First Ever Jewish Wedding in Cambodia
As the sun set over Phnom Penh, locals, tourists and guests from all over the world gathered for the first Jewish wedding known to be celebrated in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Left: Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan. Right: Rabbi Levi Shemtov.
Top Chabad Court: D.C. Is Shemtov’s Exclusive Domain
The Central Committee of Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbis has declared that the movement’s activities in Washington, D.C., fall entirely under the authority of Rabbi Levi Shemtov, settling a longstanding feud between the District of Columbia rabbi and Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan, who oversees Chabad programs in Maryland.
70-Year-Old Man Killed by Car near Kfar Chabad
A 70-year-old man was killed early this morning when a vehicle collided with the scooter he was driving near Kfar Chabad in central Israel. The victim was a regular at the ‘770’ in Kfar Chabad, though he was not a member of the community.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday
Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday, February 9, due to snow operations. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
The Edelkopf family in Sochi, Russia.
Shliach Ordered to Leave Russia for ‘National Security’
An American-born Chabad rabbi who has served the Jewish community of Sochi in southwestern Russia since 2002 was ordered to leave the country within three days under a provision dealing with threats to national security.
Thursday: Rally at the Ohel
On Thursday, 13 Shvat (February 9), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12, featuring a special project in honor of Tu B’Shevat, prizes, sandwiches and an amazing program. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Photos: Shechiyanu Fruits for Tu B’shvat
Sweet Lime, Blood Orange, Red Bananas and Yellow Mangos are just a few of the interesting and exotic fruits that are available this year at Mr. Greens in honor of Tu B’shvat.
Video: Super Bowl Party for the Homeless
Crown Heights filmmaker Meir Kalmanson threw a Super Bowl Party for New Yorkers who had nowhere to go.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Shlomo Schwartz, 71, OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz, OBM, AKA “Schwartzie,” a well-known and beloved rabbi, entertainer, inspirational speaker and founder of the Los Angeles-based Chai Center. He was 71 years old.
New Engagement!
Shua Levin (Los Angeles, CA) to Batya Cooper (Los Angeles, CA)
Weekly JLI Video: Roots of Faith
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Parshas Beshalach is titled: Roots of Faith.
Video: Learning ‘Chassidus Applied’-Style
On Yud Shevat, Rabbi Jacobson gave a special live “MyLife: Chassidus Applied” talk to students from Yeshivas Achei Temimim of Pittsburgh, visiting Crown Heights for Yud Shevat. The talk was recorded and is presented below for the larger community of bochurim and anash.
Baby Boy!
Shneur and Devora Leah (nee Margolis) Stern (Coral Springs, FL)
Donald Trump with Betsy DeVos
Voucher Advocate Confirmed as Education Secretary
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed school choice advocate Betsy DeVos as Education secretary by the narrowest of margins, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie in a historic vote.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch as heavy snow moves into the tri-state area. The watch goes into effect late Wednesday night until 6:00pm on Thursday, with 6-10 inches of snow expected to fall.
Snow Storm Watch Issued for New York City
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch as heavy snow moves into the tri-state area. The watch goes into effect late Wednesday night until 6:00pm on Thursday, with 6-10 inches of snow expected to fall.
11-Year-Old Assaults Jewish Teenagers
An 11-year-old African-American boy randomly accosted three Jewish teenagers and assaulted two of them this afternoon in Crown Heights. Update: The perpetrator was charged with a hate crime.
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