An unforgettable Lag BaOmer Celebration drew a crowd of over 1,000 people to the Manny Welder, Viola Park in Monsey, NY. The event brought together diverse groups from various Jewish communities, including Lubavitch, Chassidish, Litvish, and more.
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Rockland County Celebrates Lag BaOmer
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Levaya of Mrs. Naomi Marasow Passes Bais Rivkah, 770
The Levaya of Mrs. Naomi Marasow obm, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and longtime employee of Bais Rivkah, passed by the school building where she worked for many years and 770 Eastern Parkway on Friday. Full Story, Photos -
Mrs. Naomi Marasow, 81, OBM
Mrs. Naomi Marasow, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and longtime employee of Bais Rivkah, passed away Thursday, Chof Daled Iyar, 5785.
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Mayor, NYPD Update Jewish Community on Security
In response to the shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, the Office of Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD held an online security briefing Thursday night to update the Jewish community on ongoing safety measures. Full Story -
Flying Into NYC? How Do You Rate the Airports
Question of the Week: When flying into New York City, which of the three major airports—John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), or Newark Liberty (EWR)—do you prefer, and why? Comments -
Live: 70th N’shei Chabad Convention
Live Now: The 70th annual N’shei Ubnos Chabad convention will take place this this weekend, beginning on Thursday on Zoom and on Shabbos and Sunday in Crown Heights. Full Story -
Mayor Adams and Faith Leaders Denounce DC Shooting
In a poignant show of unity, Mayor Eric Adams was joined by prominent Jewish community leaders on Thursday at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan to condemn the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy workers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., the night before. Full Story, Photos, Video -
Teachers Shouldn’t Either Have Phones in the Classroom
From the COLlive inbox: An open letter to teachers, school therapists, principals, and parents about the real problem of children and the addiction to phones and devices (hint: the kids aren’t the problem). Full Story -
Veteran Mohel Collapses and Passes While Performing a Bris
Veteran mohel R’ Emmanuel Meshulam, who served as a mohel for over 40 years, suddenly collapsed while performing a Bris Milah in Rechovot, Israel, on Wednesday. He sadly passed away at age 89. Full Story -
Shliach Draws Purpose Pointers From the Hayom Yom
Rabbi Tuvia Teldon, Head Shliach of Long Island, says he always knew that the Rebbe‘s Hayom Yom holds powerful guidance for living. Exploring it more deeply led him to author a new book. Full Story