Ever-Expanding Services
In what has become a yearly tradition, as part of Hatzalathon #7, Crown Heights Hatzalah is hosting another “Hatzalah-thon” starting this week.
Ultra-Orthodox Woman Forced To Remove Head Covering At the DMV Sues
A pair of heartless DMV workers forced an ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn mom to strip her religious head covering for a driver’s license photo — leaving her “traumatized” and fearing an antisemitic ambush.
The Special Class Reunion With Rabbi Akiva Wagner A”H
This upcoming Monday, 17 Iyar 5786, will mark the third Yahrtzeit of my rosh yeshiva and personal mashpia – Harav Michoel Akiva Gershon a”h Wagner. To say that he lived an exemplary life and affected hundreds of talmidim, is an understatement.
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