Fear, Misinformation, and Measles Spread in Brooklyn, an article by Wired.com, takes an in depth look at the recent measles outbreak, and meets those who are behind the Anti-Vax movement, as well as those effected by the outbreak.
Yossi Rosenstein is a contemporary artist who resides with his family in Bnei Brak, where he was interviewed in December of 2018.
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses What Causes Bullying, and How You Can Prevent Your Child From Being a Bully? with Dr. Rona Novick, PhD. Mrs Novick is the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University and holds the Raine and Stanley Silverstein Chair in Professional Ethics and Values.
Since the launch of the global campaign to learn and watch the Rebbe’s 10 Shevat 1975 (5735) farbrengen in preparation for Gimmel Tammuz, tens of yeshivas and communities have come on board. Now JEM has uploaded newly scanned black and whites from that farbrengen.
An earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter Scale was felt in the area of the Dead Sea. The epicenter of the temblor that took place early on Wednesday afternoon was Ein Bokek in southern Israel, according to Israel’s Geophysical Institute. There were no injuries or damage reported.
The famed “Rosh” Rabbi Ezra Shochet, and Rabbi Dr. Chaim Itche Drizin MA, Masters in psychology, will be addressing the Kinus HaMechanchim this year.
Hundreds of Bochurim are set to gather at the Rebbe’s Ohel this Shabbos in preparation for Gimmel Tammuz. Throughout the Shabbos, the bochurim will daven, learn, and farbreng in the Rebbe’s presence to prepare for the holy day of Gimmel Tammuz by strengthening their connection to the Rebbe.
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad of Poway addressed the UN General Assembly this morning during a special session on combating anti-Semitism. “Anti-Semitism is not a Jewish problem, this is a problem for the world,” said the rabbi, his left hand still bandaged where his index finger was blown off in an anti-Semitic attack on his synagogue eight weeks ago. He discussed recognizing the value of every human life, using social media as a platform for love and flooding the world with practical good deeds.
CrownHeights.info: We present a new series titled “A Weekly Medical Minute.” In this series, we will publish useful tips and information from Medical Professionals on Health, Wellness, and Medical issues.
An incomprehensible video has been circulating on social media showing a NYPD traffic officer giving a Puppa school bus a ticket for standing in a no standing zone. The confusing part? The school bus was parked in front of the Pupa Cheder on Wilson Street. picking up the children for their ride home.
A 7th grader at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Crown Heights made a Siyum on the entire Mishnayos. The Siyum took place at the yeshiva, with his parents, staff and fellow students in attendance.
A must watch for all in the lead-up to Gimmel Tammuz, Hidden Treasure – Unearthing the Potential Within Each Individual is an inspiring new film portraying the Rebbe’s ability to unleash the power of the individual.
In this photo, Rabbi Aron Dalfin can be seen on the left of the maggid shiur who it is believed is Rabbi Yosef Goldberg. Rabbi Aron Dalfin was asked by Reb Nissan to teach for the 6 months he was there on his way from Eretz Yisroel to the Rebbe in 1958.
Watch Live: The General Assembly meeting at the UN as they discuss combating Anti-Semitism. At the event, Rabbi Goldstein of Poway, CA is scheduled to be one of the speakers.
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Yosef Kievman OBM, a long time resident of Crown Heights, and a founding member of Hatzalah. Updated with Levaya information.
In this very special interview with Avraham Fried, Go Simcha discusses how his music has transcended over 4 decades and still has a tremendous influence on the world today. Sit back and listen as we go behind the scenes with Avraham Fried.
Compared to this point in 2018, shootings this year in Crown Heights are up 71% (seven last year and 12 this year) and homicides have increased by 600% in the 77th Precinct (seven this year compared to one last year), according to NYPD statistics.
