Brother of Israel’s Greatest Spy to Speak at JLI Retreat
In 1967, when Israel dismantled Syrian guns on the Golan Heights as part of a pre-emptive strike, how did they know the secret location of those weapons?
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Jewish Communities Reflect on 17th Anniversary of Rebbe’s Passing
Former Israeli Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau addresses a Michigan event commemorating the anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for commemorative events celebrating the life and leadership of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. Timed to coincide with the 17th anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing on the third day of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, the myriad Chasidic gatherings, study sessions and inspirational lectures will focus on different aspects of teachings and work, but will all reflect the Rebbe’s clarion call for Jewish unity.
New Documents Uncovered, 70 Years from the Rebbe’s Arrival in the US
In honor of the seventieth anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s arrival in the United States 70 years ago today, we are pleased to present this document to the public for the first time.
Iranian Hitler May Have to Resign in Coming Weeks
Independent
Iranian President Mahmoud ahmadinejad
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran’s irascible, unpredictable but devout president, may be forced to resign in the coming weeks as a political crisis far greater than the massive street violence which followed his re-election in 2009 threatens to overwhelm him and his court favourites in the government.
Stubborn Husband Still Refuses to Give Wife a Get
Ynet
In an unprecedented ruling, the Jerusalem Rabbinical Court has sentenced a divorce recalcitrant to an unlimited prison term – until he agrees to give his wife a “get”.
As Athens Riots, Chabad Stays Focused
In a scene that is becoming all too familiar, protesters in Athens, Greece, armed with sticks, rocks and tear gas attacked local law enforcement in the square outside of the Parliament building Tuesday.
150 Turtles on JFK Runway Cause Airport Slowdown
MSNBC
Flights were temporarily halted at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport on Wednesday morning after about 150 turtles ambled onto a runway.
A school-bus driving on 47th Street and 12th Avenue, in Boro Park, Brooklyn went up in flames on Friday afternoon, sending thick black smoke through the streets. The bus was empty at the time of the fire, and was destroyed by the flames. There was no one injured in the incident.
Shocking Video: School Bus on Fire in Boro Park
A school-bus driving on 47th Street and 12th Avenue, in Boro Park, Brooklyn went up in flames on Friday afternoon, sending thick black smoke through the streets. The bus was empty at the time of the fire, and was destroyed by the flames. There was no one injured in the incident.
The Beauty of Circumcision
by Marcia Naomi Berger – San Francisco Examiner
Mark and Liat Gilbert with baby Simon resting
You don’t have to be Jewish to celebrate the 3700 year practice of circumcision of Jewish male infants, according to Rabbi Yisrael Rice, executive director of Chabad of Marin. Rabbi Rice spoke at the bris of Shimon Gilbert, which occurred last Sunday at Chabad House in San Rafael.
Trial for Chabad Explosion Suspect Rescheduled
Jewish Journal
Ron Hirsch is suspected of setting off an explosion at Chabad of S. Monica.
The United States District Court has rescheduled the trial date for 60-year-old Ron Hirsch aka Israel Fischer, who was arrested in April. He has been linked to a deliberate explosion outside a Chabad in Santa Monica.
Daily Mail
A drunken Hasidic Jewish man who assaulted his Turkish neighbour - pouring beer on her and calling her a 'terrorist' - hid in a synagogue and tried to fight policemen when they came to arrest him, sources said.
One-Sided Journalism or Major Chilul Hashem? – Part 2
Daily Mail
A drunken Hasidic Jewish man who assaulted his Turkish neighbour – pouring beer on her and calling her a ‘terrorist’ – hid in a synagogue and tried to fight policemen when they came to arrest him, sources said.
WNYC
Houses in the new Crown Heights North II Historic District
On Tuesday, the city's Landmark Preservation Commission approved the creation of a new historic district in Brooklyn's predominantly West Indian-American and Hasidic Jewish neighborhood of Crown Heights: the Crown Heights North II Historic District.
New Historic District Approved in Crown Heights
WNYC
Houses in the new Crown Heights North II Historic District
On Tuesday, the city’s Landmark Preservation Commission approved the creation of a new historic district in Brooklyn’s predominantly West Indian-American and Hasidic Jewish neighborhood of Crown Heights: the Crown Heights North II Historic District.
New Restrictions on NYPD ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Practice
NY1
City police officers who stop and frisk people on the street will soon have to give a better explanation for their actions, according a published report.
Israeli Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, center, confers an ordination certificate on one of six graduating rabbis from Berlin’s Yeshiva Gedola.
Israeli Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, joined by rabbis from across Germany, Israel and the United States, presided over the ordination of the latest class of rabbis to graduate in Berlin.
Graduating Class Offers Further Examples of Berlin’s Jewish Growth
Israeli Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, center, confers an ordination certificate on one of six graduating rabbis from Berlin’s Yeshiva Gedola.
Israeli Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, joined by rabbis from across Germany, Israel and the United States, presided over the ordination of the latest class of rabbis to graduate in Berlin.
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