Halikut Program Launches for Fourth Year
After three years of success, the Halikut program, in which bochurim learn and memorize a full volume of Likkutei Sichos, is launching for its fourth year.
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on hate crime at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $25 Million Available to Strengthen Security at Nonprofit Organizations
Governor Kathy Hochul today, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park City, announced the availability of an additional $25 million to help nonprofit organizations improve the security of their facilities.
Letter and Spirit: Anniversary of The Yom Kippur War
As this week is the anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, we present a letter of the Rebbe written to a lady whom he is praising for doing activities in chinuch. This was written right after the Yom Kippur War.
Sam Briskin, a destitute 85-year-old Holocaust survivor who had no family or friends to care for him during his final days in Shenzhen, China, wasf laid to rest in the Holy Land thanks to an international effort in China and Israel.
Destitute Holocaust Survivor Saved from Cremation in China, Buried in Israel
In a lonely hospital bed in bustling Shenzhen, China, lay Sam Briskin, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor who had no family or friends to care for him. His elder sister was desperate for someone on the ground to reach out to him. But where does one turn in Shenzhen? Chabad of course.
NYC is Offering Low-Income, First-Time Homebuyers $100K Toward Down Payments
With the goal of making the home buying process in New York more equitable, the city is expanding its existing down payment assistance program by more than double.
Police Chase Fugitives In Crown Heights After They Wreck Car
Police were involved in a pursuit Tuesday night, after a pair of fugitives wrecked their car on the corner of Brooklyn Ave and East New York Ave.
After more than a year of nearly no enforcement, traffic officers made their presence known in Crown Heights last night, ticketing dozens of illegally parked cars throughout the neighborhood.
After More Than A Year of No Enforcement, Parking Ticket Blitz Targets Crown Heights Overnight
After more than a year of nearly no enforcement, traffic officers made their presence known in Crown Heights last night, ticketing dozens of illegally parked cars throughout the neighborhood.
42nd Yahrtzeit of Legendary Chabad Chasid Rabbi David Okunov OBM
Today marks the 42nd yahrzeit of Rabbi David Okunov, who was brutally gunned down at the age of 68 on his way to the morning shacharit service on Montgomery Street in Crown Heights.
70 Million New Users Flocked To Telegram Over Social Media Outage
Over 70 Million new users made accounts on the quickly growing social media platform Telegram, long considered a good alternative to Whatsapp.
Court Upholds Trump Law Limiting State Tax Deductions
A federal appeals court Tuesday unanimously rejected a suit filed by ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to overturn a tax overhaul law approved by former President Donald Trump in 2017 that limited federal deductions on state and local taxes.
Artscroll Safra Digital Chumash Free For Apple IOS Users
The Artscroll Safra Digital Chumash is now free for the parshos of Bereishis and Noach for Apple iOS devices. The promotional is presently available for iOS users only, with a free version for Android expected soon.
When it comes to the Ten Yad Auction – What prize would make you say – I’m in? The Ten Yad Auction has it!
Ten Yad outdoes themselves every single year. But this year, the ante has been upped by leaps and bounds. The extensive list of incredible prizes is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
New Engagement!
Shmuli Laufer (Providence, RI) to Rivky Vaisfiche (Melville, NY) L’Chaim: Wednesday, the 30th of Tishrei, 8:00pm at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St.
Cornerstone Laid for Restoration of Central Synagogue in Samara, Russia
After almost two decades of effort, the Shliach of Samara, Russia merited to have the city’s historic Shul building returned to the Jewish community, and has obtain the permits and plans to return the magnificent building to its former glory.
FBI raids NYPD’s Sergeants Benevolent Association Headquarters
The FBI raided the home and office of the controversial head of the NYPD’s Sergeants Benevolent Association in connection with a long-term investigation Tuesday morning.
Volvo Recalls Thousands of Older Cars Over Risk of Explosions
Volvo recalled nearly 260,000 older cars in the United States because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the vehicle.
Big Improvement to Yagdil Torah’s Toras Chaim Project As It Goes International
Participants in the Toras Chaim program are completing Maseches Psachim, and are excited to be starting Mesechta Rosh Hashana on Yud Alef Cheshvan.
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