BDE: Rabbi Mordechai Altein, 100, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Mordechai Altein OBM, a legendary Shliach and Chossid. He passed away on Sunday, the 3rd of Kislev, 5780. Updated with Levaya information.
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At Least Five Injured in Stabbing, Shooting on London Bridge
At least five people were injured in an incident involving both a stabbing and a shooting at London Bridge on Friday afternoon, police have said.
IDF Strikes Dozens of Targets in Syria
IDF fighter jets attacked dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force and the Syrian army in Syria overnight Tuesday. The air strikes were carried out in response to the firing of rockets by an Iranian force from Syrian territory into Israeli territory.
Whatsapp Closes Down Large Jewish News Accounts, Including CrownHeights.info
A number of Jewish WhatsApp news accounts have been closed down and banned by the app’s administration in what looks like a targeted attack. The shutdown, which affected CrownHeights.info as well, was done without warning.
Gun Toting Assailant In Crown Heights Apprehended
The gun toting assailant who pistol whipped a biker, attacked two vehicles and broke the windows of Bais Rivkah Lefferts was apprehended Friday just hours after the police released a photo of the alleged assailant.
Rabbi Mendy Goldstein Steps Into His Fathers Shoes at Chabad of Poway
Wednesday marks 200 days since the deadly attack on the Chabad of Poway. Since the attack Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who was injured in the attack, has taken a step back due to PTSD. His son has now taken over the services at the Chabad.
Bloomberg ‘Actively Preparing’ Presidential Run
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is actively preparing to enter the Democratic presidential primary. According to the report, Bloomberg is expected to file paperwork this week designating himself as a candidate in at least one state with an early filing deadline.
Video of the Day
In an incident straight out of the movies, police officers with guns drawn, stormed a number 4 train at the Franklin Ave Subway stop in Brooklyn. The video, shot by a subway rider was reportedly taken on Friday, just minutes before shabbos.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe officiating a wedding.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe delivering a sicha in the Sukkah.
Car Hit By Gunfire Outside Chabad House at Elon University During Yom Kippur
Gunfire was reported outside the Chabad House, east of Elon University, as the community attended services for the end of Yom Kippur. No one was hurt, and officials say there were no threats made against specific people.
Whatsapp Testing New “Timed Messages” Feature
WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages that will self-destruct after they are sent. The feature is intended to preserve the privacy of conversations, by allowing messages to be sent but letting the record that remains of them to be purged.
Arrest Made In Crown Heights Assault Case
An arrest has been made in the assault on a mother of three and grandmother of 11 as she was walking on New York Ave. near Lefferts Ave. in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens on September 19th. Her assailant had punched her without warning about 5:30pm, leaving her unconscious on the sidewalk.
World Jewish Population Reaches 14.8 Million
As we prepare to welcome 5780, the number of Jews worldwide stands at 14.8 million, compared to 14.7 million in 5779. Of these, 8.1 million live outside Israel (including 5.7 million in the United States). In Israel, the number of Jews is 6.7 million (compared to 6.6 million in 5779).
New Shabbat Times Publication in Moscow and Beyond
After fifteen years of volunteers publicizing the Shabbat candle lighting times in Moscow, it was decided to double the impact this year and extend the reach of these publications to as many Jews as possible. Thanks to the dedicated work of “Zman Yehudi” organization of Moscow, there is no need to guess the exact halachic times anymore, especially of Shabbat and Yom Tov.
Shofar Blown for the First Time in 90 Years
Three months ago I moved with my family to Kaluga, a city that’s about 100 miles southwest of Moscow. As Rosh Hashanah came in, so did the people. Not since 1926 had Jews davened in this shul on Rosh Hashanah. In all these decades, not a kaddish or an Amen, not a single Avinu Malkeinu or a shofar blast on Rosh Hashanah. And now, after 90 years, the shul was bursting at the seams, the voices of the city’s Jews filling its space with traditional prayers.
BDE: Rabbi Shmarya Katzen, 76, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Shmarya Katzen OBM, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and teacher in Lubavitcher Yeshiva. He passed away Sunday, the 22nd of Elul 5779. Updated with Levaya information.
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