Moshe’le Holtzberg Celebrates His Hanachos Tefllin
Moshe’le Holtzberg, the son of Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg H”YD who were murdered by terrorists while on Shlichus in Mumbai India, celebrated his Hanachos Tefillin in Stony Point, New York this week.
Shluchim To The Caribbean Pose for Group Photo
The Shluchim to the Caribbean posed for a group photo at the Caribbean Regional Kinus Hashluchim that took place on the Island of S. Maarten this week.
Left: Blood Stained Tzitzis worn by Rabbi Gopin Right: Brick used in the assault
Man Who Assaulted Crown Heights Resident With Brick, Out On Bail
Rabbi Abraham Gopin, a Crown Heights resident, was brutally assaulted in a Crown heights park on August 27th by a man with a brick. The man, who was arrested on September 12th, is already out on bail.
Picture of the Day
At the Annual Southern Regional Kinus that took place Sunday, A Broward Sheriff got wrapped up by one of the visiting Shluchim. The CSO Security organization, which secures Chabad Houses and events throughout Florida, helped facilitate a security briefing from Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony for the annual Florida Kinus HaShluchim.
Trump Orders ‘Substantial Increase’ in Sanctions on Iran
President Trump announced Wednesday that he had ordered a “substantial increase” in sanctions on Iran. The move comes after Saturday’s drone strikes on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, which the country said had disrupted about half of the kingdom’s oil capacity, or 5% of the daily global oil supply.
Netanyahu, Gantz Deadlocked After Repeat Election
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his main challenger, Blue and White chief Benny Gantz, remain deadlocked Wednesday after Tuesday’s Knesset election, raising the possibility of a unity government or even the possibility of a third general election.
Teenagers Beat and Rob Bochur in Williamsburg
A bochur was the victim of an assault and robbery in Williamsburg Tuesday evening. The assault comes after a lull in what had been noted as the largest uptick in attacks on Orthodox Jews in years.
Chabad Marks Birthday of Movement’s Founder
Besides this general aspect, there is also a special character of the month of Elul, of great significance to the Chasidic world, and through that, to all of Jewry. For on the eighteenth of Elul (this year, September 18, 2019) Chasidim the world over, celebrate the foundation of the Chasidic Movement.
First Exit Polls From Israel: Stalemate, Blue and White Largest Party
The first exit polls were published shortly after polls closed at 10 PM Tuesday night. According to an exit poll published by Channel 12 News, the Blue and White party emerged as the largest party with 34 Knesset seats. The Likud party finished a close second with 33 seats.
JLI: The Greatest Need
JLI has released another educational video in the Chassidic Gems Series. In it, Rabbi Yossi Jacobson speaks on the Hasidic version of “Ask not what you can do for your country…”
Additional Essays Published on Rabbi Levi Yitzchak’s Letters
Shlomo Mordechai Hamburger, author of Unlocking the Code, has added another three translation, commentary and essays of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak’s letters from Erev Pesach, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot. It is published by the Jewish Enrichment Press which offers lay people an opportunity to publish their Torah thoughts.
“BitCoin Money” On The Jewish View
Watch as Rabbi Nachman Simon discusses the basics of what is “BitCoin” with the BitCoin Rabbi Michael Caras and his new book “BitCoin Money”.
High Voter Turn Out on the Left, Low on the Right, Netanyahu Calls it a “Disaster”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu battled for his political survival in the final hours of a close-run election on Tuesday, urging voters to support him to avert a “disaster.”
Gold Medal Flour Recalled for Possible E. Coli Contamination
General Mills has put a recall on its five-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour sold nationwide, after the discovery of E. coli during a product sampling. The consumer warning to discard and not eat the flour comes two months after federal health officials reported the end to an E. coli outbreak linked to other flour brands that sickened 21 people in nine states.
Ckids Club Farmers Market Brings Rosh Hashana to Life
Kids around the world experience Rosh Hashanah at Ckids club events. Going from booth to booth, kids explored the holiday’s culinary themes with unique recipes—round shofar challah, apple mocktails, carrot cake pops, and a holiday fruit salad.
Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar, left, with Rabbi Yisroel and Deborah Melamed, and their children, in front of the new mikvah in Astrakhan, Russia.
Historic Home to Khazars and Cantonists, Astrakhan Gets a Mikvah
The Jewish community of Astrakhan has roots that go back to the dawn of recorded history in Eastern Europe. Situated near the salt mines of Lake Baskunchak, northwest of the Caspian Sea in the southernmost reaches of Russia, Astrakhan has experienced the historical ebbs and flows of Jewish trade and settlement. But for the last century, Astrakhan has been without one of the most central and important features of any Jewish community: a mikvah.
Drug Awareness and Prevention Event Coming to Crown Heights
An unprecedented event highlighting drug prevention and awareness is scheduled for Crown Heights. The event will feature a keynote address by Crown Heights physician Dr. Eli Rosen.
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