Serial Purse Snatchers On The Prowl In Jewish Neighborhoods, Hit Crown Heights Thursday
A pair of purse snatchers are on the prowl in Jewish neighborhoods, targeting Boro Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg.
Old Greenwich, Connecticut, Gets Infusion of Jewish Community
To walk down Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, is to experience a slice of Americana. Colonial homes surrounded by white picket fences and manicured shrubs are a picture of historic New England. It is fitting that the family who will serve as the Chabad-Lubavitch shluchim to Old Greenwich, which traces its history back nearly 400 years, are fifth- and sixth-generation shluchim to the United States.
Weekly Letter: Distorted and Outlandish Opinions about Chassidus
On the occasion of the 24 of Teves, yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe, R’ Schneur Zalman of Liadi , founder of Chassidus Chabad and author of the Tanya Kaddisha – we are sharing an interesting letter of the Rebbe in which he clarifies some distorted and outlandish opinions about Chassidus, opinions that are based on heresy by ignorant people. Included – are some points about growing a beard.
NYC Emergency Management Issues Weather Alert For Shabbos and Sunday
The NYC Department of Emergency Management has issued a weather alert for Saturday, January 6 into Sunday, January 7, 2024. According to the National Weather Service, light snow and a wintry mix begin early Saturday afternoon, becoming increasingly likely by the evening. Rain continues to mix with snow overnight, particularly along the coast, with precipitation tapering off Sunday morning.
Here’s My Story: Take Two Dollars and Call Me In The Morning
Mrs. Tila Falic Levi is a mother of six children – as well as a community activist – who is the founding president of Jewish Culture High School (JCHS) in Miami. She was interviewed in October 2021.
New Engagement!
Meir Wilhelm (Morristown, NJ) to Chassi Wilhelm (Uzhorod, Ukraine) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30PM at F.R.E.E.
JEM: An Amazing Story About True Unwarranted Love
The Sages teach that the Holy Temple was destroyed on account of unwarranted hatred, and will be rebuilt through unwarranted love. Rabbi Pinchas Weberman recalls a private audience where the Rebbe explained just how literal this teaching is.
Darchai Menachem Ski Trip at Montage Mountain
Last week, Darchai Menachem students in Kitos Hei through Ches that earned top points in the Yeshiva award system were treated to a day on the ski slopes at Montage Mountain. The trip was a perfect way to celebrate the students’ hard work and progress.
Picture of the Day
Another iconic picture taken by Crown Heights photographer Shmuli Evers captures 770 in a mirrored image worth framing.
TONIGHT: Unique Chof Daled Teves Event With Rabbi Nissen Mangel
Join the Montreal community tonight, Thursday, January 4th, for a unique evening with Rabbi Nissen Mangel in honor of Chof Daled Teves and Reb Wolf Greenglass OBM.
Students at the University of California at Santa Barbara gathered at the center of their campus to put on tefillin as part of the “Tefillin Together” challenge uniting Jewish students across North America.
Public Jewish Pride on Campus Counters Hate
In the face of antisemitic hostility on university campuses, Jewish college students across North America are challenging one another to gather publicly at the center of their campuses to put on tefillin.
Reb Yechiel Michel Raskin A”H, In Honor of His Yahrzeit
Behind the Crown Heights Fruit & Produce purveyor, stood a devoted chossid who graciously greeted everyone, Reb Michel Raskin A”H.
‘Ah Vaiter Kuk Fun a Rebbe’: Oholei Torah Celebrates Its Birthday and the Rebbe’s Vision
Farbrengens, learning, and l’chaims were seen taking place Sunday throughout Oholei Torah, commemorating sixty eight years of Chinuch.
NYC Public Hospitals Reinstate Mask Mandate Amid Spike in COVID-19, RSV and Flu Cases
A mask mandate has gone into effect at New York City’s 11 public hospitals amid a spike in COVID-19 and respiratory illness cases, officials said.
HY”D: Hostage Sahar Baruch Was Killed During Rescue Attempt
The IDF has informed the family of Sahar Baruch, one of the hostages who was kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7, that he was killed during a rescue attempt about a month ago.
Young Shluchos to Commemorate Rebbetzin Chana’s Birthday with Global Challah Bake
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Chabad on Campus Provides Chizuk on All Fronts in Eretz Yisrael
As the war in Israel and on campus rages on, Rabbi Yossy Gordon, CEO of Chabad on Campus International, visited frontline bases and campus Chabad Houses in Eretz Yisrael to show support and provide chizuk.
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