Here’s My Story: Enough With The Pizza!
Mr. Meir Shlomo Junik resides in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where he works as a counselor for children with special needs. He was interviewed in November of 2007 and June of 2021.
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BDE: Rabbi Yosef Rosenfeld, 89, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yosef “Yossel” Rosenfeld OBM, the Menahel and Executive Director of Oholei Torah in Crown Heights. He passed away Wednesday night, the 19th of Elul, 5782.
Three Iranian Nationals Charged with Engaging in Computer Intrusions and Ransomware-Style Extortion Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure Providers
An indictment was unsealed today charging three Iranian nationals with allegedly orchestrating a scheme to hack into the computer networks of multiple U.S. victims.
New Engagement!
Elya Haim (New York, NY) to Rivka Stone (New York, NY) L’Chaim: Monday, September 19th, 8:30pm at Rubashkin’s 1349 President St. Upstairs
Baby Girl!
Mordechai and Sharone Raizel Schwei from Brooklyn had a baby girl!
Lea Hadad, escorted by her mother and mother-in-law, encircles Rabbi Levi Duchman under the chuppah (canopy). With 1,500 guests from around the world, including leading rabbis, dignitaries and Emirati royals, the wedding is the largest Jewish event in the history of the Emirates. (Credit: Jewish UAE / Christopher Pike)
Abu Dhabi Rabbinic Wedding Landmark Event for Jewish Life in Arab World
Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi to the UAE, and Lea Hadad celebrated their wedding in the country’s capital city, Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday surrounded by 1,500 guests from around the world.
Rabbi Manis Friedman To Host Crown Heights Book Launch For His Newest Book, “I Didn’t Ask To Come to this World”
Rabbi Manis Friedman’s most recent book, inspired by a conversation with a chaplain in a psychiatric ward, is set to make its United States launch in Crown Heights this week.
New Engagement!
Shimon Sabol (Crown Heights) to Shira Friedman (Winnipeg, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Bais Rivkah 310 Crown Street
Remarkable Tool Suggested by the Rebbe Overlooked for Years Receiving Newfound Attention
What if you found out about a quick and easy thing that you already do has secret power? What if you discovered that by simply pairing two things together, you could unlock tremendous force on High?
Quarter Shekel Silver Coin From The Bar Kochba Revolt Returned To Israel
This story starts with a rare quarter shekel silver coin, the fourth of its kind known in the world. Dated to the fourth year of the Jewish Great Revolt from 69 CE –– a year before the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Elections Are Coming Up in November, And You Can Still Vote By Mail
With the primaries behind us, the country will be heading to the polls again on November 8th for the general election, and for good or ill, you can still vote by mail in New York State.
Project Likkutei Torah Celebrates Chai Elul With Special Birthday Present for the Alter Rebbe
Hundreds of Chassidim and Anash worldwide are celebrating the birthday of the Alter Rebbe this year by being part of one of the Largest Hafotzas Hamaayanos Projects in Years.
Picture of the Day
New York Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, who represents a majority of Crown Heights, came to Oholei Torah Tuesday to speak about and learn what exactly our schools are all about. Cunningham, who was propelled through the elections with the help of the Crown Heights Jewish community, maintains close ties with the community.
Hit and Run Leaves Crown Heights Families Car Totaled
The driver of a white BMW caused a three car crash in Crown Heights this morning before fleeing the scene on foot, and leaving totaled cars behind.
Israeli Soldier Killed During Gunfight With Terrorists Near Jenin
The Israeli army on Wednesday identified the IDF officer killed during a gun battle with Palestinian Arab terrorists overnight in northern Samaria.
At F.R.E.E.’s (Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe) largest location in Chicago, 1,500 are expected to gather on the High Holidays for the upcoming Hakhel year, including recent refugees from the war in Ukraine.
Record Rosh Hashanah Turnouts Expected at Chabad Centers Worldwide
Chabad centers around the nation are expecting record attendance this High Holiday season—at least 15 percent higher than previous pre-Covid records.
LIVE at 9:00pm: Farbrengen To Live Stream In Honor of Chai Elul
A Farbrengen will be streamed live from Anshei Moshe in Crown Heights tonight in honor of Chai Elul, the birthday of both The Alter Rebbe and The Baal Shem Tov.
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