11 Tefillin Honoring 11 Victims
Watch: To honor the 11 people murdered in the Pittsburgh shooting, two young photographers helped 11 Jews put on tefillin, each one memorializing one of the victims. Full Story, Photos, Video
October 2018 news archive
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Leba Chana (Eloise) Lubin, OBM
With great sadness we inform of the passing of Mrs. Leba Chana (Eloise) Lubin, OB”M, a longtime pillar of the Anash Community in Chicago. She passed away on Tuesday, Chof Alef Cheshvan following an illness.
Two Adults, Six Children Killed in Dead Sea Crash
Eight people were killed and three more injured Tuesday afternoon in a traffic accident near the Dead Sea in southern Israel.
Pittsburgh Shooting Victims Identified
Arutz Sheva The eleven victims of Saturday’s deadly mass-shooting attack in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have been identified. Eight men and three women were among the dead, authorities announced Sunday, including 71-year-old Dan Stein, 75-year-old Joyce Feinberg, 65-year-old…
200 Join ‘Mivtzoim Era’ Panel
Over 200 Anash, Tmimim, and guests participated in a historic panel on the transformative “Mivtzoim Era” in Chabad. Full Story, Photos, Video
11 Killed in Anti-Semitic Attack in Pittsburgh
Arutz Sheva At least 11 people were killed after a gunman opened fire at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Center. According to the report, the gunman yelled “All these Jews need to die”. The gunman has been preliminarily identified as 46-year-old Robert Bowers.
11 Killed in Synagogue Shooting
A gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh synagogue on Shabbos morning, killing 11 people and injuring 6, as he is said to have shouted “all Jews must die.” Full Story, Video
Ari Perl, 5 Mo., OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of the months old baby, Aryeh Leib Perl, OB”M. He passed away early Friday morning, 17 Cheshvan. Ari was born just a few months ago with a rare heart condition, since then thousands around the world united in doing Mitzvos…
Father and Son Injured in Violent Morning Crash
A father and son narrowly and miraculously escaped serious injury when they were struck by a vehicle that careened onto a sidewalk on Brooklyn Avenue Thursday morning.
20 Cheshvan Farbrengen Published
A newly-published Farbrengen from 20 Cheshvan, in full color with subtitles in three languages, will be screened in communities worldwide. Full Story
1 Winner in Mega Millions Drawing
One Mega Millions ticket owner has won the record $1.537 billion jackpot – and we may never know the winner’s identity. Full Story, Video
2 Young Lives Brutally Cut Short
At the shiva for two young people killed in a terror attack in the Barkan Industrial Zone in Israel, Chabad suggested a comforting idea. Full Story
10,000 Songbooks Sent to Chabad
10,000 Shabbat Songbooks were donated to 250 Chabad centers on campus to help engage students and young professionals. Full Story
1,000 Students to Visit Shabbos
Over 1,000 college student will be arriving in Crown Heights this week for a student Pegisha weekend; Shluchim have a message for residents. Full Story
17 Schools Lead Chidon Top Charts
With days left, Chabad schools are racing to join the annual Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos. Check out which schools are leading. Full Story
10 Orphans Left Completely Alone
Within one month of catastrophic occurrences, ten young orphans were tragically left completely alone. Full Story
Man Fatally Struck by Sanitation Truck
An early morning crash claimed the life of a 37-year-old Hispanic man as he was crossing the street on Brooklyn Avenue near Eastern Parkway. The entire area is closed off due to a police investigation.
Camp Emunah Update: Bunkhouse Renovated
A bunkhouse at Camp Emunah, suffering from years of wear and tear, was completely gut renovated just in time for summer 2018 by a group of philanthropists, led by Crown Heights businessman Shaya Gordon. Renovations included entirely new interiors, furniture […]
2 Young Siblings Perish in Fire
2 young siblings were tragically killed Tuesday when an uncontrollable fire ripped through the Beitar, Israel home of the Ginsburg family. Full Story
1st Yartzeit of Mrs. Chaya Hecht
Today marks the first Yartzeit of Mrs. Chaya Hecht OBM, a long-time beloved teacher who spent her life dedicated to her family and Chasidishe values. Full Story
2 Murdered in Samaria Attack
2 people were murdered in a shooting attack at industrial park in Samaria. The terrorist has escaped, forces are searching the area. Full Story
$10,000 Reward For Bochur Killer
Chicago Police release footage of a suspect in the shooting of Eli Moscowitz, the 24-year-old Chabad bochur; $10,000 reward offered. Full Story, Video
Levaya of Eliyahu Moscowitz, HY'D
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