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Video: Werewolf in the Torah?
Recently the world’s Jewish news outlets reported on the “adoption” of an Orthodox boy by Argentina’s president, ostensibly to prevent him from becoming a werewolf. Interestingly, Rabbi Mendel Kaplan dedicated two classes to this topic in his weekly class that airs on Jewish.tv.
Video: Asara B’Teves with the Rebbe
In honor of the fast of Asara B’Teves, commemorating the day Jerusalem was placed under siege before the ultimate destruction of the temple, we present a video of the Rebbe getting an Aliya and reading the Haftorah on this day in 5748 (1988).
New Engagement!
Sholom Domnitz (Manchester, England) and Shaina Krafchik (Leeds, England)
Here’s My Story: Personal Care
Mrs. Leah Arkush has been a Shlucha in Birmingham, England, since 1974. She was interviewed in JEM’s My Encounter studio in Brooklyn, New York, in April of 2014.
Photos: Tefilin at the Taj Mahal
One of the participants of an annual trip of the Chabad Brazilian Organization ‘Espaco K’ (‘space’ in Portuguese) put on Tefillin in front of the Taj Mahal in the City of Agra, India. The place is considered as one of the wonders of the world, and attracts millions of tourist each year.
Video: It’s a Girl!
It’s January 1st, and that means registration has begun for the coming summer in Camp Emunah. In honor of the occasion, the girls’ camp released this humorous video, promoting the message that it’s never too early to register.
Female Burglar Steals Over $1,500 in Cash from CH Family
When a family discovered that an envelope full of cash went missing, they asked their building’s management to review surveillance footage of the building. They were shocked to discover that an African-American woman had broken into their apartment a day earlier.
Baby Girl!
Menachem and Devorah Rosenzweig (Cedarhurst, NY)
‘EnerJew’ Shabbaton Lights Up Russian Forest
On Shabbos Chanukah, the young members of the ‘EnerJew’ youth movement from the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod enjoyed a special Seminar out in the woods surrounded by nature, fresh air, tranquility and endless snow.
New Torah Begun in Suburban Atlanta
A Jewish community in west Cobb County, Georgia, gathered earlier this month to celebrate inscribing the first letters of a Sefer Torah, which will be finished during the next year by a Sofer in Israel.
Rabbis, Shluchim, Dignitaries Celebrate with Lev Leviev
Many prominent Rabbonim, Shluchim and politicians gathered in Israel to celebrate with philanthropist Lev Leviev on the wedding of his daughter, Eilat, and her Chosson, Gidon Jacobson, Tuesday night.
Jewish, Deaf and Proud at Historic Chanukah Events
At the first ever Chanukah event for the deaf community in New York, the excitement was silent but palpable.
‘Jewish Indiana Jones’ Presents Biblical Archeological Discoveries
A number of visits to Israel, particularly Jerusalem, have sparked Rabbi Avrohom Stolik‘s interest in archaeology.
Laws and Customs: Asara B’Teves
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Asara B’Teves for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations and parking meter regulations will be suspended on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1.
Uber Driver Carjacked at Gunpoint in Crown Heights
Police are searching for a group of four men who ordered a cab on Uber, then carjacked the driver at gunpoint. The incident occurred Monday, at around 12:45 in the afternoon, on Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights.
