BDE: Rabbi Avrahom Aron Brook, 75, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Rabbi Avrahom Aron Brook OBM, brother of the Mashpia Rabbi Chaim Shaul Brook. He passed away on Erev Pesach, the 14th of Nissan, 5780.
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Coronavirus Hospitalizations Decrease in New York as ‘Curve’ Flattens
Nearly 800 lives were lost to the coronavirus across New York in the past 24 hours, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced alongside some encouraging news too — fewer people across the state are being admitted to hospitals or needing intubation.
The NYPD's 71st Precinct
Thank You! A Message From The 71st Precinct
Deputy Inspector Tito Romero, the commanding officer of the 71st Police Precinct in Crown Heights, along with the 71st Precinct Community Affairs Team sent a special Thank You to the Crown Heights Jewish community.
BDE: Rabbi Sholom Eidelman, 83, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Sholom Eidelman OBM, Shliach of the Rebbe to Morocco. He passed away over the second day of Pesach, the 16th of nissan, 5780.
PSA: Don’t Forget to Start Counting Sfira
On Thursday, the second night of Yom Tov, we begin counting Sfira during Maariv. As there will not be minyanim, perhaps print this reminder out and keep it so as not to miss the first night.
The Levaya of Rabbi Leibel Groner OBM
As the procession of the Levaya of Rabbi Leibel Groner circled the streets of Crown Heights, community members stood on porches, by windows, and in doorways to pay their respects. We present a gallery of videos and photos of the procession.
BDE: Reb Leibel Singer, 62, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Leibel Singer OBM, a long time Crown Heights resident. He passed away on Wednesday, the 14th of Nissan, 5780.
COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community #20
A twentieth update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published with an advisory for measures that will keep the Crown Heights community safe over pesach.
JEM: Rabbi Leibel Groner OBM, Twenty Five Classic Photos
As we mourn the passing of Rabbi Leibel Groner, a beloved member of the Rebbe’s secretariat who passed away last night,JEM presents photos of Rabbi Groner from the JEM archives, we’ve selected twenty five classics.
BDE: Mr. Yitzchok Kosofsky, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Yitzchok Kosofsky OBM. He passed away on Erev Pesach, the 14th of Nissan, 5780, of overall health complications after entering the hospital several months ago.
Guidelines For The Levaya Of Rabbi Leibel Groner OBM
While many wish to join the Levaya of Rabbi Leibel Groner OBM, due to the current situation, strict guidelines have been put in place to minimize the risk to the community while allowing people to give Kovod Hames. Please adhere to these guidelines.
New York Could Suffer ‘Near-Record Levels’ of Pollen This Year
With New Yorkers already suffering severe cabin fever, the next four months are “expected to see near-record levels” of tree, grass and then weed pollen, Accuweather’s Jack Boston told The Post.
New York Governor Urges Jews to Refrain From Holding Large Religious Gatherings
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday urged the Orthodox Jewish community to refrain from holding large religious gatherings, saying that the New York Police Department will “do what they need to do” to enforce his social distancing regulations.
BDE: Rabbi Yehuda Leib Groner, 88, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Leibel Groner OBM, one of the most famous secretaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. He passed away Tuesday night, the 14th of Nissan, 5780.
Special Story: The Rebbe the Tzemach Tzedek
Today the 13th of Nissan is the yahrzeit of the Rebbe the Tzemach Tzedek. I decided to post an excerpt of two of the chapters from his biography that I published eight years ago.
Special Edition: Why The Righteous Suffer And The Wicked Prosper
In this letter, the Rebbe discusses why the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper, and goes on to explain that when we strengthen our bitachon in Hashem, we gain an understanding of Hashem’s ways and it speeds up Hashem’s blessings in revealed good. The Rebbe ends with his Pesach blessings.
JLI: The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
As millions of Jews around the world prepare for Pesach, JLI has a special message for the Jewish woman, on how they can make a positive impact in these trying times.
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