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Upon arriving from Israel at JFK airport, Rav Moshe Sofer, the Erlau Rebbe, was greeted by Chabad of the Airport. Rav Moshe Sofer is a sixth-generation direct descendant of the Chasam Sofer, whose father, the Erlau Rov Rav Yochanan Sofer Zt”l, the Rebbe held in high regard • Full Story, Photos
Rav Avraham Tzvi Rokeach, Grandson of the Belzer Rebbe, stopped by the Chabad of the airport counter on his way to Eretz Yisroel • Full Story, Photos, Video
A newly expanded Terminal 8 opened this week at JFK International Airport. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, American Airlines and British Airways jointly announced the opening, which marks completion of the first phase of the JFK Vision Plan to transform the airport into a “world class global hub.” • Full Story
Chabad of the Airport, ran by Rabbi Yossi Rapp arranged for a Sukkah to be available for all the passengers and staff of JFK Airport, the airport that services many international flights to Eretz Yisroel. Travelers Shook lulav and Esrog at Chabad Air’s Sukkah in JFK Airport • Photos
United Airlines says it will halt its flights from JFK Airport on October 29th, saying its schedule at the airport is too miniscule to remain competitive in the market • Full Story
An American Airlines executive today visited 770-Beis Chayeinu, accompanied by the Shliach and director of the JFK airport Chabad house, Rabbi Yossi Rapp, and the Shliach to Springfield, Illinois, Rabbi Mendy Turen • Photos
Shloime Auerbach (ben R’ Eliezer) –South Africa to Chaviva Carlebach (bas R’ Alex) – South Africa
Baby girl to Yankel and Mushky Katzman – Crown Heights
Baby boy to Moshe and Sarahle Nigri (née Zippel) – Crown Heights
Baby girl to Levi and Chanie Schechter (nee Zimmerman) – Phoenix, AZ