Information to be Menachem Avel the Tovshteyn Family
The Tovshteyn family is sitting shiva following the passing of Mrs. Lina Tovshteyn. Times and location in extended article.
A message from Sofer Menachem Moskowitz
Crown Heights Sofer Rabbi Menachem Moskowitz penned a message and clarification to the Crown Heights community as Purim approaches, and the community looks to heal from a devastating past year.
BDE: Lina Tovshteyn, 78, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Lina Tovshteyn OBM at the age of 78 from complications of COVID19. Her sons, Chaim and Eli, just stood up from Shiva today for their father Motl. Both contracted COVID at the same time.
Crown Heights Couple Attacked in Unprovoked Assault on Eastern Parkway
A Jewish couple walking on Eastern Parkway were attacked Tuesday night in a random unprovoked assault. Thankfully the victim was not badly injured.
A Purim Track From Mendy Golomb
Fifteen year old Shliach Mendy Golomb from Sheffield, UK created an upbeat Purim track for the Jewish community, and wishes everyone a Freilichen Purim.
Teen Oseh Teen: No Beard Required to be a CTeen Mitzvah Ambassador
It’s a story that came full circle. A Tefillin-wearing teen inspired his friend to don the daily prayer straps. And it’s all thanks to CTeen International’s latest initiative: Mitzvah Ambassadors.
Kever of Mordechai and Esther in Iran
The Timeline of The Purim Story
Rabbi Moshe Herson of the Rabbinical College of America, has provided a detailed timeline of the Purim story, putting the entirety of the story into perspective.
Tragedy in Williamsburg: 7-Year-Old Struck and Killed
A tragedy in Williamsburg Wednesday morning when a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed on Hooper St and South 5th St at approximately 8:00am.
A New Maamar From the Alter Rebbe From 1805
We present a remarkable Maamar from the Alter Rebbe explaining the Zohar on Parshas Yisro. This Maamar was said on Shabbos Parshas Yisro 1805, and appears to have been written down by the Alter Rebbe’s son Rebbe Moshe.
A Community of Healing Comes Together in Crown Heights
Nitzolim, a pilot program of support groups and healing communities for survivors of childhood abuse (CSA), hopes to change the perspective and conversation around the topic.
CKids Gan Israel Florida Launches Registration
Following the unbelievable success of their Pilot Program in the summer of 5780. CKids Gan Israel is reopening this summer with a longer, bigger and better program than ever before.
USPS Unveils New Sleek Looking Mail Trucks
The US Postal Service on Tuesday unveiled a modern replacement for the iconic Grumman LLV mail truck that has been in use since the late 1980s.
Baby Girl!
Yosef Tuvia and Batya Zilberstrom (Crown Heights)
Hadar Hatorah Students Launch Weekly Newsletter
In their spare time, Hadar Hatorah students are preparing for Friday’s outreach activities. Part of those preparations is writing and editing of the weekly newsletter.
Purim One Stop Shop – Virtual or In-Person
Determined to let the show go on, “Merkos 302 – Special Projects” has adapted to the current situation with the launch of an all-new dedicated Purim site, providing easy access to many Purim needs.
Indiana House Votes to Eliminate The Need For License to Carry a Handgun in State
The Indiana House voted Monday to eliminate the license to carry a handgun in the state — an apparent victory, at least temporary, for supporters of Second Amendment gun rights.
The Levaya of Gary Lava OBM, A Giant Of Chessed Who Saved Countless Lives
On Tuesday, the 11th of Adar, Yaakov Aryeh Hakohen (Gary) Lava, a Flatbush Hatzalah Paramedic, as well as instructor and teacher of Hatzalah members citywide, passed away.
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