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Adopted Son of Ukrainian Rabbi Killed in Battle
Anton Samborsky, a Jewish soldier in the Ukrainian army who went to fight Russia shortly after the birth of his daughter, was killed in battle. He was the adopted son of Rabbi Moshe Azman of Kyiv. Full Story
Mail Worker Robbed at Gunpoint in Crown Heights
A USPS mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint on Monday afternoon in Crown Heights. Full Story
Rambam In-Depth: Sprinkling Blood: Intention vs. Action
A class by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah: Sprinkling Blood: Intention vs. Action. Video
NYPD Promises Increased Presence at Shuls Over Tishrei
Photos: Itzik Roytman/COLlive
Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban and other NYPD and Mayoral officials joined with community leaders for a pre-Yom Tov Security Briefing at NYPD Police Headquarters on Monday; There will be an increased police presence at synagogues during this Tishrei month. Full Story, Photos
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: The Person, The Garments, The House
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Parshas Ki Seitzei: The Person, The Garments, The House. Full Story, Video
Stamford Community Gathers for Emotional Vigil for Hostages
Photos: Kaila Rosovsky
In a powerful and deeply emotional gathering, 400 members of the Stamford community, including local dignitaries, came together for a prayer vigil in memory of the six hostages who were killed last week. Full Story
Whistled Down: Chassidic Man Silenced Because “You’re Not Black”
A meeting of Community Board 9 in Crown Heights came to an abrupt halt last night after a local resident shouted antisemitic comments at a Chassidic Jewish Board Member. Full Story, Video
New Engagement
Mendel Neubort – Crown Heights to Pessy Shemtov – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: Tonight (Weds.) at Jewish Children’s Museum
L’Chaim: Burkis – Lazaroff
Photos: Chaim Gutleizer, Yossi Jerufi/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Shalom Burkis of Jerusalem, Israel and Chaya Lazaroff of Houston, TX took place at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel in Crown Heights. Photos
Help Stop a Family From Being Evicted
A local family of six is facing eviction, and your help is much needed. The father does his best to provide for his six young children, but his business dealings soured, and he has fallen on hard times. Full Story
Odessa Graduates Were Wounded in Both Ukraine and Gaza
Two Jewish soldiers—one injured on the Ukrainian front and the other in Gaza—opened the school year at the Chabad school year in Odessa with a chapter of Tehillim. Full Story
8 Personal Favorite Jewish Songs About Teshuva
COLlive music writer Sruly Meyer presents 8 of his favorite teshuvah-related songs to help us focus our avodah and tefillah on reflecting on the past year and davening for a good year. Full Story, Video
L’Chaim: Keller – Odze
Photos: Mendy Krief/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Yehuda Keller of Monsey, NY and Chaya Mushka Odze of Manchester, England took place at FREE Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Trump and Harris Face Off in Their First Presidential Debate
Watch live at 9:00 PM Eastern Time: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in their first debate of the 2024 election, moderated by ABC News in Philadelphia. Full Story, Video
National School Choice Moves Closer to Reality for Families
Congress is set to consider a federal school choice proposal that will encourage taxpayers to provide scholarships for a range of educational expenses, including private school tuition. Full Story
CHJCC New Initiative to Upgrade Security at Crown Heights Shuls
In response to recent security threats, the Crown Heights Vaad Hakahol, in collaboration with the Local Shul Representatives, has launched the Crown Heights Office of Security and Emergency Network (CHOSEN) which will work to upgrade and enhance Shul security preparedness. Full Story
770 Plaza Renovated in Advance of Tishrei
The elevated plaza at Chabad Headquarters 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights is undergoing a complete renovation just ahead of the Tishrei month. Full Story, Photos
Wedding: Ceitlin – Lubin
The wedding of Sholom Ceitlin of Toronto, Canada and Chaya Mushka Lubin of Parsippany, NJ took place at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, New Jersey. Photos
Shluchim Armed to Teach Rashi Sichos Like Never Before
Sixty years after the Rebbe’s first Rashi Sichah, JLI’s Torah Studies unveils unique curriculum for 5785. Full Story
Watch: Camp Emunah BMC Recaps 5784
Watch a video recap of the Camp Emunah BMC division 5784, for all the fun and excitement the sixth grade campers experienced this summer. Video
For Kids: The King is in the Field
This week, MyMaor Weekly presents a brand-new video: The King is in the Field! The timeless mashal from the Alter Rebbe comes to life like never before, in a way that will captivate your children and convey its profound lesson. Full Story
Brunoy Yeshiva Opens New Year With Record Number of Students
The largest yeshiva in Europe, Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch Brunoy, has opened the academic year with a record number of 370 students coming from all over the world. Full Story, Photos
After Mezuzah Ripped Off Dorm, Jewish Students Affix Dozens of New Ones
A Jewish student at Harvard found that her Mezuzah had been torn off her dorm room in an antisemitic act of vandalism. The response by Jewish students was to add more light. Full Story
Wedding: Vogel – Kapeluschnik
Photos: Mendy Krief/COLlive
The wedding of Yisroel Vogel and Menuchi Kapeluschnik, both of Crown Heights took place at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights. Photos