KSCVK Aims to Raise $200,000 for 40 Weddings
Keren Simchas Chosson V’kallah, the spectacular organization that enables young couples to build a Jewish home, is running a matching campaign to raise vital funds.
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Shidduch Networking Event Coming to Crown Heights
On Rosh Chodesh Tamuz, June 25th, a pioneering Shidduchim event run by ChabadMatch will take place in Crown Heights, giving parents and singles the ability to meet multiple experienced Shadchanim under one roof.
Picture of the Day: Solve This Crossword Clue
In yesterday’s New York Times crossword puzzle, clue #15 across was “Jewish organization known for its outreach work.” The answer is six letters.
Suspect Pleads Guilty over JCC Bomb Threats
Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Juan Thompson pled guilty to one count of cyberstalking and one count of making hoax bomb threats as part of his campaign to harass and intimidate a particular woman, by, among other things, communicating at least 12 threats to Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) and other Victim Organizations in her name.
Weekly JLI Video: Ladies First
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Parshas Shelach is titled: Ladies First.
Video: The Rebbe’s Brain Was Like No Other
Rabbi Shmuel Tevardovitz of Bal Harbour, FL, yesterday encountered Dr. Bernard (Barry) Baumel, a world-renowned neurologist, who had the privilege of treating the Rebbe after he suffered a stroke in 1992. Dr. Baumel shares a fascinating experience he and his fellow physicians witnessed during that time period.
Fidget Spinners and Fiesta Highlight Awards Ceremony
Chabad of Orange County, NY’s Hebrew School, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, celebrated student accomplishments at a festive Moving-Up Awards Ceremony. The event was attended by many of the Hebrew School’s 90 students, along with their families.
Wiesenthal Center Founder Delivers Keynote at Chabad Dinner
Chabad of the Valley marked their annual Banquet Gala with a special keynote address by Rabbi Marvin Hier, the found of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. A moving tribute was paid to Rabbi Joshua B. Gordon OBM, founder of Chabad of the Valley.
Besht to Welcome New Torah in Teen’s Memory
A joyous celebration will be held on Sunday, June 25 – Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, as the congregants and community welcome a new Sefer Torah to the Besht Center, donated by the Levy family in memory of Chaya Mussia Levy, OBM.
Video: Massive Tree Suddenly Collapses
A massive tree suddenly collapsed on Montgomery Street in Crown Heights, this while the city in the midst of a record breaking heat wave.
Baby Boy!
Zalmy and Zeldy (nee Glassner) Gansburg (Crown Heights)
Video: Director Gives Scoop on Anticipated Film
Producer and director Chaim Hershkowitz sat down with musician Fitche Benshimon to discuss The Rebbe’s Nigunim vol. 2, as well as new and exciting additions to the cast.
City Agrees to Change Kingston Ave. Parking Rules
The NYC Department of Transportation announced that it has agreed to comply with requests from the Jewish community to extend metered parking on Fridays to accommodate Shabbos observance.
Video: Getting Ready for the CGI Global Rally
Prepare for takeoff! This summer, campers will fly high at an all new exciting live rally for Camp Gan Israels around the globe.
Record-Breaking Heat Scorches New York
A record-breaking blast of summer-like weather is hitting New York and other parts of the Northeast, squashing memories of a cold, rainy spring, with temperatures coming very close to 100 degrees.
New Shluchim to Be Long Island’s 50th Couple
Chabad on Long Island is showing rapid growth, with the number of centers more than doubling during a time when many American synagogues are merging, losing members or closing.
Moments After Burial, Baby Named After ‘Bubbe’
A deeply moving sight unfolded at the Montefiore Cemetery in Queens yesterday, Monday, as the Friedman family gathered together to bury their matriarch, Mrs. Miriam Tzimmel Friedman, OBM. Merely a few minutes after the burial was complete, cries of “Mazal Tov!” echoed through the Beis Hachaim – the Niftar’s granddaughter had just given birth to a healthy baby girl.
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