US Overdose Deaths Hit Record 93,000 In Pandemic Last Year
Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government reported Wednesday.
Israeli Documentary Filmmakers Arrested in Nigeria
A trio of Israeli filmmakers, including a Columbia University graduate, shooting a documentary in Nigeria about obscure Jewish communities were arrested after they allegedly came into contact with anti-government separatists, reports said Wednesday.
Please Say Tehillim For Chaim Elazar Hakohen ben Shterna Sara
Please say tehillim for Chaim Elazar Hakohen ben Shterna Sara, a Shliach who has been hospitalized and is need of a speedy refuah.
Kids STEAM program offers FREE Tisha B’av Access
To help entertain children this Tisha B’av, Camp Crate will be opening classes – that have minimal specialty supplies so you can easily purchase the necessary supplies to follow along – on its website free of charge.
Chana Burston presents local artist Heidi Leonard with a gift of appreciation at the recent Jewish Women’s Circle Glass Etching event.
Chabad Jewish Women’s Circle Enjoys a Summer Evening of Creativity
Women from across Orange County gathered for a summer evening of creativity with Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle, led by Chana Burston. Participants learned the unique art of “Glass Etching” with local artist and community member Heidi Leonard of Washingtonville.
A Canceled Bar Mitzvah, A Heartwarming Wave Of Support
As the Delta Variant fueled South Africa’s third and most severe Covid-19 outbreak this year, the Jewish Community in Johannesburg went into shutdown. Gedaliah Kievman, the son of Chabad emissaries, had been looking forward to his bar mitzvah on Shabbat July 3rd, but was no longer to be.
UAE Ambassador Opens Embassy in Tel Aviv
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al Khaja on Wednesday morning spoke at the opening ceremony of the UAE Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Russian Superstar Rapper Boosts Rebbe’s Book Sales
“Bringing Heaven Down to Earth: 365 Meditations of the Rebbe”, a well-known among the Jews spiritual book by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, is sold out in Russian bookstores and showed a whopping 15,000% growth of the page visits on the Lechaim literary magazine’s website.
First Temple-Era Segment of Jerusalem’s City Wall Uncovered
Archaeological excavations in the City of David National Park have uncovered the remains of the city wall, which was built during the Iron Age – the days of the First Temple in the Kingdom of Judah, to protect Jerusalem from the east.
Photo Gallery: Evening of Education Held in Kfar Chabad
Monday evening in Kfar Chabad saw residents gathering together for a annual evening of education in memory of famed educator Rabbi Shlomo Gerberchik, which takes place every year on the nine days.
Nats Pick Makes Elie Kligman Second Orthodox Jew Drafted to Major League Baseball in Two Days
As the Washington Nationals’ final, 20th-round pick in the Major League Baseball draft, Elie Kligman became the second Orthodox Jewish player selected by an MLB team in two days.
Iranian Intelligence Officials Indicted on Kidnapping Conspiracy Charges
A New York federal court unsealed an indictment today charging four Iranian nationals with conspiracies related to kidnapping, sanctions violations, bank and wire fraud, and money laundering.
Raising Hashem’s Children – Inspiration and Practical Guidance in Chinuch of Young Children
Miriam’s Motherhood Center and Irgun Torah will be hosting a six part Chinuch series for women titled Raising Hashem’s Children – Inspiration and Practical Guidance in Chinuch of Young Children.
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Levi and Chani Feldman (Crown Heights)
Death Toll Rises to 95 in Florida Condo Collapse, 14 Still Missing
The number of confirmed dead in last month’s collapse of a Florida condo building reached 95 on Tuesday, after one more body was pulled from the rubble overnight.
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Protecting New Yorkers from Telemarketing by Text Message
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation expanding New York State’s definition of telemarketing to include marketing by text message. New Yorkers have protection against unwanted robocalls under state law, but texting was not previously defined as telemarketing, exempting it from those protections.
Special Grants Will Bring Dozens of New CYP Shluchim to Europe
A rare opportunity: Chabad Young Professionals, a division of Merkos Suite 302, has launched a special initiative with the assistance of the Meromim Foundation. New grants will become available to finance the departure of new shluchim to Europe focusing on European Jewish young professionals between the ages of 22-39.
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