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During his historic visit to the UAE earlier this week, Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was invited by Chabad Shliach to the UAE, Rabbi Levi Duchman, to write a letter in the first-ever Torah written in the Emirates.
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Homeless Man Busted for NYC Swastika Spree
A39-year-old homeless man has been arrested for etching swastikas on lower Manhattan landmarks, including the Charging Bull statue near Wall St. and and a pillar outside City Hall, police said Friday.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Yaacov, Yosef, Menashe and Efraim
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tackles the question of why Yaacov Avinu chose Menashe and Efraim, his grandchildren, to be equal to his own children? And why was this relevant to the time of Yaacov’s passing?
Rabbi Braun: “You Are Not Entitled To Your Opinion When it Comes To Medical Matters”
In a voice message released to the Crown Heights Jewish community, Rabbi Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din lashed out at the many people discussing whether to, or not to take, the COVID vaccine.
Ukraine Plans to Open Diplomatic Office in Jerusalem
The Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniichuk said on Thursday that his country is in the final planning stages before opening a diplomatic office in Jerusalem.
New Engagement!
Heshy Wolf (Los Angeles, CA) to Chani Segelman (Los Angeles, CA)
A Jewish Transformation Through The Music of Sarah Dukes
Watch the soul stirring story of Nikki Hunter, and her journey through the story of Sarah and Yudi Dukes, and back to her Jewish roots.
New Engagement!
Tzviki Pruss (London, UK) to Chanci Stern (Chicago, IL)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present this weeks unique photo of the Rebbe.
IMPORTANT: Crown Heights Hatzalah Releases Update On Omicron Variant
Crown Heights Hatzalah has published an important letter to the community updating on the new Omicron COVID variant.
$145 Million Awarded to 21 Developments Across New York to Provide Affordable Homes, Including One In Crown Heights
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $145 million has been awarded to create or preserve 1,178 affordable homes in 21 separate developments across New York.
Mayor de Blasio Announces Historic $40 Million to Restore the Vale in Prospect Park
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a historic $40 million allocation to restore the Vale in Prospect Park.
New York City Itself Tops Worst Landlords List Once Again
According to a report by Pix11, NYCHA is by far the worst landlord in the city, with over 600,000 open work requests.
Build The Mikvah: You Don’t Need to Sacrifice Anything to Give Them Everything
It’s a Thursday night in Chernigov, Ukraine and you step out of your house into the icy winds as they cut through the city. While temperatures reach below Zero, the streets are empty. But you don’t go home. Instead, you make your way to the local river where you proceed to fulfill the most sacred Mitzvah of all. Mikvah.
Weekly Letter: Jewish History and Our Miraculous Survival
As we learn in our parshios about the beginning of the history of the Jewish people in exile – we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he briefly explains the uniqueness of Jewish history and our miraculous survival throughout.
Former Defense Contractor Arrested for Attempting To Send Classified Information To Russia
A South Dakota man was arrested last night in Lead, South Dakota, on criminal charges related to his alleged espionage attempts.
The Effect of Released Time This Year
A little-noticed allowance made by Public Schools was seen as a tremendous opportunity by the Rebbe who utilized the Released Time program to teach hundreds of thousands of children about their heritage and connect them to their Neshamos.
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