In connection with the release of a new documentary on the Beilis blood libel, which took place a century ago in Kiev, we present to our readers a fascinating letter on the subject written by the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe through his trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, which was made available by his son-in-law Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
Early this morning a Kvutzeh Bochur was dragged out of his bed by police detectives and arrested. Friends of this Bochur ‘plastered’ 770 with signs and flyers calling Mendy Hendel and a number of his cohorts Mosserim [informers]. During Mincha they physically attacked as well.
Reb Mottel der Shoichet, 97, was a fierce survivor of decades-long Soviet persecution. Exiled to the Soviet gulags for seven years for the crime of Torah study and his connections to Chabad, he went on to serve for decades as Moscow’s only shochet (kosher slaughterer) and mohel (circumciser).
Aizik and Brachie (nee Gurkow) Katzman (Crown Heights)
Mrs. Shoshana Dubroff is sitting Shiva after the passing of her father, Rabbi Berel Goldstein, OBM, at 738 Lefferts Ave. [between Troy and Schenectady Aves.] 1st floor, until Tuesday morning. The family has requested that visitors refrain from coming after 10:00pm. Hamokom […]
In this short film by AMK Productions, we find out what happens when an elderly Jewish couple finds out their children aren’t coming home for Pesach.
With great sadness and deep pain, we inform you of the untimely passing of Hatomim Ahron Esriel (Ezzy) Kestecher, OBM, of Melbourne, Australia. He was 28 years old.
Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar has advised Ukraine’s Jews not to get involved in politics.
Former Boston Red Sox All-Star pitcher Bruce Hurst signed autographs and hung out with children at Chabad of Mesa, Arizona’s “Purim in the Stadium.” He also addressed the crowd of over 100 people at the program, which included concession food and a “half-time” show by the Chai Tones.
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Tazria. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Is life in this world real?
Kentucky’s only Jewish Day school celebrated its move to downtown Louisville Sunday. Mayor Greg Fischer was on hand to officially cut the ribbon to the new facility.
As Pesach approaches, thousands of boxes of Shmurah Matzah are being shipped to all parts of the world from the Crown Heights Matzah Bakery, under the strict supervision of the Crown Heights Beis Din.
An obnoxious kvetch, a waiter and wise old woman teach us an important lesson about life in this latest video released by CTeen.
In honor of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz, OBM, a beloved Shlucha and mother whose life was tragically cut short earlier this month, Crown Heights women will gather tonight for a ‘Torah and Tea’ seminar in her memory.
Mrs. Leah Silverstein is sitting shiva after the passing of her mother, OBM, at 1559 Carroll St. [between Troy and Schenectady Aves.] until Friday afternoon. Visitors are requested to come between the hours of 12:00-9:00pm. Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion […]
Immediately following a wedding in Borough Park at 2:30am Tuesday morning, a 65 year-old Orthodox Jewish visitor from Great Britain was attacked and injured in what some are calling a twisted version of the “knockout game.” Update: Hoax? Update #2: Not a hoax.
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