HaRav Yehuda Leib Schapiro to Keynote at Kinus Mechanchim
Rabbi Yehuda Leib Schapiro, a rosh yeshiva for nearly 50 years, will deliver the keynote address at this years Kinus Hamchanchim.
Portland Chabad House Severely Damaged In Fire
While the city of Portland faces ongoing riots and unrest, the Chabad House run by Rabbi Motti and Mimi Wilhelm saw a fire not once, but twice. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Rabbi Benjy Stock To Leave Bais Rivkah As Agreement With Board Reached
The board of Bais Rivkah announced that veteran staff member Rabbi Benjy Stock has reached a mutual and amicable agreement with the schools Board of Directors, and will be saying goodbye to the school.
Jewish Family Kicked Off Jet Blue Flight Over 2-Year-Old Without Mask
A Jewish mother flying from Orlando to Newark airport with her six children found herself the center of attention Wednesday, after the flight attendants took issue with the two year old child without a mask, and removed everyone from the plane.
‘Antifa’ Protesters Trash Williamsburg Whole Foods, Apple Over Weekend
Dozens of protesters, including suspected members of the anti-fascist group Antifa, rampaged through Williamsburg over the weekend, trashing several national chain stores and spraying anti-police graffiti,.
Brooklyn District Attorney Announces Resumption of Grand Juries and Creation of Gun Violence Suppression Bureau
After months without justice being served, Brooklyn’s District Attorney announced resumption of Grand Juries and the creation of Gun Violence Suppression Bureau.
Chof Tes Av, The Yartzait of Chatzkel Lewintow
Today, the 29th of Av, is the Yartzeit of Chatzkel Lewintow. Chatzkel was a well known figure from the early years of Crown Heights, until his passing eight years ago. This video of Chatzkel speaking about his family in Russia was first released on his first yartzait. We are reposting it today to remember this special chossid.
Guidelines Published For Crown Heights Tishrei Guests
The Gedalia Society in conjunction with Dr. Rosen have published guidelines for those who plan to come to Crown Heights for the month of Tishrei.
Video of the Day
A word to the wise, thieves will steal anything not bolted down, and some stuff that is. This thief didn’t seem to care that he had triggered this Hawthorne Street homes motion sensor, or that his face would be plastered across the internet showing as he stole the bike just after midnight last night.
FDA Halts Emergency Approval of COVID-19 Blood Plasma Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration’s emergency authorization for blood plasma as a treatment for the coronavirus has been put on hold to allow for more data to be reviewed.
New Engagement!
Eytan Maman (Marseille, France) to Leana Mouyal (Aubervilliers, France)
Celebrating 45 Years of Mivtza Taharas HaMishpacha
Celebrating 45 years of responding to the Rebbe’s call for action in Mivtza Taharas HaMishpacha, Mikvah.org presents a retrospective of some of the earliest activities beginning in 5735 – 1975.
Souls on Fire – Keren Meir Summer Raffle Ends Tonight!
The winner of the Keren Meir Summer Raffle will be drawn in just a few hours. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win $10,000 cash!
A Story Of Hashgacha Pratis: Why Was the Wedding in Cincinnati?
Boruch Bordoff lives in Los Angeles. His daughter Sarah got engaged a few months ago to Shlomie Cohen from England. So why did they make the wedding in Cincinnati OH?
Fun and Excitement – Week 6 at CGI YKK
Week 6 at CGI YKK was packed with exciting activities, trips, special night activity events. memorable this week was the paintball and white water rafting trips.
Rocket Launched at Israel from Gaza
The Red Alert siren sounded in Ashkelon shortly before 9 PM Tuesday night after a single rocket was launched from Gaza. There were no injuries.
MTA Bringing Back Front-Door Bus Entry, No More Free Rides
There will be no more free rides in the Big Apple. New York City buses will resume front-door boarding — and thus fare collection — at the end of August.
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