יום רביעי, י״ז חשוון תשפ״זWednesday, October 28, 2026
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By Marc Gronich
“His pride and joy remain his school, Shabbos House, and the extended Chabad Houses within the Capital District,” Rabbi Bomzer continued. “I have lost a dear confidante, mentor, and friend, and his loss will be felt by all for many years to come.”
Raytheon-Rafael facility in Arkansas delivers its first fully American-made Tamir interceptor to the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), within the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), as part of the cooperative U.S.-Israel program for the defense of Israel. At a ceremony held at the Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection […]
BROOKLYN, NY — State Senator Sam Sutton and District Leader Joey Saban will be joined by NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin, NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, local elected officials, and community leaders for a press conference calling for the creation of a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel.WHEN: Wednesday […]
By Marc Gronich
Of concern to the veterans at the dinner was whether those players deemed permanently ineligible could ever be reinstated. The most prominent former players in this category are Pete Rose and “Shoeless Joe” Jackson.
Seniors Habitat for Humanity build day was more than doing the right thing, it was about taking a step outside your comfort zone and finding that you have the strength, resilience, and capacity for empathy and hard work to go beyond what you think is possible. Creating new memories and expanding opportunities.
As Sukkot approaches, a woman in her 60s was building a sukkah outside her home in Netanya when a metal pole fell and struck her on the head. A family friend who was helping with the construction immediately called Magen David Adom’s (MDA) 101 emergency dispatch center, which sent first responders and an ambulance to […]
Ramat Gan, Israel (September 24, 2026) -- A joint team of researchers at Bar-Ilan University and the Weizmann Institute has used advanced computational design methods to enhance the ability of genetically engineered immune cells to recognize and attack cancer and viral targets. Published today in Science Advances, the study used protein design methods to improve […]
This summer, the Chicagoland Jewish community gathered for the first 5K for Kehillah, raising funds for the 11 Kehillah Fund elementary schools. Runners, walkers, families, and volunteers filled the course with energy and achdus, creating a powerful display of unity and shared purpose. Participants of all ages took part—some racing, others strolling or cheering from […]
NEW YORK – Met Council, America’s largest Jewish tzedakah dedicated to fighting poverty, distributed a record 2,016,982 pounds of kosher food to struggling families ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos this year, the largest Rosh Hashanah food distribution ever in America. From August through September, Met Council worked with 162 partner organizations, including […]
BROOKLYN, NY — The Rabbinical Alliance of America (RAA / Igud HaRabbonim), representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America, celebrated its 84th anniversary (1942–2026) on Monday, August 31, 2026 (18th of Elul, 5786), at the Sephardic Lebanese Congregation in Brooklyn. Hosted by Mara D’Asra Rabbi Eliyahu Elbaz, the convocation brought together rabbinic leaders, public […]
SKOKIE, Ill., . Solu, a local organization that builds bridges between diverse communities through service, will hold a dedication ceremony for Hersh's Fridge, a kosher community refrigerator serving families across Chicagoland on Tuesday, September 2, at 8:30 a.m. at the Hersh’s Fridge pavilion, across from Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue, 8825 East Prairie Rd., Skokie, […]
Truck-based Treatments Scheduled for August 31 and September 2, in Parts of Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx, Weather Permitting Treatments Are Guided by Ongoing West Nile Virus and Mosquito Surveillance Across New York City NEW YORK — To reduce the risk of West Nile virus, the New York City Health Department will conduct targeted mosquito […]
Following Reported Fox Bite, Advisory in Effect Through at least August 31, 2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Saturday announced a safety advisory is in effect for Mount Loretto Unique Area in Staten Island. Following a report that a visitor was bitten by a fox on the grounds yesterday, DEC is warning […]
More than a professional rabbinic convention, the two-day gathering became a frank discussion about the challenges of leading a Sephardic community today and how to preserve the Sephardic mesorah as a living tradition.
NEW YORK, NY – August 26, 2026 – The Orthodox Union (OU), the nation’s oldest and largest umbrella organization for American Orthodox Jewry, today announced the appointment of Rabbi Shmuel Silber to the role of executive vice president. Rabbi Silber will assume his new role as of November 2nd. As the executive vice president, Rabbi […]
By Esther W.
WMC is the only Level I trauma center in the Hudson Valley. If you live in Rockland, Orange or Westchester and something truly serious happens, that’s the hospital people depend on.
NEW YORK— Since the tragic events of October 7, Zionism has been extremely misunderstood and has been under vicious attack online. In response to this unprecedented wave of digital hostility and misinformation, Americans For a Safe Israel-AFSI is proud to announce a new partnership with ZionismU (ZionismU.com), a Zionist education website. This collaboration aims to […]
NEW YORK — Tzofim North America announced Monday the appointment of Raz Avitan Katz as Chief Executive Officer and Orit Morgenshtern as Board President, ushering in new leadership for the North American arm of Tzofim Olami, the global movement of the Israeli Scouts. The appointments come as Tzofim North America continues to expand its year-round […]
This summer, over 190 teachers from 19 states came together towards a powerful goal: to improve their practice for reaching every student. Through a series of dynamic professional development workshops, Hidden Sparks, the New York-based organization that has empowered thousands of Jewish educators and school leaders nationwide, gave teachers new insights and tools to transform […]
NEW YORK — Friday, the New York City Health Department released its first comprehensive evaluation of the Congestion Relief Zone Tolling Program’s impact on neighborhood air quality, determining that the city’s air quality remained stable or improved slightly in the first year of congestion pricing, continuing a 20-year trend of improving air quality and declining […]
NEW YORK — The New York City Health Department will conduct targeted mosquito control treatments in parts of Brooklyn on Monday, August 17, and Wednesday, August 19, following increased activity of mosquitos with West Nile virus and elevated adult mosquito populations identified through the Health Department’s mosquito surveillance program.Health Department trucks will spray low concentrations […]
Led by internationally recognized presenters, participants explored research-based strategies that strengthen thinking, boost problem-solving, and increase cognitive development.
October 23, 2026 
