$2.4 Million 770 Replica in Tacoma
After a two-year legal battle and nearly a year of construction, Chabad of Tacoma, Washington, led by Rabbi Zalman Heber, is about to open its $2.4 million center, a replica of 770 Eastern Parkway. Full Story
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200 Children Parade in Baka
200 children marched in a grand parade in Baka, Jerusalem, to celebrate Lag B’Omer, organized by Rabbi Avraham and Dina Hendel. Full Story
Blog: Why Koreans Love Jews
by Julia Bass – Jewish Chronicle RabbI Osher Litzman, Shliach to Seoul, with South Korean prime minister Han Seung-soo. I was sipping tea with a South Korean friend of my father’s when he asked: “Do you go to church?
Woman Injured After Being Struck by Van
A Jewish woman was injured after a van turning off Eastern Parkway struck and knocked her down as she was crossing the street. Witnesses called 911 and Hatzalah.
2,000 at Argentina Celebration
Over 2000 children attended a Lag B’omer celebration held at one of Argentina’s largest shopping malls. Full Story
The Gift of Loss: Talking About My Miscarriage
by Mimi Hecht – Lady Mama Even though statistics show that many women reading this right now have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, most of these women have not and likely never will publicly address or even mention in private the fact of their miscarriage.
1414: Non Israelis Are Welcome
For the first time, the administration of the 770 Yeshiva is promising to secure dormitory beds for American bochurim. Full Story
100th Anniversary of “Ayin Beis”
A highly mystical discourse which took 4 years to be delivered is being made available to all with a first-ever English translation and even a website. Full Story, Video
10 Years of Special Moments
JEM is marking 10 years of the Living Torah weekly video series and has released a clip of highlights with unique footage. Full Story, Video
1500 Kids Gather in South Florida
Over 1500 children from throughout South Florida enjoyed a unique Lag B’Omer Unity event with a stretch Mercedes convertible serving as a stage. Jewish Star Yisroel Amar performed. Full Story
15 Miracles in a Single Family
In honor of Lag BaOmer – an auspicious time for miracles – we present a story of a Miami family blessed with 15 miracles. Full Story, Video
Wet Roads: Car Skids, Crashes into House
One of Crown Heights’ most notoriously unsafe intersections was once again host to an accident, which thankfully and miraculously did not injure any pedestrians.
New Summer Program for the ‘In Town Boys’
A new summer program is opening in Crown Heights under the leadership of Rabbi Eli Sandhaus former director of many out of town summer programs and teacher in Yeshiva Darchai Menachem. The program will cater to mainstream boys ages 13 to 15.
Blog: The Painter of Crown Heights
by Richard McBee – Jewish Press One thing is certain about Robert Feinland – he has shuls on his mind. His career has spanned over 40 years, exploring landscape, cityscape, sculpture and abstraction.
Elderly Woman Killed in Utica Avenue Accident
Police say a woman riding a mobility scooter has been fatally struck by a car in Brooklyn. The accident happened at around 1:00am on Wednesday at Eastern Parkway and Utica Avenue.
Our Heroes: Rabbi Dov Ber Junik (1927-2005)
by Rabbi Michoel Seligson Rabbi Duber Junik, fondly referred to by Anash as Reb Berel, was born in Parluki, Russia in 1927 on the 6th of Menachem Av to Horav Naftoli and Mrs.