Gift Gives Russian Jewish Centre its Own Home
At 29, David Schottenstein is one of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the United States. His Columbus, Ohio-based custom clothing business, Astor & Black, reached annual sales of more than $20 million last year.

Despite Illness, Tween Wants to Change the World
Every night when Avery Sax goes to sleep, she says the twice-daily prayer known as the Shema.
Baby Girl!
Shloy and Toby (nee Rabkin) Rubinstein (Crown Heights)
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Gadol Consulted over Avraham Fried’s Lyrics
The lyrics of a recently released song by Chasidic superstar Avraham Fried have become the subject of internet buzz in recent days as word comes that the lyrics in question were actually brought to one of today’s foremost gedolim in order to ascertain their origin.
A Chinese style acrobatic troupe that performed in front of a crowd of thousands at a Lag B’Omer parade on 18th Avenue in Borough Park last week was comprised not of Chinese acrobats, but a group of Bochurim; Re-Ku-Dim is a project of Mesivta Shaarei Arazim, a boys’ high school located in Monsey.
Video: ‘Chinese Acrobats’ at Boro Park Parade
A Chinese style acrobatic troupe that performed in front of a crowd of thousands at a Lag B’Omer parade on 18th Avenue in Borough Park last week was comprised not of Chinese acrobats, but a group of Bochurim; Re-Ku-Dim is a project of Mesivta Shaarei Arazim, a boys’ high school located in Monsey.
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Video: The Secret of Jewish Immortality
What makes the Jewish people unique? What has allowed us to survive centuries of persecution? Other empires have risen and fallen, while the Jews have not only survived but thrived. What is our secret? In this fascinating lecture from the European Jewish Retreat, Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau inspires viewers and leaves them with a powerful task to carry forward.
New Chabad Center Ends 12-Year Journey
A jubilant crowd shouted “Mazel tov!” as they gathered under a canopy of tall trees to celebrate the official opening of the Chabad Jewish Center of Northwest Bergen County, NJ.
New Engagement!
Yakov Yosef Raskin (Burlington, VT) and Chaya Vaisfiche (Melville, NY)
L’chaim will be tonight, Thursday at Beis Rivkah
310 Crown St. [between New York and Nostrand Ave.]
A debate over how to report child abuse crimes in the orthodox Jewish community was tense and at times violent as it spilled into the streets on Wednesday night. A Crownheights.info reporter was at the scene.
Protesters Clash with Supporters of Accused Pedophile
A debate over how to report child abuse crimes in the orthodox Jewish community was tense and at times violent as it spilled into the streets on Wednesday night. A Crownheights.info reporter was at the scene.
Kindergartners Learn Their Brochos on a Field Trip
In a most unique and fun experience, the young children of Morah Esther Krinsky and Yehudis Baitch went for a trip to Lerman’s Fruit store on Albany Avenue to learn about the many different fruits and vegetables and the brochos that are made on them.
Thousands of Kids at Lag Ba’omer Event in Argentina
A grand Lag Ba’omer gathering took place last week in the Abasto Shopping mall in Buenos Aires – one of the largest malls in Argentina. 13 Jewish Schools – both Orthodox and and non-Orthodox – Participated, with a total of 2,000 participants.
C.A.Y. Congregants Rise to the Occasion
After signing a lease on a new place to permanently house their congregation last February, Chevra Ahavas Yisroel was given until May 14 to finalize the purchase – and come up with the $150,000 down payment. But when that day rolled around, the Shul leaders found themselves with only $30,000 in the bank.
New Engagement!
Moshe Simcha Baker (Toronto, Canada) and Ahava Esther Boesz (Passaic, NJ)
New Engagement!
Moshe Aber (Sydney, Australia) and Mushka Wircberg (Crown Heights)