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Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein took NYS Assembly Speaker Speaker Carl Heastie on a visit through Jewish organizations in Midwood, Brooklyn, making a stop at the Central Hatzalah Dispatch Room.
JEM: New Farbrengen From Yud Tes Kislev 5733 Released
This new release from JEM contains full video of a 1972 (5733) Farbrengen with the Rebbe, marking the 19th of Kislev, 174th anniversary of the liberation of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe, from Czarist prison.
Iran’s Quds Force, Not Hezbollah, Behind Plot Targeting Israeli and American Citizens
Iran and its elite Quds Force appear to be behind a recent attempted killing of an Israeli in Colombia, despite original reports that the incident had been plotted by Hezbollah, Israel Hayom has learned.
Unique Tshura Includes Correspondence Letters from the Rebbe with California Chabad Houses and their Mekuravim
A unique Tshura was published in honor of the Cunin – Hertz wedding, which includes fascinating English correspondence between the Rebbe, Californian Chabad Houses and their Mekuravim.
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on hate crime at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Hochul Warns of More COVID Restrictions if NY Numbers Don’t Dip
Gov. Kathy Hochul says New Yorkers in upstate communities seeing upticks in COVID-19 cases could again face more pandemic restrictions if infection rates fail to drop.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for November.
SNAP Food Stamps Benefits To Remain At Maximum Allowable Level For November
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for November.
PSA: Beware of Edibles Masquerading As Children’s Treats
Skittles, Trix Cereal, and Reese’s Puffs, things you would never suspect would be anything other than everyday snacks may upon inspection be much more sinister.
Details on Extensive Crime Spree Emerge In Crown Heights Gunpoint Mugging Incident
The gunpoint mugging attempt that took place this morning on Montgomery Street in Crown Heights was not the first today for the three criminals.
Permits Filed For Associated Building On Nostrand Avenue In Crown Heights
We finally know what will be with the Associated Supermarket on Nostrand Ave, with permits for the new building have been filed with the city.
The Wedding that Changed Everything
Vaad Or Vechom to host Zoom Farbrengen with accounts of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s wedding as told by the children of those eyewitnesses.
One Bris Leads To Another In Story of Outright Hashgacha Pratis
Avi Mogolefsky found himself in the swirl of Hasgacha Pratis when he recently fulfilled a promise to Moysh and Tirzah Ciment that he would fly out to California if there would be a bris held there for a special person.
Yud Daled Kislev Resource Now Available Online
In honor of the joyous day of Yud Daled Kislev, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus has created a web resource for all content related to the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s chassuna in Warsaw and the celebration of Yud Daled Kislev throughout the years in 770.
From left: Yisrael (Leonid) Kleper; Dr. Shlomo (Roman) Magid, holding his son Zeev Yitzchak; Dr. Dovber (Boris) Lelchuk; Rabbi Levi Heber; and Rabbi Shmuel Notik
The Rhythm of Jewish Life Restored to Chicago Family from Russia
The first infant in four generations to be circumcised at eight days completes a move back towards Judaism for an entire family.
Man Threatens to Burn Queens Bagel Shop Down Over Israeli Flags
Police are searching for a man that threatened to burn down a Queens Bagel Shop over its display of Israeli flags.
Gunpoint Mugging Thwarted On Montgomery Street in Crown Heights
A gunpoint robbery was thwarted on Montgomery Street Tuesday morning, when the victim fought back, and scared off his attackers.
Fortress from Hasmonean Wars Discovered in Lachish Forest
Weapons, burnt wooden beams, dozens of coins and a Hellenistic fortified structure—tangible evidence of a battle between the Hasmoneans and the Seleucids some 2,100 years ago—are currently being unearthed in Israel Antiquities Authority excavations in Lachish Forest.
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NYC Teacher Files Complaint After Being Told Not to Wear ‘Proud Zionist’ T-Shirt
A New York City teacher has reportedly filed a discrimination complaint after he was told not to wear a T-shirt emblazoned with an Israeli flag and the words “Proud Zionist,” claiming that a standard against politically-themed attire has been unevenly applied
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