In one way or another, we all live with, and learn to accept, some sort of contradiction in our lives. At times it hinders our ability to get things done, but sometimes the contradiction itself is the source of our accomplishments.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Harav HaChossid Hatomim Rabbi Mordechai Meir Hakohen Bryski OBM, longtime resident of Crown Heights who was among the Talmidim of Yehivas Tomchei Tmimim in Otvock and Shanghai.
He is survived by his wife Ethel and children Uri Eliezer Bryski, Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber Bryski, Yitzchok Bryski, Rabbi Aaron Yaakov Bryski, Rochel Tzilka Kohn, Rebbetzin Chave Sarah Einbinder, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Bryski, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Bryski and Rebbetzin Rivkah Leah Katz.
A video shown at the Motzai Shabbos Hatzalah health symposium depicts the heroic efforts of the Hatzalah volunteers to save a Crown Heights man in cardiac arrest.
Redbridge rabbis will have a significant presence as chaplains at the Olympic Games, after it was confirmed four will be providing first-hand support to athletes and visitors. Among them Shliach Rabbi Moshe Muller the assistant director of Chabad Lubavitch Ilford Center.
People blocking driveways in New York City is not entirely uncommon, to say the least, its how we deal with it that matters. What if your in a hurry and have a few friends available to help you?
Molly Rissien stepped up to the hot dog stand at Allen Field House and left happy. It was a first for the University of Kansas junior, who comes from a family of die-hard Jayhawk fans and goes to all the games. Since she keeps kosher, she could never partake in the long-time sporting event snack tradition. Until now.
Sleepy New Yorkers beware: Putting your feet up on a subway seat during a late-night train ride can land you behind bars.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach revels in speaking publicly about topics most Orthodox Jews avoid; his newest work promises to be no less controversial. The Israeli Newspaper Haaretz interviewed him on his latest book “Kosher J,” in which he describes the founder of Christianity as a good Jew, and blames later Christians who never knew him for portraying him falsely.
Last night, a Crown Heights couple noticed a great deal of anti-Semitic graffiti on a Kingston subway bench. They went to report it to the station attendant on their way home, and mentioned that there had been similar stuff in the exact same spot about a month ago.
In honor of his upcoming marriage, singer Shimmy Engel teamed up with Israeli composer Yishai Lapidot to release a music video of Avraham Fried‘s touching Aleh Katan – in Yiddish.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Sima Esther Hecht of Chicago, IL, daughter of renowned Shliach Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Hecht Z”L.
Saadya and Mushky (nee Hayes) Notik (Crown Heights)
Shmuli and Racheli (nee Goldstein) Friedman (Miami Beach, FL)
Target is raking in praise over a recent ad featuring a 6-year-old boy with Down syndrome.
Oholei Torah’s ballroom filled up Motzei Shabbos with hundreds of guests attending the annual Crown Heights Hatzalah fundraiser.
At a concert benefiting the Friendship Circle of West Hempstead, Long Island, the 8th Day’s Shmuly and Bentzy Marcus, along with their brother Eli, performed a rocking show for the large crowd, including their hit song Yalili, as well as a number of brand new songs.
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