Three More Victims of Florida Building Collapse Identified
Police released the identities of three of the victims discovered in the rubble of the Florida condo collapse Saturday night.
Video of the Day
In the heavily Jewish area of Surfside, hundreds of rescue workers work around the clock, searching in the hope of finding even one survivor in the rubble of the collapsed building. Watch this emotional video as a group of these rescue workers take a moment Friday night to make kiddush with the building in the background.
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches For 1089 President Street In Crown Heights
The affordable housing lottery has launched for Bedford Union Armory, an eight-story residential building at 1089 President Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Israeli Homefront Command Delegation Sent to Florida to Assist in Search and Rescue Efforts
Following discussion between the defense establishment, and the IDF with the Florida governor’s office and in coordination with the MFA, Defense Minister Benny Gantz has approved the dispatch of an emergency Homefront Command delegation to Surfside, Florida, consisting of a team of engineering and rescue specialists, to assist in the search and rescue efforts following Thursday’s condo collapse disaster.
Surfside Collapse Update: Death Count Now at Five, 156 Still Unaccounted For
As rescue workers continue to work tirelessly at the site of the tragic building collapse in Surfside, FL, progress is slow, as the death toll rises to five with 156 still unaccounted for.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Why Didn’t the Frierdiker Rebbe Want his Mother to be Buried in Staten Island?
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Three Killed in Knife Attack in German Town of Wurzburg
Three people were killed and six were wounded in a stabbing attack in the German town of Wurzburg on Friday. Police stopped the suspected perpetrator with a shot to the leg, according to the report.
Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 20 years in prison for murder of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison Friday in the murder of George Floyd — as a Minnesota judge ripped the ex-cop for showing “particular cruelty” during the fatal encounter last year.
New Father Son Shabbos Learning Program in Crown Heights
What better way is there to spend Shabbos afternoon than learning Torah with your son. Shabbos Shua is a new innovative program giving fathers the opportunity to partner with their sons and enjoy the מתיקות of תורתנו הקדושה together.
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the State of Georgia to Stop New Voting Law
The U.S. Justice Department announced today that it filed a lawsuit against the State of Georgia, the Georgia Secretary of State, and the Georgia State Election Board over recent voting procedures adopted by Georgia Senate Bill 202, which was signed into law in March 2021.
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Stabbing Attack Foiled Near Yitzhar, Terrorist Neutralized
A knife-wielding Palestinian Arab terrorist knife attempted on Friday afternoon to carry out a stabbing attack in Mitzpe Yitzhar in Samaria.
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Shmuel and Chanie (nee Wilhelm) Pevzner (Crown Heights)
Shabbos at the Besht: The fast of the 17th of Tammuz
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Dov Yehuda Steinmetz is a member of the kolel at 770 Montgomery and gives regular classes for United Jewish Generations. He will be presenting a class on the discrepancy in the date of the event and its real Halachik implications.
This Weeks Shalom Zochor List
We present the Shalom Zochor list for the week of Shabbos Parshas Balak:
Arrest Made In Tucson Chabad Vandalism
A 30-year Tucson man was charged with aggravated criminal damage for allegedly vandalizing a Tucson synagogue earlier this month.
Weekly Story: You Already Accomplished Something
I heard a gem of an insight this week in the name of the mashpia, Reb Shlomo Chaim Kesselman. I mentioned it to numerous people and they were inspired, I hope you too will enjoy it.
Gan Yisroel Parksville: Day 1
Boruch Hashem camp took off to an incredible start with a large welcome, meeting the counselors and learning teachers and head staff. We also can’t forget getting reacquainted with camp meals, and tons of fun activities.
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