2 Shot Outside LA Shul
“We’ve got to keep our eyes open for each other,” Rabbi Nachman Abend of Chabad of North Hollywood said of the synagogue shootings Thursday that left two men wounded. Full Story, Video
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20 Heroes Speak Out
The top 20 semifinalists of the Jewish Community Hero of the Year contest speak their mind in short video clips. COLlive assembled the 12 Lubavitchers and the one Chabad friend. Video
$23K Raised in Illinois
At the Walk4Friendship, Illinois’ Secretary of State Jessie White made a head stand in support of The Friendship Circle’s children with special needs. Full Story, Photos
2 Rabbis Vs. 2 Republicans
South Carolina’s Rabbi Hesh Epstein and Rabbi Doron Aizenman say derogatory comments made by two local Republicans about Jews points to the negative impact of stereotypes. Full Story
1979: Rabbi Shot Dead
30 years have passed since a crowd of 2000 Lubavitchers escorted the body of slain Rabbi Dovid Okunov HY”D to the spot where he had been murdered on Cheshvan 4, 5740. Full Story
Pedestrian Struck in Morning Accident
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A pedestrian was truck and injured this morning as she crossed Empire Boulevard at the Brooklyn Avenue intersection. The incident took place at around 9:00am.
Man Makes Unexpected Exit from Restroom, Through the Floor
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — While brushing his teeth, a man made a sudden and unexpected exit from his bathroom when the floor gave way, and he suddenly found himself in his buildings basement with the bathroom tiles and floor all scattered around him.
Shula Swerdlov OBM, 3, Killed in Horrific Accident
JERUSALEM, Israel [CHI] — Shula Swerdlov, a 3 and a half year old girl was fatally injured in a hit and run accident in the Rechavia neighborhood of Jerusalem.
Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian Struck Same Evening
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Eastern Parkway was the scene of two accidents last night, Monday, one involving a motorcycle rider falling off and getting injured, while another was a crossing pedestrian that was struck by a passing van.
13 Lubav Heroes Nominated
With more than 500,000 votes cast for over 400 nominees, the semifinalists in the Jewish Community Heroes contest were finally selected. 13 out of 20 are Lubavitch Shluchim and activists. Full Story, Video
1,000 Kids at Kfar Chabad Rally
Kfar Chabad commemorated the onset of the thirtieth year of Tzivos Hashem with a grand rally attended by nearly one thousand children. They were addressed by Kfar Chabad Chief Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi. Full Story, Photos
Suspected Drunk Driver Causes 3 Car Accident
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – Police arrested the driver that caused an accident involving three cars on suspicion of DUI. The incident occurred on Empire Boulevard between Schenectady and Troy Avenues, where one minivan rear ended an SUV which hit another SUV.
200th Yahrtzeit of Barditchever
Jews around the world are marking the 200th yahrtzeit of Chassidic leader Reb Levi Yitzchok of Barditchev OBM. Accommodations were set at his tomb in Ukraine to receive the visitors. Photos
Two Flatbush Bochurim Injured in Crash near CH
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Two Flatbush Bochurim, on their way to attend Simchas Beis Hashueva in Crown Heights, were involved in a serious accident that injured all those involved.
1000 Danced With Fried
Over 1000 people attended the annual Simchas Beis Hashoeiva celebration with singers Avraham Fried and Yossi Bayles in Montreal. The MC Rabbi Dovid Cohen and Shliach Rabbi Mendel Raskin spoke. Photos, Video
Lubavitcher Teens Injured on Pennsylvania Highway
By Manuel Gamiz Jr. for the Morning Call I-78, PA — Two 16-year-olds were injured this afternoon when another car reversed into them on a median on Interstate 78 in Williams Township this afternoon, according to state police at Belfast.
“Unusual Ushpizen Drops on Sukkah Goers!”
Jonah T. The gaping hole left where the air conditioner came crashing through. CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Having just risen from his place and moved to a different chair at the table to make room for an unexpected visitor, a Bochur’s life was saved as an air conditioner…
‘Guest’ Struck by a Car Crossing Eastern Parkway Unsafely
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Lubavitcher Bochur, visiting Crown Heights for the month of Tishrai, was struck by a fast moving car as he attempted to cross the parkway in the middle of the block, and sustained injuries.