The Department of State raised the Travel Advisory Level for Israel and the West Bank to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel on October 11, 2023. The Travel Advisory for Gaza remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel.
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre at a press conference on Wednesday announced that the American death toll in the Hamas massacre in Israel on Saturday had risen to 22, with 17 Americans unaccounted for and possibly hostages.
As an artist part of my response is to create positive artwork, uplifting our people, and here – at no cost – is my ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ piece – Celebrating our resilience as people ‘The Jewish Nation is ALIVE’
Chaim V’Chessed reports that efforts of Jewish organizations to assist Americans stranded in Israel have seemingly borne fruit. In recent moments, the US state Department contacted US citizens abroad with a surprising message.
Watch as a local Crown Heights Imam stands with Rabbi Yaacov Behrman, an activist and member of Community Board 9, and condemns Hamas and Hezbollah, noting that their acts should be condemned by all.
Being open and transparent: It is very difficult to formulate thoughts and write at this time. Yet, at the same time, we all need to strengthen ourselves and others in the “call to action” of changing the outcome for the future.
As the Talmidim of Cheder ‘Ohr Menachem’ – Crown Heights were welcomed back to Limud Hatorah in Cheder following Yom Tov, the boys gathered for a special Asifa-assembly in light of the Matzav in Eretz Hakodesh.
Chayal El Chayal, an organization which provides support for the Chayalim in the Isareli Defense Forces is hosting a campaign to write letters for the Chayalim fighting in the war.
Rabbi Mendi Klein of Chabad of Eilat was visiting patients in a local hospital when he saw a familiar face running towards him and gave him a huge bear hug. “Rabbi Mendi! My son needs to say Birkat Hagomel!”
Menachem Wagner (Toronto, Canada) to Mushky Cohen (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana
The war raging between Israel and the terror group Hamas has escalated quickly, with over 360,000 reservists called up and an aerial bombardment of Gaza that has leveled entire neighborhoods. Here is an update what is happeneing.
In the city of Irvine in Orange County, California, many dozens of Jews and Israelis who live there gathered yesterday (Monday) to show support and identification with the people of Israel following the war that is taking place in Israel these days.
Isru Chag was going to be the day to clean up the Mivtzoim Shop from the Sukkos mivtzoim activities. Instead, the Mivtzoim Shop at Lubavitch Youth Org. became a command center and hub of activity. It turned out to be more hectic than ever before.
More than 360,000 IDF reservists have reported to duty in what was the fastest and largest call-up in Israel’s history. Many of these young men and women came straight from their synagogues, where they were celebrating Simchat Torah, or from the homes of family members or hotels where they were spending the Sukkot holiday. Some flew in from abroad. But few had the time to adequately pack supplies, never mind shop for specialty items they’d need on the frontlines.
As the scope of atrocities carried out by Hamas terrorists continued to come to light from security footage and by media invited by the Israel Defense Forces to observe the scene on the ground, Israel’s security cabinet approved the call-up of a further 360,000 reservists on Tuesday, doubling the number currently deployed in preparation for an unprecedented battle aimed to deal a fatal blow to Hamas.
A beautifully crafted word salad by the New York City Councilmember who represents North Crown Heights, Chi Ossé, on the recent terror attack in Israel begins by claiming to be an even, balanced, and well thought out position on the recent terror attack in Israel. Then it quickly gets to the point that Israel is actually to blame.
Chassidim all over the world are strengthening their resolve to complete the entire Torah Ohr/Likkutei Torah as a result of a collaborative effort between Project Likkutei Torah, Learn Chassidus, and other partners.
