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Measles Outbreak Tops 700, Highest Since 1994
The U.S. measles outbreak, especially prevalent among haredi Orthodox Jews, has topped 700 cases — the most in one year since the Center for Disease Control declared the disease eliminated in the United States in 2000.
Poway Shooting Victim Laid to Rest
A public funeral was held on Monday for Lori Gilbert-Kaye, the woman who was shot and killed while attending a Passover service at Chabad of Poway on Shabbat. Kaye was standing in the lobby of the synagogue just before 11:30 a.m. when she stepped between Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein and the gunman who fired several shots from what police described as a rifle.
Are the Crown Heights Elections Still Happening?
With the days rapidly closing on the projected Crown Heights election, but no updates from the CHJCC or the Rabbonim, many wonder if the elections will ever happen. CrownHeights.info contacted the CHJCC and Rabbonim to gain clarity.
New York Times: Another Anti-Semitic Cartoon, Day After Apology
Clearly, the NY Times seems to be the new “Der Stürmer”, as they have now published a second anti-Semitic cartoon, just one day after an apology for an earlier anti-Semitic cartoon.
New Engagement!
Mendel Dahan (Montreal, Quebec) and Aviana Schwartz (West Hartford, CT) L’Chaim: Monday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown St.
After Selling Chometz, Manhatten Beer Donates for Shalom Zachors
Mr Bergson from Manhatten Beer Distributors announced that he will be giving away free beer for those who have a son this week, and will be making a Shalom Zachor this Shabbos Parshas Acahrei Mos.
Another Two Yeshivas Closed in Williamsburg over Measles
After the NYC Department of health closed the Satmar Yeshiva Buildings last week due to unvaccinated students, and their subsequent reopening this week, The DOH closed two additional Williamsburg yeshivas.
Info to be Menachem Avel the Cohen Family
The Cohen family will be sitting shiva following the passing of their father Chaim Eliezer (Howard L) Hakohen Cohen obm, at the Cohen residence at 1439 Union St. between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave from 4:00pm-8:30pm daily. Minyanim will be at their appropriate times.
BDE: Yaakov Reuven Turner, 63, OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Yaakov Reuven (Yankie) Turner , OBM, a long-time member of the Chicago Lubavitch community. He passed away following an illness. He passed away on Monday, the 24th of Nissan. Updated with Levaya information
Video of the Day
On Monday morning, the United Nations Security Council held a special session on the Middle East, focusing on the Arab-Israeli conflict. At the request of Ambassador Danon, the Council opened the debate with a moment of silence in memory of Lori Kaye, who was murdered at the San Diego synagogue shooting.
Remembering Lori Kaye, 60, Who ‘Thought of Others Before Herself’
Lori Kaye was killed on Shabbat morning, the last of the eight days of Passover, during the anti-Semitic shooting attack at Chabad-Lubavitch of Poway that shocked the nation.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, vice chairman of Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters, meets with Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad Poway last night minutes after Rabbi Goldstein emerged from surgery for injuries sustained in the shooting.
Trump Lauds Shliach Wounded in Chabad House Attack
President Donald Trump on Monday lauded the rabbi of the synagogue hit by a shooting attack on Saturday, following a phone call in which he offered his condolences for the death of a veteran member of the community.
Recovery Fundraiser for Chabad of Poway Launched
In response to requests for ways to help coming in from around the world following a shooting attack at a Chabad-Lubavitch synagogue in Poway Cal., Chabad of Poway, Chabad.org and Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters have established a special fund to assist in the community’s recovery from the shooting.
BDE: Chaim Eliezer Cohen, 91, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Chaim Eliezer (Howard L) Cohen Hakohen OBM, a long time resident of Crown Heights who was zoiche to be by the Rebbe many times. He passed away Sunday, the 23rd of Nissan, 5779.
JetBlue Flight Quarantined at JFK Over Measles Scare
A Jet Blue flight at JFK Airport was placed into quarantine, Sunday night, after two passengers showed possible signs of having the highly contagious measles virus. Sources tell YWN that JetBlue Flight 410 from Santo Domingo Republic is carrying dozens of Orthodox Jewish passengers who are returning from a Pesach program
