JEM: A SHOCKING Request from the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Rabbi Benjamin Blech was once summoned to see the Rebbe. Following which, he was sent on a mission to the far east for the sake of bringing Jews closer to their roots.
Man Shot On Utica Ave in Crown Heights, NYPD Investigation Underway
A man was shot Wednesday evening near the intersection of Utica Ave and Union Street, the same spot which saw a stabbing just yesterday.
Kinus Hashluchos 5784: Security Meeting
Members of the Vaad Hakinus met with representatives of various New York City law enforcement agencies this week in preparation for the annual International Conference of Shluchos.
Shomrim Alert: Electric Scooter Safety Alert
Crown Heights Shomrim has released an alert reminding the community to please be aware of electric scooters and their dangers.
New Engagement!
Shmuel Yosef Greenbaum (Melbourne, Australia) to Mushka Raskin (London, UK) L’Chaim: Motzei Shabbos, Feb. 3rd, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!
Jacob Stein (Bay Harbor, Florida) to Emily Bernstein (Parkland, Florida)
JLI: Why The Jews? The Truth About Antisemitism
There is no denying the recent uptick in anti-semitism in the past year. Are we at fault? What can we do about it, and is there any chance for it to change?
Mishnayos and Audio: The Importance of Learning Mishnayos on Chof Beis Shvat
In honor of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka’s yahrtzeit, Yagdil Torah has released a pamphlet which includes full mishnayos for those who wish to learn it, expanded quotations on women’s part in Torah learning, and a short sicha from the Rebbe.
Avraham Fried Releases New Song “Linatzeiach”
Famed singer Avraham Fried has released “Linatzeiach”, his newest song composed by Menachem Klein with the Music video taken wit soldiers of the IDF.
Man Fatally Shot In Crown Heights Basement Tuesday
A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the basement of a Crown Heights apartment building early Tuesday, police said.
Camp Gan Yisroel Parksville Launches New Music Video
Camp Gan Yisroel Parksville is proud to release a brand new music video that was made to a newly created song that was written and produced by some of the dedicated staff members this past summer.
Watch: New Shabbos Tzuzamen Promo Video
With the global Shabbaton for young Shluchim and Shluchos just a few weeks away, MyShliach releases a comedic promo video featuring Yossi Bryski.
Rented Minivan Goes Up In Flames In Crown Heights
A minivan rented by a Jewish person in Crown Heights went up in flames Tuesday evening, sending flames billowing tens of feet in the air and belching smoke across the neighborhood.
Recidivist Car Thief Arrested in Crown Heights Yet Again With The Help of Shomrim
A recidivist car thief is in the slammer again Tuesday after a shocked Crown Heightser discovered the thief with his hands full with loot from his vehicle and called Shomrim.
Kashrus Alert: Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips
The OU (Orthodox Union) Kashrus Agency has released a Kashrus Alert for Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips, some of which had been mislabeled.
Camp Gan Israel Staff Hiring Platform Goes Live
The CKids Camp Directory, a comprehensive resource connecting potential staff with Gan Israel Day camps globally, officially launched today. This pioneering platform offers a detailed overview of each camp, including camp duration, age requirements, and specifics about accommodation and transportation.
Rabbi Dovid Schochet guided the Toronto Jewish community with strength and love for 66 years. Photo by JEM
Obituary: Rabbi Dovid Schochet, 91, Towering Architect of Jewish Life in Toronto
Much of the boom in traditional Jewish life in Toronto began in the 1950s, in great part due to the leadership of Rabbi Dovid Schochet, the revered rabbi, halachic authority and staunch defender of Jewish law and values who helped guide the city with strength and love for 66 years. Rabbi Schochet passed away in Toronto on Sunday evening, 19 Shevat, (Feb. 28). He was 91 years old.
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