Picture of The Day

Following the successful crowdfunding campaign following the purchase of 749 by Igud Talmidei Hakvutzah, extensive renovations have begun in the iconic dormitory. Construction workers are laboring tirelessly to efficiently provide a quality, well-built home for the talmidim living on the premises. Two months ago, the first and second floors of the building were vacated by the talmidim. The Igud immediately relocated them to rented apartments in the neighborhood, allowing them to live comfortably until the work finishes • Full Story, Photos

The Misaskim Organization has published a shocking and heart rending story highlighting the effect of legal marriage vs only Halachic marriage, and how a Jewish man’s organs were donated against Halacha • Full Story

it is with great sadness that we report the passing of Harav Dovid Moshe Lieberman, OBM, Chief Rabbi of Antwerp, Belgium, and founder of the Merkaz Rabbonei Europe rabbinical organization. He was 96 years old • Full Story

The sizable crowd seated in the Jewish Children’s Museum tonight was a testament to the unique, loving character of R’ Michel Raskin, longtime Crown Heights resident and owner of Raskin’s Fruit Store on Kingston Avenue. Men and women alike gathered to mark the occasion, listening to inspiring speakers, including Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba, member of the Crown Heights Beis Din. Those gathered also received a unique teshura • Photos