The Dead Sea, Captured In The Beauty of Sunrise
Just a short time before a massive earthquake rocked the region, Jewish photographer Dov Ber Hechtman captured the beauty of the sunrise over the Dead Sea in Eretz Yisroel.
Premium Post
InfoDeals Daily Deal – 53% OFF Hasbro Gaming Jenga Classic Game
Grab this perfect InfoDeal!
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Classic Game
Genuine Hardwood Blocks Stacking Tower Game
1 or More Players, Kids Ages 6 and Up
DEAL PRICE: $7.49 (53% OFF)
ORIGINAL PRICE: $15.99
Grab The Deal Through Amazon: Click Here
Jewish Education Under Attack: The Yael Foundation Conference in Cyprus Addresses The Challenge of Education For Jewish Children Around the World
Rabbis and educators from around the world gathered at a special conference dedicated to honoring educators working to integrate religious content for Jewish students attending secular or Christian schools. They shared techniques, discussed ways to work within government (public) education systems, and deal the enormous threat of assimilation.
Ohel Over Grave of Rabbi Yisroel Salanter OBM Completed
At the initiative of the Chabad shliach in Kaliningrad, Rabbi Avraham Boruch Deutch, a permanent structure was built over the kever of Rabbi Yisroel Salanter OBM, the founder of the Musar movement.
Agudath Israel’s Rockland Office Brings Together Community Activists, Government and Elected Officials
Rockland County’s Orthodox community contains many distinct constituencies, each with their own needs and priorities. Agudath Israel’s Rockland Office brought them together this week, to celebrate Chanukah together with government officials, elected representatives, and organizational leaders.
Gallery: Officials Join Rockland County Menorah Lightings
On Monday night, the second light of Chanukah, District Attorney Tom Walsh and staff attended Chanukah celebrations across Rockland County.
Gallery: First Light of Chanukah Kindled At the Kosel
Thousands of spectators from around the world joined the lighting of the first night of Chanukah at the Western Wall with the participation of Rabbi of the Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz and the Mayor of Jerusalem Mr. Moshe Leon.
1460 Mishneh Torah code of Rabbinic Jewish religious law authored by Maimonides in Sephardic writing. In the chapter Bet HaBechirah, on the laws of temple and its utensils, the menorah is depicted with six straight branches, as described by Maimonides in his commentary on the Mishna. The illustration includes micrographic text annotations for each part of the menorah.
Grant Drives AI Research To Decipher Handwritten Jewish Manuscripts
The newly funded project, called “MIDRASH – Migrations of Textual and Scribal Traditions via Large-Scale Computational Analysis of Medieval Manuscripts in Hebrew Script,” is the first ERC Synergy grant in Jewish studies and the first for computational manuscript studies.
Monsey Chabad Community Gathers For Gala Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen
Hundreds of members of the Chabad communities from across Rockland County gathered in the Atrium Ballroom Monday night for a Gala Farbrengen highlighted with a motivational speaker.
Chai Lifeline Chanukah Party Shines Bright for Families with Illness
More than 1,100 children living with serious illnesses and their families got into the Chanukah spirit at Chai Lifeline’s annual Chanukah Party, December 11 at The Art Factory in Paterson, NJ. The “Street Fair” themed event drew families from across the tri-state area.
13-Year-Old With Cancer Gets Wish, Recieves A Visit from the Ramapo Police Department
Battling Neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer, Noam has always wished he could visit New York. This week his wish and more was fulfilled.
Gallery: Agudah Convention Kicks Off Thursday Night
Rabbonim and community leaders gathered for the annual Agudah Convention which began Thursday, starting off with Divrei Hisorirus and Chizuk.
Remains of Jewish Children Murdered During Holocaust Brought to Rest in Shklov
Recently discovered bones of Jewish children, murdered during the Nazi invasion to Belarus, were brought to rest in the historical Jewish shtetl of Shklov.
The International Kinus of Chabad Shluchim Group Photo From The Sky
Chabad photographer Dov Ber Hechtman provides a jaw dropping view of the annual Kinus group photo with the use of a high definition, drone mounted camera.
Early Morning Lunar Eclipse Captured On Camera
Frum photographer Dovber Hechtman captured fantastic images during this morning’s total lunar eclipse which shadowed the moon. The next total lunar eclipse wont happen again until 2025.
Hundreds of Woman and Girls Take Part in Chabad Suffern’s Challah Bake
Last week, two hundred and fifty women gathered at the Crowne Plaza to bake challah, but the evening involved more than sticky dough and braiding.
21 Years Later, Part 6: Unbelievable Moments From Ground Zero in Rare Photos
20 years after the tragedy that occurred on September 11th, 2001, we present a gallery of rare photos from that terrible day, as well as the days immediately following.
First Day of School at Monsey Boys Cheder Chabad
The students of Cheder Chabad of Monsey were greeted for their first day of school by the sounds of lively Chassidishe music and smiling Rebbeim this week.
Local Intuitive In Russian Town Leads to Exciting Historical Discovery
When community leader, Rebbetzin Sarah Deitch, took it upon herself to lead guided tours of the ancient Jewish Cemetery, she didn’t expect it to lead to an exciting historical discovery.
An Abandoned Shul On A New York City Island
Among the abandoned buildings and derelict facilities on Governors Island, one small house stands as a testament to the Jews who once called it home. It was, and still is, a Shul.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Opens New Care 365 Center In Pomona, Dedicates New Hatzoloh Ambulance
Care 365 hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in Pomona for their new North campus, providing an important health center for the people of Rockland County.
New Jewish Security Initiative Launched in Rockland County
“There is no place for hate in our Rockland County. It cannot and will not be tolerated. Take a trip across Rockland County. It’s like going around the world.” said District Attorney Walsh.
Hazardous Material Scare Wednesday Thankfully Unfounded
Dozens of emergency personnel rushed to a home on Grandview Avenue in the Wesley Hills Wednesday afternoon after a package left at the home was found to hold a suspicious substance. Thankfully it was identified as being unharmful.
Submit a Story
