New Square Dissident Burned by Attacker
JTA
New Square, NY. Illustration photo.
A member of a dissident congregation in the Chasidic village of New Square, N.Y., suffered severe burns after confronting a suspected arsonist outside his home.
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Earning many standing ovations throughout his address to Congress Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that Israel cannot return to the “indefensible” borders of 1967, but must include the “dramatic demographic changes” that have occurred since then.
Video: Israeli PM Netanyahu Addresses Congress
Earning many standing ovations throughout his address to Congress Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that Israel cannot return to the “indefensible” borders of 1967, but must include the “dramatic demographic changes” that have occurred since then.
Armed Jewish Teens Become Fast Friends
“Don’t shoot me, Rabbi!” cried Zack, before cracking a smile and ducking for cover. Zack was one of 175 teens Representing 20 Chabad Houses in Tri-state area who joined CTeen’s second annual regional end of year paintball shooting trip this past Sunday.
Advocates for the release of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin will be ramping up their efforts in the coming week. Harnessing the grassroots support for the imprisoned father of ten, organizers will be unrolling the Sholom Across America campaign, beginning on Monday May 23rd. The campaign to raise awareness will start in Crown Heights, and aims to eventually visit 16 major Jewish communities across the United States and Canada.
New Campaign for Sholom Rubashkin’s Appeal
Advocates for the release of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin will be ramping up their efforts in the coming week. Harnessing the grassroots support for the imprisoned father of ten, organizers will be unrolling the Sholom Across America campaign, beginning on Monday May 23rd. The campaign to raise awareness will start in Crown Heights, and aims to eventually visit 16 major Jewish communities across the United States and Canada.
Bochur Hospitalized After Going ‘Streaking’
Cell phone photo taken by a reader.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — It took more than ten people to tackle and restrain a crazed Bochur who went for a run in the nude on the streets of Crown Heights. Hatzalah took him to a local hospital where he was admitted to the psyche ward.
Jews in Sports: STAR-STRUCK
by Yossi Goldstein
Ever wonder what it’s like to be the superstar on a sports team? I have no idea, honestly, what it’s akin to or what it takes to attain such a plateau, but the answers aren’t too far away from my grasp.
Phots: Lag B’omer in Johannesburg, South Africa!
Photos by Levi – Ell-Tee photography
Over 2,500 people turned out to attend a Lag B’omer parade and fair in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Chabad of Rego Park Lag B’omer Celebration
Over 300 people attended the Lag BaOmer Celebration Event in Rego Park, Queens organized by Chabad of Rego Park.
Chicago ‘Bear Jew’ Joined Lag Ba’omer Parade
Skokie Patch
Chicago Bears O-lineman Gabe Carimi meets with Chabad Rabbis at Jewish Parade in Skokie.
He may be stuck in limbo right now in terms of his career, but Gabe Carimi is still excited about coming to Chicago and being a part of the Jewish community.
Hirsch Pleads Not Guilty
Santa Monica Patch
Ron Hirsch, who has been linked to the explosion that occurred last month at the Chabad House Lubavitch, pleaded not guilty to four federal felony counts in a U.S. District Court on Monday morning.
Ground Broken for Chabad House in Manchester
Union Leader
The Jewish community from across the city and state celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony Sunday of the first Chabad house in New Hampshire, the Chabad Center for Jewish Living.
The Monsoon that Never Came – Lag B’omer in Bangalore, India!
After invitations have been mailed out, Chabad of Bangalore India began receiving concerned responses from their community about a strong storm that was forecasted. So tents were rented and umbrellas were purchased, only the storm never came and a large crowed enjoyed a special Lag B’omer celebration.
Returning to Moscow as a Shliach
It was a bitter cold winter day in Hillsdale, New Jersey. Snowflakes were swirling around outside, threatening a storm, but inside Bris Avrohom—an organization which provides support to Russian immigrants—a spark of Jewish faith was glowing. One ember, in particular, was on the verge of bursting into a magnificent flame that would eventually carry its light on a journey back home to Russia, where the entire story began.
Friendship Circle of Manchester Celebrates Lag B’omer
Friendship Circle Manchester held an amazing Lag beomer Barbecue, with over 100 who attended and enjoyed delicious food along with live music and carnival games.
Baby Girl!
Boruch and Mooka (nee Naparstek) Hecht (Agoura Hills, CA)
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