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Who was the revered rabbi cited as inspiration for a tunnel to a basement synagogue in New York?

The basement synagogue that was the scene of a brawl this week between some worshippers and New York City police has a long and storied connection with a Brooklyn rabbi

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Nearby buildings compromised by Brooklyn synagogue tunnel, officials say

New York City emergency inspection discovers potentially dangerous conditions and issues order to vacate

The Guardian - US · Jan 11, 2024

NYC issues vacate orders to stabilize historic Jewish sites following discovery of 60-foot tunnel

New York building officials have issued emergency work orders to stabilize buildings around a historic Brooklyn synagogue where a secret tunnel was revealed earlier this week

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

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NYC issues emergency orders to stabilize historic synagogue complex with 60-foot underground tunnel

New York building officials have issued emergency work orders to stabilize buildings around a historic Brooklyn synagogue where a secret tunnel was revealed earlier this week

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

FACT FOCUS: Discovery of a tunnel at a Chabad synagogue spurs false claims and conspiracy theories

News of a secret underground tunnel found connected to a historic Brooklyn synagogue was picked up quickly on social media, with posts spreading baseless claims about the passage, many laced with antisemitism

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Several men arrested after dispute over secret tunnel in Brooklyn synagogue

Brawl erupted between police and those who created passageway and wanted it to remain at Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters

The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2024

Riot breaks out after NYPD tries to seal secret synagogue tunnels in Brooklyn

The tunnels were reportedly dug by a seperate Jewish group contesting the Chabad Lubavitch’s claim on the building

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

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Secret tunnel in NYC synagogue leads to brawl between police and worshippers

A group of Hasidic Jewish worshippers were arrested amid a dispute over a secret tunnel built beneath a historic Brooklyn synagogue, setting off a brawl between police and those who tried to defend the makeshift passageway

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in first Shabbat services since Hamas attack

Jews in communities far from Israel gathered at synagogues this weekend for their first Shabbat services since Hamas militants attacked Israel, igniting an ongoing war

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

Rabbi Daniel Lapin: Challenging The Perceptions Of Judaism And Conservative Thinking

Rabbi Daniel Lapin challenges the portrayal of Judaism as childish and explores the roots of conservative ideas.

Zenger · Sep 30, 2023

Rosh Hashanah: When is the Jewish New Year and how is it celebrated?

Everything you need to know about the religious festival

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Rosh Hashanah: When is the Jewish New Year and how is it celebrated?

Everything you need to know about the religious festival

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

Rosh Hashanah: When is the Jewish New Year and how is it celebrated?

Everything you need to know about the religious festival

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Maui Fire Survivors Tell Of Chabad’s Assistance In Wake Of Disaster

When Ido Sarfati moved to the town of Lahaina to Maui a decade ago, he thought he had the perfect place to build a business

Zenger · Aug 15, 2023

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Zenger · Aug 15, 2023

Accidental YouTube Sensation Rabbi Mendel Kaplan Has Led A Toronto Chabad For 25 Years

Kaplan taught at the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, then in 1998, he and his wife moved to Thornhill, Ontario.

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

Jewish Community Flourishes In The Cayman Islands, Offering Synagogue And Kosher Cuisine

Discover the thriving Jewish community in the Cayman Islands, complete with a synagogue and kosher food.

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

Wisconsin Jewish Food Fest To Feature International Dishes, Entertainment

What began as a “Taste of Kosher” at local supermarkets has now grown to an annual gathering, drawing as many as 6,000 people.

Zenger · Jul 29, 2023

Jewish Man Attacked In Alleged Antisemitic Hate Crime In San Diego

Investigation underway as community rallies against bigotry in the College Area incident.

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Zenger · Jul 22, 2023

Jewish Teenager Dies Suddenly On Alaska Hiking Trip

Simon Mirkes, 16, collapses due to cardiac issues, prompting community support and halachic procedures.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Germany's biggest Jewish educational and cultural complex since the Holocaust to open in Berlin

Germany’s biggest Jewish educational and cultural complex since the Holocaust is set to open in Berlin, five years after the groundbreaking

Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023

A story of atonement: Former Heat player Meyers Leonard’s path from antisemitic slur to rabbinical embrace as Miami’s playoff opponent

MIAMI — This was not how Meyers Leonard envisioned his return.

Zenger · Feb 20, 2023

Ireland Experiencing A Decline In The Jewish Community As The Dublin Synagogue Goes On Sale

As the oldest synagogues is going on sale, Ireland has a Jewish population of less than 1% as it's experiencing a decline.

Zenger · Oct 28, 2022

Chief Rabbi Of Russia Calls On Moscow To Denounce Official’s Anti-Semitism

Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar on Wednesday registered his protests against a Russian official's anti-Semitic remarks.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Robert Crimo ‘sized up’ synagogue months before Highland Park shooting, security officer says

‘He was definitely sizing up the synagogue,’ Martin Blumenthal, a volunteer security coordinator at a synagogue in Highland Park, Illinois, said about Robert Crimo’s visit over Passover

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022

Passover shouldn’t be celebrated alone

This year, there will be thousands of extra chairs at Chabad Seders around the world, and at the 50 centers here in Illinois. Many of these chairs will be filled by refugees who have fled war-torn Ukraine with little more than the clothing on their backs

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