MTA Board Votes to Increase Subway, Bus Fare to $2.90
The MTA Board today approved a slate of toll increases to go into effect on August 6 and fare increases that go into effect on August 20.
Video of the Day
Mi K’amcho Yisroel, Goy Echad Ba’aretz. A Lubavitcher was caught on camera as he took off his shoes and gave them to a Jewish beggar outside Landaus Market in Boro Park.
New Engagement!
Mechy Weiss (Crown Heights) to Dini Reichman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown St.
Some Kosher Meats To See Drastic Price Increase As Major Distributor Hikes Prices
Just in time for the nine days, news has surfaces of an expected price increase for Kosher meat as a major wholesaler announces price hikes.
New Engagment!
Yehudah Albrecht (Pleasanton, CA) to Tzippy Gootblatt (Hollywood, FL)
7:00PM Daily: NCFJE to Host Siyumim on Radio and Livestream
As has been tradition for many years, the NCFJE will be hosting Siyumim on the radio during the 9 days. In recent years the Siyumim are also streamed live online on Chabad.org/siyum.
JEM: Why Hassidic Jews Wear the Hat
The student outreach work – “Merkos Shlichus” was founded by the Previous Rebbe. A first hand account of the long lasting impact of one such mission.
No Winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions Drawing, Jackpot Reaches $720 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $720 million after no winning ticket was sold — again. It’s now one of two national lotteries with enormous jackpots but equally enormous odds against winning them.
Chabad Mikvah in Gaithersburg MD Replaces the Mei Geshomim
The Chabad Mikvah in Gaithersburg, MD, under the leadership of Rabbi Sholom Raichik, replaced the Mei Geshomim in the Mikvah Boros with fresh clean rainwater from the Otzer Mei Geshomim.
New Innovative Platform To Help Connect Chabad Hebrew Schools and Potential Staff
Aiming to address the age-old challenge faced by Shluchim in finding and retaining top-quality teachers for their Hebrew schools, CKids at Merkos 302 has launched a game-changing Hebrew School Directory that promises to solve that challenge. But how did this platform come to be, and how will it change Shluchim’s hiring process?
Connection Point Program Sees Success in Third Year in Summer Camps
Fifteen camps across the country, comprised of both boys and girls in overnight and day camps, are participating in the summer Connection Point program.
The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Receives Token of Appreciation for Heroism During the Attempted Russian Occupation of Kyiv
In a special ceremony held in the city of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, a special certificate of appreciation was awarded to Rabbi Moshe Azman, the country’s Chief Rabbi.
VIDEO: Rabbi Meyer Harlig OBM Interview Released
Rabbi Meyer Harlig is interviewed by his son Rabbi Shea Harlig in his home in Las Vegas and discusses personal stories of the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Sukkos 5773/October 2012).
Queens Yeshivas Kayitz Hosts Live Shchita Presentation
The Yeshivas Kayitz of Tomchei Tmimim Queens, situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, held a live Shchita demonstration for its Talmidim. Rabbi Eliahu Ezagui, an international Shochet, came to give the presentation.
“Bronx Jews Respond to Tragic High-Rise Fire With Meals and Encouragement” by Menachem Posner earned first place for Excellence in Photography.
Photo: Masbia
Chabad.org Wins Four Journalism Awards in Annual Jewish Press Competition
Chabad.org earned four awards in Simon Rockower Awards Competition for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for stories published in 2022, including three first-place honors.
Tomchei Tmimim Queens Alumni Gather For Hakhel
On Sunday 6 Tammuz, Bochurim, Yungeliet, educators and Shluchim, all proud alumni of Tomchei Tmimim of Queens, gathered together for an inspirational Hakhel and Farbrengen.
Rabbi Solomon Hecht, left, was a spiritual mentor who suggested that Goldberg meet with the Rebbe.
David Goldberg, 80, CIA Officer Turned Poet, Touched by the Rebbe
Following a career as an intelligence analyst and economist that spanned the U.S. Navy, the CIA and decades in the private sector, Goldberg, who passed away last week at the age of 80, took to writing poetry. Together with paintings by his late wife, Gail Pinchot-Goldberg, his work has been shining new light on time-hallowed Judaic and Chassidic concepts, most recently in a joint exhibition in downtown Milwaukee’s “art | ovation” program.
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