Mrs. Chaya Mushka Stiefelmann, 28, OB'M
With great shock and sadness we inform you of the very untimely passing of Mrs. Chaya Mushka (nee Berkes) Stiefelmann, OB”M, a young mother and Shlucha in Brazil. She was 28 years old.
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Mrs. Kayla Silkes, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Kayla Silkes, OB”M, of Crown Heights. She passed away Wednesday night, the 15th of Tammuz, 5776. She was 70 years old.
Help Family in Need
Rabbi Meir came to the United States to be a Shochet. After two years of working as a Shochet, the immigration agreed to change his status for good B”H. However in the process they took away his work permit, which caused him to be out of a job for two years.
Saluting the Real Jewish Heroes
The Hayom yom of 9 Tammuz says: The greatest guaranteed assurance (of Divine assistance) for all Jewish parents in need of special help and deliverance for their children is through their support of those who study Torah.
12 Tammuz: The Heroic Struggle
“The Heroic Struggle: a Yud Beis Tammuz Adventure,” a recording by veteran Los Angeles teacher Rabbi Sholem Perl, makes the Frierdiker Rebbe’s story come alive. Full Story, Audio
Delivery Man Critically Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver
A deliveryman was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday night in Crown Heights, and remains in the hospital in critical condition.
1st Yartzeit Of Rabbi Kuti Rapp
Today marks the first yartzeit of activist and Mashpia Rabbi Kuti Rapp obm; Chabad at JFK Airport is holding a fundraising campaign in his memory. Full Story, Photos, Video
48-Hour Campaign for Chabad of the Airport
Founded by Rabbi Yekusiel Rapp, OB”M, in 1973, Chabad of the Airport has been bringing the light of Torah and Mitzvos to passengers at JFK for over 40 years.
Mr. Dovid Richler, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Dovid Richler, OB”M, of Toronto, Canada, a philanthropist who help build the Jewish communities of Montreal and Toronto. He was 88 years old. Mr.
2 More Stores Robbed at Gunpoint
A crew of men robbing neighborhood businesses at gunpoint hit up two more spots in Crown Heights over the weekend. Full Story
11 JETS Students Are Now Rabbis
11 Chabad youngsters can now call themselves rabbis and men with a profession thanks to a unique program in Los Angeles. Full Story, Photos
Mrs. Zissel Sandhaus, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Zissel Sandhaus, OB”M, of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She passed away earlier today, Thursday, 8 Tammuz 5776. She was 91 years old.
Mother Crushed in Horrific Accident
The Yeshiva World Two pedestrians, a mother and young daughter, were crushed when a heavy piece of construction equipment fell off a flatbed truck near the entrance to Hashmonaim on Route 446, which is not far from Modi’in Illit. It is reported the victims are chareidim.
Girl Struck By Minivan While Crossing the Street
A young girl was struck by a minivan while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Albany Ave. and Union St. in Crown Heights. The horrifying incident was captured on surveillance video. Article has been updated to reflect newly obtained information.
12,000 Kids to Unite at Rally
A first in Chabad Summer Camp history, a live online rally event will unite camps from across the globe. Full Story
Mrs. Rochel Levine, 50, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel Levine, OB”M, of Crown Heights. She passed away Sunday, Sivan 27, 5776. She was 50 years old.
Bais Rivkah Day Camp Off to a Great Start
Summer camp at Bais Rivkah Crown Heights started off with a bang – a Hakhel within Hakhel. The summer’s theme – UNO! We are one – encourages Achdus and Ahavas Yisroel.
15 Security Tips For Vacationers
Before leaving home for July 4th vacation, read these 15 important tips about keeping your home safe from burglaries. Full Story
Elie Wiesel, OB'M
Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, prolific author and outspoken activist Elie Wiesel passed away Shabbos, at the age of 87. Wiesel was perhaps best known for his major role in promoting Holocaust education, and for perpetuating the memory of the Holocaust in the…
Father Murdered in Front of His Children
Arutz Sheva One person was killed and three others wounded in a shooting attack at the Adorayim Junction south of Hevron in Judea. The fatality has been identified as 40-year-old Michael “Micki” Marc from the nearby town of Otniel, who was traveling in his car with his family…