WILLIAMSBURG [CHI] — Volunteers from the Williamsburg division of Shomrim apprehended a thief who stole a number of cellphones and allegedly exposed himself to children.
Chabad is good at many things. But accepting criticism is not one of them. Every column I publish praising Chabad is met with thousands of comments expressing mostly adulation. But offer a word of criticism and thousands of condemnatory posts ensue. No doubt this column will be greeted with the same. But when the New York Times publishes a major news item, the day before the second secular anniversary of the tragic murders in Mumbai, exposing a public and legal battle between Chabad and the Holtzberg family over Nariman house and the monies collected on behalf of Chabad of Mumbai, a wakeup is in order.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Two gunmen unleashed a barrage of bullets yesterday, striking one man in the leg and injuring him.
Even as New York City’s overall crime rate drops for the 22nd straight year, murders, rapes and robberies are all on pace to show increases.
Yossi and Fraidy (nee Kleinman) Wolosow (Crown Heights)
TEL AVIV [CHI] — Chassidic music star Avaraham Fried opened his Israel winter concert tour with a sold out show in ‘Heichal Hatarbut’ in Tel Aviv. Thousands of fans packed into the hall for an unforgettable performance.
In advance of Yud Tes Kislev, this past Motzei Shabbos the 5693rd edition of the Tanya was printed in Folsom, CA.
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AOL — One of the world’s most-wanted Nazi suspects, accused of being involved in the killing of more than 400,000 Jews during the Holocaust, died last week, several months before he was to stand trial, according to reports.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A Jewish driver was arrested this afternoon, Tuesday on Kingston Avenue after a traffic cop spotted a young girl left alone in the back of a passenger van.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CH] — Driving in New York City gives most motorists a stomachache just thinking about taking their car out, and parking? Forget about it! This motorist got a ticket for parking at an expired meter, even though it was broken.
Peretz and Blumi (nee Lison) Mishulovin (Crown Heights)
After the most recent Annual Dinner of Educational Institute Oholei Torah, many of the honorees and guests continue to show an interest in the growth of the school and the impact made of the Oholei Torah alumni in communities around the world, as they dedicate themselves to being Shluchim, emissaries of the Rebbe.
In an interview to Israels channel two news Guma Aguiar, the young Brazillionaire, opens up about the pressure that lead to his breakdown, and being admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Guma Talks about Chabad, the Rebbe, and his return to the forefront.
Rabbi Sruly and Chaya Kotlarsky will be joining the team of Shluchim in Montgomery County, PA, serving the Jewish community of Lafayette Hill.
With a project titled “The Gift Exchange,” Darchai Menachem has once again thought outside-the-box with a new idea for its 5th Chanukah auction. Every single participant* will have the opportunity to select a present from a mound of hundreds of gifts in exchange for the gift of education. click here to order.
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