Blog: Returning to Crown Heights
by Matthew Shaer – Forward I did not set out to write a book about Jews. In fact, I was warned repeatedly against it — by friends, acquaintances, publishing professionals.
January 2012 news archive
New headlines available — refresh11-Year-Old Girl is a Colonel
Chaya Mushka Lowenthal, an 11-year-old girl from Denmark, achieved the high ranking of colonel this Teves with the Chayolei Tzivos Hashem program. Full Story
10 Shvat Farbrengen to be Shown
A special screening of the Rebbe’s Farbrengen of Yud Shevat, 5732-1972 will be shown this Motzei Shabbos at the Beis Medrash. Men and women are invited to attend. Full Story
2 Shluchim on Terror Target
Breaking News: An Iranian-linked terror cell in Azerbaijan planned to kill Chabad Shluchim Shneor Segal and Mati Lewis. Full Story
1879: Rebbetzin Chana Was Born
Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, mother of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was born on Tevet 28. Watch a brief biography. Video
10 Worst, Best Airport Terminals
So what are the 10 worst and best airport terminals in the world? New York’s JFK made it on both categories. Full Story
Car Bursts Into Flame on Eastern Parkway, 1 Dead
A major collision involving three vehicles sent one car into flames on the corner of Eastern Parkway and Nostrand Ave. at 9:25 tonight. The driver, described to be a 45-50 year old male, was pinned inside the burning vehicle.