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
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Mayor, NYPD Update Jewish Community on Security
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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 -
Virginia Governor Announces Crackdown on Antisemitism
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin expanded his efforts to combat antisemitism at public schools and institutions of higher education at a gala event, where Shliach Rabbi Meir Lessoff sounded the shofar. Full Story, Photos, Video -
Kevutza Bochurim Celebrate With Bonfire and BBQ
Bochurim of Kevutza 5785, learning at the Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch – 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, were treated to a Lag BaOmer celebration with a bonfire and festive meal. Photos -
Israel Honors Diaspora Jews Murdered in Antisemitic Attacks
On Monday, the Israeli government commemorated Jews from the Diaspora who were murdered in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel’s borders – among them Ari Halberstam HY”D of Crown Heights. Full Story, Photos