Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended October 9th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Wednesday, October 9th for Yom Kippur. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
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Unique Photo of the Rebbe
A unique photo of the Rebbe davening Mincha on Ches Tishrei was published by JEM on the Living Archive.
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Roughly 100,000 people gathered at the Kotel in Jerusalem late Monday night for Selichot ahead of the Yom Kippur holiday. According to the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, an estimated one-and-a-half million people visited the Kotel Plaza during the month of Elul.
First Time Kaporos In Southwest Florida A Huge Success
Over fifty people joined four shluchim in performing the Kaparot custom in Southwest Florida. Thanks to Rabbi Yossi Gansburg of Coconut Creek and Rabbi Sholom Schmerling of Venice who arranged for the chickens, the custom was able to be performed locally.
Governor Cuomo Tasks State Police to Increase Presence During Yom Kippur
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo tasked the State Police to increase their presence near synagogues and religious centers during Yom Kippur.
JEM: The “Vehi Noam” That Broke Through Technological Barriers
At the conclusion of the Farbrengen on the 6th Yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chanah, on Vov Tishrei 5731, the Rebbe began speaking about a new breakthrough in technology – the ability for one’s words to be transmitted simultaneously to another country, referring to the Chassidim listening to the farbrengen live in Eretz Yisrael. Now restored on the Ashreinu app.
$6 Million Dollar Chabad of Charlotte Grand Opening
Chabad of Charlotte welcomed dignitaries and locals to the “Grandest Opening” of their stately, six million dollar campus on a balmy Sunday evening in September. At its first official event, the Epstein Family Chabad Jewish Center hosted a chic reception for adults and a concurrent children’s carnival. Over 800 people participated.
Photo Gallery: Kaporos In Paris
We present a gallery from Kaporos held in Paris, France by photographer Morde’hai Lubecki.
UPDATED: Swastika Found On 14 Avenue and 39 Street in Boro Park
Another swastika was found in Brooklyn, this one on 14th Avenue and 39th Street, on a very busy Boro Park Street. The red Nazi symbol was found on a wooden board, and the NYPD and Boro Park Shomrim were called.
Chabad of the Air: Sukkah At JFK Airport
Going for the third year, passengers at JFK Airport this Chol Hamoed will be able to take advantage of a Sukkah on the way to their flights. The Sukkah is a project of Chabad of the Airport, which has been dedicated to serving the needs of Jewish travelers at New York’s airports for more than 40 years.
JEM: New Tishrei 5749 Photos
In conjunction with our new Tishrei in the Moment project – Tishreiinthemoment.com, we are excited to present thousands of newly scanned and restored photos from Tishrei 5749.
Trump Decides to Withdraw US Troops From Syria
President Donald Trump defended his administration’s plans to withdraw US forces from northern Syria and permit Turkey to operate in the area, signaling that America’s role in Syria may be coming to an end.
Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in NYC Up Significantly in 2019
The number of hate crimes against Jews in New York City has risen significantly over the first nine months of this year, part of a citywide rise in such offenses. The New York Police Department has reported 311 total hate crimes through September, as opposed to 250 reported through the same period in 2018, according to Deputy Inspector Mark Molinari, who heads the department’s Hate Crimes Task Force.
A major police investigation is underway after there were three attempted luring incidents in Boro Park on Motzei Shabbos. NYPD sources confirm to YWN that a Toyota Rav 4 occupied by at least two suspects tried offering candy to children at three locations in around 25 minutes. Police are taking this matter seriously, and have launched an investigation.
Three Attempted Luring Incidents In Boro Park On Motzei Shabbos
A major police investigation is underway after there were three attempted luring incidents in Boro Park on Motzei Shabbos. NYPD sources confirm to YWN that a Toyota Rav 4 occupied by at least two suspects tried offering candy to children at three locations in around 25 minutes. Police are taking this matter seriously, and have launched an investigation.
Lubavitch of Finland Launches Fundraising Campaign
Just 16 years ago a young Rabbi Benyamin and Ita Wolff joined the beautiful Finland Jewish community to enhance and enrich the quality of Jewish life in Finland for thousands of souls, living here, and passing through – with an unconditional “Love your fellow as yourself” regardless of background or affiliation. Now they are asking you to
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