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Chanukah: Rav Yitzchok Hutner on the significance of the Maccabees’ victory over the Greeks
From "Hidden Lights: Chanukah and the Jewish/Greek Conflict" (David Dov Publications, 2005, pp. 41-3) by Rabbi Pinchas Stolper (1931–2022) based on a lecture by Rav Yitzchok Hutner (1906–1980) in 1978. Presented by Rabbi Yitschak ...
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Manhattan
Masbia Opens New Annex on the Upper West Side at Congregation Shearith Israel
Last Tuesday afternoon marked the first day of operations at Masbia’s newest food pantry, located in the yard of Congregation Shearith Israel, the historic Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue on the Upper West Side...
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New York & New Jersey
NYC Cracks Down: Kosher Groceries Hit With Wave of Bag Fines (Updated)
New York City officials are fining Grocery stores in Boro Park and Crown Heights for distributing plastic bags, a regulation the city imposed a while back, but never enforced....
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It’s Official: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman Enters New York’s Governor Race
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his bid for New York governor, taking on Rep. Elise Stefanik for the GOP nomination, and potentially Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul....
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Netanyahu: “I Won’t Retire From Politics In Exchange for a Pardon.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a formal request for a pardon from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying it would free him to “tackle national security without trial distractions.” ...
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“Absolutely Horrifying” – Anti-Semitic Nanny On Trial For Poisoning French Jewish Family In Their Paris Home
A a 42-year-old Algerian Muslim nanny who worked for a French Jewish family was accused and arrested for mixing toxic household products into the Jewish family's food and drink, which resulted in them falling sick for over eight days, ...
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Florida
Protecting Florida: Governor Ron DeSantis Designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR As Foreign Terror Organizations
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis followed actions taken by President Donald Trump and fellow governor Greg Abbott of Texas, designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organ...
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New York & New Jersey
NYC Stands With Israel: Mayor Adams Signs Executive Order Restricting BDS Divestment
In a symbolic move, outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed an executive order that would prohibit the city from divesting from Israel, as the so-called “anti-Zionist” mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani steps into City Hall ne...
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Eretz Yisroel
President Donald Trump Marks Eight Years Since Recognizing Yerushalayim As Israel’s Capital
President Donald Trump marked the eighth anniversary of his December 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of the United States Embassy there, which was dedicated in May 2018. ...
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Historic Transition: Turkey’s Jewish Community Installs Rabbi David Sevi As Its 34th Chachom Bashi
Turkey’s Jewish community, which numbers approximately 15,000-20,000, has welcomed its new chief rabbi, Rabbi David Sevi, officially installing him last week in his new post in a ceremony at Istanbul’s Neve Shalom synagogue...
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Communicated
Benny Friedman To Light Up The Poconos At Mid-Winter Concert
The Poconos will light up this midwinter vacation with an unforgettable evening of music & inspiration as renowned Jewish music star Benny Friedman headlines a special concert on February 1, 2026, at the Kalahari Convention Center...
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Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies to Inaugurate Landmark $20 Million Campus in the Heart of Yerushalayim
Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies is set to celebrate the grand opening of the Mayanot World Center on Monday, 18 Kislev, marking a new chapter for Chabad’s flagship learning institution in Israel...
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Kosher
Breaking Brews! Inside The Beer Balagan
So much confusion in the air regarding the recent news about beer. Is it kosher? Does it need a hechsher? Is this relevant to everyone? Do I need to stock up on beer before January 1st, 2026? Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger interviews Rabbi S...
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