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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With great sadness we inform of the passing of Motl (Marik) Tovshteyn OBM, at the age of 81 from complications of COVID19.
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.
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 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.
Leibel and Sheva (nee Naparstek) Greenbaum (Crown Heights)
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended Thursday, February 18th through February 20th for snow operations. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Kids are getting ready to chuckle, chortle, and snicker at the wackiest Purim event that CKids has ever seen. Ancient tales of Shushan meet the wacky science of 2021 for a result that’s as zany as it is hilarious.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that indoor family entertainment centers and places of amusement can open with a 25 percent capacity limit beginning Friday, March 26. Additionally, day and overnight summer camps in New York State can begin to plan for reopening.
3Badchanim.com is excited to announce the launch of Faigy’s Hilarious Purim Miracle, a Brand-New Purim Video that will have the audience in stitches, while learning about the timeless messages of Purim.
Conservative radio host and political commentator Rush Limbaugh has passed away Wednesday at the age 70. Limbaugh had been battling stage 4 lung cancer for more than a year.
Every year, 30 students utilize their summer vacation for a full learning experience in Jerusalem. It’s a 4 week program with learning, farbrengen, trips and full of inspiration. This year, with airports closed and the quarantine in Israel, the Shluchim were faced with a challenge: What are we going to do?
The National Weather Service has published a weather advisory for New York City as more than six inches of snowfall is expected Thursday.
