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Ari Levertov (Crown Heights) and Debby Rabinowicz (S. Paulo, Brazil)
Petersburg’s Oldest Synagogue Reopens
The oldest prayer hall of Petersburg, Russia, the ‘Small Synagogue,’ opened its doors to the public after four years of renovations. The synagogue is a beloved city landmark that has been the hub of Jewish life even under the most grueling conditions in the past century.
Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought: You Can Do It!
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo S. Lucas, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Noach.
In California, an Especially Fervent Annual Prayer for Rain
With the state of California deep into the fourth year of a record-smashing drought, Jewish people in the Golden State had an especially personal experience when they gathered on Monday morning for the inaugural annual Jewish “prayer for rain.”
Two Motorists Injured in Violent Car Crash
A violent crash between two cars in a busy Crown Heights intersection sent one car flipping onto its roof and injuring both drivers.
70-Year-Old Woman Stabbed at Jerusalem Bus Station
A Palestinian terrorist stabbed a 70-year-old Israeli woman outside Jerusalem’s main bus station today. The woman was moderately wounded, and was transported to Shaarei Tzedek Medical Center for treatment.
In Mountains of Peru, Chabad Concludes Two Months of Intensive Activities
Chabad of Cusco, Peru, directed by Rabbi Ofer Kripor, has concluded two months of intensive activities. The high altitude city’s thin air has been unable to slow the Shluchim’s dedicated work.
Video: Why It’s Important to Speak Positively
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Noach. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Why is it important to speak positively?
Kinus Registration Opens, Over 850 Already Sign Up
Less than eight hours after opening registration for the International Kinus Hashluchim, the Kinus office reported that more than 850 shluchim have already registered.
USA vs Florida: Kosher Food Now Ensured for Inmates
After years of court battles concerning inmates religious rights, Judge Patricia A. Seitz, of the United States District Court, ordered federal monitors to oversee that Jewish inmates in the Florida system be ensured to receive kosher food.
State Senator Meets Firebomb Victim
New York State Senator Jesse Hamilton, a Crown Heights resident, met with Yosef Rachimi, a Lubavitcher Bochur who was targeted in a firebomb attack in Manhattan last Friday while doing Mivtzoim.
Picture of the Day: Producer Pauses for a Mitzvah
At the filming of a movie scene in front of Oholei Torah this morning, the school’s Office Administrator, Rabbi Shlomo Nelken, approached the film’s Jewish producer and offered him the opportunity to put on Tefilin – which he readily accepted.
Grand Synagogue of Kaluga Reopens After 90 Years
The historical building of the Grand synagogue in Kaluga, Russia, was opened after renovations on Tuesday, October 8th. The opening marks almost 90 years since the last time the synagogue welcomed Jewish worshipers through its doors.
Long Island Sees ‘Fly-By’ in Support of Israel
Yesterday, Monday, October 12, Director of Chabad in Mineola, NY, Rabbi Anchelle Perl, joined a group of pilots and community activists in several aircraft for a ‘fly by’ over Long Island, in a demonstration of support for Israel, as well as in honor of the Year of Hakhel.
Fictional Homicide Scene Set Up in front of Oholei Torah
A frightening scene where body which appeared lifeless and sprawled out in front of Oholei Torah, the neighborhoods largest boys’ school, was actually part of a filming of a TV show earlier today in Crown Heights.
Jewish Man Assaulted on Eastern Parkway
A Jewish man sitting on an Eastern Parkway bench was assaulted by a Black man in an unprovoked attack. Bystanders and Shomrim apprehended the suspect.
Police Release Surveillance Video of Firebombing Suspect
Police have released surveillance video in connection with the firebombing incident in Manhattan on Friday in which two Yeshiva students were believed to have been targeted. Police are certain that this is not the case and it is no longer being considered a hate crime.
