The “Yom Kippur Controversy” and Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s “Sandy Koufax” Moment
The following story was penned by Mr. Paul M. Hamburger, outlining a personal story with the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her “Sandy Koufax” moment.
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Report: Synagogues in Israel to be Closed, Sukkot Markets to be Banned
Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet is considering mandating the closure of all synagogues in Israel, banning Sukkot markets, scaling back private sector business operations, and other measures to combat the coronavirus.
Berlin Chabad Hosts Rosh Hashanah in Outdoors
Shortly before Rosh Hashana began, Chabad of Berlin inaugurated Germany’s first open-air synagogue in its courtyard in the presence of media representatives. This was in response to the needs of the Jewish community during pandemic times and, with an additional synagogue, made it possible to regulate the flow of visitors during the high holidays according to distance regulations.
Alternating Prime Minister Gantz Affixes New Mezuzah with the Help of a Shliach
Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who is taking off for a brief visit to Washington on Monday night, took advantage of the time he spent preparing for the trip to install a new mezuzah in front of his home with the help of a chabad shliach.
BDE: Rabbi Ephraim Rosenblum, 85, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Ephraim Rosenblum OBM, a Chassid, Shliach, and principal at the Yeshiva Schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He passed away on Monday, the 3rd of Tishrei, 5781.
In Photos: The Levaya of Rabbi Avraham Lieder OBM
We present a photo gallery from the Levaya of Rabbi Avraham Lieder OBM, a pioneer of Chesed in the Crown Heights Jewish community.
New Mentoring Program Launched in Memory of Levi Heintz OBM
Since Levi Heintz’s tragic passing, friends and family have worked to keep his memory alive and allow his legacy to flourish by establishing the Levi Yitzchak Mentorship Fund for Young Adults, to be facilitated with the combined expertise of Aliyah Institute and Neshamos.
Throughout the years, Rabbi Goldberg took an active role in many Chabad projects. Here he is seen participating in the completion of the second Jewish Children's Torah Scroll.
Obituary: Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, 89, Teacher and Guide to Thousands
He was a familiar sight in Jerusalem, humbly making his way to one yeshivah or another, ready to deliver a class on whatever area of Torah he was asked. Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, who passed away on Aug. 20 at the age of 89, was a Torah scholar of the highest caliber, whose devotion to Torah transcended communal boundaries and political affiliation, teaching in institutions whose affiliation ran the gamut from Chassidic to Religious Zionist.
Important Information For NCFJE Kaporos
As Yom Kippur approaches, the NCFJE has announced some changes to Kaporos procedures to address COVID-19 concerns. To give participants as much space as possible, the organization has instituted some changes.
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement on the death of Rabbi Avraham Lider OBM, who passed away over Rosh Hashanah.
New York Attorney General Published Statement on Rabbi Lieder’s Passing
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement on the death of Rabbi Avraham Lider OBM, who passed away over Rosh Hashanah.
NY DMV Adding New Online Services Including Permit Tests
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles is launching a pilot program to offer an online version of the written learner’s permit tests for cars and motorcycles. It is also piloting a program allowing customers in several locations to register their vehicles online.
Moscow Celebrates Rosh Hashanah With Precautions
The Jewish community of Moscow celebrated Rosh Hashanah with precautions due to COVID-19, including “pods” and outdoor Shofar Blowings.
LIVE UPDATES: The Levaya of Rabbi Avraham Lieder OBM
Watch the Levaya of Rabbi Avraham Lieder Live starting at 1:00pm at the Shomrai Hadas Chapel in Boro Park. Follow it’s progress with live updates.
Justice Department Brands NYC an ‘Anarchist Jurisdiction,’ Targets Federal Funds
New York City was among three cities labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the Justice Department on Sunday and targeted to lose federal money for failing to control protesters and defunding cops.
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Levi and Sonya (nee Chefer) Goodman (Kfar Chabad, Israel)
Double Tragedy: Crash on the Throughway Claims Two Jewish Lives
A tragedy has struck Monsey Motzei Rosh Hashanah with the passing of two Yungerman from the Monsey community in a late night crash.
Manhattan Subway Train Derails after Laughing Saboteur Throws Metal Clamps on Tracks
A Manhattan subway train derailed Sunday morning after a maniacal, laughing vandal tossed metal clamps onto the tracks.
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