Shazak Posts Free Matan Torah Video
As parents and educators continue to prepare children around the world for Shavuos, the Shazak’s educational team has released a free 21-minute video.
Picture of the Day
As riots rage in Yerushalayim, and specifically on the Temple Mount, a tree has caught fire from a firework launched nearby, lighting up the area above the Kotel in an eerie red glow.
Hanachos Launched for its Third Year in Mesivtas Across America
The Hanachos program has been launched for its third year in 15 Mesivtas across America, where the Bochurim prepare themselves for Gimmel Tammuz by watching Videos of the Rebbe’s Farbrgngens and writing a Hanacha on the Sicha.
(UPDATED 6:43pm) Rockets Target Jerusalem As Israel Gears Up For War
Air raid sirens wailed in the City of Jarusalem for the first time since 2014 as Gaza military factions fire rockets at the city.
The Crown Heights branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.
NYC Public Libraries Reopen to In Person Browsing, Including Crown Heights
Starting Monday, the Brooklyn Public Library branch in Crown Heights will be one of thirteen branches that will be expanding hours for in-person browsing and computer use by appointment.
Temple Mount Closed to Jews as Thousands of Rioters Attack Police
Authorities closed the Temple Mount to Jewish visitors early Monday morning, even before the violence began, noting the recent spate of attacks on Jews in and around the Old City of Jerusalem.
Baby Boy!
Dovid and Tzivi (nee Gorkin) Jacobs (Crown Heights)
The Chosen People: Who Chose Whom? by Rabbi Yossi New
If you’re born Jewish, you’re Jewish no matter what. You’re bound by the laws of the Torah and branded with the title “Jew.” Is that fair? Did you choose to be Jewish? A stunning analysis of free choice forces us to reconsider the nature of our commitment to Judaism.
Baby Boy!
Menachem and Chani (nee Korf) Zirkind (Crown Heights)
Average Price of Gas Jumps Six Cents Per Gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 6 cents over the past two weeks to $3.02 per gallon. The price at the pump is $1.05 higher than it was a year ago.
New Engagement!
Yaakov Landa (Toronto, Canada) to Rivkah Axelrod (Cherkasy, Ukraine) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at F.R.E.E.
Rockets Fire Continues from Gaza, Erez Crossing Closed Until Further Notice
Sirens sounded in the Sderot area shortly after 6:20 a.m. Monday morning, after three rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israeli territory. The Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepted one of the rockets.
Video of the Day
No Justice No Peace. And the police came prepared for this major protest on Eastern Parkway with multiple police cars. Either way, as the dozen or so protesters are saying, don’t forget to remain six feet distance.
8:00pm: If the “World Is Ready For Moshiach” Why Are We Still Suffering Tragedy After Tragedy?
The topics in this week’s 354th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: If the “World Is Ready For Moshiach” Why Are We Still Suffering Tragedy After Tragedy? What Does G-d Want of Us? What Is Bitachon in Face of Tragedy? How Can This Bring Us to Grow in Our Love, Unity, and Acceptance of Each Other? Is It Right to Blame Anyone for the Tragedy? Why Should Lack of Respect Be a Cause for Death? What Can We Learn From This Shavuos Being 3333 Years Since Matan Torah?
Sirens Wail In Ashkelon As Rockets Launched From Gaza
Air raid sirens wailed in the Israeli city of Ashkelon Sunday evening after two rockets were fired from the Gaza strip.
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