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Op-Ed: Crown Heights Needs an Old-Age Home
by Anonymous
The Crown Heights Community can be justifiably proud in the wonderful work of Hafatzus Hamayinus that they do worldwide. A prime example is your recent article of photographer Meir Alfasi, who traveled to the mountains of Bolivia, where he brought Judaism to fellow Yidden some of the most remote places on earth. However, with the many elderly and vulnerable residents that we now have in Crown Heights, one does not have to go to the remotest places on earth to help another Jew.
Sydney's JNTV went around asking Jews their opinion on whether Israel's ultra-Orthodox should be drafted to the military. Rabbi Yehudah Spielman, a Lubavitch schoolteacher, weighed in on the debate as well.
Video: Should the Charedim Be Drafted?
Sydney’s JNTV went around asking Jews their opinion on whether Israel’s ultra-Orthodox should be drafted to the military. Rabbi Yehudah Spielman, a Lubavitch schoolteacher, weighed in on the debate as well.
Take a 3-minute tour that highlights some of the major changes and improvements at Chabad.org, the #1 Jewish website.
Video: A 3-Minute Tour of the New Chabad.org
Take a 3-minute tour that highlights some of the major changes and improvements at Chabad.org, the #1 Jewish website.
Photos: Beis Rivka Gets a Facelift
You know those broken steps and stained bricks that greet our elementary school children who attend Beis Rivkah every morning? Aside from the visual blight they cause, the broken steps have become quite dangerous. The school administration has finally taken steps to fix it. Permanently.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — At around 5:00pm yesterday, a bochur was walking on Troy Ave. near Maple St. when he was approached by three suspicious looking youths.
Bochur Assaulted with Metal Bat in Broad Daylight
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — At around 5:00pm yesterday, a bochur was walking on Troy Ave. near Maple St. when he was approached by three suspicious looking youths.
Left: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Right: Arab-American Sherine El-Abd, a Boteach supporter.
In an effort to court the many Arab-American constituents in the district where he is running for congress, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has declared himself ‘the pro-Arab candidate.’
Boteach Declares Himself ‘the Pro-Arab Candidate’
Left: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Right: Arab-American Sherine El-Abd, a Boteach supporter.
In an effort to court the many Arab-American constituents in the district where he is running for congress, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has declared himself ‘the pro-Arab candidate.’
Suspected Suicide Bomber Captured on Video
A brazen daytime bombing that killed seven people and injured dozens on a bus full of Israeli tourists was most likely a suicide attack, Bulgarian officials said Thursday. Israel stood by its claim that Iranian-backed Hezbollah was responsible and vowed to hit back. [Update: Freed Guantanamo detainee?]
Driving down Nostrand Ave. yesterday, a Crown Heights resident saw something shocking occur in broad daylight. The incident was captured on his 'dash cam' video, and he shared it with us and our readers. Can you spot it? (Hint: Unfortunately, it isn't much of an anomaly in this area)
Video: Can You Spot the Anomaly?
Driving down Nostrand Ave. yesterday, a Crown Heights resident saw something shocking occur in broad daylight. The incident was captured on his ‘dash cam’ video, and he shared it with us and our readers. Can you spot it? (Hint: Unfortunately, it isn’t much of an anomaly in this area)
Photos: Shlichus in Remote Mountains of Bolivia
Photographer Meir Alfasi recently traveled to the mountains of Bolivia, where he brought Judaism to fellow Yidden some of the most remote places on earth.
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Op-Ed: Our Schools Must Teach Derech Eretz
by Anonymous
Recently I took a trip with my nieces and nephews to visit my parents, their grandparents. The kids are two, four, and six years old, which means their enrollment in the Crown Heights school systems has varied from one year to three years, to none. They are sweet children, reminding me of all that is pure and good, and of complete naivety. On this trip, they also reminded me of something else.
Campers Around the World Receive a Caring Message
MyShliach sent care packages of nosh and prizes to yaldei hashluchim in sixteen overnight camps, including CGI of Parksville, Detroit, Orlando, Pardas Chanah, Camp Emunah, Camp HASC, Camp Simcha, Jewish Girls’ Retreat and Camp Keilie.
Chabad Takes on Vital Humanitarian Role in Bulgaria
Moments after the blast occurred. Inset: Rabbi Chaim Tevardovitch.
In the aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Bugras, Bulgaria earlier today that targeted Israeli tourists, local Chabad rabbis are playing a pivotal humanitarian role that includes providing food, drink and clothing, translating, responding to concerned family members and ministering to the dead and wounded.
Hazy, hot and humid conditions across the Tri-State on Wednesday gave way to severe thunderstorms that knocked out power to thousands in and around Monsey. Nevertheless, Lubavicther Yehudah Goldberg has light and electricity due to a wise purchase he made last winter.
Video: Generator Beats Monsey Blackout
Hazy, hot and humid conditions across the Tri-State on Wednesday gave way to severe thunderstorms that knocked out power to thousands in and around Monsey. Nevertheless, Lubavicther Yehudah Goldberg has light and electricity due to a wise purchase he made last winter.
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Nelson Mandela
Chabad Kitchen Marks Nelson Mandela’s Birthday
South African leader Nelson Mandela
A kosher community kitchen in Sydney celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday by preparing hundreds of meals for the needy.
Picture of the Day: Storm Destroys Car
A short-lived but severe thunderstorm just passed through Crown Heights, knocking down a large tree branch under which an unlucky resident parked his/her vehicle. The mishap occurred on Crown St. between Brooklyn and New York Ave. The fallen branch has completely blocked off the road, causing police to divert traffic to other streets.
“The Mezuzahs Saved My Life”
Lubavitcher entrepreneur Eli Posner lives in Nashua, New Hampshire along with his business partner Mendel Mangel. This afternoon a fire broke out and ravaged their apartment, destroying most of what’s inside and overwhelming the town’s firefighters. In an interview with a local newspaper, Eli credits the fact that he and his friend escaped unharmed to the Mezuzahs affixed to the doors of their apartment.
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