Hochul Picks NY Sen. Brian Benjamin From Harlem as Lieutenant Governor
Gov. Kathy Hochul has chosen state Sen. Brian Benjamin, who represents parts of Upper Manhattan, to be her lieutenant governor, according to multiple reports.
The newly renovated, 1,800 square foot building will house Chabad’s new center and hospitality hub
Hospitality is the Name of the Game at UMass Chabad
Jodi Warum knows first-hand what it’s like to be constantly in and out of hospitals. A mother of five, she travels with her eight-year-old son, Azzi, every six months or so from Monsey, New York to treat his muscular dystrophy at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. When she arrives, there are the Fogelmans.
State Health Dept. Finally Reports New York’s True COVID Death Toll
The tally of New Yorkers killed by the coronavirus pandemic stands at more than 55,000 people, the state Health Department confirmed late Tuesday — far more than the 43,000 long reported by now-departed Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A Maamar From Rebbe Shlomo Zalman Of Kapust
In honor of Chai Elul, an amazing Maamar on the Inyan of Rosh Hashana from Rebbe Shlomo Zalman Of Kapust, who was the grandson of the Tzemach Tzedek, has been released. This Maamar is being published here for the first time from manuscript.
Ra’am MK Passes Away After Heart Attack
MK Saeed Alkharumi from the Ra’am party, the chairman of the Knesset Internal Affairs and Environment Committee, passed away at Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack.
Gallery: Oholei Torah First Day of Limudim
Over 1300 Talmidim entered the main campus of Oholei Torah for their first day of school Tuesday, and were greeted with balloons and music.
A Heartfelt Elul Niggun From Rabbis Motti and Menachem Feldman
In honor of Chai Elul, Rabbis Motti and Menachem Feldman sing a heartfelt Elul niggun from lockdown in Sydney, Australia. This niggun is the 3rd in their lockdown series – the elul project – from the Dover Heights Shule.
Another Heatwave Will Bake NYC Through Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect for New York City from 12:00pm Wednesday, August 25, to 8:00pm on Thursday, August 26.
Two Multiple Casualty Incidents In Two Jewish Enclaves After Food Poisonings Sickens Flight
A flight of bochurim returning from Ukraine took a decidedly ill turn Tuesday when twenty-seven boys took sick with food poisoning.
Governor Hochul Announces Mask Mandate For All Schools As Part Of Plan For A Safe Return To School
As part of her plan for safer schools, Governor Hochul has directed the New York State Department of Health to institute a universal mask requirement in all schools, public and private.
First Day Smiles at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Joy filled the Crown Heights streets around the building of Lubavitcher Yeshiva today as the proud Temimim entered the Yeshiva building excited for their first day.
New Engagement!
Moshe Samuel Gano (Camarillo, CA) to Sara Mochkin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, 8:00pm, at The Iyun Center 650 Sackett St
Boys Yeshivacation Makes Intensive Study Accessible to Dozens of Russian Students
More than 40 Jewish students from Russia and other FSU countries participated in YAHAD’s unique nine-day seminar, combining Yeshiva and vacation, immersing themselves in a deep and comprehensive study of fascinating topics in contemporary Judaism.
Fauci: Early Use of Monoclonal Antibodies Can Cut Risk of Hospitalization, Death Up to 85%
COVID-19 sufferers can reduce their risk of hospitalization and death by up to 85 percent if they receive monoclonal antibody treatments in the early stages of their illness, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
TONIGHT: Art and Elul With Irgun Torah
Join us tonight for the art gallery at the Chai Elul Event from Irgun Torah at 8:30pm at the Razag, 730 East New York Ave with a special display of art from Baruch Nachshon.
Auschwitz Part 1: The Walk To The Concentration Camp
Chabad photographer Morde’hai Lubecki made the five-hour trip from Katowice to Oswiecim on his way to the Auschwitz concentration camp, ending with a 30 minute walk to the location where so many Jews perished. While on his way, he photographed the views ad chilling sites along the way.
Video of the Day
Yesterday the mother of the critically wounded Israeli soldier begged people to continue praying for her son. Jews across the State of Israel heard her heartbreak, and answered. At 1:00am, a crowd of thousands gathered outside the hospital where her son Bar’el is in intensive care, and sang special “slichot” prayers for his recovery.
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