JLI: From Hollywood to Holy Wood – My Journey to Judaism as a Celebrity Journalist
Hear Molly Resnick’s story of personal transformation as a celebrity journalist who fell in love with Jewish learning and life.
Massive Attack Averted: Bombs Found On Five Buses in Central Israel
Three empty buses exploded and caught fire on Thursday evening in three parking lots in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv. Additional explosive devices were found on two buses in the nearby city of Holon.
Chaim V’Chessed: Health Ministry Reverses Meuchedet Policy, Mandates English Accessibility
In a significant achievement for the English-speaking community, Israel’s Health Ministry has directed all Kupot Cholim (health funds) to accept communications from patients to doctors in foreign languages. This follows pressure from Chaim V’Chessed and widespread backlash from English-speaking residents.
Video of the Day
Watch this fascinating video as Rabbi Shmuel Lew tells a story of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka.
Hamas Hands Over Bodies of Four Hostages As Phase 1 of Ceasefire Deal Nears End
Red Cross vehicles drove away from the handover site in the Gaza Strip with four black coffins that had been placed on a stage. Each of the caskets had a small picture of the hostages.
Chof Beis Shvat: The Rebbetzin’s Yohrtzeit
Tonight marks the yohrzheit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushkah Schneerson, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The Rebbetzin passed away on the 22nd of Shevat of the year 5748 (1988). Mishnayos in the Extended Article.
Here’s My Story: When Torah Study Goes Into Overtime
Rabbi Mayer Plotkin is a Montreal-based businessman who has directed many Chabad activities in the area for decades. He was interviewed three times, in the years 2010, 2011, and 2022.
Picture of the Day
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, under pressure as he moves policy line away from the Democratic Party, visited the Rebbe’s Ohel in Cambria Heights, Queens, where he prayed for strength and global peace.
Gallery: Kinus Hashluchos 5785 Kicks Off In Crown Heights
The Jewish Children’s Museum buzzed with energy as they picked up their badges, caught up with old friends, and settled in for a critical weekend of inspiration and connection.
Civic Pulse: City of Yes – Basement Apartments, Development, and Displacement
This week, Rabbi Behrman spoke with Dan Garodnick, Chair of the City Planning Commission about the “City of Yes” zoning text amendment and its impact on New York.
VIDEO: Young Shluchim Gearing Up To Join Globally Celebrated Shabbaton
With over 90 locations worldwide confirmed, young shluchim will gather for synchronized local Shabbatons, one week for boys and one for girls, reinforcing the powerful unity of Young Shluchim across continents.
OK Releases Alert After Some Sabra Hummus Labels Printed Without the Kashrus Symbol
The OK Kosher has released an alert to the Jewish community after some Sabra Hummus from Canada mistakenly left the OK Certification label off the logo. The products are still Kosher Certified under the OK.
NYC Congestion Pricing Axed as Trump Pulls Approval of Hated Toll
New York City’s spectacularly unpopular congestion pricing scheme is on death row as the Trump administration will announce Wednesday it is pulling its approval of the toll.
New Engagement!
Mendel Slonim (Binghamton, NY) to Mussie Taubenfliegel (Buenos Aires, Argentina) L’Chaim: Sunday, February 23rd, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Small Hall
New Engagement!
Yaakov Sudakevitch (Tokyo, Japan) to Doba Reiza Raskin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, 24th of February, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana
Darchai Menachem Hosts Chumash Party For First Grade
This past Sunday, the Shul in Darchai Menachem echoed with the joyous sounds of young boys celebrating a major milestone in their early Chinuch. Darchai Menachem hosted a Chumash party for their first-grade Talmidim.
Baby Boy!
Nuttie and Brochie (nee Barnett) Shpigelman from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Sholom Zochor: 1250 President St.
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