Is Cheesecake on Shavuos A Religious Right? Apparently It Is
Two Jewish inmates incarcerated in a Michigan penitentiary found themselves in front of a judge demanding cheesecake on religious grounds, and they won.
Hezbollah Claims To Have 100,000 Trained Fighters
In a speech from Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, the terrorist organizations leader claimed that it has 100,000 trained fighters, according to a report by the Associated Press.
Earthquake Rattles Israel, No Injuries Reported
An earthquake in the eastern Mediterranean was felt across Israel Tuesday morning.
1983: The Earliest Avraham Fried Footage Ever, With Chossid Yisroel Duchman Dancing Along
This vintage clip is has been claimed to be the earliest known footage of Avraham Fried in concert. In this footage, he is accompanied by famed guitarist Yossi Piamenta.
Bus To The Ohel Expands Hours, Includes Evening Buses
In addition to the 10:30am morning bus that leaves daily from Eastern Parkway and Kingston Ave, buses will now also be available at nights and early morning.
This year’s International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchim), will be a hybrid event, with a full parallel digital component so all those not attending in person can join from wherever they are in the world.
Iconic Group Photo at Chabad Rabbinic Conference Gets New Focus
Due to ongoing concerns about Covid, there will be changes to theKinus Hashluchim’s in-person schedule. Among the changes, the iconic “class photo” featuring thousands of emissaries from around the world will not take place.
Moshiach Initiative Reaches Latin America
The Chabad world has experienced a notable increase in learning about Moshiach in the past eight months, including in the Latin American community.
PSA: New Traffic Camera Being Installed On Maple Street
A new traffic camera has been installed on Maple Street between Albany Ave and Troy Ave in Crown Heights.
For the Very First Time in Dubai: Over Six Hundred Jewish Students
A historic moment as a Jewish wedding took place in the middle of a Dubai Desert with over six hundred students who flew in by charter plane to join from Russia.
BDE: Reb Sholom Simon, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Shalom Simon OBM, a member of anash in Manchester, UK. He passed away on Monday, the 12th of Cheshvan, 5782.
Sichos of the Later Years to be Restored and Organized
A sweeping new campaign by JEM’s Ashreinu app will publish clear audio of the Sichos from 5748-5752.
INTENTION: Oholei Torah’s 7th Issue
Please enjoy Volume 7 of INTENTION, a monthly glimpse into the tents and happenings of Oholei Torah.
Dvar Malchus Launches New US Site
Dvar Malchus recently started shipping subscriptions to the homes of readers living in the USA for the first time, and now have launched a new USA website.
Is Your Electricity Bill Higher? Here’s Why
Across the state, New Yorkers are opening up their electricity bills in dismay. Prices are just getting higher, even without additional usage.
One Arrested After Crown Heights Resident Recognized Assailant Months Later
A Jewish Crown Heights resident who was assaulted months previously on June 30th, found himself again Sunday looking at the man who attacked and choked him.
Baby Boy!
Yermi and Liam (née Pohlman) Kurkus (Lake Lure, NC)
Colin Powell, Former General and Secretary of State, Dead at 84
Colin Powell, a retired four-star general and White House national security advisor who served as the nation’s first black secretary of state, died Monday as a result of complications from COVID-19, his family said.
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