New Engagement!
Shloime Brach (Flatbush, NY) to Chanie Rivkin (Crown Heights/Bay Harbor, FL)
Picture of the Day
The year 2020 was a roller coaster ride, and 2021 seems to be attempting to catch up to the competition. With snow coming down in Crown Heights, this photo of a car precariously parked on three wheels is making its rounds on social media.
Arrow 4 Anti-Ballistic Missile Program Begins
The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), in the Directorate of Defense R&D (MAFAT) of the Israel Ministry of Defense, and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), have commenced the development of the Arrow-4 system. Arrow-4 will be the next generation of endo-exoatmospheric interceptors in the Arrow weapon system, which today consists of Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 interceptors.
Mishloach Manos Arrive in Paris As The Community Prepares for Purim
Rabbi Mendel Azimov, Director of Beth Lubavitch, oversees the arrival of 70,000 Mishloah Manot this morning at Beth Lubavitch of Paris to allow the entire community to perform one of the Four Mitzvot of Purim.
Two Maamarim From The Alter Rebbe WIth Biurim from Rebbi Ahron Halevi of Shtrashele
We present two amazing Maamarim from the Alter Rebbe with biurim from his Talmid Muvhak Rebbi Ahron Halevi of Shtrashele. This Maamar was transcribed from manuscript, and made available to the public.
Three Israeli Political Leaders Send Letters of Comfort To The Garelik Family
Following the passing of Harav Gershon Mendel Garelik OBM, three prominent Israeli politicians sent separate letters providing comfort to the Garelik family.
Baby Girl!
Meir and Sarah (nee Lowenstein) Simon (Highlands Ranch, Colorado)
Facebook Bans Viewing and Sharing of All News Articles in Australia
Facebook yesterday responded to the Morrison government establishing a “bargaining code” law to be passed soon that would mandate the social media platform to pay media outlets to use their content. Thus, every time a person shares a document or article from the news, Facebook must pay the media corporation. Facebook, in turn, banned all media from being shared in Australia.
Two 1,800-Year-Old Sarcophagi Discovered at Ramat Gan Safari Park
During the construction of a new bird sanctuary in Ramat Gan, an extraordinary discovery was made last week – two unique sarcophagi, ancient stone coffins, were found in the earthworks.
Obituary: Rabbi Elie Cohen, 79, Torah Scholar and Mathematician
Depending on who you ask, Rabbi Elie Cohen might be described as either a brilliant Torah scholar or a brilliant mathematician. But for those who knew him best, he was both—a devoted rabbi and a dedicated professor—a man of deep faith and extensive knowledge, who passed away in Montreal at the age of 79 in late January from complications of coronavirus.
Information to be Menachem Avel the Garelik Family
The Garelik family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of Harav Gershon Mendel Garelik OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Here’s My Story: Separation Anxiety
Since 1981, Rabbi Yaakov Lieder and his wife Toby have served as Chabad emissaries in Sydney, Australia. The author of 14 Kids, No Theories, he presently directs the Jewish Family Centre for families struggling with relationship and child-rearing issues. He was interviewed in July of 2016.
BDE: Motl (Marik) Tovshteyn, 81, OBM
With great sadness we inform of the passing of Motl (Marik) Tovshteyn OBM, at the age of 81 from complications of COVID19.
FBI, U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn Probing Cuomo Administration on Nursing Homes
The FBI and the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn have launched an investigation that is examining, at least in part, the actions of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s coronavirus task force in its handling of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities during the pandemic, the Times Union has learned.
A Tribute to Rabbi Gershon Mendel Garelik OBM
Author and Historian, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, gave a moving tribute to Rabbi Gershon Mendel Garelick OBM, who passed away this past Shabbos. The tribute includes insights and stories into his activism and personality.
The Students of Cheder Menachem Kingston, PA Pack Mishloach Manos for Chai Lifeline
The students of Cheder Menachem of kingston PA, packed over 200 Mishloach Manos, to being sent to chai Lifeline. They will be distributed this purim to many children that face health challenges to bring them the Purim joy.
Baby Girl!
Leibel and Sheva (nee Naparstek) Greenbaum (Crown Heights)
