Crown Heights Rabbi: Not All Attacks Due to Anti-Semitism
“Some of the ... incidents may have been random crime or committed by people struggling with mental health issues.”
Chabad Wins Animal Rights Case on Kapparot in Federal Court
'the log shows that Chabad of Irvine only used 95 chickens and lost $24 in connection with the Kapparot Ceremony in 2014.'
Lag B’Omer Bonfires at Meron Light Up Night, Brings Prayers & Music By Day...
The 6 am nightmare of police shutting down the buses and miles of traffic all gets wiped away the second the passenger reaches his destination and becomes one with the dancing crowd.
NYC Council to Name Brooklyn Street After Chabad-Lubavitch Couple
"Their critical work to advance education and civil rights is a model for all of us."
Crown Heights Rabbis Temporarily Ban Guests: ‘Thank You For Being Considerate’
"We must ask those intending to visit ... to postpone their trips for the forseeable future. This might not work out with your plans, but it is for our protection.”
Russia’s Chief Rabbi: Terrorists Should Not Enjoy Safe Harbors
'The terrorists are trying to impose their agenda and language on the world, focusing on no negotiations, no value for human life, and murder and intimidation.'
Ivanka Trump Benched Lulav at the White House
Presidential daughter and senior adviser Ivanka Trump on Friday participated in Lulav Benching (shaking the four species) at the White House, along with some...
Argentina’s President Adopts Jewish Godson
Argentina’s president Christina Fernandez has accepted an official Jewish godson for the first time in the country’s history to help counter legend of death...
Gathering at Ohel to Mark 32nd Year After Passing of Rabbi JJ Hecht, obm
Rabbi Hecht’s influence has spread far and wide after his passing.
Chabad-Lubavitch Yeshiva Boy ‘Sucker Punched’ in Crown Heights, Brooklyn Attack
The attack took place at around 9:40 pm on Troy Avenue, between Empire Boulevard and Montgomery Street.
Chabad of Dead Sea Works a Miracle for Wedding Blessings Before Shavuot
At the ninth hour, Chabad of Dead Sea whipped together sheva brochot in 2 hours for a newly wedded tourist couple -- out of nowhere.
Rabbi Adin Even Yisrael Steinsaltz Hospitalized in Jerusalem
One of the most beloved rabbis worldwide is recovering at a Jerusalem hospital after a catherization for a cranial blood clot.
Two New York State Programs To Cover Home Bills
The state expects to receive significantly more applications than can be funded by the program.
Brooklyn’s Crown Heights Neighborhood Added to NYC’s COVID-19 ‘Watch List’
Health Department officials said Wednesday they are worried about an increase in coronavirus cases in the neighborhood.
Hatzolah Member Stabbed in Crown Heights, Bklyn – Motive Not Clear
A Hatzolah medic was stabbed Tuesday evening in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.
Court Stops Demolition of 100-Year-Old Boro Park Synagogue, Chevra Anshei Lubavich
The sellers claim the building is dilapidated; the congregants vehemently deny the charge, saying it's not true.
Bomb Threat Sent to Brooklyn Jewish Children’s Museum
The text of the message, sent by cell phone notification, claimed that three pipe bombs were "scattered throughout the museum."
Chabad of Reykjavik Newest ‘Frozen Chosen’ Addition
The Feldmans’ arrival in the northern island country will herald a new era for Iceland’s tiny Jewish community, entering a number of firsts in Iceland’s sparse Jewish history.
How 1970s Hassidic Hackers Created Worldwide Broadcast Network
This is the story of how a handful of young Hassidim set out to build a global communications network in the era before Periscope, Skype, VoIP, or even satellite or Cable TV.
Lubavitch Rabbi Prays for Italian Neo-Nazi Anti-Vaxer Down with Covid
It probably sounds better in Italian.
European Jewish Congress President Tells Putin Jewish Exodus from Europe Is Coming
"Statistically, the position of Jews in Europe is the worst since the end of WWII," Kantor said.
Chabad Rabbi Wins Second in Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ Competition
Chabad Rabbi Hanoch Hecht came in second, competing on the popular 'Chopped' cable TV foodie show.
Chabad-Lubavitch Vows ‘Vibrant Jewish Life’ to Continue in Paris
Chabad Education Chairman Rabbi Krinsky vows vibrant Jewish life will continue in Paris.
Bennett Relying on Orthodox to Lead Israel’s Jewish Identity Project for Diaspora Youth
The fact that the first two of these organizations is completely Orthodox, while the third varies from one campus to another has irked many, in Israel and abroad.
Putin Moves Museum Visit in Deference to Jewish Sabbath
The United Nations date for International Holocaust Day, and the date on which worldwide memorial ceremonies are being held, falls on the Jewish Sabbath.
Astrakhan Gets a Mikvah
“The nearest mikvah to us was in Volgograd, a six-hour bus ride one way,” explained Deborah Melamed. “The other option was to take the 12-hour train ride to Saratov or a two-hour flight to Moscow.”
Chabad of Poway Shooter Indicted on 113 Counts
One person was murdered in the attack, and three more were wounded.
Mezuzahs Broken and Stolen at Chabad of East Boca Raton
The mezuzahs that were stolen from the East Boca Raton Chabad center were very expensive -- and precious.
NYPD Evacuates 770 After 911 Gets Bomb Threat
A bomb threat called in to the NYC 911 switchboard prompts police to evacuate "770" Eastern Pkwy.
Brooklyn Jewish Music Alert: Do You Wanna Join a Flash Mob?
The public is invited to join in the “big scene” at 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 4 on the corner of Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue.
