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.
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A class and prayer service in a Florida prison organized by Chabad Beaches in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
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.
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Moshe and Chana Esther (nee Brennan) Lewis (Crown Heights)
TONIGHT: Yad L’Achim Hosting Important Event in CH
Tonight, Yad L’Achim will be hosting a special event dealing with the dangers of cults and missionaries. For the first time in New York, hear from a veteran and expert in counter cult tactics, as well as from a victim – The Mahara”m Schiff’s Grandson – who was saved by Yad L’Achim.
Terror Wave Continues in Israel, 3 Killed and Dozens Wounded
Three Israeli’s were killed in two simultaneous attacks in Jerusalem neighborhoods of Armon HaNetziv and Geulah. Over 20 others were reportedly injured, a number of whom are still listed in critical condition.
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Chezky and Mushkie (nee Miller) Golowinsky (Crown Heights)
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Peretz (ben zalman) Chein (Crown Heights) and Gitty Leitner (Monsey, NY)
NYPD: Bochurim Not Intended Target of Firebomb
Two Israeli yeshiva students thought that they were the intended victims of a Molotov cocktail that exploded near them on a Manhattan sidewalk on Friday afternoon, but police now say the manager of a neighborhood food-cart storage business was the actual target.
Hatzalah Adds 4th Ambulance to Its Fleet
Hatzalah of Crown Heights recently took delivery of its 4th ambulance to its fleet. This new ambulance is joining their 3 other ambulances and a ‘fly-car’ which stand at the ready for any emergency medical need.
2 Assaulted, 2 Others Menaced with Gun; Suspect Apprehended
A Shomrim Volunteer was brutally assaulted in a sudden and unprovoked attack on Kingston Avenue. The suspect was apprehended, and police later found an imitation firearm in his possession.
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