First Boro Park Shul Closed By The City Over COVID Violations
The Bobover Shul on 49th street and 14th Ave in Boro Park was the first shul to receive orders to close by the City of New York over COVID-19 restriction violations.
Bein Hazmanim In Paris Means More Learning
During the period of Bein Hazmanim, bochurim in Paris spent their time doing what they do best, learning and davening. The learning was arranged under the auspices of Rabbi and Mendy and Levi Azimov in the 9th district of Paris.
Here’s My Story: Getting Your Hands Dirty
After a career in criminal justice, Mr. Tzvi Slonim (1934-2019) became one of the leaders of the movement for the settlement of Judea and Samaria. He also co-founded Ariel University and the Land Redemption Fund. He was interviewed in his home in Efrat in August of 2010.
Video of the Day
A Jewish man assaulted in broad daylight in Crown Heights without provocation. The assailant arrested by the police just minutes after. Now the man is back on the streets of the community. Watch the assault as it happened.
Rockland Shuls File Lawsuit Against Governor Cuomo’s COVID Restrictions
Three shuls in Rockland County got right to the root of things, and have filed a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo’s COVID restrictions.
Twitter to Remove Posts that Deny the Holocaust
Twitter has announced that it will be removing posts that deny the holocaust, just days after Facebook did the same.
Op-Ed: Unmasking Why I Wear a Mask
Writing under the pseudonym Shaina Ponim, a Crown Heights resident shares the reason that they wear a mask, and it’s very simple.
Special Tehillim Request By The Chabad Community Of Odessa Ukraine
The Chabad community of Odessa Ukraine is requesting that people please daven for a refuah sheleima bekarov for the Rosh Hevrah Kadisha in Odessa, Zeev Volf ben Brocha
Israel Approves Judea and Samaria Homes, Ending de Facto Freeze
Israel green-lighted Wednesday over 2,000 new housing units for Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria, ending an eight-month de facto freeze on approval for new homes.
Report: US Election Systems Hacked
The United States Intelligence community announced that hackers had accessed American election systems, but no information was believed to be compromised.
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Cuomo Threatens Funding of Non Complaint Yeshivos
In a warning to Yeshivos across the state, Governor Andrew Cuomo gave notice to non-compliant schools in the governor’s “red zones” that remain open despite a required closure, that they might lose funding.
Crossed A Line? Crown Heights Yeshivas Send Home Children Over Unsigned COVID Testing Waivers
At least two Crown Heights Yeshivas made an atttempt to “convince” parents to sign the school’s mandatory COVID-19 testing waiver by sending home students who’s parents had not yet signed.
Soldiers at the scene of an attack.
Two IDF Soldiers Injured During Operation
Two IDF soldiers were injured early Wednesday morning, during a pre-dawn arrest operation in Samaria.
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VP Pence To Visit Lubavitch School on Miami Campaign Trail
The Lubavitch Education Center in Miami, Florida may not yet be in session after the Yomim Tovim, but that doesn’t mean that it’s closed. Vice President Mike Pence has a visit planned to the school Thursday where he will host a “Faith in America” event.
Op-Ed: School Deserve Our Support, Not Our Opposition
A recent requirement for parents to allow COVID-19 testing of their children in schools has many Crown Heights parents up in arms. One parent felt that the opposition was unwarranted, and put pen to paper to articulate it.
Sudden Exit: NYPD’s Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo Resigns
In a surprise move Tuesday afternoon, NYPD’s Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, sent his resignation to the NYPD, allegedly over friction with City Hall.
Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim Remains Open The Entire Tishrei
Over the past 8 months, many Yeshivas have been affected in various ways but Tiferes Bachurim in Morristown has been able to ‘turn lemons into lemonade’. One highlight has been that Tiferes has kept its doors open for the entire Tishrei for all its Talmidim.
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