Brooklyn ‘Freegans’ Resort to Eating from the Trash
Brooklyn hipsters have found a new way of filling their bellies that would probably turn your stomach — rummaging for and then feasting on expensive food that grocery chains toss in the trash.
Brooklyn hipsters have found a new way of filling their bellies that would probably turn your stomach — rummaging for and then feasting on expensive food that grocery chains toss in the trash.
Women count on La-Tweez products to pluck arches to perfection, but at Guangzhou’s mega-China Import and Export Canton Fair, it was La Tweez’s CEO Eran Israel who raised his eyebrows as he saw hundreds drawn to Chabad’s services there.
Snoop Dog’s classic rap song “Gin and Juice,” defined by lyrics like “My mind on my money and my money on my mind,” doesn’t exactly aim for a spiritual or religious message. But Reuben Formey’s version, “Money on Your Mind,” is an expression of giving to those in need.
Levi (ben Yehoshua) Laine (Crown Heights) and Mushky Hecht (Orange, CT)
Beis Rivka, 310 Crown St [between New York and Nostrand Ave] at 8:30 PM
After month of extra and needless waiting, the paving of Kingston Avenue finally began this Monday morning; the work commenced from Empire Blvd. until President St., and is expected to continue throughout the day tomorrow.
The following is a letter that I have written to Southwest Airlines about a major kashrus blunder that one of flight attendants did and then went on to brag about. I know that there are no kashrus symbols on Airplane coffee pots, but I felt that since some people think only coffee goes into coffee pots, it should be known that that is false.
Every weeknight over 350 boys from grades 5-8 will get together in three different locations in Crown Heights for an hour of learning.
Enan and Gitty (nee Silver) Francis (New Haven, CT)
Lubavitcher Nussen Kalmen Ainsworth graduated at the top of his class at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. After receiving the award of Bachelor of Laws, he was granted the honor of giving the valedictorian speech on behalf of his entire class. Major Kiddush Hashem ensues.
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.