Elul Lecture Series at the Besht
Over the month of Elul the Besht will be hosting a series of lectures and frabregnes. This Shabbos will feature Rabbi Yossi Paltiel who will speak of the topic of the “King in the Subway”.
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Newest Hit on Charedi Street: Wig Leasing
Ynet
Can’t afford that gorgeous new designer sheitel? An Israeli wig chain has realized that the war on haredi women’s pockets passes through their head. That chain recently launched a new campaign for the sector’s women: Wig leasing.
Army Col. Jacob Z. Goldstein, a Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi, tells a film crew from Jewish.TV about his experiences serving at Ground Zero.
In advance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the so-called “Chaplain of Ground Zero,” Col. Jacob Z. Goldstein spoke of his memories in the aftermath of the collapse of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center with a crew from Jewish.TV.
Ground Zero Chaplain Speaks Before 9/11 Anniversary
Army Col. Jacob Z. Goldstein, a Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi, tells a film crew from Jewish.TV about his experiences serving at Ground Zero.
In advance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the so-called “Chaplain of Ground Zero,” Col. Jacob Z. Goldstein spoke of his memories in the aftermath of the collapse of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center with a crew from Jewish.TV.
Mivtza Mezuzah Up and Running in Napa Valley
J Weekly
When Jewish families in the Wine Country need a mezuzah and someone to hang it properly, they now have a place to turn. For nearly a year, Chabad of Napa Valley has been supplying, installing and inspecting mezuzahs as part of its basic services.
Major Aufruf at 770 for Israeli Chasanim
Yeshiva World News
Last Shabbos in 770, World Lubavitch Headquarters, no less than 30 chasanim from Eretz Yisrael were on hand to receive an aliyah, as they were married this week in Eretz Yisrael. Many Chabadnikim travel to 770 for an aliyah prior to their chupah, for their Shabbos Aufruf.
Discussions, Barbeques and Socials Signal Start of School Year
Jewish students at the University of Virginia enjoy the first Café Chabad event organized by the local Chabad House.
With summer drawing to a close, many university students across North America are returning to campus or beginning college for the first time. But for some, it’s not the books or the studying that they missed over the summer, but the sense of community they feel at their campus Chabad House.
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”.
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.
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