In my last blog post, I wrote about the genesis of my book, “Among Righteous Men,” and the emotional connection I often felt to Crown Heights, the Brooklyn neighborhood where the book is set.
The spiritual center of the Landfield Avenue Synagogue returned home Tuesday as a crowd of jubilant members and supporters carried the congregation’s once-stolen Torah from the Monticello police station to the synagogue.
Israeli ‘Kvutzah’ Bochurim gathered in the 749 Mikvah to surprise one of their friends with a birthday party.
A New York City councilman is calling for the creation of an inspector general’s office to oversee the police department.
On January 26, Rabbi Alexander and Leah Namdar, Chabad representatives to Sweden, were served at their home with a notice by Gothenburg’s school authorities: Four of their children presently studying at an international online school must be delivered to a Swedish school by February 1. Failure to do so may result in a fine of 16000 crown—the equivalent of $2400 per week.
I did not set out to write a book about Jews. In fact, I was warned repeatedly against it — by friends, acquaintances, publishing professionals.
For the past four years, graduate student Kelly Scovone has vacationed in Key Largo, Fla., during her mid-winter break. She settles in an oceanfront condo with full amenities, a 15-minute drive to a deep water marina that features snorkeling, scuba diving, and water skiing. But although there are boundless opportunities for adventure right at her fingertips, she barely ventures into the great outdoors at all.
On a visit to Israel, Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird told an audience of 350 at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum that “Israel has no greater friend in the world than Canada.” He then surprised them by saying “Canada does not stand behind Israel… .” After a slight pause he continued: “Canada stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel” in any threats and challenges it may face. He was met with warm applause.
Throughout the week, students from Oholei Torah are busy preparing for Yud Shevat, by learning basi legani and all the minhagim of the day.
If you have an upnapid New York City parking ticket, today is the last chance to have the fine reduced. The popular program, which reduces parking tickets by one third if you wave your right to contest the ticket, was axed by Mayor Bloomberg, and will expire tonight, Tuesday, at midnight.
Yankel Shurpin (Crown Heights) and Miriam Wilhelm (London, UK)
Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.]
Dovber Chaiton (Santon, South Africa) and Srula Duchman (Los Angeles, CA)
Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.]
The first time a rabbi stepped into the newly opened Freehold, NJ Kia dealership, offering freshly baked challah and a chance to put on tefillin, no one was more surprised than dealership owner Jay Brichke.
Think: music, delicious food, and a heartfelt speech. Think: laughter and wonderful memories being made. Thinking of your average communal celebration? Think again!
Dovber Chaiton (Santon, South Africa) and Srula Duchman (Los Angeles, CA)
They say “Once an OS student, always an OS student.” The first ever alumni reunion proved just that! On Sunday, the Nigri International Shluchim Online School alumni students, from around the US, enjoyed an Online School reunion. Where was it held, you ask? Online, of course! While some students joined together in the Shluchim Office for this event, others logged in from their homes and dorms around the USA.
Around 500 people, about 10% of the Glasgow Jewish community, attended the eighth Lubavitch of Scotland Kosher Food and Wine Expo this past Sunday. The first expo was held in 1973.
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