European Rabbis Gather in Prague
Dozens of rabbis from all across Europe have gathered in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, for an annual conference, hosted by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe, under the leadership of Rabbi Menachem Margolin.
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Eber’s Tishrei Liquor and Wine Sale
Audio: Purim Dance Track
Crown Heights musician Aron Niasoff has produced a new lively Purim dance track, which he is sharing with the community to stream and download free of charge. The track is perfect for Purim parties, Purim vehicles, or merely for one’s personal enjoyment.
The tables are ready for the grand celebration.
36 Orphaned Bas Mitzvah Girls Celebrate in Jerusalem
For the families with a deceased parent, celebrating joyous occasions could be emotionally and financially difficult, to make it easier during these times, Colel Chabad, marked the Bat Mizvah of thirty-six orphans, in a joint celebration in Jerusalem.
Naftali Bennett
Bennett: Chabad Led Me Back to My Roots
In an interview with Israeli media, Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett explained his fondness for Chabad, and described in detail how Chabad brought him to leading an observant lifestyle.
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Mendy and Masha (nee Adler) Sacho (Crown Heights)
Video: Who Is Moshiach?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Tetzaveh. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Who is Moshiach, and how can one be connected to him?
Are You Driving with a Suspended License?
In light of a number of recent incidents where motorists were pulled over and arrested after it was discovered their license was suspended, Shomrim has issued a notification for drivers to check the status of their licenses.
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Hadar and Chanie (nee Cohen) Crown (Rechovot, Israel)
Baby Girl!
Nochum and Chana (nee Amilov) Kaplan (Crown Heights)
Picture of the Day: Judeo-Francophone Luncheon
The French Consulate of New York yesterday hosted a luncheon with the visiting Chief Rabbi of France, Rabbi Haim Korsia, and Rabbi Mikhael Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of Jewish-French Community Center of New York.
3 Car Collision on Kingston Avenue
Three cars were involved in a collision on Kingston Avenue Monday afternoon, all set in motion after one car rear-ended an SUV which then collided with a taxi. One woman was hurt and was transported by Hatzalah.
Left: Australian Royal Commission on CSA. Right: Rabbi Danny Yaffe.
Letter: Community Must Unite to Heal
As the Royal Commission Hearings on Child Abuse rip through the heart of Australia’s Orthodox-Jewish community, one Sydney Chabad Shliach – Rabbi Danny Yaffe – wrote the following heartfelt open letter, which was published in the local Jewish Media outlet J-Wire.
ULY-OP Students Honor the Rebbetzin with Siyum
On Chof Beis Shvat, Rabbi Y. Karp’s 5th grade class at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva-Ocean Parkway honored the Rebbetzin’s yahrzeit by making a siyum on Mishnayos Sukka, led by Hatomim Meir Levy. He concluded the mesechta beautifully, with a dvar Torah and explanation according to the Rebbe.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tuesday
Alternate Side Parking regulations will be suspended Tuesday, February 24, to facilitate snow removal. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
Yitzhak Rabin, Bill Clinton, and Yasser Arafat at the Oslo Accords in 1993 that created the Palestinian Authority.
U.S. Jury: P.A. Responsible for Terror Attacks in Israel
A U.S. jury has concluded today that the Palestinian Authority is responsible for terrorist attacks in Israel that killed or wounded Americans, and awarded the victims $218.5 million in damages.
New Engagement!
Berel Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden) and Tzivi Tiechtel (Nashville, TN)
Left: Eli Yishai, leader of the Yachad party. Center: Rabbi Meir Mazuz visiting the Ohel in 2010. Right: Aryeh Deri, leader of the Shas party.
Chabad Caught in Middle of Israeli Political War
Chabad has become the center of an ongoing Israeli political battle dubbed by many ‘the war of recordings.’ Recently a decade-old recording was released in which Rabbi Meir Mazuz, the spiritual leader of the Yachad party, is heard attacking Chabad in nasty terms.
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