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Shmuli Fradkin (San Diego, CA) to Mushky (bas R’ Yitzchok) Tenenbaum (Crown Heights) L’chaim: Tonight, Wednesday at the JCM
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Danish Police Arrest Man Suspected of Stabbing Jewish Woman in Sweden
Police in Denmark have arrested the man who allegedly carried out a knife attack against a Swedish Jewish community leader in the city of Helsingborg on Tuesday.
Earthquake Felt in Central Israel
An earthquake was felt in central Israel, including Jerusalem, Wednesday night. The Geophysical Institute reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was at sea, between Hadera and Haifa, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the Israeli coast. The quake struck Israel at 7:53 PM. No injuries or damage has been reported in the wake of the 4.6 magnitude quake.
Oholei Torah Dinner – Sunday May 19th, Pesach Sheini
The Annual Dinner of Oholei Torah will be held this Sunday, May 19th, Pesach Sheini, in the Oholei Torah Ballroom. The event will be honoring Reb Mendel and Nechama Baumgarten, a”h, with the Founding Parents Memorial Tribute for their unbelievable determination and mesirus nefesh in Oholei Torah’s first years.
New Engagement!
Eli Schulman (Pittsburg,PA/Israel) to Rochi Tauber (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Oholei Torah Dean Rabbi Hershel Lustig to Retire
Rabbi Hershel Lustig, long time dean of Oholei Torah, has announced his retirement at the end of the present school year.
NASA Releases First Images of Beresheet Crash Site
US space agency NASA published on Wednesday first images it said may show the crash site of Israeli spacecraft Beresheet.
Poway Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to 108 Hate Crime Charges
The 19-year-old nursing student accused of murdering a 60-year-old woman at a Chabad synagogue last month and wounding three others pleaded not guilty to 108 federal hate crime charges and civil rights offenses Tuesday.
Synagogue Vandalized in Central Israel
A synagogue in the central Israeli city of Lod was vandalized overnight, worshipers discovered Wednesday morning. The synagogue, which is home to an Indian-Jewish congregation, was targeted by vandals who broke into the building and trashed the interior of the synagogue.
United States Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism Visits the EU
At the behest of the U.S. Mission to the European Union, Rabbi Michoel Rosenblum, Executive director of the EU Jewish Building (EUJB) and Rabbi of the European Synagogue, organized a round-table meeting with Civil Leaders of EU and Belgium Jewish organizations, and special envoy Elan Carr.
L’Chaim: Shmuel Levin (Seattle, WA) and Mushki Haller (Johannesburg, SA)
The L’Chaim of Shmuel Levin of Seattle, WA, and Mushki Haller of Johannesburg, South Africa, took place at the Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights.
Young Boy Sent to the Hospital After Being Struck by Construction Van
A Young Jewish boy was hit by a construction van while riding on a Brooklyn Ave sidewalk Tuesday afternoon. Hatzalah transported the boy to the hospital with injuries to his leg.
The Measles Outbreak, How Crown Heights has Remained Mostly Untouched
As the Measles spreads like wildfire around the Ultra Orthodox communities of New York, the Crown Heights community – despite a large exposure – has miraculously remained nearly measles free. How could this be? The answer may be just a few years old.
Your Place Is Here: An Emissary Reflects With Candor
On the day their mikvah inauguration, Reizy Zaklas of Chabad of Zagreb, Croatia, took a break from all the hoopla to reflect with Mrs. Baila Olidort. It began by asking her if she would be willing to share some of her personal experiences leading up to this happy moment. She did, at first with the caveat that she did not want these stories published. But after some persuading, she agreed.
The Great Parade-a-Thon
A charidy campaign called The Great Parade-a-Thon , where donations raised go toward local Chabad summer camps, Hebrew schools, or holiday programming. The campaign will climax in a musical Lag B’omer parade celebrating Jewish pride.
Swedish Police Identify Attacker who Stabbed Jewish Woman
The attacker who stabbed a Jewish woman has been identified as a Muslim man who was known to police. The victim was seriously wounded when she was attacked on her way to work in the city of Helsingborg Tuesday. She was stabbed nine times and then left for dead.
Nurturing Leaders and Influencers at Chabad of Princeton University
Princeton is one America’s most selective universities. Its alumni figure prominently among captains of industry, political leaders, and notable names in film, literature, and the arts. Chabad of Princeton is no different.
