The US did not use its veto against a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan and calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas, allowing the resolution to pass.
The Morristown anash community hosted its annual Grand Purim Party this past motzei Shabbos at the Rabbinical College of America. The Purim party is a long standing tradition and the most highly anticipated and attended community event of the year.
CARES, a well-known social services organization in the Jewish community, is excited to announce the launch of a hiring initiative for its Family Peer Support Services (FPSS) program.
Thousands of Mishloach Manos and uncounted leinings of Megillas Esther this year in Bais Lubavitch of Paris.
Crown Heights photographer Rachel Miriam Silverman captured the faces and costumes on the streets of the Shchuna Purim day.
Danielle Dvir works in Digital Marketing, specializing in Social Media Management. Early morning October 7, Danielle and her friends found themselves under rocket fire at the Nova Music Festival. She sat down for a portrait with Yisroel Teitelbaum of The Jew Project.
The Book of Esther is read on Purim at the Rebbe’s house on President Street.
Following the annual tradition, the Davidov Brothers present a Purim mashup for your enjoyment.
Hundreds of Crown Heights residents and guests packed Bais Rivkah Lefferts Motzei Shabbos for the annual Community Purim Party arranged by Bais Shmuel.
The Rebbe’s Post-Purim 1980, letter to a senior official in Israel’s Defense Department, analyzing an incident with President Carter, Secretary of State Vance, and “the Jews who finally stood up for themselves.”
In light of the day of mourning declared in Russia following a terror attack Friday night in Moscow, the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, sent instructions to all communities in Russia to cancel all musical events on the holiday of Purim.
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Friday night, continuing a stretch of more than three months without a big winner.
With the windows covered, this group of soldiers hears the Megillah while in Khan Younis, Gaza.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
A Flood Watch is in effect for New York City Shabbos into Sunday warning of torrential downpours that may overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flooding.
The OK Kashrus has released a Kashrus Alert regarding a small amount of Chocoholic Cholov Yisroel Chocolate.
With Purim coming, everyone is dashing around making their last-minute preparations. Children are putting the finishing touches on their costumes and Mishliach Manos, and parents are wondering how they’ll stay sane for the duration of the holiday.
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