Friendship Circle School Ends Year on High Note
The first year of the Friendship Circle of Bergen County, NJ’s Hebrew school has ended, but the learning, growth and personal rewards for everyone involved have just begun.
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Photos by Esther Malka Levertov / Nachas Photography
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Following Shooting, Residents Decry Police Inaction
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20 members of Congress send a letter to President Obama requesting “the protection of Palestinian children from Israeli abuses.” One of the signatories was the Congresswoman who represents Crown Heights in the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Yvette Clarke. It was not the first time she took action against Israel.
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Rabbi Takes Second in ‘Chopped’
He wore a winning smile the entire time, even though he didn’t come away with first place and the $10,000 cash prize.
Melbourne Unites for Kinus Torah
The Rabbinical College of Australia and New Zealand (Yeshivah Gedolah-Melbourne) hosted a communal Kinus Torah on Sunday, the thirteenth of Sivan. The Kinus was convened in conjunction with Shavuos, as per the Rebbe’s directive that a Kinus be held on, or immediately after, each Yom Tov.
Pioneering Chabad at UPenn Celebrates New Building
Cloudy skies couldn’t put a damper on the early-evening ribbon-cutting and building dedication of the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Jewish Life-Lubavitch House at the University of Pennsylvania. Dozens of alumni, supporters, community members and rabbis gathered on June 16 to be a part of the celebration that was more than 10 years in the making.
Video: Lipa Stars in Pepsi Commercial
Chasidic pop star Lipa Schmeltzer can now add another line to his resume: Israeli Pepsi endorser. Lipa, who has broken with his New Square Orthodox community in supporting the State of Israel, recorded a minute-long Pepsi Max commercial blending Israeli culture with his own Yiddish roots that was published online Monday.
Man Stalking Children Taken into Custody
A video that has gone viral showing a man in Lefferts Park behaving in a ‘creepy’ manner around children prompted a number of concerned parents to call Shomrim after observing the same man in the park once again today. He was taken into custody.
Rebbe’s Letter Reaches Netanyahu After 28 Years
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The Crown Heights Eruv: Making an Educated Choice
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Chabad Launches Hospital Assistance Program
In response to a growing need for the development of Jewish hospital services across the United States, Merkos Suite 302 has launched “Chabad on Call”, a National Hospital Assistance Program.
Picture of the Day: Old Friends Catch Up
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