Baby Girl!
Chaim and Dina (nee Flood) Schneider (Johannesburg, South Africa)

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Pre-Dawn Chasidus Shiur Takes Off in Miami Beach
Every morning before the sun rises over South Florida, several members of Anash come together at the Beis Menachem Shul in Miami Beach for a Shiur on the Alter Rebbe’s Torah Ohr.

South African Jews Recall Close Friendship with Mandela
The South African Jewish community remembers Nelson Mandela, the country’s first democratically elected president, as a close friend, one with deep ties to prominent community figures and a partner in the decades-long effort to end apartheid.
New Engagement!
Yosel Tiefenbrun (London, UK) and Chaya Chein (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Danny Illulian (Beverly Hills, CA) and Mushky Blesofsky (Crown Heights)
Chabad Student Jailed for Refusing to Enlist in IDF
A Chabad yeshiva student was arrested by Israeli military police for refusing to enlist in the army. He was sentenced to jail in IDF Prison 6. This is the third such arrest since the new draft law requiring Yeshiva students to enlist in the military came into effect.

Mother Pleads with FDA to Allow Treatment for Son
A Houston Orthodox Jewish family has launched a petition to the Obama administration in an effort to get the Food and Drug Administration to allow their six year old son access to a treatment that they hope will cure his aggressive brain cancer.

Photos: Making History in Albania
On the eighth night of Chanukah, a most remarkable event took place in Albania. President Bujar Nishani personally invited the Jewish community to a formal and grand Chanukah lighting ceremony in his own palace.
Baby Girl!
Yechiel and Ita Cagen (Crown Heights)

Video: Panhandlers Go on Theft Spree at Wedding Hall
A pair of panhandlers, who are known to frequent Shuls and events around Crown Heights, were captured on surveillance video going on a stealing spree, rummaging through the pockets of dozens of coats and making off with a wallet, a scarf and a coat.

Car Occupants Flee Scene of Empire Blvd. Collision
Last night at around midnight, a Dodge Charger speeding down Empire Blvd. struck an Infinity SUV as it attempted to cross the Schenectady Ave. intersection.

Video: What Chabad Means to Me
At the Lay Leadership Conference of the Kinus Hashluchim this year, guests got a unique opportunity to express what Chabad means to them.
Baby Girl!
Yisroel and Henna (nee Shapiro) Shomer (Crown Heights)

Councilwoman Apologizes for Insensitive Comments
Newly elected Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo released a statement today apologizing for comments she made on December 3rd regarding race relations in Crown Heights and the knockout ‘game.’

Video: Bella Bracha DVD Sneak Peek
Torah Treasure is wrapping up production on a new DVD series just for girls, titled ‘Bella Bracha,’ featuring the talented Chanale Fellig. The new DVD is sponsored by Dovid and Malkie Smetana, and will iy”h be in stores by the end of the month.

Talented Women Perform at Library’s ‘Night of Lights’
The last night of Chanukah was lit up in Crown Heights, with a dazzling show of talent at The Levi Yitzchok Library’s exclusive concert, titled ‘A Night of Lights.’
New Engagement!
Shlomo Horowitz (Israel/Crown Heights) and Aida Wilschanski (Crown Heights)
L’chaim will be tonight, Tuesday, at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.]