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Levi Yitzchak Mishulovin (Los Angeles, CA) to Brocha Chaya Jacks (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
“Betzet Yisrael” With Aryeh Leib Hurwitz and Ofir Sobol
The melody for “Betzes Yisrael” was composed in the 1930’s by the second rebbe of the Modzich Hasidism – known as the author of the “Emri Shaul.” Chazzan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz and Ofir Sobol collaborated to create this beautiful rendition backed by a full orchestra.
$1.5 Billion Up For Grabs in Mega Millions and PowerBall Lotteries
Who wants to be a billionaire? Really, it could be you. Between the Mega Millions and PowerBall lotteries up for grabs Tuesday and Wednesday, a lucky winner could potentially strike it rich with numbers totaling $1.5 Billion.
The Quiet Philanthropy of Sheldon Adelson
Sheldon Adelson, who passed away on Jan. 11 at the age of 87, will long be remembered as a bold serial entrepreneur who put his substantial fortune (estimated at $33.5 billion) to work supporting medical research; promoting Jewish security, education, identity and continuity; and leaving his mark on world events.
How Did JEM Start?
In the summer of 1980, an enterprising young Chassid had a novel idea: What if he could find a way to broadcast the Rebbe’s Farbrengens on live television? With the Rebbe’s blessing, a new organization was born.
Another Night, Another Car Wreck in Crown Heights
Monday night saw another bad car crash in Crown Heights, continuing a recent trend in car wrecks in the area. There were no reported injuries in the crash.
Crossfire Panel To Take Place at Halikut Siyum
With 300 bochurim invited to attend the Halikut siyum next Sunday, organizers have announced a first of its kind crossfire to take place during the day’s events.
Emotional Reunion in Abu Dhabi: Survivors from Yemen Thank Chief Rabbi of Russia
An additional two Jewish families with small children were permitted to leave Yemen last week and reach safe shores in Abu Dhabi, where they joined the other Jewish families who have left in recent months with the aid of the Emirate government. The Emirate government has been following the bloody civil war in Yemen and has taken steps to save the Jewish families living there.
Rifle Seized During Domestic Violence Arrest in Crown Heights
The NYPD’s 71st Precinct, which covers a large portion of Crown Heights, announced the seizure of a large rifle discovered during a Domestic Violence arrest.
“In Response to Your Letter” A New Program for Women for Yud and Chod Beis Shevat
In Response To Your Letter is a compilation of letters of the Rebbe divided into various topics that will invigorate, inform and inspire women from around the world as they join together to prepare for Yud Shevat and/or Chof Beis Shvat.
Tragedy: 3-Year-Old Passes Away After Being Run Over in Kiryas Joel
An unspeakable tragedy took place today in Kiryas Joel when a three year-old boy was killed after being run over by a van. The NY State Police are on the scene investigating the incident.
OK Kashrus Alert: The Nuttery
The OK Kashrus Organization has published an alert notifying the community of the unauthorized use of the OK Kosher symbol. The alert surrounded “The Nuttery” a kosher candy and sweets store in Flatbush that which was under the OK Kashrus Certification until March 2nd, 2020.
LIVE at 8:00pm: Event to Mark Shloshim of Rabbi Chaim Meir Lieberman OBM
An online event marking the Shloshim and Siyum Mishnayos following the passing of Rabbi Chaim Meir Lieberman OBM Executive Board Member, Lubavitch Youth Organization, will take place on Monday, 5th of Shvat 5781 – January 18 2021.
Project Veritas: Twitter Censorship #2
Project Veritas’s James O’Keefe has published a second expose on Twitter’s political censorship, showing as an executive openly discussing plans for political censorship on a global scale.
Judaism and the American Presidency
The United States is unique. It’s a modern republic, rooted in the Bible, grounded in religious tolerance. The video below, which was created by Rabbi Pinchus Taylor in the lead-up to a prior inauguration, has relevance in the leadup to a new inauguration.
IDF Strikes Hamas Targets After Rockets Launched at Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attacked Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in overnight strikes, the army said on Monday. The attack came in response to an earlier rocket attack from the restive coastal enclave toward the Israeli city of Ashdod.
Drunk Driver Crashes Car Into Home in Crown Heights
The driver of a black BMW wrecked her car Sunday evening after driving drunk and smashing into a Crown Heights home. There were no reports of injuries in the crash.
