Argentina’s President Arrives in Israel, Heads Straight to the Western Wall
As part of his official visit to Israel, the president of Argentina, Mr. Javier Milei, arrived directly at the Western Wall upon his landing.
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Chalkstone Vessel Workshop Dating to the Second Temple Period Discovered in Israel
Fascinating evidence regarding the importance the Jewish population attributed to ritual purity was uncovered in 2017 in the Lower Galilee village of Reineh, situated between Nazareth and Kafr Kanna.
INBOX: Crown Heights Chronicles – The Soap Opera Unfolding in Our Backyard
Well, well, well, folks, gather ’round for the latest episode of “As the Crown Heights Turns.” Our beloved community is currently starring in its very own sitcom, and it’s turning our home sweet home into a punchline. Let me give you the lowdown on the drama that’s been unfolding.
From The Editor: When It Comes To 770 There Are No Innocents, Everyone Is Guilty
Just over three weeks ago, the major story of the “tunnels” under 770 broke, leading every Lubavitcher to reexamine the way that they have dealt with some of the extreme elements in Chabad. As the dust settles, and cement dries, the question is now being asked “Will anything change?” Unfortunately, everyone continues to do what has always been done, pass the buck and refuse to take action.
Brooklyn District Attorney Moves to Vacate Conviction of Man who Served 14 Years for Crown Heights Homicide Committed by Someone Else
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that following a thorough reinvestigation by his Conviction Review Unit (CRU), he will move to vacate the conviction of Steven Ruffin, 45, who was 18 when convicted of the 1996 killing of a 16-year-old in a case of mistaken identity.
Op-Ed: Gabaim, Shut It Down!
I’m not going to write here about all the craziness that has happened last week and of how big of a chilul hashem and embarrassment we have caused to lubavitch and the Rebbe. What I do want to write about is our response and how things should move forward.
770 Update: Bochurim Released, Downstairs 770 Repaired
After a frenzied night of working, contractors brought in to secure the downstairs 770 Shul have allegedly completed their work, repairing the hole in the wall of the Shul and preparing it to reopen tomorrow in time for Shabbos.
770 UPDATE: 770 Officially Gets Vacate Order, Construction Begins To Repair The Building
The 770 building was closed throughout the day Wednesday but action was taking place at record speed to get the building back open, possibly even in time for Shabbos.
770 Update: Building Taped Off and Closed, Hundreds Find Themselves Without Tefillin, Some Still In Custody
An unintended consequence to yesterday’s insanity was discovered this morning after hundreds of Crown Heights residents arrived at 770 Eastern Parkway looking to recover their Tefillin from inside, only to discover that the police were not allowing anyone inside the building.
Rabbi Braun Audio: “A Group Of People Who were Not Appointed By Anyone Have Taken Control Of The Holy Shul of 770”
Harav Yosef Braun, one of the Rabbonim of the Crown Heights Beis Din, has been the first appointed leader on Crown Heights and Chabad to break their silence and call out the actions surrounding the tunneling under 770.
Yossi Landau, a volunteer for Zaka— the search and rescue organization responsible for ensuring that terror victims in Israel have a proper Jewish burial— hauntingly tells the Chabad Young Professionals Mission to Israel about the horrors he witnessed on October 7.
Choosing Purpose over Pleasure, Young Jewish Professionals Volunteer in Israel
The young Jewish men and women who chose to come to the scene of one of the most horrific attacks in Jewish history were part of the Chabad Young Professionals (CYP) Mission to Israel. Organized by CYP’s chapter on New York City’s Upper East Side and including people from across the country, the group spent the week focusing on providing multifaceted support to the Israeli communities devastated in the wake of the attacks.
MTA Board Approves Congestion Pricing Plan
The plan laid out by the MTA’s Traffic Mobility Review Board would charge cars $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. There would be a 75% discount overnight and a $5 rebate for cars entering from the nearby tunnels.
Shmulik and Yehudit Weiss
Yehudit Weiss, 65, Loving Mother from Be’eri, Murdered by Hamas
On Thursday, Nov. 16 (3 Kislev), the Weiss family of Be’eri, Israel, learned of the murder of their 65-year-old mother, Yehudit. The Israel Defense Forces discovered Yehudit’s body in a structure near the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, along with that of another hostage, Noa Marciano, 19.
His Unit Was Ambushed, His Gun Jammed, But He Was The Only One Left With A Pair Of Tefillin
The following story was shared by Bruria Efune, and tells the miracle story of a lone soldier fighting in Gaza and a pair of tefillin.
Weekly Letter: The Rebbe States His Clear Views
We present a letter from the Rebbe, so relevant to the crisis in Israel we are facing today, in which the Rebbe states his clear views on, among other things, 1. the returning by Israel of the liberated lands and the surrendering of oil fields in Sinai and 2. The government’s meek policy and response regarding terrorist attacks where he gives some historical examples.
Judith and Natalie Ra’anan are beloved members of the Evanston, Ill., Jewish community, which has been praying and advocating for their return since being taken hostage, and are supporting their extended family in Israel and America
For Some Jewish Communities, the Safe Return of Hostages is Personal
Hostage Judith Ra’anan was born in Israel but moved to the United States 30 years ago. The now-59-year-old settled in Evanston, Ill., and is an active member of Chabad of Evanston, which has been advocating for the return of Judith and her 19-year-old daughter, Natalie, as well as supporting their extended family.
Here’s My Story: Changing Without Moving
Mrs. Sarah Hein is a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who works as a Jewish event coordinator for Holiday Inn. She resides in Morristown, New Jersey, and was interviewed in March, 2023.
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