With the world’s population projected to top 7 billion today, Oct. 31, the United Nations launched a global initiative – 7 Billion Actions – bringing together governments, businesses, the media and individuals to confront the challenges and seize the opportunities offered by the milestone.
Mrs. Sara Blesofsky OBM, a beloved mother and teacher, passed away four months ago and recently her family celebrated her birthday. Her niece, Mrs. Chani Vogel, shares some memories and the birthday gift they decided to give her.
Two young black men are reportedly walking around the neighborhood trying to pass off $100 counterfeit bills. The counterfeits are relatively good fakes, and difficult to distinguish from regular legal tender. Sources confirm that they have been trying for many days to pass off one of their bills in all the shops on Kingston, but so far have only managed to cheat the Kol Tuv grocery store.
In the extended article are security camera stills of one of the men at the Kol Tuv grocery store. If you see him, please contact Shomrim immediately at (718) 774-3333.
The first Jewish mayor of Oxford in almost 900 years will address a special Sabbath dinner Friday night at Oxford University’s Chabad Society.
Bank of America Corp., after receiving heavy public criticism for a planned $5-per-month debit card fee, is likely to give customers more ways to avoid the fee, a person familiar with the bank’s plans said Friday.
Victor Dominello, the NSW Minister for Citizenship and Communities and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs has had a new Ministry added to his portfolio…he is now Minister for Our Big Kitchen.
A 600-square-foot space nestled in a cluster of offices off Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard is slowly materializing into a young rabbi’s dream — a new Chabad center, the third in Pinellas County.
The Abelsky family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their father, Reb Moshe OBM, at 1351 Union St. [between Brooklyn and New York Ave.]
Shachris – 8:45, 9:30
Mincha – 5:45
Maariv – 6:20
Please send memories and condolences to: AbelskyFamily@gmail.com
Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion VeYerushalayim
Rabbi Boruch Labkowski used to spend his summers with a suitcase full of crackers, canned tuna and religious articles, traveling to countries such as Australia, Ecuador and Peru.
The snowstorm that pelted the northeast brought down this tree limb right in front of the Lubavitch Jewish Center in Newtown, PA.
Over 1,000 students exited Oholei Torah in order to attend the funeral of Reb Moshe Abelsky, their beloved and devoted bus driver. From there the entire school escorted the procession to 770, where hundreds more waited to escort the deceased chossid.
CNN, Fox News or BBC – there is no news channel as networked as Chabad. None of these networks have 4,000 representatives all around the world capable of providing updated information upon request.
The New York City Police Department has released surveillance video in hopes of tracking down two men who they say opened fire on a Crown Heights street corner this week.
In his new book “For Immediate Release,” Ronn Torossian reveals the secrets to marketing success. The following excerpt lists 7 lessons that can be learned from the success of Chabad-Lubavitch Media website Chabad.org:
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