Many Smiling Faces at Oholei Torah’s First Day
As the flagship School of Chabad Lubavitch, with an enrollment of 1850 Talmidim, Oholei Torah officially began its new 5776/Shnas Hakhel school year.
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South American Young Shluchos Enjoy Shabbaton
For eight-year-old Jana Tawil, shlucha to Salta, Argentina, a Shabbos afternoon with likeminded friends is only a hop, skip and jump away—if a 1,500 kilometer plane ride fits that bill. But just two short weeks ago, that’s exactly what she – and nine other junior shluchos her age from a variety of cities throughout the country – did, converging on “nearby” Buenos Aires for a shabbaton that was made especially for them.
Video: Bella Bracha Returns with Vol. 2
It’s been almost two years since Jewish children were introduced to Bella Bracha, and have been singing “I’m going to a wedding” on endless loops ever since. Bella Bracha Vol. 2 is almost ready, and some of the cast recorded a quick update for their little fans.
Photos: Boro Park Bids Farewell to Yossi Piamenta
In addition to the Levaya in Crown Heights, a funeral was held for well-known Jewish musician Yossi Piamenta in Boro Park, which was attended by dozens of friends and admirers, as well as his close colleagues Mordechai Ben David and Avraham Fried.
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Mendy and Nechama Dina (nee Varnai) Baitz (Crown Heights)
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Shneur Zalman Pevzner, 22, OBM
With great sadness and pain, we inform you of the untimely passing of Hatomim Shneur Zalman Pevzner, OBM, son of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok and Rivka Pevzner, veteran Chabad emissaries and directors of the Sinai Educational Center in Paris, France. He was 22 years old.
10th Annual Jewish Summer Fest at the Jersey Shore
Hundreds attend Chabad’s 10th Annual Jewish Summer Fest at the Jersey Shore which was sponsored by Chabad at the Shore located in Ventnor, NJ. Participants enjoyed a Kosher Beach BBQ, crafts, rides and a carnival as well as a lively music by DJ Justin Horn of 2Life Talent.
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Sholom and Devorah (nee Sebbag) Bukiet (Crown Heights)
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Yoel and Mussy (nee Perlstein) Chazan (Crown Heights)
PSA: New Speed Camera on Eastern Parkway
Following legislation passed in Albany that allows New York City to erect 120 new speed cameras (up from a mere 20), the revenue-generating devices have been springing up all over the city, including many mobile ones designed to prevent drivers’ awareness of their existence.
Los Angeles Celebrates Bittersweet Siyum Sefer Torah
Completing a brand new Sefer Torah is a very joyous occasion, but this one was different. On the day that marked the Bas Mitzvah of Chaya Spalter OBM a Torah, whose writing began in the merit of recovery, was instead completed in her memory in a bittersweet ceremony.
107 Rabbonim Sign Kol Koreh to Report Child Abuse
107 Rabbonim and Dayanim have signed a Kol Koreh affirming the Halachic obligation of all Jews to immediately report and notify secular law enforcement when they know of an instance of child abuse.
U.S. markets plunged at the open Monday following a big drop in Chinese stocks. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 1,000 points in early trading.
Stock Market Plunges on China Jitters
U.S. markets plunged at the open Monday following a big drop in Chinese stocks. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 1,000 points in early trading.
City Sends Tractor to Destroy ‘Illicit’ Chabad Shul
On Friday afternoon, mere hours before Shabbos, the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, a suburb of Jerusalem, sent a tractor to dismantle a makeshift Chabad Shul that had been erected the night before on municipal land. But swift and brave action by members of the community prevented its destruction.
Crown Heights Man Beaten to Death Following Botched Robbery
Police are investigating the death of 38-year-old Michael Brown as a homicide after he was found semi-conscious and spitting up blood. Police said that he was a victim of a robbery earlier that day and that he fought off his attackers, who later returned and beat him to death.
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Nosson and Nechama Dina (nee Levine) Shusterman (Crown Heights)
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