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Yossi and Chaya Mushka (nee Kahanov) Hoichberg (Crown Heights)

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Carrying forward the legacy of Reb Shmuel Moshe Hakohen Benjamin A”H
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Moishe and Mina (nee Pinson) Koncepolski (Crown Heights)

Florida Judge’s Decision to Allow Kosher Food to Prisoners Prompts Other State Action
It’s been a little more than two months since Federal Judge Patricia A. Seitz ruled that Florida prisons serve kosher food to inmates who request it, and the effects have already been far-reaching.

Bar Mitzvah Boy is the Unexpected Star of Oprah Show
Mendel Hurwitz woke up Tuesday morning to find himself a viral sensation.

Beled Rebbe Records ‘Niggun Hashluchim’ on New Album
After his father’s recent passing, Rabbi Shlomo Taussig accepted upon himself the leadership of the Beled Chassidus, which his father had led for many decades. Despite his new position – at the behest of his father and mentors – Rabbi Taussig continues to work in his profession of many years – being Misameach Jews with his singing, both at live events and through his musical recordings.

Kimmel Crew in Crown Heights for ‘Hipster or Hassid’
This afternoon, a production team from The Jimmy Kimmel Show came to Crown Heights, where they filmed various bearded passers-by for a comedy feature titled ‘Hipster or Hassid.’

Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought: Begin Your Story
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo S. Lucas, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Lech Lecha.
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Mendel and Sonya (nee Fedorovsky) Rogatsky (Crown Heights)

100 Attend Event on Strengthening Sholom Bayis
Some 100 women gathered in the large hall at Lubavitcher Yeshiva-Crown Street for an event on strengthening Sholom Bayis, along with advice based on teachings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Female IDF Soldier Stabbed; Condition Critical
A female IDF soldier was stabbed in Kikar Adam in Shomron, West Bank, and is reportedly in critical condition and fighting for her life. The terrorist was neutralized by gunfire from other soldiers.

Terror Attack Thwarted in Midst of Farbrengen
Last night, two teenaged Palestinian terrorists launched an attack on a Jewish multi-family home in Chevron. The attack occurred while a ‘Farbrengen’ was going on upstairs. Miraculously, the attacked was thwarted by fast-acting IDF soldiers stationed outside, one of whom sustained a light injury.

Boy Volunteers Kick Off the Year at Friendship Circle
50 Bochurim who have committed to give up one hour a week of their free time to spend time with children with special needs this coming year have gathered together for a special kickoff event with The Friendship Circle of Brooklyn.

Whooping Cough Cases Spike in Orthodox Jewish Neighborhoods
A wave of whooping cough has hit the Orthodox Jewish Brooklyn neighborhoods of Crown Heights, Williamsburg and Borough Park, city health officials said Monday.

Kinus Production Team Plan to Transform the Armory
In just two weeks, thousands of Shluchim from around the world will converge upon the Bedford-Union Armory in Crown Heights, where more than 80 sessions, workshops and the Melava Malka of the International Kinus Hashluchim will be held.
New Engagement!
Yanky Biggs (Crown Heights) and Sheina Litvin (Louisville, KY)
New Engagement!
Mendy Epstein (Columbia, SC) and Mussie Kreiman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Yanky (ben Yerachmiel) Wolowik (Los Angeles, CA) and Chaya Mushka (bas Boruch) Mishulovin (Crown Heights)