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Hospital Gives Woman C-Section Against Her Will
An Orthodox-Jewish woman is suing Staten Island University Hospital and two of its physicians, claiming she was forced to undergo a cesarean section against her will.
Montreal Celebrates Lag BaOmer with Unity and Pride
Over 4,000 men, women and children gathered for a Lag BaOmer celebration in in Cote Saint Luc, Montreal, in a display of Jewish pride and unity.
Cheder at the Ohel Gets New Principal
Cheder at the Ohel, known as an excellent, small, Chassidish school just outside of the city whose student body consists of Lubavitch boys from Long Island, Queens, Crown Heights and Connecticut, has announced that a new full-time principal will be joining their staff.
74-Year-Old Congregant Writes Complete Sefer Torah
To write a Torah, a scribe must pen 304,805 Hebrew letters using a feather quill on sheepskin parchment — without making a single mistake. Forget auto-correct. Even one error would invalidate the whole text, making it unfit for use in a Jewish house of worship, according to custom. So completing a Torah is a cause for celebration. Completing one as an amateur is almost unheard of.
London Celebrates Lag Ba’omer with Much Fanfare
Thousands of people enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather at the Great Lag Ba’omer parade in Stamford Hill, London, UK. Children from the local Jewish day schools in Ilford, Golders Green, Edgware, Southgate and of course Stamford Hill all joined in and took part in saying the Pesukim.
Sydney’s North Shore Comes Together for Bonfire, BBQ
Over 400 members of Sydney’s North Shore Jewish community attended a Lag Ba’omer family event organized by the local Chabad Shluchim.
Despite Naysayers, Borough Park Parade a Success
The Great Lag Ba’omer Parade in Borough Park, organized by local Shliach Rabbi Aron Ginsberg, was an overwhelming success despite the persistent efforts of certain elements in the community to try and put a stop to it.
Video: Parade Float Causes Controversy
At the Great Lag Ba’omer Parade in Crown Heights Sunday, one float in particular caught the attention of revelers for its controversial depiction of Techiyas Hameisim, with many voicing concern that it was distasteful and inappropriate for the viewing of children.
Roosevelt Island Gets Surprise Visitor for Lag Ba’omer
Chabad of Roosevelt Island, located on the East River between Manhattan and Queens, hosted a Lag Ba’omer outing and bonfire that was attended by dozens of the island’s Jews.
Despite All Odds, Jewish Pride Displayed in Kharkov
Hundreds joined in for a celebration of unity and pride on Lag Ba’omer in Kharkov, Ukraine. A bigger crowd than ever joined in this year, despite the political uncertainty sweeping through the country.
Boruch Dayan Ho’emes: Mrs. Shoshana Reizel Pevzner, 81, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Shoshana Reizel Pevzner, OBM, wife of Reb Yizchok Shlomo Pevzner, OBM, and daughter-in-law of fabled Chossid Reb Avrohom Boruch Pevzner, OBM. She was 81 years old.
Thousands Celebrate Lag Ba’omer in Melbourne
Thousands of people took part in the Lag Ba’omer Parade & Fair, organised by Chabad Youth of Melbourne this past Sunday. The parade, which was the first to take place in the world, united men, women and children in the streets of Melbourne, Australia for a day of Jewish unity and pride.
Under Tight Security, Odessa Celebrates Lag Ba’omer
Hundreds of Odessa Jews celebrated Lag ba’omer under guard in the city’s first large Jewish gathering since deadly riots there two weeks ago.
Photos: Lag Ba’omer Celebrated in The Five Towns
Over 3,500 Jewish children and their parents from all over The Five Towns, NY gathered at a local park to celebrate Lag Ba’omer with Chabad.
London Community Celebrates Library’s Reopening
Amid much celebration, the Ohr Hatorah Library in Stamford Hill, London has re-opened its doors on Thursday, 15 Iyar, with brand-new, spacious and state-of-the-art premises in the center of the community.
Bugaboo Out, Mima Xari In?
A stylish new stroller is steadily replacing the Bugaboo as the baby carriage of choice among Brooklyn’s trendy moms.
