The brutal reality of war hit the Jewish community of Zhytomyr, Ukraine, once again when they received word on Wednesday of the death of Andrey Kurovskiy. Kurovskiy, a non-Jewish Ukrainian, taught computer science in the community’s Or Avner Jewish day school for more than two decades.
At a time of turbulence and uncertainty in Eretz Yisroel – in battling the enemy, we share a letter of truth and clarity from the Rebbe, who addressed the same issues of decades ago. The issues the Rebbe addressed then included returning the liberated areas of Yehudah and Shomron and dealing with terrorist attacks, among others.
The Scharf Family will be sitting Shiva following the passing of their mother Mrs. Chana Scharf OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Eitan Hershkop (Crown Heights) to Chana Belfer (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Bass and Bourbon
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Chana Scharf OBM, whose children were famously cared for by the Rebbe following her husband’s passing. She passed away on Thursday, the 9th of Sivan, 5785.
The city of Istra itself is surrounded by picturesque villages and towns and is considered a place with good air quality thanks to the dense vegetation and rivers surrounding the area.
Levi Meer (Morristown, NJ) to Sara Gershovitz (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, June 12th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street Upstairs
We’ve seen the recent article raising concerns about the spiritual practices at The House of More. We understand the desire to protect the sanctity of Jewish tradition. We share that same desire. It’s what drives us. But honoring Torah means being honest, thoughtful, and careful. Not just with rituals. With people.
Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended for a holiday, Friday-Saturday, June 6-7. Parking meters will remain in effect.
Anticipating a significant expansion this coming year, Yeshivas Tzeirei Hashluchim of Tzfas has purchased an abandoned hotel, which will be renovated and repurposed for the yeshiva’s growing needs.
An author, speaker, and communal activist, Rabbi Shea Hecht is the chairman of NCFJE, the parent organization of Jewish Released Time. He was interviewed in the years 2015, 2020, and 2023.
The bodies of slain hostages Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein were recovered in a joint military and Shin Bet operation in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, according to the IDF.
In a moving moment that brought tears to the eyes of onlookers, a Jewish firefighter emerged from the building carrying the Torah scroll, unharmed. His successful retrieval of the scroll was met with relief, emotion, and spiritual gratitude from the community.
President Donald Trump is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, signing a proclamation Wednesday night preventing people from a dozen countries from entering the United States.
An alarming look at how foreign spiritual practices are being marketed to unsuspecting Jewish communities.
A powerful episode of The Alef in Conversation podcast features a passionate discussion with Rabbi Yosef “Yaya” Wilhelm, offering deep insights into teaching about Moshiach—not as an abstract concept, but as a mission that energizes every part of Jewish life.
A possible domestic dispute bubbled over Monday afternoon around 4:00pm leading to a shooting that rocked Crown Heights. No one was injured in the incident.
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