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Yanky and Rivkie (nee Polter) Goldstein (Crown Heights)
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Sukkah Goes Mobile for Jews of LA’s Inland Empire
The Jewish holiday of Sukkos was delivered on wheels to Eastern Los Angeles faithful on Tuesday, courtesy of Rabbi Sholom Harlig of Chabad of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Car Thief Confronted, Pulls Knife, Apprehended by Shomrim
He just couldn’t keep away. Career car burglar Terrance Nelson struck once again on the first day of Yom Tov, only to be confronted by a group who witnessed him – aided by a young child – breaking into a car. He pulled a knife, and Shomrim was called.
Swastika Scrawled on Crown Heights Sidewalk
An Anti Semitic vandal spray-painted a swastika – the symbol of Aryan superiority used infamously by Nazi Germany – with the word “good” underneath it on Union St. between Schenectady and Utica Aves. in Crown Heights.
Terrorist Revelations Put Mumbai Jews on Alert
Following the news of a threat to the Mumbai Jewish community from a terrorist organisation, a prominent body that represents the Jewish community in the city has sent out advisories to all synagogues and members to be on alert, especially because the community is currently in the midst of a festive holiday.
Picture of the Day: Officer Plays Ball
A police officer, stationed on the corner of Albany Ave. and Crown St. to block off the road for Simchas Beis Hashoeva, plays ball with a couple of young locals.
LA Rabbis Caution on Alcohol During Simchas Torah
Dozens of men sit around a few tables, humming a soft Chasidic niggun, swaying slowly back and forth, noshing on cold cuts, salads and light snacks. Some are sipping on small cups of vodka. Most wear white dress shirts, black dress pants and a long black coat.
Sword Sallower Performs at Long Island Sukkos Festival
Chabad at Adelphi University on Long Island teamed up with the local Hillel chapter for a hugely successful Sukkos party, featuring an amazing performance by Strongman/sword sallower Adam “the Real Man” Rinn.
Video: Sholom Rubashkin Addresses Borough Park Simchas Beis Hashoeva from Prison
Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin, former CEO of Agriprocessors currently serving a 27-year sentence in Federal prison, addresses the crowd gathered at the Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebration in Borough Park Monday night from his prison cell.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Thursday, Friday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday and Friday, September 26-27 for Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Please note: alternate side parking on parts of Eastern Parkway’s service lane will be in effect on Saturday. Please do not leave your car parked there over Yomtov as you will be unable to move your car before then and you will be ticketed.
Roosevelt Field Mall on Lockdown After Shooting
A New York mall and nearby school were placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after two people were shot inside a store near the mall, authorities said.
Photos: Yemenite Simchas Beis Hashoeva on Troy Ave
Once again a Shimchas Beis Hashueva celebration in the Yemenite theme was held 762 Empire Blvd., an apartment building on the corner of Troy Ave., where residents and guests danced to traditional songs.
Meet the ‘Are You Jewish?’ Chabad Guys
“Excuse me, are you Jewish?” It’s a question heard on the streets of New York and other cities this time of year as members of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement approach other Jews and ask them to shake the lulav and the etrog — a sheath of palm fronds and a citrus fruit — in observance of Sukkot.
