President Trump on Sunday said the National Guard had been activated in New York, California and Washington and that the federal government would provide additional resources to help those states combat the coronavirus.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yehuda Refson OBM, a veteran Chabad Shliach in Leeds England. He passed away Sunday night, the 27th of Adar, 5780 after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Yaakov Yosef and Chaya Raskin (Huntington Village, Long Island)
65 out of 114 Chabad bochurim who came from the US and were staying at the Dan Jerusalem Hotel, a designated Coronavirus hotel, were diagnosed with COVID-19.
During this trying time, Sunday was marked with an unusual amount of Simchas. Thirteen weddings took place in small ceremonies throughout the day, and one decided to share their joy with the community by driving through the streets, allowing every person to say Mazal Tov.
A eighth update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published with new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
The topics in this week’s 301st episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Coronavirus: Letter From Milan: How Can We Hold On? Where Is G-d in All of This? Why Is It Happening These Days – the Most Joyous and Liberating Time of the Year? Who Do We Turn to Today for Answers? What Is Our Responsibility When a Plague Breaks Out? If We Follow All the Health Guidelines and Also Say Tehillim Are We Guaranteed Not to Get the Virus? How Do We Balance Caution and Positivity? How Did Our Leaders Respond to Epidemics in the Past? How Can Isolation Be Seen in a Positive Light?
In an escalation on enforcing the closure orders made by the state and city, 770 Eastern Parkway will be patrolled, and arrests made, for anyone breaking the closure and congregation restrictions put in place to combat the COVID-19 virus.
A daily rally for Jewish children around the world is scheduled to kick off today, hosted by Myshliach and Merkos 302. The rally includes the saying of the 12 Pesukim, as well as a story and video of the Rebbe specially selected for the children.
In these uncertain times, times of social distancing and isolation, it is more important than ever to stand together and be united. A Unity Sefer Torah is currently being written and you have the opportunity to take part.
The wives of Hatzalah volunteers of Crown Heights received an appreciation gift erev shabbos for allowing their husbands to do the tireless work in combating the COVID-19 virus sweeping the community. The Hatzalah volunteers have fielded hundreds of calls from Crown Heights residents as the virus spreads its way through the community.
As part of a new initiative to combat bias attacks and anti-semitism in New York City, the NYPD has installed cameras in Crown Heights to monitor well trafficked corners of the community.
Are you looking for some kosher entertainment to keep your children learning at home? JItap.net is definitely a great resource full of kosher videos, songs, games and learning activities.
On Friday, March 20th, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued guidance as to which businesses are considered essential and may remain in operation during the latest restrictive measures ordered for New York State.
The state’s prohibition against large gatherings is bringing a temporary halt to the use of a Sullivan County staple: bungalow colonies and camps.
The Satmar Rebbe has been diagnosed with coronavirus, Kikar Hashabbat reported. It is believed that he contracted the disease from one of the sextons working with him.
Ameritrade, commonly known as TD Bank, has closed many of its branches nationwide in what is becoming a growing financial crises. The notice was sent to those with accounts at the bank, informing them of the closure.
