New Engagement!
Berel Faiden (Morristown, NJ) to Chani Altschul (Chicago, IL)
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Mivtzoim Along The New York City Marathon Route
The upcoming New York City Marathon will take place this coming Sunday, November 5’th. There is a Minyan tent at the start again this year with Chabad representatives helping runners put on Tefillin before the race.
IDF Soldier Taken Hostage To Gaza Rescued By Israeli Forces Last Night
A female IDF soldier who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists during the massacre of October 7 was rescued and returned to Israel during an IDF ground operation in Gaza, the IDF and Shin Bet announced this evening (Monday). The rescue occurred overnight.
New Engagement!
Sholom Tzvi Helfin (Northampton, MA) to Nili Gruenzweig (Staten Island, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, Nov. 12th, 7:00pm at The Arches 1394 S. Johns Pl.
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim Opens Registration
The Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim has opened registration for this year’s program, an annual highlight for Young Shluchim to connect, gain inspiration and have fun during the three day packed event.
Mikvah.org: Final Health and Wellness Class and Latest Podcast Episode
The second class of our Health and Wellness Lecture Series featuring Dr. Scott Chudnoff is now available as a podcast!
Two Car Crash Leaves One With Significant Injuries in Crown Heights
At least one injury was reported Sunday evening in a car crash that closed Kingston Ave near midnight.
$17,000 Take 5 Lottery Ticket Sold On Nostrand Ave Near Crown Heights
The New York Lottery today announced a top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Oct 29th TAKE 5 midday drawing at Lucky Lotto at 1450 Nostrand Ave in East Flatbush. The winning lottery ticket is worth $17,180.00.
Hundreds Participated in “Yuma D’Rabbanan” In Kfar Chabad
The annual halachic congress “Yuma D’Rabbanan” of Lmaan Yilmedu took place with hundreds of participants and dignitaries flocking to the halls of “Bais Rivkah” in Kfar Chabad.
BDE: R’ Leibel Skoblo, 47, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Leibel Skoblo OBM, a businessman and father in the Crown Heights community. He passed away suddenly on Monday, the 15th of Cheshvan, 5784.
Picture of the Day
Another Moully Art Mural is going famous with his “Light over Darkness” mural created by the community at the Suburban Square Mall in Philadelphia, PA.
Baby Boy!
Yoel and Liorah Assman from London, UK had a baby boy!
Corporal Punishment Now Banned in All New York Schools
New York State just banned the use of corporal punishment in private schools and is now one of just a few states to outlaw the practice in all schools.
Baby Boy!
Chanoch and Shainy (nee Adelman) Paison from Chicago, IL had a baby boy!
A Chess Match and A Holocaust Survivor’s Bar Mitzvah at the Age of 102
The following story is circulating on social media telling the fascinating and inspiring story of a Holocaust survivor’s Bar Mitzvah at the age of 102 and a game of chess.
The Painful, Painstaking Work of Israel’s Burial Societies
Menachem Levy says he is “used to death.” A member of Tel Aviv’s chevra kadisha (“sacred society”), he is among a relatively small number of experts in Israel responsible for preparing tens of thousands of bodies each year for Jewish burial. Yet, he says, nothing he has ever seen prepared him for the jarring scenes he encountered in Israel’s south.
Israel 101 with Rabbi Chaim Bruk
Watch this video titled Israel 101 delivered to 20,000 teachers and principles at Montana public schools by the Superintendent of schools Elsie Arntzen. The video was created by Chabad Shliach Chaim Bruk.
