Russian Jewish Student Organization Staffer Killed In Egypt Plane Crash
The Jewish student organization Hillel Russia mourned a former program director who died aboard a Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt.
Russian Court Dissolves Jewish Community Group
KAZAN, Russia — A Russian court dissolved a Jewish community association, in a move critics said was part of a crackdown on foreign NGOs but others said was procedural.
Russian Chief Rabbi: France’s Jews Should Leave If Le Pen Wins
Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar called on French Jews to leave their country if the far right politician Marine Le Pen is elected president next month.
Russia Deports Israeli Rabbi, Second Deportation of Chabad Rabbi In 2017
Moscow – For the second time this year, Russian authorities have ordered out of the country a foreign Chabad rabbi who had lived there for years.
Ruchie Freier, First: Chassidic Woman Elected To Be NY Civil Court Judge
The Hon. Judge Rachel “Ruchie” Freier made history this week as the first Chassidic woman ever to be elected to take the bench in New York Civil Court.
Romanian Jews Now Allowed To Miss xams for Shabbat, holidays
The Romanian government has instructed state universities to allow Jewish students to miss exams and classes on Shabbat and Jewish holidays, the European Jewish Association (EJA) announced Sunday, following concerted efforts by director Rabbi Menachem Margolin.
Rockland County, NY – Monsey Boy Still Critical After Last Night’s MVA
A Rockland County boy remains in critical condition after being struck while riding his bike on one of Monsey’s busiest roads last night.
Rockland County, NY – Homeowner Apologizes As Racially Tinged Purim Display Highlights Need For Greater Cultural Sensitivity
Rockland County, NY – For the second year in a row, a black-faced Haman hung in effigy from a Spring Valley window in honor of Purim has sparked outrage for its blatant lack of sensitivity.
Rockland County – Playing With Fire: Rabbis Say They Are Targeted
YONKERS – A group of rabbis claims their community is being unfairly targeted in Rockland County.
Rochel Wahrman A”h, Fatally Struck By NYC Bus In Midtown
A 69-year-old woman, Rochel Wahrman a”h, was fatally struck by a bus in Midtown Manhattan today, police said.