Stabbing Surge Has New Yorkers on Edge
New York City has seen a 20 percent increase in stabbings this year compared with last, and police say they don’t understand why it’s happening or what to do about it.
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Experiencing the Joy of Purim When Drinking’s Off-Limits
Brian Weinberger, an attorney, had been addicted to alcohol and pills for more than a decade until his wife learned of his problem. “The things that I had been hiding came out, and that caused a tremendous upheaval in my family and personally,” said Weinberger, 55, who lives in Scottsdale, Ariz., and has five children.
Wilkes-Barre Students Produce Purim Dance Track
The students of Yeshivas Beis Menachem in Wilkes-Barre, PA, pooled their talents together to produce this fresh and lively dance track for Purim.
Aaron Holder, wearing a plaid shirt, helps carry the driver from a car crash in East Cobb on Tuesday, March 15. The man who took this photo, Matt Chanin, is also Jewish, and after sharing the shot with Holder, he was invited to Holder’s house for Shabbat dinner. Photo: Atlanta Jewish Times.
Miraculous Rescue After Atlanta Crash
When he witnessed a serious accident occur in front of him in Atlanta last week, Lubavitcher singer/songwriter Aaron Holder did not hesitate to run and assist – despite the fact that doing so put his own life in danger. For his heroic actions, Holder was commended by the Atlanta Jewish Times.
Vice: Broad Support for Trump Among Hasidim
Donald Trump enjoys widespread support within the Hasidic community in the US, according to experts interviewed by Vice News.
Shliach to Turkey Rabbi Mendy Chitrik assists Zaka volunteers with the transfer of the victims' bodies to Israel.
Following Attack, Turkey’s Jews Remain Strong
More than 24 hours after a terrorist detonated his bomb on one of Istanbul’s busy thoroughfares, it has emerged that Jews were indeed the intended target, as surveillance footage shows the suicide bomber following the group from their hotel all the way to the city center.
City of Torah Salutes Russia’s Chief Rabbi
Dozens of Admorim, Gedolim Roshei Yeshiva, Rabbonim, Dayanim and community leaders gathered in Bnei Brak Sunday to congratulate the chief rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, and his son and daughter-in-law at their Sheva Brochos.
Cheder Has Amazing First Year, Looks Forward to Next
All the students and their families are having an amazing first year at Cheder Chabad Girls of Long Island, which has just opened registration for the 2016-17 school year.
New Engagement!
Yitzchak Miller (Lawrence, NY) and Shaindy Horowitz (Crown Heights)
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday
Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended today, Monday, March 21, 2016 to facilitate snow removal. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Shana Glick (Pomona, NY)
Baby Boy!
Dov and Devi (nee Shlomo) Werdiger (Melbourne, Australia)
“America Iz Nisht Andersh” in Bais Rivkah Montreal
Recognizing the significance of having the opportunity to celebrate Tes Adar Sheni in a year that actually has an Adar Sheni, coupled with the fact that this is a Shnas Hakhel, Bais Rivkah of Montreal decided to something special this year.
Picture of the Day: Oholei Torah Dinner
At Sunday evening’s dinner saluting 60 years to Oholei Torah, a number of the disputed members of the board posed for a photograph together with Rabbi Joseph Rosenfeld, the school’s longtime administrator.
New Engagement!
Mendel (ben Levi) Motchkin (Miami/Melbourne) and Batya (bas Zev) Drizin (Miami, FL)
New Engagement!
Dovid Greenberg (Morristown, NJ) and Leah Rahmani (Boston, MA)
8:00pm: Should We Project Different Faces for Different Audiences?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 108, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Should We Project Different Faces for Different Audiences? How Important is Cholov Yisroel? Criticizing the Critical? What is Tikla and Butzina D’Kardunisa?
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