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Tag: Boro Park

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Rav Shraga Feivish Hager zt”l // The Kossover Rebbe zt’l

Yochonon Donn in Ami · 2 Jul

Rabbi Shraga Feivish Hager, the Kossover Rebbe, passed away at 66, leaving behind a legacy of chesed and leadership that deeply impacted Boro Park and beyond.

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Rav Moshe Wolfson zt”l // The Life of the Mashgiach, Rav Moshe Wolfson zt’l

Yochonon Donn in Ami · 26 Jun

Rav Moshe Wolfson, a revered figure in Torah and chasidus, passed away at the age of 99, leaving a profound impact on the Jewish community in Boro Park and beyond.

0 Jewish Law Culture

How an Orthodox Jewish woman became my soul sister

Moishele Alfonso in Forward · 17 Jun

Moishele Alfonso recounts the heartwarming tale of his unexpected bond with a Hasidic Jewish woman named Rivke in Miami.

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Shtadlanim: Rabbi Moshe Sherer (1921-1998)

Jonathan Rosenblum in Jewish Action · 11 Nov 2021

Rabbi Moshe Sherer was a key figure in the establishment and growth of Agudath Israel of America.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Hasidic Underground

Shaul Magid in Tablet · 17 Sep 2019

In the ultra-Orthodox enclave of Boro Park, Brooklyn, diverse Hasidic groups settled in the mid-20th century, leading to the neighborhood transforming into a hub of Hasidic life.

0 Communities Culture

Mitzvah Merchants and their Made-in-America Toys

Zev Eleff in Lehrhaus · 17 Aug 2017

The kosher toy industry, exemplified by stores like Wise Buys and Double Play Toys, caters to the Orthodox community seeking toys that reflect their religious values while avoiding mainstream influences like television and secular movies.