Two Adults, Six Children Killed in Dead Sea Crash
Eight people were killed and three more injured Tuesday afternoon in a traffic accident near the Dead Sea in southern Israel.
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Paris Establishes New Office for Local Shluchim
Several days before the Kinus is set to begin, a new and luxurious location was established in Paris as an office to help Shluchim.
Repeat Offender Detained on Kingston
In a bizarre scene, a man was detained in Mendy’s restaurant this evening, following an altercation with an employee. Police officers from the command post on Eastern Parkway and Kingston were on hand, and part of it was caught on video.
Pittsburgh Mezuzah Campaign
In the spirit of unity and Jewish pride so prevalent in the city—and honoring the 11 men and women, most of them elderly grandparents, whose lives were so brutally ended by a murderer who proclaimed, “All Jews must die”—the rabbis, rebbetzins and staff of Chabad-Lubavitch of Pittsburgh have launched a campaign calling for 1,100 mezuzot to be affixed in the Pittsburgh region.
“Trump of Brazil” Wins Brazil Presidential Election
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro won a sweeping victory in Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday, the BBC reported.
Jewish Pride While Treating a Murderer
A post circulating on social media has brought out the true irony of the world we live in. A man who murders 11 Jews during a religious ceremony, and who continues to spew Anti-Semitic hate while being treated in the hospital, is being treated by a Jew.
Menorah in the Style of the Beis Hamikdash Available
After three years of intricate work, a replica of the menorah from The Beis Hamikdash, made by Shluchim in Russia, is available to the public.
Weekly JLI Video: 7 Lessons from a Thief
In this weeks JLI video, Rabbi Yossi Jacobson teaches us seven lessons for life, from a thief.
Ayelet Shaket visits the Rebbe's Ohel in Queens New York
Ayelet Shaked Visits the Ohel
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked visited the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in New York Sunday. Shaked lit a candle in his memory, recited Psalms for the success of her family and the State of Israel, and left a note with requests, as is the custom at the site.
Names of Pittsburgh Victims Released
With sadness we publicize the names of the 11 people murdered over shabbos in the Pittsburgh tragedy. They include two brothers, as well as a married couple.
Picture of the Day
Naftali Bennet, Israels’ Education Minister, speaks with Chesed Shel Emes members outside the synagogue where 11 people were murdered Saturday.
JEM Releases Videos for Chof Cheshvan
In honor of the 20 of Cheshvan, JEM has released two beautiful videos. A history of the Rostover Niggun, and a video encapsulating the moments with the Rebbe on the 20th of Cheshvan.
New Engagement!
Mendy Kohn (Kensington, NY) and Shaina Gniwisch (Montreal, Canada)
Students and faculty at University of Pittsburgh hold candles during Chabad at Pitt's memorial and havdalah ceremony following the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue
Chabad Community Leaders in Pittsburgh React to Synagogue Tragedy
As Shabbat ended, Chabad centers around Pittsburgh began to react to the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, this morning. Eleven people are said to have been killed, and six injured. The synagogue is in Squirrel Hill, a neighborhood with a large Jewish population and many synagogues and Jewish schools.
8:00pm: Tragedy in Pittsburgh: How Should We React?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 233, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Tragedy in Pittsburgh: How Should We React? What Is the Rebbe’s View on Buying a Lottery Ticket? After Finishing Yeshiva I Am Not Sure What I Should Be Doing; I Am Feeling Resentful That I Was Not Trained to Make a Living; Why Do We Respect University Trained Professionals in Our Community, but Frown upon Yeshiva Bochurim Going to College? Chassidus Applied to Chof Cheshvan and Chayei Sarah
Vesechezena, New single by Benny Friedman
The brand new song by Benny Friedman, Vesechezena, was composed and arranged by the great duo Yitzy Berry and Eli Klein. The cover photo was taken by the holy Ari Fuld Z”L on Hoshaana Raba of 5778.
11 Dead in Anti-Semitic Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue
Eleven people have been killed in a murderous rampage inside the Tree Of Life – Or L’Simcha synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The gunman reportedly shouted “all Jews must die” during the 20 minute long rampage and siege. (UPDATE) President Trump has proclaimed the lowering of the flag to half staff for the victims.
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