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.
Israeli Government Approves Purim Night Curfew
At its meeting tonight (Tuesday), the government approved a night curfew starting this Thursday for three days, in order to prevent Purim celebrations from taking place.
Lessons From a Pandemic Purim, by Zvi Gluck
Zvi Gluck is the CEO of Amudim, an organization dedicated to helping abuse victims and those suffering with addiction within the Jewish community, and has been heavily involved in crisis intervention and management for the past 21 years.
Rabbi Perl Releases New Children’s Story
Master storyteller Rabbi Shalom Perl has released a new children’s story titled, “From Hurray – Hoorah to Freedom”. The story is available on Soundcloud, and on his website at RabbiPerlStories.com.
New York City residents may again get the boot, as the city resumes booting vehicles with more than $350 in unpaid fines.
Car Booting Resumes in New York City
New York City residents may again get the boot, as the city resumes booting vehicles with more than $350 in unpaid fines.
Shazak’s Solution to Megillah-Snoozing and Schmoozing
To solve this problem of snoozing or schmoozing through the Megillah reading in synagogues and Chabad centers all over the world, and to increase all-around Purim joy, Shazak Multimedia has produced a unique silent visual presentation – SHAZAK MEGILLAH COMPANION – to be shown during the Megillah reading.
Photo Credit: Lor Croghan
Visitation to Resume Friday at New York Nursing Homes
New York state has announced guidelines for the resumption of visitation at nursing homes, which will take effect Friday.
Israeli Authorities Investigating Fake COVID Test Forms From New York
Israeli authorities have announced an investigation into a slew of fake COVID forms from people returning to Israel from New York.
WATCH: The Amazing Moments Of the Mars Perseverance Landing
Watch the heart stopping and amazing moments as the Perseverance Rover Successfully lands on Mars. With it you can see the Mars in high definition color for the first time.
Megillah Gemach Launched in Mivtzoim Initiative
In honor of the fifth Yartzeit of Mendy Gorman OBM, the Gorman family has introduced an international mivtzoim initiative and Megilla Gemach in Mendy’s memory, to continue his legacy in fulfilling the Rebbe’s mission.
Baby Boy!
Nachman and Mussi (née Vogel) Rivkin (Crown Heights)
Chevra Hatzalah Releases Purim Advisory
With COVID-19 not fully behind us, the Central Chevra Hatzalah organization has released a Purim advisory for the Jewish community. In it, they remind the community to remain vigilant, “take basic precautions and cancel any large gatherings.”
Watch The UPLYFT Music Video
Watch the UPLYFT Music Video which premiered during the 13th annual CTeen Shabbaton, which took place online for the first time.
Gov. Phil Murphy Officially Legalizes Weed in New Jersey
Following three years of failed legislative attempts, tax negotiations and protracted legal battles, Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills Monday that legalize up to six ounces of recreational pot in the Garden State.
Rabbi Avrohom Friedman and Mrs. Nechama Gutman receive the reward from the city.
Picture of the Day
Under the leadership of Rabbi Avrohom and Chanie Friedman, the Chabad of Coral Spring has been operating food drives since the last week of March 2020. The City of Coral Springs gave thanks to the Shluchim and applauded their efforts with an award.
Thief Tracked Down and Arrested For Tefillin Theft
A thief who broke into a car and stole a pair of tefillin was relentlessly tracked down and ultimately arrested Monday in Crown Heights.
Photo Gallery: Empire Blvd Fire, The Aftermath
We present a gallery of photos from the aftermath of the fire at a mechanics shop on Empire Blvd used by Buggy, that left the building and many vehicles entirely destroyed.
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