New Engagement!
Aryeh (ben Shmuel) Goodman (Chicago, IL) and Mindy (bas Shlomo) Greenberg (Morristown, NJ)

City of Mystics Nurtures IDF Soldiers With Resolve
Ranked top in the world, Israel’s Defense Forces has to its credit some of the most sophisticated technology, military minds and training programs in the world. But in 2006, as the second Lebanon war with Hezbollah came to a bitter end, an internal investigation revealed a lackluster performance by the IDF.

From Days Gone By: Gan Yisroel in the Mid ‘60s
From the archives of Zevi Iseroff, we present a collection of vintage photographs of Camp Gan Yisroel in upstate New York, summers of 1964 and 1966. Can you identify anyone in the photos?

World’s Largest Megilah a Guinness Record
The world’s largest Megilah, written by Lubavitcher Sofer Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kenig of Rechovot, Israel, has recently been completed and will be put up for sale.

‘King of Jewish Music’ Rocks KSCVK Men’s Night
Over 1,000 Men turned out for Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah’s annual auction event, which benefits the vital work they do in helping marry off Chassanim and Kallahs in Crown Heights. The guests were treated to a lavish buffet and an amazing concert with ‘the king of Jewish music’ – Mordechai Ben David.

Lebanese Refugee Inspires Women at KSCVK Auction
Packed wall to wall, women and girls turned out to hear the enthralling story of Brigitte Gabriel, who spoke at Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah’s annual auction event, which benefits the vital work they do in helping marry off Chassanim and Kallahs.

Why a Chabad Rabbi Got Involved in a Movie
A new documentary that screened on January 19th in more than 600 cinemas across America grapples with controversial questions about the search for archaeological evidence for the exodus of the Jews from ancient Egypt as recorded in the Torah.
More Snow to Follow Freezing Rain and Sleet
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the New York City area until Tuesday morning. After a morning bout of freezing rain, snow and sleet, the National Weather Service expects more snow to develop in the afternoon and continue through Monday evening.

We Want Moshiach – With a Beat!
Ker A Velt Productions, created by Aizik Chanin, has produced a new song about Moshiach, titled ‘One Two Three.’ With an upbeat tempo and modern ‘dub’ sound, the song’s producer aims to create kosher Jewish entertainment that appeals to today’s youth.

New Torah Dedicated at Chabad of USF
It took a year — and more than 600,000 letters, each written specifically in black ink — for Rabbi Yochanan Kline, a scribe from near Miami, to complete work on a Torah scroll dedicated to the University of South Florida on Sunday.

NYC Marks Full Week Without Reported Homicide
As of Sunday night, A full week has gone by without a single killing in New York City, a rare milestone.

KSCVK Announces the Winners of its Annual Auction
A record number of people turned out Motzai Shabbos and Sunday for Keren Simchas Choson V’Kallah’s annual auction benefit, buying tickets – and supporting the organization – in hopes of winning valuable prizes. At the conclusion of the women’s event Sunday evening the raffle was drawn and the winners were announced. List in the Extended Article.

Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday
Alternate Side Parking regulations will be suspended Monday, February 9, to facilitate snow removal. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.

MyShliach’s Regional Shabbatons Unite Yaldei HaShluchim
Answering the call to bring yaldei hashluchim together for uplifting Chassidishe and social experiences, MyShliach, a division of Merkos Suite 302, hosted its first regional Shabbaton for Shluchim’s boys living in the Pacific Northwest this Cheshvan. Daughters of shluchim living in southern Argentina and Paraguay met for the first time at a shabbaton just a few weeks later, and a shabbaton open to boys from Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Kansas and New Mexico took place shortly thereafter.

Popular Halacha Guide Now Available In English
A popular and essential guide, Taharah Kahalachah, once only available in Hebrew is now available for the first time available in English, opening a wealth of practical information to the English reader.

Authorities Mounting Desperate Search for Missing Family
Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD have begun an extensive search for a missing family who have not been heard from or seen since January 31st 2015. Authorities are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of the Kutsy family along with their two daughters.
UPDATE: The family has been located and they have turned themselves in.