Florida and Puerto Rico Brace for Hurricane Dorian
Florida and Puerto Rico brace for Hurricane Dorian as the storm strengthens and is forecasted to bring gusting winds and heavy rains over Florida during the weekend
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Another Bizarre Theft in Crown Heights, Thief Makes Off With Umbrella
A Crown Heights home was the victim of another bizarre theft this week. A thief felt the need to slip the bolt of a back yard gate to steal a table umbrella. The man got away clean with his prize, besides for the clear video footage of his deed.
Rina Shnerb, 17, Murdered in Dolev-Area Terror Attack
Magen David Adom (MDA) personnel were forced to declare the death of Rina Shnerb, A 17-year-old woman injured Friday in a terror attack near the Binyamin-region town of Dolev.
2:00PM: Chitas For Kids-Tisha B’Av Camp
Tisha B’Av is always a challenge for parents, who are often using most of their energy to get through the fast and have trouble finding productive (let alone Tisha B’Av appropriate) activities for their children. Tisha B’Av Camp by Chitas for Kids is a free option and open to all. It takes place on Tisha B’Av afternoon, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm EST.
BDE: Yehuda Leib Mockin, 95, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yehuda Leib Mockin OBM, a long time member of anash in Crown Heights. He passed away on shabbos, the 9th of Av 5779. Updated with Levaya information.
Front page of Pelech Harimon Hasidic discourses on Bereishis, Shemos, Vayikra, and Shir HaShirim, by Hillel of Paritch. Edition printed in Vilna 1887
Weekly Story: Reb Hillel Paritcher
As this Monday, the eleventh of Menachem Av is the yahrzeit of Reb Hillel Halevi Paritcher, I decided to post a story about him, that I plan to include in the expanded edition of my book on him.
Video of the Day
This old video was taken in Slavita in the year 1988, and the singer was identified as Rabbi Gedalya, by Boruch Gorin from Moscow, and had learned in Lubavitch. If you have more information on this video, please leave us a comment.
Picture of the Day
This vintage photo is of Rabbi Kolodny’s a”h Class at Yeshivas Achai Temimim taken in the zal in 770. Can you help us identify all the students in the photo?
9 Killed and 16 Injured in Another Mass Shooting
Police confirmed that at least 9 people were killed and 16 others injured in a shooting in downtown Dayton, Ohio last night. The mass shooting came less than 12 hours after the another mass shooting in El Paso, Texas.
20 Victims Killed in Texas Walmart Mass Shooting, Multiple Suspects in Custody
At least 20 people were killed and 40 injured in a shooting on Saturday at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. The story will be updates as information becomes available.
BDE: Rabbi Sholom Menachem Mendel Simpson, 90, OBM
With great saddness we report the passing of Rabbi Sholom Menachem Mendel Simpson OBM, who was zoiche to serve as one of the secretaries of the Rebbe. He passed away Thursday the 29th of Tammuz 5779. Updated with Levaya information.
A Delayed Flight, and an Accommodating TSA Agent; How Two Lubavitchers Managed to Keep Stranded Passengers Fed
When a flight from Israel got diverted to Cleveland due to weather, Daniel Eleff recruited another Lubavitcher to help, as he sprang into action, and made sure that enough kosher food was on hand for all to eat.
ALERT: FDR Closed in Both Directions After Crane Collapses, Hits Building
The FDR has been shut in both directions after a crane collapsed, and struck the side of a building. No one has been reported injured, and the building reportedly sustained only minor damage.
FOUND: Search Launched for 15 Year Old Jewish Hiker Missing in Vermont (UPDAETD 6:03PM)
A major search has been launched for a 15 year old hiker who went missing while on a hike in Vermont. The boy was reportedly on a hike yesterday in Vermont, when he went missing.
BDE: R’ Ezra Nagar, 62, OBM
With great sadness we regret to inform you of the untimely passing of R’ Ezra Nagar OBM,a beloved father, grandfather and husband who passed away Tuesday night.UPDATED with Levaya information.
Please Say Tehillim for………
Updated 12:00PM Please say tehillim for Reuven Tzvi ben Esther Baila, a councelor (Rebbi) at a camp in Norfolk Virginia, who was swept out to sea, and has not been found.
First Ever Virtual Tanya Ba’al Peh Competition for Yaldei Hashluchim
Last month, MyShliach, a division of Merkos Suite 302, launched the לטהר את העולם initiative, with the goal of motivating elementary age ילדי השלוחים to learn Mishnayos and Tanya Ba’al Peh on a consistent basis.
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