Living Legacy: Rav Mordechai Lenerovitch of Kemeche
Yehuda Alter The 8th of Sivan marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Mordechai Lenerovitch ABD Kemeche,.... read more
Captured Moment: The Little Landmark
YS Gold This week’s captured moment takes us to the outskirts of Boro Park.Many readers may recognize this little.... read more
Memory Lane: The Chortkover Kloiz of Boro Park
Many years ago, there existed a contingent of Chortkover chassidim in Boro Park of yore, and they are listed on the certificate of incorporation..... read more
Living Legacy: Rav Eliezer Dovid Greenwald of Satmar
Yehuda Alter 1 Sivan marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Eliezer Dovid Greenwald of Satmar, known as the “Keren l’Duvid,” on of the.... read more
Today in History: 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a day in history that changed the course of WWII. On June 6th, 1944, more than 150,000.... read more
Today in History: The High Line's 15-Year Journey from Railway to Iconic Urban Park
A popular destination in Manhattan, The High Line, is celebrating its 15th anniversary since it opened in.... read more
Captured Moment: A Rabbinic Visit
YS Gold This week’s captured moment takes us to the center of Boro Park where two Admorim from postwar Boro.... read more
Memory Lane: Rav Mendel Krawiec
Rav Mendel Krawiec was the longtime Rosh Yeshiva of Rebbeinu Jacob Joseph on the Lower East Side’s Henry Street. He came to this position.... read more
Living Legacy: Rebbe Mordechai Shraga Feivush of Husyatin
Yehuda Alter The 22nd of Iyar marks the yohrtzeit of the Husyatiner Rebbe, the sixth child of the Heilige Ruziner. The.... read more
A Look Back: 20th Anniversary of the Catskills Bus Crash
At this time of year, during the days of Sefirah, we mark the 20-year anniversary of a harrowing accident that occurred in the Catskills with a.... read more
Captured Moment: The Gerer Shtiebel
YS Gold This week’s captured moment takes us to what is possibly the first Gerer shtiebel to be established in Boro.... read more
Bikes 'n Bridges
The sun is out and people are once again shlepping their bikes out of forgotten corners to get some fresh air (and.... read more
Memory Lane: Rav Dov Berish Zuckerman, zt”l
Hidden in Buffalo for decades, Rav Zuckerman, a phenomenal ga’on, sat and learned with great diligence. The Tchebiner Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Baruch.... read more
Full Lag Beomer Celebration Listing
Lag Baomer will look very different in Boro Park this year. Unlike most years when thousands of people travel to Meron, everyone.... read more
Living Legacy: The Saraf of Molgenitza
Yehuda Alter The fifteenth of Iyar marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapira, known as the Saraf of Molgenitza, one of.... read more
Captured Moment: Morris Kulok’s Palatial Home
YS GoldPeople who walk by Congregation Beth El will notice the cornerstone which reads “Morris Kulok.” A wealthy.... read more
Memory Lane: Rav Elozor Twersky, Faltishaner Rebbe
Skvyra The fourth son of Rav Dovid of Skvyra was Rav Shloime Twersky, who assumed the place of his father in Skver, after.... read more
Living Legacy: Rav Yerachmiel of Peshischa
The 8th of Iyar marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Yerachmiel, the son of Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchok, the Yehudi Hakodosh of.... read more