Merkos Shlichus Bochurim Meet Congresswoman
Bochurim who are in Las Vegas on Merkos Shlichus met with Nevada Congesswoman Shelley Berkely, a Jewish Congresswoman who has garnered the title “the most pro-Israel member of Congress”.
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NYPD: Hold On to Your Personal Items in the Subway
Daily News
Crime in the city’s subways has jumped about 17% – mostly due to a spike in thefts of cell phones, iPods and other gadgets.
Is Obama Angry with Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jews?
City Hall News
A photo from Williamsburg capturing Brooklyn’s support for Obama during the 2008 presidential elections.
Brooklyn pols were apoplectic yesterday when FEMA’s list of counties eligible for disaster aid included every New York City borough but theirs. Borough President Marty Markowitz pronounced himself “dumbfounded.” City Council Finance Chairman Domenic Recchia asked, “Are they kidding?”
Rav Mordechai Ashkenazi: No Compromise on Tznius
Yeshiva World News
HaGaon HaRav Mordechai Ashkenazi Shlita, Av Beis Din of Kfar Chabad is unwilling to tolerate and breach in tznius in the community, and towards maintaining acceptable standards, he met with heads of the girl’s schools in the community earlier in the week.
Postville, Iowa’s Dirty Little Anti-Semitic Secret
Postville, Iowa
In a disturbing story of religious bigotry in heartland America, city officials in Postville, Iowa, were accused in a federal lawsuit of driving a Jewish businessman to financial ruin after years of anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination.
Jews and Politics: What’s the Point?
by Avi Lesches
Over the past few weeks, I have written a number of articles discussing a variety of topics, such as voting, the debt limit and social unrest. Some have accused me of being an operative for the Democratic Party, and questioned the substance of my articles. The point of this week’s article is to lay clear what my intentions are, and what is the point of this section called Jews in Politics.
Crews have been roaming the streets of New York City removing fallen trees in the wake of hurricane Irene.
Photos: Removing Storm Damaged Trees
Crews have been roaming the streets of New York City removing fallen trees in the wake of hurricane Irene.
A special gathering took place on the steps of Chabad of Mineola to offer prayers for those most affected by Hurricane Irene and to thank Hashem for the many miracles seen on Long Island.
Chabad of Mineola Prays for Victims of Irene
A special gathering took place on the steps of Chabad of Mineola to offer prayers for those most affected by Hurricane Irene and to thank Hashem for the many miracles seen on Long Island.
Israeli President Visits Chabad School in Jerusalem
Jerusalem Post, Lubavitch.com
President Shimon Peres visited students Thursday morning at a Chabad affiliated school in Jerusalem’s Ir Ganim neighborhood, Army Radio reported. Accompanying him was Jerusalem’s Mayor Nir Barkat.
Baby Girl!
Shmuel and Ruti (nee Apfelbaum) Lifshitz (Crown Heights)
Picture this; a cop pulls you over for talking on your cell phone, only you weren’t. Or a cop pulls you over for not stopping at a stop sign, only you did. How can one defend themselves when it’s their word versus the cops? In this video the driver will have evidence to prove that he did make the stop, contrary to the officers allegation, thanks to a ‘dash-cam’ he installed in his car.
Video: Police Should Be Punished for Issuing Bogus Tickets
Picture this; a cop pulls you over for talking on your cell phone, only you weren’t. Or a cop pulls you over for not stopping at a stop sign, only you did. How can one defend themselves when it’s their word versus the cops? In this video the driver will have evidence to prove that he did make the stop, contrary to the officers allegation, thanks to a ‘dash-cam’ he installed in his car.
This video presentation, performed by Meir and Mussia Garelik of Brussels, Belgium, was viewed by many dignitaries of the European Parliament, who came to celebrate with Rabbi Moshe Garelik, Chairman of the Rabbinical Council of Europe, in honor of his son's upshernish.
Video: We Are One
This video presentation, performed by Meir and Mussia Garelik of Brussels, Belgium, was viewed by many dignitaries of the European Parliament, who came to celebrate with Rabbi Moshe Garelik, Chairman of the Rabbinical Council of Europe, in honor of his son’s upshernish.
Merkos Shlichus Blog: Just Light the Candles!
by Yaacov Sebbag and Lipa Benjaminson
“If you are looking for Jewish people, you have to meet Joanie on the next island,” a resident of Bocas del Toro exclaimed with excitement. “She has become the source of everything Jewish in this area.” Jumping into a water taxi, we made our way to Caremero, the next island over. At Caremero, we began walking around the exotic island to find the Jewish people we had come to visit.
After Lull, Kids in Southern Israel to Return to School
Boys play at one of two schools run by Chabad-Lubavitch of Ashkelon.
At least 1,000 police officers and volunteers will be on hand this week as classes begin at schools and daycare centers across southern Israel, Southern District Police Cmdr. Yossi Parienti announced Tuesday.
My Experiences on Chabad Birthright Trip to Israel
by Samantha Hilsenrod
Rabbi Yochanan Rivkin, director of Chabad at Tulane University, inspires student on Birthright trip to Israel sponsored by Mayanot Institute.
As a student at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, I undertake a wide array of supplemental academic, social, and community service activities in conjunction to my everyday scholastic responsibilities. Suffice to say, these endeavors always prove worthwhile, often resulting in the formation of wonderful new friendships. In 2009, I had the opportunity to expand my understanding of Jewish culture and tradition as a participant in the Chabad Mayanot Birthright Israel Program. An incredibly fulfilling experience on multiple levels, my involvement with the Chabad movement at home in the United States as well as in Israel has served as a foundation for exploring my personal spiritual beliefs and family heritage, a lifelong journey that I look forward to pursuing further.
Obama Admin. Blocks AT&T Merger with T-Mobile
New York Times
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued to block AT&T’s proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile, a deal that would create the largest carrier in the country and reshape the industry.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Earlier this week Shomrim were called to help free the leg of a young boy who got entangled in the frame of his bicycle, but Tuesday, an even more bizarre call came in. A girl was trapped inside of her basement apartment after someone had tied their dog up to her door!
Shomrim Answer the Call to Yet Another Odd Rescue
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Earlier this week Shomrim were called to help free the leg of a young boy who got entangled in the frame of his bicycle, but Tuesday, an even more bizarre call came in. A girl was trapped inside of her basement apartment after someone had tied their dog up to her door!
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