Public Fast in Cape Town after Shul Fire
Following the fire that destroyed a Cape Town South Africa Shul, that burned all but one of its Sifrei Torah, a public fast has been called by the Cape Town Beth Din.
Chabad House Bowery Goes Apping
A new app was launched by Chabad House Bowery, providing students and young professionals in the Bowery area of Manhattan (including students at NYU) with easier access to Chabad’s programming.
Ofra Terrorists Eliminated
On Wednesday evening, special forces conducted an exchange of fire with terrorists inside the village of Surda in the Ramallah area. According to preliminary reports, one of the terrorists was critically wounded. Searches continue for a second terrorist who escaped.
Five Shuls Represented in NYPD Briefing on Uptick in Bias Crimes
A meeting between Shul representatives and the NYPD’s 71st precinct Community Affairs saw a very low turnout – only five of over sixty Shuls were represented – after the CHJCC failed to inform the community of the event.
Child Born in Wake of Ofra Terror Attack Dies
The baby who was delivered prematurely after his mother was critically wounded in a shooting attack at the Ofra Junction on Sunday has died, Shaare Tzedek Medical Center announced on Wednesday.
Shul Vandalized in Manhatten
In an apparent act of vandalism, a synagogue in Manhattan had one of its windows broken. The act, which caught on surveillance camera, does not appear to be a hate crime.
Dutch Public Jewish Concert Not Held Since WWII
In a beautiful show of Jewish revival, a great Dutch Hall, which has not seen a Jewish event since World War Two, hosted a Chanukah concert this year.
Shomrim Safety Alert
Crown Heights Shomrim has released a Safety Alert following an incident on Montgomery and Albany Monday. The incident ended without harm, but with the threat that it will happen again.
Coach Buses to the Ohel
The Rebbe proclaimed Hei Teves as a “yom segula” and an “eis ratzon.” Thanks to a local shul, coach buses will be making trips to the Ohel throughout the day.
New Engagement!
Levi Goldzweig (Tzfat, Israel) and Cheyena Zirkind (Fresno, CA)
Chabad of the Valley Lights Up Universal Studios CityWALK
Chabad of the Valley’s highly acclaimed “Chanukah at CityWALK” has become known as the preeminent Chanukah event on the West Coast and this year was no different as families came out in record numbers and flocked to the plaza at Universal Studios CityWALK.
Three Dead, 11 Injured in Strasbourg Shooting
At least three people were killed and 11 wounded in a shooting in the Christmas market in the city of Strasbourg, France, on Tuesday evening.
New Engagement!
Menny Chazanow (Los Angeles, CA) and Tonia Lazarov (Houston, TX)
Caught on Camera: Package Thief Strikes Again
A package thief was caught on surveillance camera stealing a package from a porch on President St in Crown Heights. The footage shows as the thief scouts out a Fedex driver delivering a package, rounds the block, and walks right onto the porch to take the package.
Chanukah Goes Big in Buenos Aires, Argentina
An incredible event at the “Plaza Alemania” in Buenos Aires, Argentina attracted a crowd of over 650 people. The Menorah, a 22 foot masterpiece, was the center of the event, with games for kids, art projects, food, and more culminating for a great time.
Picture of the Day
During an event in Boro Park celebration one year since the release of Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin, this photo was taken of him speaking with singing superstar Avraham Fried.
Chanukah in Russia’s Capital
The festival of Chanukah in Russia’s capital city of Moscow this year swept up hundreds of thousands of Jews from all over the Jewish spectrum in the city: old and young, indigent and wealthy, orphans, prisoners, and hospital patients. In a chain of activities and events that reached out to Jews wherever they may be, bringing them the light and warmth of the Chanukah candles.
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