6 Construction Workers Injured in Roof Collapse
Six construction workers were hurt — four seriously — when a roof abruptly collapsed in Crown Heights Tuesday morning.
Sukkah at Brandenburg Gate Makes History
After the Nazis came to power, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin served as a symbol of their strength. But this year, those passing by the landmark during Chol Hamoed Sukkos were surprised to see an impressive sukkah standing opposite the gate.
UF Chabad Prepares for Neo-Nazi’s Speech
For Rabbi Berl Goldman, preparations for white nationalist Richard Spencer’s visit to the University of Florida have been going on for a while.
Cow Runs Loose in Prospect Park
Police wrangled a cow on the loose in Prospect Park today, Tuesday, after the animal became a spectacle for tourists and New Yorkers alike when it was spotted roaming the streets and enjoying the park facilities.
Monsey Unites for Joyous Simchas Beis Hashoeva
A grand outdoor Simchas Beis Hashoeva took place in Monsey on Sunday Chol Hamoed Sukkos, where thousands of men, women and children participated in dancing, singing and celebrating Zman Simchaseinu.
Father and Son Rabbis Open Recovery Center
With overdoses, substance abuse and many forms of addiction making national news, the Jewish community has not been edited from those tragic headlines. In fact, the statistics are dangerously growing with minimal sustaining solutions to the problem among all Jewish denominations. After traveling to over 600 Jewish communities in the world, this catastrophic problem did not escape the attention of Dr. David Nesenoff who this year opened Tikvah Lake Recovery, a very unique oasis for those who need to overcome their addictions, along with his son Rabbi Adam Nesenoff.
Online Campaign Launched to Aid Puerto Rico
Rabbi Mendel Zarchi, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Puerto Rico, and assistants on the ground have been working nonstop on recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria plowed over the island on Sept. 20. A 30-hour fundraising campaign was launched on Oct. 16 to assist residents, many of whom remain without power and potable water.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Nechamah Tzipah Goodman, one of the earliest shluchos and mechanchos in the United States, who passed away early Tuesday morning. She was 95 years old.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Nechamah Goodman, 95, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Nechamah Tzipah Goodman, one of the earliest shluchos and mechanchos in the United States, who passed away early Tuesday morning. She was 95 years old.
Video: Fried, Farkas Perform Together
Jewish singing superstar Avraham Fried and World famous philanthropist Leonardo Farkas Perform a song together at the United Hatzalah Concert in Israel.
Photos: Simchas Beis Hashoeva in Heart of Boro Park
A Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebration was organized on 13th Avenue in the heart of Boro Park by local Shliach Rabbi Aron Ginsberg. The event was attended by thousands, who danced joyously into the late hours of the night.
Video: Is Life a Mirror?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Noach. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Is life a mirror?
Permits Filed for Empire Blvd. Lot
Permits have been filed for a new three-story mixed-use structure in Crown Heights. 253 LLC, owned by Elliot Moskowitz, filed the applications for 253 Empire Boulevard, the site of the now-shuttered Clean Rite laundromat.
With deep sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel Leah Heber OBM (nee Kalmenson), wife of Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Heber, a Maggid Shiur and Mashpia in Crown Heights. She was 70 years old.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Rochel Heber, 70, OBM
With deep sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel Leah Heber OBM (nee Kalmenson), wife of Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Heber, a Maggid Shiur and Mashpia in Crown Heights. She was 70 years old.
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Black Man Claims He Was Beaten at 71st Precinct
A New Jersey man is suing the city and several police officers, saying he was beaten and taunted with a racial slur in a Crown Heights police station — moments after his young daughter left his side.
Israeli Communications Minister Ayoub Kara and Chabad emissary to Odessa Rabbi Avrohom Wolff in front of the historic home.
Shliach Helps Rescue Jabotinsky’s Childhood Home
The childhood home of Likud ideological forebear Ze’ev Jabotinsky in Odessa, Ukraine, will be turned into a historic site rather than be demolished, following the efforts of Israeli Communications Minister Ayoub Kara and Chabad emissary to Odessa Rabbi Avrohom Wolff.
Trump Blasts Schumer over Iran Deal Hypocrisy
President Donald Trump has lashed out on Twitter at the Senate’s top Democrat, Charles Schumer (NY), over his blatant hypocracy regarding the Iran deal, which he opposed when it was enacted by President Obama but now supports under Trump’s presidency.
Orthodox Actress Slammed for Advocating Modesty
Actress Mayim Bialik has drawn criticism for an op-ed she wrote for The New York Times in response to the allegations of assault and harassment against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, in which she advocated for women to dress more modestly.
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