Russian Hackers Reportedly Stole Thousands of State Department Emails
Suspected Russian hackers stole thousands of diplomatic emails from Washington, in a new Moscow-led cyberattack on Washington, according to a Politico report.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended April 1st through 4th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended Thursday-Sunday, April 1-4 for Passover and other holidays (7th/8th days).
US Official Says Buildup of Russian Forces Near Ukraine is ‘Concerning’
A US defense official told CBS News that there is a “concerning” buildup of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine, adding that Moscow has not announced any training in the area to account for the development.
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Choni and Sarah (nee Nemni) Shagalow (Crown Heights)
New York State Legislature Passes Legislation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
New York State Legislature passed legislation Tuesday to legalize Marijuana in the state, taking a major step towards legal recreational use of the drug.
2:00PM: Grand Pesach Rally at 770
A Grand Pesach Rally is scheduled to take place at 2:00pm on Wednesday, the 2nd day of Chol Hamoed at 770. The event will include Moncha, the 12 Pesukim, and feature a live performance.
BDE: Mrs. Chaya Rivkah (Riva) Kaplinsky, 68, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Chaya Rivkah (Riva) Kaplinsky OBM, a beloved educator in Crown Heights. She passed away on Wednesday, the 18th of Nissan, 5781 after suffering a long illness.
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Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine is Effective in Kids as Young as 12
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is 100 percent effective in kids aged 12 to 15, the company said Wednesday — raising hopes that adolescents could start getting the jab before the next school year.
Biden Administration Resumes Use of ‘Occupied Territories’ Term Regarding Israel
The US State Department’s annual report on human rights violations published on Tuesday refers to Judea, Samaria, Gaza, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights as territories “occupied” by Israel but does not title the chapter “Israel and the Occupied Territories”.
Left to right, Murray Goldman, Rabbi Grossbaum, Peter Kent, MP, Yisroel Idels, Yitzchok Grossbaum
39 Years Later, Chabad of Toronto, Ontario Expands With New Building
The proceedings for the groundbreaking of a new building by the Chabad of Toronto began with a letter from the Rebbe’s read by Rabbi Zalman A. Grossbaum written in honor of the first groundbreaking held Yud Aleph Nissan 39 years ago to the day, and for the exact purpose, at the same location.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Loses Another Mars Prototype in Rocket Explosion
Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost another prototype Mars rocket early Tuesday as its latest Starship test flight crashed while trying to land in heavy fog in Texas.
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Chassidus Meluketes, A Compilation of Chassidus on Meseches Sotah
In honor of the annual cycle of learning Meseches Sotah during the days of Sefirah, a kovetz Chassidus Meluketes, a remarkable compilation of Chassidus and Kabbalah on Daf Beis of Sotah has been published.
The office of Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the Biden administration had given the green light for the planned Congestion Pricing Program in NYC.
NYC Congestion Pricing Program Gets Green Light From The Biden Administration
The office of Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the Biden administration had given the green light for the planned Congestion Pricing Program in NYC.
Video of the Day
Birkat Kohanim on Chol Hamoed Pesach at the Kotel is an incredible event, with people usually packing the entire plaza and spilling into the surrounding area. This year, while still a massive event, the number of people allowed in was limited.
Donald Trump Launches Official Post-Presidency Website
Former President Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump have launched their official website — vowing to “remain a tireless champion” for Americans as the ex-commander-in-chief plans his return to public life.
Bahrain Names First Ever Ambassador to Israel
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi spoke on Sunday, at the end of the holiday, with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister ‘Abd al-Latif al-Ziani ahead of the opening of the Bahraini embassy in Israel and the appointment of the first Bahraini ambassador to Israel.
The Maccabeats, “Nirtzah: The Seder Finale”
The Macabeats did it again, releasing a music video titled “Nirtzah: The Seder Finale”, an voice only medley of songs from the final portion of the Passover Seder.
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