Israel “Clappy” Clapman has gone viral on buses, in airports, and across WhatsApp. But behind the laughs and loud rants is a deeper story about Jewish life, hustle, and why our communities are drowning in pressure and debt. Whether you’re laughing, crying, or rethinking your next credit card swipe—this episode will leave you changed.
Amid the ongoing bloody war in Ukraine and the unique halachic challenges faced by Jewish soldiers on the front lines, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, Chief Rabbi of Kyiv and Chief Rabbi of the Ukrainian Prison Service, paid a professional visit to the IDF’s Shura Base in Israel.
Recently appointed Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch made a quiet visit to 770 Eastern Parkway Tuesday accompanied by local leaders and NYPD brass.
New Yorkers won’t have to do anything to receive an inflation refund check from the state, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
How is your soul today? Ask the question and you will get a blank stare. Rabbi Sholom Lipskar explains that the mind / soul is a transcendent element that hovers in the brain.
With great sadness we report the untimely passing of Chaya Mushka Garbarchik OBM, a member of Anash of Edgware, London and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuveni Garbarchik.
Rabbi Sholom Dovber Raichik of Chabad Lubavitch of Upper Montgomery County, MD, took his Shlichus to an entirely new level Tuesday when he stepped into Cornell Hospital and prepared to help another Jew by donating a kidney.
The Department of Education resumed collections on defaulted federal student loans on Monday and reminded colleges and universities of their “shared responsibility” to ensure taxpayers aren’t on the hook for unpaid debts.
Chabad photographer Mordehai Lubecki made a visit to Yerushalayim, taking a tour of the Kosel, its tunnels, the museum, and City of David.
As the new zman begins at Merkos 302’s Kollel Aliba D’hilchasa, a new Sugya is addressed: Hilchos Ribbis, the halachos that shape how Yidden navigate daily business interactions.
Thousands of families hoping to enroll their children in affordable daycare may soon be placed on a waitlist as a result of a funding fight over New York’s child care voucher program.
With more Jews seeking a spiritual connection through tefillah, JNet’s Torah Unboxed series breaks down popular Siddurim to help Daveners of all stages find their Siddur, making davening personal and approachable.
Sanaa’s International Airport, arguably the only nice thing left in the Yemeni city, is pretty much no more after Israeli fighter jets pounded the airport and surrounding targets.
Courtesy of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin Archives, we present a unique historic photo, and ask our readers to help fill in the who, when, and where of this photo.
Running in the upcoming election for NYC Council seat for District 41, Yehuda Shaffer is set to flex the muscle of the local Jewish community vote, one that recently began swaying elections city-wide.
Following the passing of Rabbi Sholom B. Lipskier, singer Yaakov Shwekey went public with his first interaction with Rabbi Lipskier involving a group of special children.
For 2nd week, tens of Yungeleit gathered at Empire Shteeble, for the Wednesday evening Taharas Hamishpocha Shiur, given by certified Chosson Teacher, Rabbi Sharon Weiss – of Living Chassidus.
