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Photos of Hasidic Jewish rabbis praying at resting place of 'the Rebbe' in New York

Hasidic rabbis attended the annual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries and gathered in prayer Friday in the Queens borough of New York City at the resting place of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. He was known as “the Rebbe” and was one of Judaism’s most influential figures of the 20th century.

The Independent UK

4 men charged in a Brooklyn synagogue tunnel scuffle are awaiting trial in April

Four members of the Hasidic Jewish community accused of damaging a historic Brooklyn synagogue during a melee over an illegal tunnel are set to stand trial later this year

The Independent UK

What is Chabad-Lubavitch? A Jewish studies scholar explains

If you live anywhere near New York – or anywhere in the world, really – you may have seen a picture of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Yellow posters of the rabbi’s face are stuck to lampposts or streetlights: an elderly man with a long white beard and black hat.

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Far-right breaks with Trump on Israel as it ramps up antisemitic attacks

Unity has begun to crack over ex-president’s support for Israel in its military operations across the Middle East

The Guardian - US

Trump slammed for grinning while holding picture of kidnapped American on October 7 anniversary

‘Can’t imagine why more Jews don’t want to vote for him,’ attorney writes on X

The Independent UK

Trump promises to ‘remove the Jew haters’ if he’s elected in November

Republican presidential nominee delivers fiery support for Israel at October 7 remembrance event – before dancing off the stage to The Village People’s YMCA

The Independent UK

US officials mark one year since ‘devastating’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel - Roll Call

The White House on Monday marked the first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel somberly, as Donald Trump’s camp got political.

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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

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

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

First Thing: US and UK repel major Houthi attack in Red Sea

Authorities describe Houthi attack with drones and missiles as largest yet in the Red Sea. Plus, why speed dating is back in fashion

The Guardian - UK

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

For Jews fleeing Ukraine, Passover takes on new meaning

Jews in war-torn Ukraine as well as those fleeing the country are getting ready to celebrate Passover on Friday

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