New Engagement!
Dov Amsellem (Paris, France) to Hendel Mergui (Paris, France)
BREAKING: Just Days After Leaving Quarantine, Kvutzah is Back In
Just days after leaving quarantine in Connecticut, the new group of Kvutza bochurim from Israel who have come in to learn in 770, are heading back into quarantine for two more weeks.
Over 100 Teachers Off to a Good Start With Igud Hamelamdim
The beginning of the school year is a hectic time, especially for Mechanchim. Nevertheless, over 100 teachers and principals took time from their school work to attend an educational and inspirational Chai Elul farbrengen.
4 Million COVID-19 Masks Donated to Chabad Centers Before Rosh Hashanah
When Rabbi Moshe Levin of Los Angeles received a call one day in August from his friends, Yosef and Alona Cohen, he was quite taken aback, to say the least. Four Million Masks later, it all makes sense.
England Bans Gatherings of More Than Six as COVID-19 Cases Spike
Britain’s government is banning gatherings of more than six people in England, as officials try to keep a lid on daily new coronavirus infections after a sharp spike across the UK that has been largely blamed on party-going young adults disregarding social distancing rules.
Picture of the Day
Geoffrey Davis lived in Crown Heights in his youth and has a story of the Rebbe to tell that touched him until this very day. So inspired, he wrote a comic book about the incident, which ultimately became an animated video on YouTube with over one Million hits. Davis made a stop on to visit Rabbi Naftali Sirota who drives the Crown Heights’s Jewish Library Bus, and donated a copy of his book to the library.
15-Year-Old-Boy Charged In J’Ouvert Shooting That Injured Five
A fifteen year old boy has been charged with attempted murder in the J’Ouvert shooting in Crown Heights that injured five, including the alleged shooters mother and a six year old boy.
New Jersey Struck by 3.1-Magnitude Earthquake, Felt in New York City
A magnitude-3.1 earthquake was reported at approximately 2:00am Wednesday morning, shaking the state in the rare event.
Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
President Donald Trump was nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday, following his historic Israel-UAE peace efforts.
Week Long Shoe Sale In Crown Heights
Anshei Lubavitch Shul in Crown Heights is hosting a week long shoe sale this week, with each pair only for $20. Updated Times!
MyLife: Chassidus Applied 2020 Essay and Creative Contest Winners Announced
After a long pandemic-induced delay, Rabbi Simon Jacobson announced the winners of this year’s 6th annual MyLife: Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest during this week’s MyLife: Chassidus Applied broadcast in honor of Chai Elul.
AstraZeneca Pauses Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine
AstraZeneca has paused a late-stage trial of one of the leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates after a suspected serious adverse reaction in a study participant.
When the Rebbe Donated $10,000 to an Organization
In the year 5750 (1990) the Rebbe donated $10,000 of his personal money to Colel Chabad throughout the course of the year. Join Colel Chabad’s Tishrei Drive as they set out to feed tens of thousands of Israel’s needy this Yomtov.
Rochester PD’s ‘Entire Command Staff’ Retires Amid Daniel Prude Protests
The Rochester Police Department’s “entire command staff” announced their retirement on Tuesday, the mayor there said, amid raging protests over the death of Daniel Prude, the black man who was killed while being subdued by city cops while he suffered an apparent breakdown.
How to Overcome Fear and Instill Self-Confidence
This lecture on “How to Overcome Fear and Instill Self-Confidence” was delivered by the inspirational speaker Rabbi Shalom Paltiel at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat.
Fund Set Up For The Family Of Leibish Greenbaum OBM
Leibish Greenbaum, a dear member of anash, passed away last week suddenly at the age of 63. Leibish was the sole breadwinner for his family, who helped support his young grandchildren.
OU to Certify Kashrut Throughout the Emirates
In response to a request from the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher, the world’s largest kosher certification agency, will now be the leading kosher certification agency within the Emirates and will do so in partnership with the local Jewish community.
