Baby Girl!
Mottel and Sara (nee Caroline) Zirkind from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
$5 Billion National Scholarship Tax Credit Bill Passes Key Committee 23-16
Following a model already operating successfully in more than twenty states, H.R. 9462 will provide $5 billion in scholarships to cover expenses facing public and private school children.
New Engagement!
Mendel Neubort (Crown Heights) to Pessy Shemtov (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at the JCM
Despite Rising Anti-Israel Rhetoric, Jewish Teens Worldwide Explore Their Heritage In Israel With Pride
Hundreds of Jewish teenagers joined Israel trips arranged by Merkos 302’s CTeen Network this summer, despite the ongoing war and the troubling rise of antisemitism in school and online. The flagship “Heritage Quest” program takes these young leaders on a journey through Poland and Israel, immersing them in the resilience that has defined the Jewish people throughout history.
American Bochurim in Tzfas Kick Off the New Year with Inspiring Seder Sichos and Mivtzah
American bochurim studying in Tzfas began the new year with a remarkable Seder Sichos.
Ohr Menachem Mechanchim Gather To Improve
In preparation to Shnas Halimudim 5784, the Mechanchim of the ‘Ohr Menachem’ continuum gathered to gear up, refresh and grow their Chinuch repertoire.
23 Years Later, Part 7: Senior Chaplain at ‘Ground Zero’ Tells His Story
Chaplain (Col) Jacob Goldstein, Senior Chaplain at “Ground Zero” for all military branches assigned to the World Trade Center, tells his story of courage and purpose.
23 Years Later, Part 6: Unbelievable Moments From Ground Zero in Rare Photos
20 years after the tragedy that occurred on September 11th, 2001, we present a gallery of rare photos from that terrible day, as well as the days immediately following.
23 Years Later, Part 5: A Hatzalah Volunteer Writes His Memories Of That Fateful Day
On the following day of the horror of September 11th, 2001 a Hatzalah volunteer, who responded to the World Trade Center as the towers collapsed, penned this letter to a family member.
23 Years Later, Part 4: Footage of Hatzalah at the World Trade Center on 9/11
On the 14th anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11th Yeshiva World News released exclusive video that had never been published before, of the moments before and after the collapse of the towers.
JLI: Rabbi Responds to the Growing Popularity of Atheism
The number of people who consider themselves atheists has doubled in the last ten years. Why is it so hard for people to see a G-d in the world? And how can we be so sure we always see Him?
23 Years later Part 3: 9/11 Through The Lens of A Shomrim Volunteer
Amid the chaos and panic following the airliners slamming into the two World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, many men and woman answered a higher calling – instead of running away, they turned and ran towards the burning buildings in desperate attempts to rescue those trapped in the burning inferno. Among those brave men was a band of Shomrim volunteers from Crown Heights.
23 Years Later, Part 2: Haunting 9/11 Video Captured by NYPD Helicopter Shows World Trade Center’s Twin Towers Collapse
It’s a heart-breaking bird’s eye view of New York’s worst tragedy. Years after the 9/11 attacks, the shocking and powerful 17-minute video taken by an NYPD helicopter on that fateful day remains a stark reminder of the events that took place.
23 Years Later, Part 1: A Memoir From A Hatzalah Volunteer
In the days following the horror of September 11th, 2001 a Hatzalah volunteer, who was present at ground zero as the towers collapsed, penned the following memoir of the events of that day.
Elisha Pearl on His book “Make Peace” Inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe
As a guest on Haddasah Chen‘s “Real Talk”, Elisha Pearl speaks on his book “Make Peace”, a viral book that outlines the Rebbe’s view on Eretz Yisroel and the path to peace.
Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol Launches New Security Initiative
In response to recent security threats, the Vaad Hakahol, in collaboration with the Local Shul Representatives, has launched the Crown Heights Office of Security and Emergency Network (CHOSEN).
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Street Closures To Affect Traffic Wednesday
The following is a list of closures in the downtown area that will be in effect on Wednesday, 9/11/2024, between 6:45am to 10:30am. Please plan your commute accordingly.