1 Dead, 3 Critical in Crown Heights Apartment Building Fire
An early morning fire killed a 79-year-old woman in a Crown Heights apartment building off Eastern Parkway. 3 others were critically injured.
Timely Tales: Hide and Seek
JLI presents its unique new two-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from a timely tale. Hide and Seek: Playing hide-and-seek with G-d.
Shabbos at the Besht: A Controversy of the 18th Century
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Folik Gurevitch, a practicing Chaplain in the tri-state area, will lead a discussion on the topic of A Controversy of the 18th Century: One story that sparked myriads of responsa literature and divided communities.
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Doniel and Shulie (nee Silman) Green (Crown Heights)
Courtroom Illustration
Parasha: Our Roles as Judges
Although a judge reflects a very high position, which draws an attitude of deep fear and exceptional respect, yet we on a personal level, are indeed, the person who is obligated to fulfill this sophisticated task. Our role as being ‘judges’ is our continuous involvement with ultimate responsibility to make careful and cautious moves, so we don’t hurt the innocent and thereby not let the violator come across as the winner, Chas Veshalom.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of The Rebbe leaving 770 on the way to the Ohel.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Hindy Krinsky-Kanarfogel, 32, OBM
With profound sadness and regret we inform you of the sudden passing of Mrs. Hindy Krinsky-Kanarfogel OBM, devoted mother and educator of Cedarhurst, NY. She was 32 years old.
Weekly Letter: Comforting a Mourner
In preparation for Rosh Hashanah, during yemei teshuvah, we present a letter of comfort from the Rebbe to a mourner, where he explains the deeper meaning of teshuvah, as explained in Chassidus with particular emphasis on the saying that “the living should take to heart.”
New Engagement!
Mendel Tunk (London, England) and Chaya Stern (London, England)
New Engagement!
Mordechai Singer (Manchester, England) and Kayla Coleman (London, England)
New Engagement!
Mendel Lishner (Crown Heights) and Layah Zirkind (Weston, FL)
New Engagement!
Yosef Epstein (Columbia, SC) and Chavi Vogel (Wilmington, DE)
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Eli and Mushky (nee Schwei) Landa (Crown Heights)
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Mendel and Esther Katz (Buffalo Grove, IL)
Baby Girl!
Bezalel and Libby (nee Korolitzky) Raskin (Crown Heights)
PEARLS Accuses YAFFED of Slander following DOE Letter
Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools {PEARLS], an organization founded in defense of Ultra Orthodox schools, accused Young Advocates for Fair Education [YAFFED], an advocacy group which aims to “improving secular education” in those schools, of slander following the release of a 14-page letter from the city’s Department of Education.
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Eliezer and Chaya (nee Kessler) Gurkov (Pomona, NY)
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