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Eight Nights of Light in Queens

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Marking this year’s Hakhel, the Shluchim in the Bukharian Queens community brought the Chanukah celebrations to a whole new level with public Menorah lightings events and car-topped Menorah parades and more • Full Story, Photos

In the Face of Tragedy: “Mi Sheomar” A New Single From Joey Newcomb

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A Powerful and moving song that captures the pain and hardship experienced by the dedicated volunteers of Hatzalah, and the enduring cry of Klal Yisroel for deliverance from suffering. Featuring the stirring vocals of Yosh Friedman, this song is a must-listen for anyone looking for solace and strength in times of trouble • Full Story, Video

Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended January 1st & 2nd

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Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations are suspended on Sunday, January 1st and Monday, January 2nd for New Year’s Day (observed).

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NYT Accuses Chasidic Schools of Exploiting Special Education Funding

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The New York Times has accused Chasidic schools in New York of exploiting special education funding, using it for other purposes instead of providing services to those who need it. Private companies serving Chasidic and Orthodox schools are now collecting more than $350 million a year for special education services, often without providing the services or even needing them. The Times’ report is the latest in a series of stories that have sparked intense debate between advocates of reforming the yeshivas and the Chasidic community • Full Story

Vayigash: Less Than Infinite is Bad

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This week we read of the dramatic reunion of Josef with his family twenty-two years after he had been sold into slavery. It would be possible to write a book of commentaries about each sentence spoken here, but one statement stands out… Read the full Dvar Torah by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Article

Photos: This Week in 770

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Uplifting and rousing moments, as well as ‘ordinary’ moments; this week, 770 has been full of photogenic scenes, some of which have been captured for posterity through the lens of Chabadinfo photographer Shimi Hershkop. Enjoy this week’s gallery of the week of Parshas Vayigash in Beis Chayeinu • Photos

NYT Slammed on Twitter Over Latest Hit Piece Targeting Special Needs Chassidim

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Another week, another front-page attack on Orthodox Jews – this time targeting children with special needs and their families. The New York Times confirms, for the 13th time in just three and half months, its obsession with spreading misinformation and demonizing Orthodox and Hasidic Jews • Full Story, Photos

CH UPDAES: NOT A STORY MISSED – NOT A STORY IGNORED

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When you need to know what’s going on in the Crown Heights region, there’s only one place to turn • Full Story

How to Celebrate Hei Teves with your family?

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MyMaor offers your family a range of short videos that will help you get into the Didan Notzach spirit! • Full Story, Video, Download

Immigration Drives Population Increase in Israel in 2022

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In 2022, the population of Israel saw a significant increase due to a large influx of immigrants, particularly from Russia and Ukraine. The Jewish Agency reported that approximately 73,000 new immigrants arrived in the country, leading to a total population increase of 204,000 individuals. This included 178,000 infants, with the majority being born to Jewish mothers • Read More

Grief and Grace: Reflections on the Life and Loss of a Beloved Sister

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You know that “Letter to Self” that your teacher made you write in fourth grade, to be opened only after twelfth grade, which you opened in sixth grade, regretted that in eighth grade, and still found the letter funny after twelfth grade? • Read More

Rosh Yeshiva Takes on Four College Students in Simultaneous Chess Match

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Rabbi Yisroel Geisinsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah Ohr, impressed and entertained a crowd of college students during the Miami Torah Experience with his impressive chess skills. After a morning of studying Chassidus, Chumash, and Gemorah, the rabbi took on four students simultaneously, showing off his strategy and strategy and drawing the attention of onlookers • Video

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Yossi Zaltzman — Toronto, Canada, to Chana Rivka Stolik — Crown Heights

Koby Berkowitz – Sydney Australia to Chana Weiss Sherman Oaks, CA.

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Moshe Gordon – Crown Heights to Chayale Movsikov – Crown Heights

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) 571 Albany Ave.

Shmuly Golomb – Crown Heights to Mushky Steinmetz – Briarwood, NY

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.

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