Rabbi Alter Metzger is the author of The Heroic Struggle, an account of the arrest and release of the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson. In this interview, Rabbi Metzger speaks about his experience in researching and writing this book. He reveals interesting stories and information that came to light during his research for The Heroic Struggle.
These are the suspect’s words as written on a legal pad during questioning, according to law enforcement sources. This transcript has been edited to remove parts of an extremely graphic nature. It has not been edited for clarity.
Daniel and Chaya Jordan (Monsey, NY)
Motty and Malka Michla (nee Plotkin) Perlow (Crown Heights)
Yitzchok and Chana (nee Avtzon) Wolf (Crown Heights)
With shock and grief clutching Borough Park in Brooklyn, thousands of mourners and residents poured into a neighborhood courtyard Wednesday evening for the funeral of an 8-year-old Brooklyn boy who was abducted and killed this week as he walked home from camp.
College students looking for information about the programs offered by Chabad at Washington University now have an easier way to do so using a newly launched app for the iPhone. The free Chabad WUSTL app contains a continually updated guide to events, and a thought for the day. The app also empowers users to donate, and provides an easy way for students to RSVP for events and to interact with Chabad professionals.
There are many emails being sent around regarding the Levaya of Leiby Kletzky A”H, all with incorrect times. YWN has spoken with the Misaskim Organization, who has been tasked with coordinating the Levaya along with the NYPD, and they state that the Levaya will take place at 8:30PM on 16th Avenue and 56th Street. Besuros Tovos.
Three deadly explosions rocked different locations in the Indian financial capital of Mumbai Wednesday evening, and although they were apparently linked to the 2008 attacks against tourist targets and the city’s Chabad-Lubavitch center, staff at the Chabad House indicated they were okay.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said the suspect Levi Aron told detectives that after he picked the boy up in his car and took him to his apartment, he later “panicked” after hearing about the missing person reports, which is why he killed him.
Shomrim apprehended a nine-year-old boy inside the yard of a Jewish owned home where the juvenile, along with a friend who managed to get away, attempted to steal a bicycle.
In celebration of the purchase of Darchai Menachems new school building and in honor of 12 & 13 of Tammuz, Darchai Menachem invites you to join them for a Farbrengen and L’chaim.
Police commissioner Raymond Kelly held a press conference informing the public of the arrest of Levi Aron in connection with the gruesome murder of Leibby Kletsky.
This past Tuesday, four hundred bochurim about to head out on Merkos Shlichus packed into the Jewish Children’s Museum for a “Yom Iyun,” a day of inspiration and learning.
A public service workshop from The Center for Jewish Family Life/Project YES on the topic of keeping our children safe from predators.
