A certification meant to designate kosher eateries as establishments that treat their workers with dignity and respect has become a controversial issue, with many of the participating businesses reportedly receiving threats, not accolades for their involvement in the program.
A seven-alarm fire broke out in a seven-story apartment building on New York Avenue in Crown Heights, after it was reportedly struck by lightning. Read the full article here.
Gan Menachem day camp held its annual baking competition on Wednesday. Campers baked cakes and they were put on display.
Following last Wednesday’s hail storm and high winds, the city is gearing up for yet another dangerous storm that could potentially bring widespread power outages and even tornadoes to the area.
A robbery in Greenwich, Connecticut prompted a large and rapid response from local police. Rabbi Yossi Deren was driving in the area shortly after the incident in a car similar to the one driven by the suspects, when he was pulled over by police officers.
A second Crown Heights building, located on the corner of Brooklyn Ave. and Sterling St., was hit by lightning this morning, causing bricks from the buildings roof. Fortunately, the building’s lightning rods intercepted the strike and conducted it safely into the ground, preventing another devastating fire.
During a brief thunderstorm this morning, lightning struck a 7-story building on New York Ave. between Winthrop and Hawthorne St., setting it ablaze. The smoke is blowing across the Crown Heights neighborhood as firefighters continue to try and bring the raging inferno under control.
Shots were fired near the corner of Eastern Parkway and New York Ave. last night. There were no reported injuries. Police responded to the scene and took an African-American male into custody.
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The Rebbe Rashab founded Yeshivas Toras Emes in Chevron on the 2nd of Cheshvan, 5672 (1912), while the holy-land was still under Ottoman rule. As its hundredth birthday approaches, the Yeshiva, which has since been moved to Jerusalem, is gearing up for a lavish celebration.
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Gan Yisroel has always been famous for their phenomenal choice in staff. The steady flow of dedicated, talented, and Chassidishe staff members has long been a hallmark of CGI. This year’s incredibly eclectic group is no exception.
Camp Gan Israel of Florida’s first session came to an end with a smashing grand trip of bowling, an alligator show and water park. Filmed and Edited by Mendel Korf. [Please note: Video has music in the background.]
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg yesterday rebuffed rabbis’ threats of legal action if the city goes through with a proposal to restrict a controversial Orthodox Jewish circumcision procedure.
Campers and staff at Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ donned their Shabbos clothes and gathered for a group portrait on the campus’ baseball field.
25-year-old Martin Thomas was shot and killed in Crown Heights last night. The shooting took place on St. Johns Place near Schenectady Ave. shortly after 7:30pm. Another victim, a 24-year-old man, was shot in the right leg.
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