New Engagement!
Aaron Lazer Goodman (Melbourne, Australia) and Gani Domber (Queens, New York)
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Massive Shabbat Dinners Get Even Bigger on University Campuses
Jewish students at the State University of New York at New Paltz prepare challah bread in advance of the local Chabad House’s Shabbat 118 event.
The Talmud Train Troop
Back in 1991, Rabbi Pesach Lerner, 56, was approached by Aryeh Markovich on the LIRR. He wanted to know if the Orthodox rabbi would be willing to teach the Talmud on the 7:51 a.m. train from Far Rockaway to Manhattan. (The Talmud is one of Judaism’s main texts, and it takes about 7½ years to complete one’s studies of it, Lerner says.) “I used to see a lot of people playing cards on the train,” says Markovich, 51, president of EyeMark Media. “And it really bothered me. I said, ‘Why don’t we do something for people to utilize their time productively and learn something, too?’ ”
No one in the Big Apple hit the big Mega Millions jackpot, but New York is home to 11 newly minted quarter-millionaires.
Eleven New Yorkers Hit Mega Millions Second Prize
No one in the Big Apple hit the big Mega Millions jackpot, but New York is home to 11 newly minted quarter-millionaires.
Jewish Girl Mugged for her Cellphone on Kingston
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A Jewish girl was mugged Wednesday evening, and her blackberry was taken. The incident occurred on Kingston Avenue and Park Place at around 6:30pm.
This Motzai Shabbos will mark the first Yohrtzeit of the passing of Reb Yossi Tevel, a man that was truly loved by all and touched many lives. His untimely passing shocked the community. Marking this day the family is hosting an evening in his memory in Lubavitcher Yeshiva this Motzai Shabbos.
Motzai Shabbos: Remembering Reb Yossi Tevel OBM
This Motzai Shabbos will mark the first Yohrtzeit of the passing of Reb Yossi Tevel, a man that was truly loved by all and touched many lives. His untimely passing shocked the community. Marking this day the family is hosting an evening in his memory in Lubavitcher Yeshiva this Motzai Shabbos.
This week we are pleased to present our ninth episode of our advanced weekly shiur which deals with the weekly Parasha and Halacha. Hosted by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, the Rosh Yeshiva of OnlineSemicha.com, each week the class draws the attention of an average 500 viewers. And this week its all new, and improved!
ALL NEW! Halacha and the Parasha: Toichen that Counts Most!
This week we are pleased to present our ninth episode of our advanced weekly shiur which deals with the weekly Parasha and Halacha. Hosted by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, the Rosh Yeshiva of OnlineSemicha.com, each week the class draws the attention of an average 500 viewers. And this week its all new, and improved!
BROOKLYN [NY1] — In an exclusive interview with NY1, a high-level executive for Wal-Mart confirmed Tuesday that the retail giant is exploring opportunities to bring their big box stores to New York City, but says the corporate retailer has not settled on a specific location within the five boroughs.
Wal-Mart Explores Possibilities For Brooklyn Store
BROOKLYN [NY1] — In an exclusive interview with NY1, a high-level executive for Wal-Mart confirmed Tuesday that the retail giant is exploring opportunities to bring their big box stores to New York City, but says the corporate retailer has not settled on a specific location within the five boroughs.
The Rebbe said, “When Moshiach comes, we’ll read about it in the newspapers.” Until that happens, here’s the next best thing:
Moshiach Campaign Present: “Do Not Open”
The Rebbe said, “When Moshiach comes, we’ll read about it in the newspapers.” Until that happens, here’s the next best thing:
2-Year-Old Fighting for his Life After Hit and Run
WILLIAMSBURG [CHI] — A 2-year-old toddler is fighting for his life after being run over by a 15 passenger van in Williamsburg, yesterday evening.
Hakomas Hamatzaiva for Reb Volf Greenglass OBM
Family and friends gathered for the Hakomas Hamatzaiva [erecting of the tombstone] for Rabbi Menachem Zev Greenglass OBM, in Montreal today. Adorning the top of the matzaiva is a piece of the Rebbes handwriting.
NY May Receive Up to 4 Inches of Snow by Week’s End
A storm system moving into the New York City area late tomorrow may leave as much as 4 inches of snow on the ground by the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Sanitationmen Tell Their Side of the Blizzard
They are sanitationmen and – as a whole – they’ve been portrayed as abominable snowmen responsible for the lousy cleanup after the Blizzard of 2010.
New Engagement!
Mendel Silman (Crown Heights) and Mushky Blumberger (Chicago, IL)
Baby Girl!
Yitzchok and Esty (nee Pewzner) Tsap (Crown Heights)
Baby Boy!
Yisroel and Henna (nee Shapiro) Shomer (Crown Heights)
The first State of the State address of Andrew Cuomo will be streamed live from the NYS Convention Center beginning at 1:30 p.m, and is now broadcasting live.
Live: Gov. Cuomo’s State of The State Address
The first State of the State address of Andrew Cuomo will be streamed live from the NYS Convention Center beginning at 1:30 p.m, and is now broadcasting live.
