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Shmuel Greisman, founder and COO of bathroom fixture manufacturer Swiss Madison, grew up in a family of 11 children. He thought his vote didn’t count – until now. Full Story

Nearly 400 attended a concert by music legend Mordechai Ben David and his son Yeedle Werdyger supporting JGifts, which feeds Jewish families in South Florida. Full Story, Photos, Video

The new Fleishigs Magazine for Rosh Hashana makes it clear that not every sweet bite has to be honey cake. Try this Honeydew Salad with Dill, Mint and Pistachio. Full Story

Birobidzhan, a “Jewish autonomy” during the Soviet period, celebrated the arrival of its first Torah scroll. Full Story

Rabbi Moshe Pesach Goldman, a veteran educator and one of the early bochurim of Tomchei Tmimim at 770 Eastern Parkway, passed away on Tuesday, 16 Elul 5785. Full Story

A fire broke out at 1228 S Johns Place, between Albany and Troy in Crown Heights, sending firefighters rushing to the scene on Tuesday. No injuries were reported. Photos

Mesivta Oholei Torah has joyfully opened its doors for a new Shnas Halimudim, welcoming hundreds of talmidim into an atmosphere of growth in Torah, Chassidus, and Chassidishe hanhaga.
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Today, together with his wife Rus, herself a ger from a deeply devout Christian family, Rabbi Gottwald leads Yeshivas Menachem, hosting powerful Shabbosim, shiurim, and farbrengens for bochurim from all backgrounds. Thousands are touched each year by the yeshiva’s energy and message. Full Story

Chani Katzman, who helps families plan for the future, says the same principle applies to politics: focus on what you can control, and vote where you live. Full Story

Live at 8:30 PM ET: Discover the transformative power of Tanya and explore the impact of the teachings of the Alter Rebbe. Together, Rabbi Simon Jacobson and Sara Blau will delve into how Tanya continues to illuminate hearts and minds, generations later. Full Story