By the Grace of G‑d 11th of Nissan, 5732 Brooklyn, N.Y. To the Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere G‑d Bless you all Greeting and Blessing: In these days on the eve of Pesach, the festival that marks the “birth” and initiation of our Jewish people, one’s mind turns to reflect on the […]
Where Is Our World Heading?
The Rebbe once said to a Gerer Chasid named Rabbi Neiman, “The world says that I am crazy about Moshiach—and they are absolutely right!”1 Indeed, if there is one thing that the Rebbe and Chabad in general are known for, it is their fervent belief in the imminent arrival of Moshiach. This teleological driving force […]
State awards security grants to religious, nonprofit groups
The state has announced grants totaling $5 million to 113 religious and other nonprofit institutions around the state to increase their security against potential hate crimes. The grants were awarded in implementation of a 2019 allocation approved by state lawmakers in the wake of the Oct. 27, 2018, massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Eligible institutions […]
English City of York to Commemorate Jewish Victims of Bloody 12th-Century Massacre
The city of York in England will next week commemorate 150 Jews who were murdered in an infamous massacre almost 900 years ago. The lantern-lit commemoration will take place on March 16 at Clifford’s Tower — site of the mass killing on March 16, 1190. Attendees will be able to listen to music and readings, as […]
UK Parliament Members Debate ‘Systematic Insertion of Violence, Martyrdom and Jihad’ in Palestinian Authority Textbooks
Members of the UK Parliament debated on Tuesday the issue of incitement to violence and terrorism in Palestinian Authority textbooks, with one expressing concern over “a systematic insertion of violence, martyrdom and jihad” in the educational materials. The debate took place at Westminster Hall, where MPs can raise specific issues with a government minister, though […]
Virus outbreak disrupts joyous Purim fest but some improvise
NEW YORK — Purim is traditionally one of the most joyous Jewish holidays, but some celebrations in Israel and hard-hit parts of the United States are being scaled back or canceled due to the coronavirus threat. One of the biggest jolts has come in the city of New Rochelle, a few miles north of New […]
Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Seeks Court Sanctions Against Facebook
Israel’s NSO Group is asking a California judge to sanction Facebook Inc for allegedly failing to abide by international law with regards to its lawsuit against the spyware maker. Facebook’s WhatsApp sued NSO in October after finding evidence that the hacking firm had abused a flaw in the popular chat program to remotely hijack hundreds […]
Tenafly Chabad Middle School Has Tzizit Workshop
The Tenafly Chabad seventh and eighth graders welcomed Rabbi Grossbaum and his tzitzit workshop. The hands-on workshop brought to life what students have been learning in Chumash over the past few weeks. Rabbi Grossbaum taught them about the different types of tzitzit and how to tie their own strings to the corner of a garment. […]
Ki Tisa: Picking Up the Pieces
his week’s parsha tells the story of the Golden Calf, the worst national sin in the history of the Jewish people. Frankly, if I were the editor of the Bible I’d have left that part out. How humiliating to the Jews! Just weeks after the greatest revelation of all time, when they saw and heard […]
Who Voted For Whom? Intriguing & Surprising Facts About Israel’s Latest Elections
The unofficial final results are in and the dust has settled. Likud was victorious in winning more seats than Blue and White but the right-wing bloc still lacks the majority necessary to form a stable government. The left-wing bloc lost seats and has no clear path toward forming a government. In essence nothing has changed […]