Students Win the Biggest Prize for Gemara Learning
Students who successfully participated in Igud Hamelamdim’s Mivtza Torah were well rewarded for their efforts. But the biggest prize of all was their ability to learn Gemara on their own.
I Found Judaism at Columbia
Against the backdrop of violent threats, gaslighting, exclusion, and betrayal, Cecile (now Sara) connected to her Judaism for the first time while studying at Columbia University.
Baby Boy!
Mendy and Mushky (nee Holtzberg) Segal from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
HY”D: Bodies of Three More Hostages Rescued From Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces has recovered the bodies of three more hostages from the northern Gaza Strip in an overnight operation. Orión Hernández Radoux, 30, and Hanan Yablonka, 42, and Michel Nisenbaum, 59, were all killed on October 7th.
Released Time Volunteers Prepare for the Great Parade While Enjoying Joseph’s Dream Burger
Excitement is in the air as Released Time gears up for the much-anticipated Lag B’Omer Great Parade. More than 500 children and family members from 75 public schools across New York are expected to participate and celebrate together.
Picture of the Day
Shiur Daled of Oholei Torah Zal posed Thursday for a group photo as they finish their final year and head off on a year of Shlichus.
Saul Dreier’s 99th Birthday with LEC Students
Saul Dreier, a Holocaust survivor, shared his experiences with the students, urging them to keep their heads high, especially in such a perilous time.
Weekly Letter: A Students’ Rally in 5713
In preparation for Lag B’Omer we share a Lag B’Omer Message of the Rebbe to junior Yeshivah students on the occasion of a students’ rally in 5713. In his fascinating message, the Rebbe points out interesting lessons from Lag B’Omer for us
The True Selfless Hatzalah Volunteers You Never Hear About
For every man rushing to answer a call, there’s a woman behind him, holding down the fort and calmly ensuring that whatever other responsibility their volunteer husband has is taken care of so that someone else can receive life-saving care.
The Jew Project: Roei Shalev, A Nova Festival Survivor
Roei Shalev is a Nova Festival survivor who faced the pain of the attack and more that followed. He sat down with Yisroel Teitelbaum of The Jew Project for a portrait.
Prevention101: What Should I Look For In A Trauma Therapist?
Series on Trauma: Episode 12 – Parenting in a Post-October 7th World. The series addresses questions regarding trauma following the massacre of October 7th and the surge of global anti-Semitism.
Beautiful Lag Baomer Snapshots Discovered
With Lag Baomer approaching, the JEM team has been hard at work bringing never before seen Lag Baomer snapshots from the archive to publication on JEM’s photo site, alongside any thousands of already available Lag Baomer moments.
Crown Heights Insider Podcast: Season #2 Episode #1 – What Does It Take To Run An Election With Avi Lesches
Crown Heights businessman and activist Avi Lesches joins the Crown Heights Insider podcast to discuss the upcoming election for Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights, and takes questions on the process and decisions made.
The Jeeps Were Lined Up In Neat Rows, This Was Not Your Normal IDF Base
It was just as sandy and hot as most southern bases this time of year, but first of all, it wasn’t an actual base. It was a small company of soldiers staying in a home at the outskirts of a tiny border town. But what we definitely hadn’t seen anywhere else, was the neatly organized parking spots for the IDF Jeeps, with improvised poles and ropes set up to mark each vehicle’s space.
Darchai Menachem Hosts Second Annual Shabbaton in Bushkill, Pennsylvania
This past weekend, the serene town of Bushkill, Pennsylvania, played host to Darchai Menachem’s second annual Shabbaton, a truly memorable and enriching experience for all attendees. Over 35 families, comprising the dedicated teachers, their spouses, and children gathered for a weekend filled with inspiration, learning, and “Sheves Achim Gam Yachad”.
2,000-Year-Old Menorah Engraving Discovered In Chevron During Arrest Operation
During an arrest operation in Kafr Si’ir near Hebron, the IDF soldiers arrived at a 2,000-year-old fort in the village. The ancient fort dates back to when the town was Jewish, during the Talmudic era. On its walls, the soldiers found engraved menorahs.
Subsidized Bus Service To The Ohel for Lag B’Omer
Subsidized bus service to and from the Ohel will be expanded in honor of Lag B’Omer on Motzei Shabbos, the 17th of Iyar and Sunday, the 18th of Iyar.
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