8:30pm: Learning For Raizel Tonight Featuring Rabbi YY Jacobson
Join tonight in an inaugural weekly class in memory of Mrs Raizel Zucker OBM. The class will be held on Zoom, featuring famed Rabbi and lecturer Rabbi YY Jacobson.
A Hebrew School Becomes A Community
In 2011, Rabbi Naftali and Sari Rotensteich, directors of the Chabad Center for Jewish Discovery and Chabad of Gramercy Park, recruited a young couple, Rabbi Mendy and Gillie Shanowitz, with one mandate: New York Hebrew. It would become the Hebrew School that spawned a community.
Excerpt: An Interview with Mr. Nochum Gordon
A verdict by the Honorable Harriet L. Thompson confirmed exclusive rights to control and manage the synagogue at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, New York, to its rightful owners. In her decision, Judge Thompson cited the testimony of attorney Mr. Nochum Gordon. Watch an excerpt from that interview.
BREAKING: Minyanim Limited To 10 People To Be Allowed
During his daily Coronavirus briefing Wednesday, New York State governor Andrew Cuomo announced that starting Thursday, religious gatherings of 10 people will be allowed state wide.
A Wife. A Mother. A True Aishes Chayil.
Please help the family of Mrs Raizel Zucker OBM, who passed away following a lengthy illness. Help her family through the financial hardships by donating to the Zucker Family Fund.
Hatzalah-Thon: A Week After Message From Avraham Fried
Singer Avraham Fried, who starred in the wildly successful Hatzalah-Thon that netted over $15 Million for Hatzalah organizations worldwide, has a message for Klal Yisroel a week after the Hatzalah-Thon.
Ukrainian Officer Who Demanded Lists of Jews is Fired
Following harsh criticism from the Jewish community in Ukraine, Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov fired the senior police commander in the city of Kolomyya, who demanded a list of the city’s Jews.
Baby Boy!
Levy and Maryasha Djian (Crown Heights)
Group of Teens Attempt To Rob A Bochur In Crown Heights, One Arrested
A bochur walking on Lefferts Ave near Kingston Ave Tuesday night was the victim of an attempted robbery by a group of teens hanging out on the block. The bochur immediately called Crown Heights Shomrim and 911. Job Final: One Under!
JEM: The Second Children’s Torah Scroll
Last week, JEM released a fascinating new video highlighting the history of the Children’s Torah Scroll campaign. Now, in connection with the new video, a brand new gallery has been published for the first time – with over 450 photos.
Open Door, Open Hearts $75,000 For Machon L’Yahadus
Most of us are still home, aren’t we? So are the young women of Machon L’Yahadus. These young women from all over the world and at all points on their Jewish journey call Machon L’Yahadus home. Please join Machon L’Yahadus opening your hearts and donating generously to the # OpenDoorOpenHearts Campaign
Raizel Zucker, My Niece
Rabbi Yisroel Eidelman, a Rabbi in Deerfield Beach, Florida, speaks about his niece, Mrs Raizel Zucker OBM, who passed away following a lengthy illness. A fund has been established to help her family.
Israel’s Shuls To Reopen With Up To 50 People At A Time
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday evening held a consultation with Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri, National Security Council head Meir Ben Shabbat and other officials.
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Researchers Find Ancient Rooms Under The Kotel
Israeli researchers on Tuesday unveiled mysterious underground rooms with an unknown function, carved out of the bedrock near where the Second Jewish Temple stood two millennia ago.
Mayanot Launches Online Learning Program
The Jerusalem-based Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies is getting set to launch a unique online summer learning program. This will enable men and women from all over the world to expand their Torah-learning skill set from the comfort of their homes.
US-Canada Border to Remain Closed for Another 30 Days
The Canada-US border will remain closed for another 30 days, extending the measure until at least June 21 to stop the spread of coronavirus. That agreement was extended in April and was set to expire on May 21.
The heavy increase in online video demand and traffic comes just as Chabad.org Video rolled out a modern, fresh interface designed to help viewers more easily explore its content. A new video app for Apple and Android devices has also been released, as has a kids’ video app.
Amid Online Upsurge, Most Popular Jewish Video Site Expands Its Presence
When her children’s school was closed in Peoria, Ill., in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Jenny Kravetz, like so many parents around the world, was plunged headfirst into the new world of online education. Thankfully, Chabad.org was there to fill in he gaps.
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