Today in History: The U.S. Agrees to Purchase 45,000 Square Miles of Land from Mexico
by M.C. Millman The Gadsden Purchase was an agreement between the United States and Mexico, which took place on December 30, 1853, and.... read more
Today in History: Over 10,000 Bombs Dropped on London During Worst Night of the Blitz
by M.C. Millman On the evening of December 29, 1940, London suffered the worst night of the eight-month Blitz as over 10,000 bombs.... read more
Living Legacy: Rav Elozor Rubin, zt”l, the Sassover Rebbe
Yehuda Alter This week’s ‘living legacy’ profiles a great tzaddik who resided on the Lower East Side of New York and was.... read more
Facts That Figure: Lighting
By: C.G. HoffmanChanukah, which is now behind us, is all about light, whether it’s the light of the Chanukah flames or.... read more
Tuesday Tip: Provide the Best Customer Service in Town
By Yehudit Garmaise“It’s not faiiiiiir,” wail many customers who have purchased goods or services that do not meet their.... read more
Captured Moment: Boro Park Torah Center
YS Gold This week’s captured moment takes us to Fort Hamilton Parkway, where a large shul by the name of Boro Park Torah Center.... read more
Around the House: Wake Up to a Spotless Kitchen Every Day
By Yehudit GarmaiseI usually love waking up with the sunrise to start working, but when I go to make coffee, I must be welcomed by a.... read more
Memory Lane: Congregation Kesser Israel, A Sanctuary in Mapleton Park
Melting Pot in MapletonThe neighborhood of Mapleton Park was developed around the year 1910. It used to encapsulate greater.... read more
Today in History: The Shoe Bomber Attempts to Blow Up an Airplane With His Shoes
By M.C. MillmanRichard Reid, infamously known as the Shoe Bomber after taking American Airlines Flight 63 to Miami from Paris; en.... read more
Today in History: The Largest Airplane in the World Takes Flight for the First Time
by M.C. MillmanOn December 21, 1988, Antonov An-255 Mriya, the largest airplane in the world, flew for the first time.The behemoth.... read more
Living Legacy: Rav Shloime Zilberstein of Grosswardein
Yehuda Alter The ninth of Teves marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Shlomo Silverstein of Grosswardein, author of Ohel Shlomo, and a great.... read more
Facts That Figure: Eyeglasses
By: C.G. HoffmanThe Jewish people are known as the people of the book, but they can just as well be called the people with glasses..... read more
Tuesday Tip: Protect Your Computer from Malicious Viruses
by Yehudit GarmaiseBe careful what you click on.Not only can viruses slow down, crash, and destroy your devices, but criminals.... read more
Captured Moment: An Iconic Landmark in Boro Park’s Center
YS Gold This week’s captured moment takes us to an edifice in the center of Boro Park which has served the community for.... read more
RECAP: BoroPark24's Chanukah Coverage
BoroPark24 StaffWith Chanukah behind us, and while we are still in the midst of getting back into our routine after celebrating a.... read more
Today in History: US House of Representatives Votes to Impeach President Clinton
By M.C. MillmanOn December 19, 1998, after nearly fourteen hours of debate, the US House of Representatives voted to impeach President Bill.... read more
Around the House: Keep Your Ovens Sparkling Clean
By Yehudit GarmaiseWhile I try not to think about oven-cleaning, except the week before Pesach, the truth is that any oven in which a lot.... read more
Today in History: The Leaning Tower of Pisa Reopens and Still Leans After Eleven Years of Repairs
by M.C. MillmanIn Mid-December, 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, known as one of the Seven.... read more