JLI: Contending with Darkness
JLI has released a video titled “Contending with Darkness”, on the horrible tragedy that occured at the Chabad of Poway on the last day of Pesach 5779.
Man Spits on Jewish Man, Says Jews Invented the Cult
In another anti-Semitic incident in Crown Heights, a man was seen harassing children on the street. When confronted, he spat on the man confronting him, and spewed his anti-Semitic beliefs.
Eichmann Pardon Request, and Israeli President Yitzhak Ben Tzvi Response
As Adolf Eichmann, a key player of Nazi Germany’s murder of millions of Jews, stood to be executed by Israel, a pardon request was submitted by his wife. Then President of Israel Yitzhak Ben Tzvi responded with a quote from Navi Shmuel.
New Engagement!
Eli Saull (Baltimore) to Rochel Saul (Crown Heights)
Rabbi Goldstein to Visit the White House
Following the tragic shooting at Chabad of Poway on the last day of Pesach, Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein has accepted an invitation to the country’s capital.
Man Arrested For Making “Serious” Threats Against Ben Shapiro and His Family
A man was arrested in Washington Wednesday after reportedly making death threats against conservative talk show host Ben Shapiro. The suspect reportedly threatened both Shapiro and his family, with sources telling the outlet that the threats were “extremely serious.”
The Key to Controlling Violence
The issue of violence is one that has beset the United States as few problems in the past. In recent years, we have seen armed personal assaults on innocent men, women, and children. What has happened to our nation that violence has become part and parcel of the American way?
Snapshots from the Life of Aaron Mendelsohn
Aaron “Harry” Mendelsohn passed away on the 3rd of Nissan (April 8, 2019), almost one hundred years after his maternal grandparents arrived in Fayetteville, North Carolina, from Europe. The family was among the founding members of the local Beth Israel synagogue. Here are some snapshots of his life.
BDE: Danny Levy, 35, OBM
With great sadness we announce the untimely passing of Danny Levy OBM, of San Diego California. He passed away Motzai Shabbos the 23rd of Nissan 5779.
Trump Adviser Jason Greenblatt is Menachem Avel in Poway California
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstien and Jason Greenblatt, an adviser to US President Donal Trump, paid a visit to Menachem Avel Dr Kaye who’s currently sitting Shiva on the passing of his wife Lori. Lori was murdered in the shooting at the Chabad of Poway, a shooting that also injured Rabbi Goldstein.
Baby Boy!
Shui and Sheva (nee Tennenhaus) Kastel (Hallandale Beach, Florida)
Picture of the Day
Meet the Rebbes’ newest Shluchim. Rabbi Uri and Mushki Blau will be joining the Chabad center in Mumbai, India to help in the Chabad Houses work.
Antisemitic attacks worldwide rose 13 percent in 2018 from the previous year, with the highest number of incidents reported in major Western democracies including the United States, France, Britain and Germany, an annual study showed on Wednesday.
Antisemitic Attacks Surged Worldwide in 2018, Highest Surge in Western Countries
Antisemitic attacks worldwide rose 13 percent in 2018 from the previous year, with the highest number of incidents reported in major Western democracies including the United States, France, Britain and Germany, an annual study showed on Wednesday.
Zuckerberg Announces ‘WhatsApp Payment’ Expansion and Facebook Redesign
Facebook is launching a major redesign of its app and website built around letting people connect with groups that share their interests — an attempt to shift its focus away from the untrammeled public sharing that has helped spread hate speech, extremism, misinformation and livestreamed video of massacres.
Video of the Day
As the swearing in ceremony of Alberta’s new Premier, Jason Kenney and his cabinet got underway on April 30th, Rabbi Menachem Matusof, Head Shliach and Director of Chabad in Alberta stepped up to give an invocation. He also helped start the new Premier off on the right foot, having him give tzedaka as his first act.
A Stop at Chabad Air on the Way to March of the Living
On their way the March of the Living in Poland, marchers made a stop at the Chabad Air stand in JFK airport, putting on Tefillin and igniting their Jewish spark.
Two Dead and Four Injured in Shooting at North Carolina University
Two people were killed and four were wounded on Tuesday in a shooting on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The shooter has been identified as a student in the school.
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