In ‘Crisis Mode’ Met Council Distributes Emergency Food TODAY for Those Impacted by Coronavirus

Half of their volunteers are not able to work, the demand for emergency food has nearly doubled, and 1 in 6 food pantries around.... read more

BDE: Rav Avrohom Eliyahu Einhorn Z"L

We are saddened to report the passing of Rav Avrohom Eliyahu Einhorn Z”L The Levaya will take place today, Thursday at 3:00pm at.... read more

MTA Splits Verrazzano Bridge Tolls Into One for Each Direction

New York – Drivers will no longer be required to pay for both directions on the Verrazzano Bridge when they only travel one way. The.... read more

An Urgent Plea from Sen. Felder: ‘People Are Dying, We Need to Take This Serious’

“I’m speaking to you now because we are really in a very dangerous situation and I hope you will share this message with anyone who needs to.... read more

Starbucks Giving an Extra Boost of Coffee to All First Responders

New York – Just say you’re a first responders and all Starbucks branches nationwide will honor you with a tall cuppa Joe. Starbucks.... read more

Kever of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai Closed, First Time in Memory

Meron – For the first time in memory, the kever of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai was padlocked shut, its sainted interior closed to petitioners.... read more

Suspension of Alternate Side Continuing for Another Week

New York – Drivers in New York City will be free from having to move their vehicles for another week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced. The.... read more

BDE: Reb Avrohom Hakohen Cohn z"l

Boro Park – We are saddened to report the passing of Rabbi Avraham Hakohen (Romi) Cohn, a longtime mohel and Holocaust survivor, at the age of.... read more

BDE: Reb Tzvi Henig z”l

Boro Park – We are saddened to report the untimely passing of Reb Tzvi Henig, a respected member of Boro Park’s Spinka kehilla, who was.... read more

Car Crashes When Another Driver Races Through Red Light

Boro Park – Three people were injured Monday night when a car was side-ended by another car on 13th Ave. A man was driving his.... read more

Pupa Rebbe visiting the Ongoing Construction of the New Pupa Cheder in Boro Park

Levayah of the Ostrov Kalishin Rebbe Zt”l

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Don't buy new things this Pesach or go away. That's the message by a group of orgs including Agudah, OU and others.

Rabbinic leaders and organizations across the Orthodox spectrum have, individually, declared the health threat presented by COVID-19 a mortal.... read more

Young and old, families delight in Oberlander's Kosher for Pesach cakes and cookies

NYC Buses Are Free, Riders Must Keep 6 Feet From Driver

New York – Riding the bus in New York City is free, starting today. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it was waiving the.... read more

Hamaspik Entertains Families Holed Up at Home

Brooklyn – Hamaspik is providing entertainment for the hundreds of special needs children, employees and their families who are currently.... read more

BDE: R’ Berl Kohn Z”l,

We regret to inform you of the petira of the R’ Berl (Dov) Kohn Z”l, at the age of 95 years. The levaya took place at the Nitei Gavriel.... read more

BDE: Harav Yaakov Yitzchok Spiegel Z”l

We regret to inform you of the petirah of Rav Yaakov Yitzchok Spiegel Z”l. The Ostrov-Kalishiner rebbe passed away this morning at the.... read more