In honor of Rabbi JJ Hecht’s yartzeit on the 15th of Menachem Av, the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) has digitized their historic photo archive to be viewed by the public.
Israel will not permit two controversial Democratic lawmakers who have expressed support for the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement visit the country on a planned trip next week.
One person was wounded in a terrorist stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem Thursday. According to initial reports, the incident occurred near the Temple Mount’s Iron Gate at just after 6:00 p.m. Thursday. One Terrorist was killed, another wounded.
In preparation for this weekends expected traffic congestion heading upstate, Catskills Hatzalah has released an important message warning those planning on travelling of the expected delays. Catskills Hatzalah has also prepared alternatives, should anyone be stranded en route.
The first Farbrengen and Siyum across the globe held in honor of the 15th of Menachem Av 5779, took place tonight at the Chabad Shteible, 41 Flood street, Bondi, NSW, Australia.
A program will be held for the 29th Yahrzeit of Rabbi Yaakov Yehudah Hecht, Z”L on Thursday, the 14th of Menachem Av, 5779 – August 15th, 2019. The program will be held at the Rebbes Ohel in Queens. Details and schedule in extended article.
Though it was difficult for her to relive this personal encounter with the Rebbe, Mrs. A graciously agreed to do so on the condition that her identity not be revealed. This is her story.
Two Brooklyn Residents have been taken into custody in connection with the assaults on six elderly Jews early this week. The assaults had had sent two of the victims to Bellevue hospital with broken bones. Update: Now four arrested.
German authorities are investigating after a Jewish man was attacked as he walked in Berlin. Police said Wednesday that the 55-year-old victim was walking Tuesday in Berlin’s Charlottenburg district when he was pushed to the ground from behind by two assailants. The victim was wearing clothing identifying him as Jewish at the time of the attack.
US stock markets had their worst drop of the year Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 800 points, or 3 percent. Wednesday’s drop was the Dow’s 4th worst-ever day, though it did not crack the top 20 list in terms of percentage drops.
CrownHeights.info: We present a new series titled “A Weekly Medical Minute.” In this series, we will publish useful tips and information from Medical Professionals on Health, Wellness, and Medical issues.
This weekend always has lot of extra traffic heading to the Catskills: It is Shabbos Nachamu. It is also Visiting Day which always add tons of extra traffic. But that is not what authorities are concerned about. The New York State Police is expecting unusually long traffic delays in Sullivan County coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival at Bethel Woods. Traffic will heavy on Rt-17 and Rt-17b beginning Thursday August 15 through Sunday August 18.
Danny and Lian Winterfeld (Sydney, Australia)
Mordechai Dov (Mordy) and Tirtza (nee Lieberman) Simpson
Often teenagers are searching to fill voids and find more meaning, and sixteen-year-old Duvy Burston of Orange County, NY, has a response through music. “Searching for You,” is a take on the niggun “Tzamah Lecha Nafshi.”
A recent spat of phone scams have hit the Jewish community, with a large number targeting Brooklyn. Shomrim organizations from across NYC have came together to warn people against these scams.
Connection point, the one-of a kind program that is seeing global success, training children to understand the Rebbe’s talks directly on their own, is gearing up to launch for the second year with three new initiatives.
