Baby Girl!
Shneur Zalman and Miriam (nee Hyman) Horowitz (Crown Heights)
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Jewish Education? There’s an App for That!
The man sitting on the commuter train focusing intently on his iPhone might be playing Angry Birds. Or he might be studying Talmud, Skyping with a chevruta partner in Israel or even teaching Hebrew school.
We are pleased to report that as of 4:30 this morning Yakov has been found and is doing fine. It turns out that he just wanted to take a break from a long summer of hard work, and impulsively decided to leave for a few days vacation. He will return to Crown Heights in the near future.
Missing French Twin Found
We are pleased to report that as of 4:30 this morning Yakov has been found and is doing fine. It turns out that he just wanted to take a break from a long summer of hard work, and impulsively decided to leave for a few days vacation. He will return to Crown Heights in the near future.
Sara Chana, a Lubavitcher Homeopath, discusses alternative natural cures for acid reflux and other ailments on CBS.
Video: Sara Chana Talks Natural Remedies on CBS
Sara Chana, a Lubavitcher Homeopath, discusses alternative natural cures for acid reflux and other ailments on CBS.
Four campers at L'maan Achai star in this video, which portrays some of the fun aspects of camp life.
Video: L’maan Achai Shenanigans
Four campers at L’maan Achai star in this video, which portrays some of the fun aspects of camp life.
Maccabi Athletes Wrap Tefillin
Rockland County played host this year to the JCC Junior Maccabi Games, where over 1,400 Jewish athletes have come to town to compete in their respective sports throughout this week.
Hester: The Secret Club for Lubavitchers
Hester is the name of a an underground, word-of-mouth supper club / cafe / speakeasy / community space, hosted by Itta Werdiger Roth, which is geared toward the ‘Chabad Lite’ in their 30s crowd. Located in Ditmas Park, the club’s location is secret, and the once-a-month event can be attended by invitation only.
Austrian Lawmaker Posts Anti-Semitic Cartoon
Vienna’s Jewish community is outraged over an anti-Semitic cartoon posted on the Facebook page of the leader of Austria’s anti-immigrant Freedom Party. The cartoon, reminiscent of the Nazi era propaganda, shows a banker with a large hooked nose and Star of David cufflinks profiting from Europe’s financial crisis.
Crown Heights Late-Night Thief Caught
A burglar who has been terrorizing the Crown Heights neighborhood for several weeks, breaking into homes and businesses in the dead of night, has finally been apprehended and is in police custody. The Crown Heights community is breathing a collective sigh of relief.
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Picture of the Day: Tefilin for First Time at 81
An elderly Holocaust survivor in a small French town was inspired to put on Tefilin for the first time in his life. Having arrived at the age of Bar-Mitzvah in 1942 – during the height of the Holocaust – he had never before had the opportunity.
The Mysterious Death of a Brooklyn Beggar
As he begged outside Brooklyn synagogues, Howard Frank was always regaling people with stories of his past, proudly referring to his distant esteemed rabbi relatives.
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Video: More Gems from Rabbi Dov Greenberg
Rabbi Dov Greenberg has just recorded his second installment of short thoughts for Jewish.TV.
Was a Kallah Arrested During Her Wedding?
A storm erupted on the Jewish blogosphere last night, when photos emerged of what appeared to be New York City police officers arresting a Kallah in her wedding gown.
Over 800 at Atlantic City Jewish Summer Fest
Summer at the Jersey Shore ended on a high note with the 8th Annual Jewish Summer Fest in Atlantic City. More than 800 people participated in the event, which was sponsored by Chabad at the Shore.
Kansas City Gets a Taste of Kosher BBQ
BBQ is a Kansas City tradition. Kansas City style BBQ is prepared differently than any other region of the country. But one local BBQ competition is taking the way KC prepares BBQ to a different level.
Bochurim attending the Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ share their experiences and feelings as the summer comes to an end.
Video: Dear YSP…
Bochurim attending the Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ share their experiences and feelings as the summer comes to an end.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is still polling ahead of her likely Democratic rivals for mayor. The latest Quinnipiac poll gives Quinn-- who would be New York City's first female mayor-- a solid lead to succeed current hizzoner Michael Bloomberg.
Quinn Leads in Polls to Replace Mayor Bloomberg
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is still polling ahead of her likely Democratic rivals for mayor. The latest Quinnipiac poll gives Quinn– who would be New York City’s first female mayor– a solid lead to succeed current hizzoner Michael Bloomberg.
