Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York City
In the summer of weather warnings and advisories, another one has been announced for Tuesday, July 27th over fine particles affecting the air quality in New York City.
CGI Parksville: Connection Point in Camp
Watching videos of the Rebbe in camp has always been a thing, but thanks to JEM’s Connection Point Program, it’s become an even better and more exciting thing.
Rabbi Levi Glitsenstein, left, at the funeral of Jules Claven.
100 Strangers Attend Jewish Burial for Man From Tiny Alaskan City
Jules Claven lived for decades in close proximity to bears, moose, caribou and sheep in the Alaskan town of Soldotna (population 4,000), but nowhere near a Jewish community. Yet when the rabbi promised Claven that he would do what he could to arrange a kosher burial, he came through.
Iran Says it Detains Agents Working for Israel, Seizes Arms Cache
Iran said on Tuesday its security forces had arrested a network of agents working for Israel and had seized a cache of weapons it said were planned for use during recent unrest sparked by water shortages in the Islamic Republic, state media reported.
Documents Discovered From 1906 Elections at Lubavitch Shul In Dokshitsy
A recent revelation brought to light a set of documents from a series of March-April 1906 board election at four Shuls in the shtetl Dokshitsy, one of them was a Lubavitch one.
World’s Deepest Underground Synagogue Connects Material and Spiritual
For the more than 7,000 daily passengers who travel on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv heavy rail line, Yitzhak Navon Station is the gateway to Jerusalem. On June 8, it hosted an inauguration ceremony for a new synagogue located conveniently in the heart of the station.
Under Pressure, Chof-K Responds To Ben & Jerry Boycott
Under intense pressure by Jewish communities worldwide, The Chof-K Kosher, which supplies a Kosher Certification to the Ice Cream company, responded to calls to boycott Ben & Jerry’s.
Visiting Day For Oholei Torah’s Yeshivas Kayitz Program
This past Sunday, Oholei Torah’s Yeshivas Kayitz Program, formerly known as Yeshivas Kayitz Kingston, hosted a visiting day where parents, visitors, and Talmidim enjoyed a fun-filled day on the grounds.
Estelle Hedaya, 58, Jewelry Executive: 98th and Final Victim of Surfside Condo Collapse
More than a month after the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., Estelle Hedaya, 58, has been identified as the 98th and final victim of the tragedy.
TUESDAY: Yaldei’s Annual Barbecue Fundraiser 5781
Yaldei Shluchei HaRebbe, a division of Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch Suite 302 which supports and assists Shluchim who are raising children with special needs, will be holding their annual BBQ Fundraiser Tuesday in Brooklyn.
US Advises Unvaccinated to Avoid Travel to Israel Amid Surge in Virus cases
The US Centers for Disease Control on Monday raised its travel alert level in Israel due to rising coronavirus cases. Israel is now listed by the CDC at Level 3, the second highest, due to the rate of new daily cases per capita.
The 15th Annual National Jewish Retreat
The 15th National Jewish Retreat from JLI will be bigger and better than ever. In preparation for the acclaimed event that draws a star-studded lineup of presenters, JLI has announced some of the highlighted names that will be featuring during the retreat.
Erev Shabbos Moments In Crown Heights
CrownHeights.info presents a gallery of photos with the streets and views of Crown Heights Erev Shabbos. This gallery is courtesy of MendelsPhotography.
Israel Appoints First Ambassador to UAE
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Sunday appointed Amir Hayek as Israel’s permanent ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.
Bring Dani Home From Prison in Turkey! Save a Life, Help Bring Him Home to Israel
Boruch HaShem, Dani is temporarily out of prison in Turkey! He just arrived in Istanbul! Baruch Matir Asurim is said FIVE times every single day! Please take on this z’chus to be a part of this awesome Mitzvah!
CGI Parksville: Week #5 In Video
Watch the fifth episode of Nacho News as they go through the fifth week of camp at Gan Yisroel Parksville.
Bais Rivkah To Expand Bus Service, Looks To Hire Drivers
Bais Rivkah of Crown Heights has taken another step in growing its flagship school with the purchase of a bunch of new school buses, expanding its fleet from seven to thirteen.
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