Man Run Over By Tractor-Trailer on Utica Ave.
A man is in the hospital after he was run over by a tractor-trailer on Utica Avenue in Crown Heights.
September 2015 news archive
New headlines available — refreshMrs. Masha Rosler, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Masha Rosler, OB”M, a resident of Montreal, Canada, for many years. She was 83 years old. She passed away on Shabbos, Vov Tishrei. She was well-known for her special emphasis in Mivtza Neshe”k in her community.
R’ Gershon Dovber Shiff, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the sudden passing of R’ Gershon Dovber Shiff, OB”M, of Shikun Chabad in Lod, Eretz Yisroel. Rabbi Shiff was 76 years old. Rabbi Shiff directed the Ohr Simcha institutions for decades and educated generations of yirei Shomayim and Chassidim.
Body of Missing Israeli Found in Uman
Arutz Sheva/Photos by ZAKA The Foreign Ministry confirmed on Saturday night that the body of Amir Ohana, OB”M, the Israeli who went missing in Ukraine’s Uman, has been found.
Mrs. Rochel Shapiro, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel Shapiro, OB”M, of Yerushalayim. She passed away on the first night of Rosh Hashana, 5776. Mrs. Shapiro was the daughter of the Chosid R’ Chaim Ber Lerman of Bnai Brak, OB”M.
Motorcyclist Critically Injured after Slamming into Car
A motorcyclist was critically injured after colliding with Lincoln Town Car in a busy Eastern Parkway intersection. Hatzalah rushed the injured rider to Kings County Hospital.
100-Year-Old Shul Restored
A 100-year-old synagogue in a Muslim populated country was restored with its president and rabbis from around the region. Full Story, Photos
Mrs. Aidel Caplan, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Aidel Caplan, OB”M, a longtime resident of Montreal, Canada. She was 93 years old. She was well known in Montreal for working alongside her husband Reb Berel Caplan, OB”M, helping him bring food to the needy in Montreal.
10,000’s to Unite for Hakhel Event
To mark the start of the Hakhel year, thousands in Jewish communities around the world will unite for a simultaneous live global event. Full Story
15 Schools to Teach ‘Intimacy Ed’
15 Chabad schools in the USA have agreed to start teaching 7th and 8th graders about the proper behavior of their bodies. Full Story
Horrific Crash Left 3 Dead R'L
The Yeshiva World A horrific crash on Route 17 in Sullivan County has left a couple and their future son-in-law R”L dead, and other family members in stable condition.
Jewish Couple Among Killed in Fatal Upstate Accident
Three Orthodox Jewish people have died and several others are left in critical condition following an accident in Rock Hill, New York, Monday afternoon.
2,000 at Electrifying ‘Challah Bake’
Flour, aprons and music led to an electrifying Mega Challah Bake in S. Paulo Brazil which attracted a record 2,000 people. Full Story, Photos, Video
Mrs. Devorah Gutnick, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Devorah Gutnick, OB”M, of Melbourne, Australia. She passed away on Sunday, 22 Elul, 5775. She was 86 years old.
20 Couples Retreat in San Diego
West Coast Shluchim raising children with special needs gathered in San Diego for 3 days of seminars and recreational activities. Full Story
20 Languages, 1 Camp, 1 Heart
Gan Yisroel for European Tzeirei HaShluchos in Sweden enjoyed an incredible summer with 60 campers and staff members from 43 cities in Europe and worldwide. Full Story
