A Ukrainian honor guard accidentally knocked off his hat with a saber, but managed to catch it with his sheath, during the arrival ceremony for Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev who met Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovich in Kiev, on Monday. both presidents barely kept straight faces through the blunder.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Lipa Schmeltzer Previews New Song
A preview of a new song "Vee Is Dan Boord" which will be featured on Lipa Schmeltzer's upcoming new album called The Hidden Spark - Dos Pintele.
The song seems to be an attempt to apply this story.
Badchen Yoely Lebowitz Popped The Question
The song seems to be an attempt to apply this story.
Badchen Yoely Lebowitz Popped The Question
Shloime Cohen & Eli Laufer - Ma’oz Tzur - Music Video
Eli Laufer & Shloime Cohen Starting in a New Music Video Ma’oz Tzur Composed By Rav Dovid Hofstedter of Toronto founder of the Dirshu Program Music Directed by Moshe Laufer
Man Charged In Latest Knockout Attack On Jew In BP
A suspect was charged Saturday morning November 23 2013. in a string of violent attacks in Borough Park , known as the “knockout game.”
Four suspects were taken into custody Friday night. One of the suspects, identified as Amrit Marajh, 28, was charged with aggravated assault as a hate crime, among other counts. The other three suspects were released without charges. The suspects allegedly hit the victim without warning, similar to recent incidents related to the so-called “knockout game” in which mobs of young people randomly sucker-punch innocent people for fun.
Around 2:45 a.m. Friday, investigators said a 24-year-old Jewish man was the victim of the latest attack. He was surrounded by four men and punched in the face as he walked down 18th Avenue in Borough Park, wearing a yarmukle. NYPD officers were nearby in an unmarked police car,
In an exclusive video interview with photographer Heshy Rubenstein the victim of Friday morning’s knockout attack in Borough Park describes the pre-dawn assault that resulted in the arrest of four men. The victim, who asked to keep his identity private and was filmed with a hooded sweatshirt concealing his face, expressed his gratitude to the officers at the 66th precinct and to Borough Park Shomrim for their quick and efficient response.
Four suspects were taken into custody Friday night. One of the suspects, identified as Amrit Marajh, 28, was charged with aggravated assault as a hate crime, among other counts. The other three suspects were released without charges. The suspects allegedly hit the victim without warning, similar to recent incidents related to the so-called “knockout game” in which mobs of young people randomly sucker-punch innocent people for fun.
Around 2:45 a.m. Friday, investigators said a 24-year-old Jewish man was the victim of the latest attack. He was surrounded by four men and punched in the face as he walked down 18th Avenue in Borough Park, wearing a yarmukle. NYPD officers were nearby in an unmarked police car,
In an exclusive video interview with photographer Heshy Rubenstein the victim of Friday morning’s knockout attack in Borough Park describes the pre-dawn assault that resulted in the arrest of four men. The victim, who asked to keep his identity private and was filmed with a hooded sweatshirt concealing his face, expressed his gratitude to the officers at the 66th precinct and to Borough Park Shomrim for their quick and efficient response.
Belzer Sheva Brochos June 2013
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Nicely edited video by Schneur Schiff, of a Sheva Brochos of the Belzer Rebbe's grandchild, was just released.
Nicely edited video by Schneur Schiff, of a Sheva Brochos of the Belzer Rebbe's grandchild, was just released.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Avraham Fried "Smachot K'Tanot" In Yerushlayim
Avraham Fried at a concert in Yerushalaim singing a song from his upcoming Hebrew album. The song is originally from Israeli singer Amir Benayoun titled "Smachot K'Tanot." November 18, 2013.
Child Soloist Sings With Motzen At Chupah
Child Soloist Nathaniel Binnstok Sings With Cantor Yaakov Motzen At Chupah
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Crown Heights ‘Knockout Game’ Victim Speaks Out
A 12-year-old Jewish boy who was a “knockout” victim two weeks ago told CBS 2′s Tony Aiello in an exclusive interview that he’s more interested in an apology than seeing his attackers go to jail.
The yeshiva student, who is devoutly religious, thinks a mandatory moment of silence in public schools would help. “I think this could have all been prevented,” said the boy, who asked not to be identified. “The boys and teens who know that there’s always a God watching them, and they wouldn’t only be afraid of the police,” he added.
The yeshiva student, who is devoutly religious, thinks a mandatory moment of silence in public schools would help. “I think this could have all been prevented,” said the boy, who asked not to be identified. “The boys and teens who know that there’s always a God watching them, and they wouldn’t only be afraid of the police,” he added.
Singing with the IDF "Keili Atah"
Israeli Soldiers sing "Keili Atah" a song from the Baal HaTanya, on 19 Kiselv 5774. 19 Kislev is the day the Baal Hatanya was liberated from a Russian prison in 5552, 215 years ago.
A Gruntig Exclusive!
A Gruntig Exclusive!
Lionel Mizrahi & Child Soloist Gaby Duek - Yesimcha
Lionel Mizrahi & Child Soloist Gaby Duek accompanied by boys choir sing Shwekeys Yesimcha at a Concert in 2012
Win a Ticket to Israel EACH Day of Chanukah!
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Oorah’s Eight Nights, Eight Flights raffle is a bonus for early bird donors who enter the Auction by or on Chanukah. You know you’re going to enter anyway; enter NOW and win a trip to Israel too! You still get all those $5 Auction tickets for so many incredible prizes, and on top of that, you could be the winner of a trip to Israel! Or eight! But you really have to act fast- Chanukah is less than a week away! Enter the Oorah Auction NOW and win big. Start planning your dream trip to Israel, courtesy of Oorah.
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Motti Steinmetz Sings Ve'yiyu Rachamecho
Motti Steinmetz Sings Ve'yiyu Rachamecho Composed by Eli Beer at the Mesila Organisation Event Accompanied by the Ruvi Banet Orchestra and Choir
Providing The Path For Financial Stability, Mesila's mission is to empower families and businesses to seek, achieve and maintain financial stability.
Providing The Path For Financial Stability, Mesila's mission is to empower families and businesses to seek, achieve and maintain financial stability.
Avraham Fried Sings With Eilai Avidani - Aleh Katan Sheli
Avraham Fried Sings With Rising child soloist Eilai Avidani Aleh Katan Sheli At Concert in Binyanei Ha'uma in Jerusalem November 18 2013
Intelligent & Independent Cow Doesn't Need Help
Although when they decide to eat it it may need some.
Do you how to use an Hand-Pump to draw water? This Intelligent Indian Cow does!
Do you how to use an Hand-Pump to draw water? This Intelligent Indian Cow does!
Shloime Cohen Sings Ad Heinah at Wedding
Shloime Cohen singing with Moshe Wientroub "Ad Heina" composed by Rabbi Hillel Pallei and originally recorded by Avrhama Fried as the opening track of the album "My Fellow Jew" released in 2001. Accompanied by the Ami Cohen Orchestra. At the wedding of the daughter of Rabbi Eli Brauner from Ezer Mizion.
The Terrible Toaster
From the author: "This is a pretty new T-Fal toaster I bought because of its stainless steel and cool futuristic design. After buying this I understand why toasters have been designed the same way for years. This is a great toaster if you like to eat toast off the floor."
Ari and Moshe Dov Goldwag - Yesh Tikvah
Ari and his son Moshe Dov Goldwag sing Yesh Tikvah which was composed by Ari and originally recorded by Benny Friedman. on Kol Barama Radio on Motzei Shabbos Nov. 16, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
The Maccabeats - Burn - Music Video
All new from The Maccabeats for Chanukah, originally performed by Ellie Goulding.
Arranged by Julian Horowitz
Edited by Plaid Productions
Mixed by Bill Hare
Director of Photography: Victor Lazaro
Steadicam Operator: Keith Ferreira
Produced by: Julian Horowitz, Uri Westrich, Jeremy Hodkin Color and Compositing: Jonathan Leong
Arranged by Julian Horowitz
Edited by Plaid Productions
Mixed by Bill Hare
Director of Photography: Victor Lazaro
Steadicam Operator: Keith Ferreira
Produced by: Julian Horowitz, Uri Westrich, Jeremy Hodkin Color and Compositing: Jonathan Leong
Child Soloist Ari Taylor & Gertner Singing Mi Yitain
Child Soloist Ari Taylor and Shloime Gertner Singing "Mi Yitain" from Ohad Moskowitz at the Gertner - Sugarman Chupah in London November 17 2013. Amiran Dvir on the keys
Click Here for our initial post, from a different angle.
Click Here for our initial post, from a different angle.
Answering CNN on "Occupied Territories" Terminology
An Israeli Minister says it like it is. CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with Natfali Bennett, Israel's Minister of Economy and member of security cabinet.
Click Here to watch the full interview
HT: COlLive
Click Here to watch the full interview
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Yaakov Shwekey "Vehi Sheamda" at Casino De Paris
Yaakov Shwekey sings at a concert for the benefit of "Call For National Tzedakah. Casino De Paris, November 18, 2013.
Meshorerim Choir & Child Sing At Dinner
Meshorerim Choir Singing at The Kolel Sibenbirgen Dinner In Williamsburg November 14 2013
Fan Plunges From Upper Deck at Football Game
A shocking scene was caught on tape Sunday afternoon during the Bills-Jets game in Buffalo, NY. A man appeared to be sliding down a railing in the upper deck of Ralph Wilson Stadium when he lost his balance and plunged to the deck below. The man landed on another fan's head. Both men are expected to be OK after being taken to a hospital.
Focus on the upper left corner of the video.
Focus on the upper left corner of the video.
78 Old Jewish Woman Becomes Latest Victim In Knockout
A 78-year-old Jewish woman says she was punched in the head while walking in Midwood in the latest of a string of random assaults in the area.
The grandmother says a young black man punched her for no reason while she was walking on East Fifth Street and Avenue L after a day of shopping in Manhattan on November 9th 2013 The suspect did not steal anything from her. The family believes the attack was part of rash of 'knockout game' related crimes. The premise of the 'game' is to punch an unsuspecting passerby and knock them unconscious.
The woman's family is urging anyone that has been attacked in a similar way to contact the authorities.
The grandmother says a young black man punched her for no reason while she was walking on East Fifth Street and Avenue L after a day of shopping in Manhattan on November 9th 2013 The suspect did not steal anything from her. The family believes the attack was part of rash of 'knockout game' related crimes. The premise of the 'game' is to punch an unsuspecting passerby and knock them unconscious.
The woman's family is urging anyone that has been attacked in a similar way to contact the authorities.
Chasidic Brothers Perform "Mi Ha'Ish" on Israeli TV
Two ultra-orthodox brothers have become Israel's latest reality rock stars after they dominated the stage at auditions for Israel's "Kochav Nolad" or "A Star Is Born."
Arie and Gil Gat AKA "The Amazing Rabbis" received tens of thousands of votes from fans and caught international attention after they performed popular American oldies in their first two performances on the show.
For their third performance they chose one of earliest compositions of Jewish Music's legendary composer Rabbi Boruch Chait. For some unknown reason the credit written on the screen was given to the name "Nachalat Haklal" instead of Rabbi Chait.
Arie and Gil Gat AKA "The Amazing Rabbis" received tens of thousands of votes from fans and caught international attention after they performed popular American oldies in their first two performances on the show.
For their third performance they chose one of earliest compositions of Jewish Music's legendary composer Rabbi Boruch Chait. For some unknown reason the credit written on the screen was given to the name "Nachalat Haklal" instead of Rabbi Chait.
Drunken Man Gets Dumped Off the Road
A drunk man tries to get a ride in front of a bus stop on the side of the road in Minsk, Belarus, gets thrown over the barrier by an angry car driver instead.
Police Meet in CH over 'Knockout' Game
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Avraham Fried Sings With Eilai Avidani At Concert
Avraham Fried Sings With Rising child soloist Eilai Avidani At Concert in Binyanei Ha'uma inJerusalem November 18 2013
Interview With Benny Friedman In Africa
Jewish Life Exclusives PRESENTS an exclusive interview with the world renowned singer, Benny Friedman
From Uploader: From the yeshiva world in the Big Apple, to Mumbai on a heart-wrenching yahrzeit, to the light-stoned roads of the Holy Land, sings Benny Friedman. Now he has arrived to emotional standing ovations in South Africa, embraced by the Jews of Joburg. Jewish Life's Dan Chaitowitz met up with the world-renowned singer to chat to him about being a Jewish superstar, after two nights of an exhilarating concert, The Voices, at the Teatro in Montecasino. Friedman is one of the Jewish world's fastest rising music stars, and he is not just a singer. His personality on stage imbues his performance and the audience alike with energy and enthusiasm, and his words of Torah and insights into being a Jew makes his already powerful music that much more meaningful. Friedman was brought out to South Africa by Sydenham Shul and the CSO.
From Uploader: From the yeshiva world in the Big Apple, to Mumbai on a heart-wrenching yahrzeit, to the light-stoned roads of the Holy Land, sings Benny Friedman. Now he has arrived to emotional standing ovations in South Africa, embraced by the Jews of Joburg. Jewish Life's Dan Chaitowitz met up with the world-renowned singer to chat to him about being a Jewish superstar, after two nights of an exhilarating concert, The Voices, at the Teatro in Montecasino. Friedman is one of the Jewish world's fastest rising music stars, and he is not just a singer. His personality on stage imbues his performance and the audience alike with energy and enthusiasm, and his words of Torah and insights into being a Jew makes his already powerful music that much more meaningful. Friedman was brought out to South Africa by Sydenham Shul and the CSO.
Isaac Honig & Shira At Mir Dinner
Isaac Honig & Shira Choir With Yochi Briskman Orchestra at The Mir Dinner in Boro Park November 17 2013
Astronaut on Moon Fail
Astronaut Charles Duke hammers a core tube into the ground until it meets a rock and won't go any further. Then the hammer flies from his hand and he makes four attempts to pick it up by bending down and leaning to reach for it. He gives up and returns to the rover to get the tongs to pick up the hammer successfully. During an Apollo 16 Lunar Surface EVA, April 1972.
Yeshiva Yesodei HaTorah Music Video
Composed by Ami Frankel. Arranged by Eli Woznica. Yeshiva Yesodei HaTorah of Toronto, Canada, Dinner tribute video.
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Yaakov Shwekey & Lipa Schmeltzer in London Concert
Yaakov Shwekey and Lipa performed at The Troxy in London, UK. Sunday November 17, 2013.
Yaakov Shwekey and Lipa singing together.
Yaakov Shwekey and Lipa singing together.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Black Leaders Condemn Punching Game In Crown Heights
This morning several leaders of Crown Heights African-American community held a press conference on the corner of Kingston Ave. and Empire Blvd. decrying the random acts of violence against Jews that have been plaguing the neighborhood for the past several weeks.
NBC 4
NBC 4
Motti Steinmetz & Choir Sing At Wedding
Motti Steinmetz & Choir Sing At Wedding of a Grandchild of Chaim Moshe Feldman in Israel
Kumzitz On a Greek River
Mona Rosenblum, Chazen Ushi Blumenberg, Mendy Werdyger, Arele Samet, and Moshe Weintraub sing on a Boat on a River in Greece, Friday November 1 2013 for the annual Fundraising of the Gerer Institutions in Israel.
A Gruntig Exclusive!
A Gruntig Exclusive!
Gad Elbaz & Child Record Song
Gad Elbaz with child soloist Yosef Chaim, recording "Hashem Melech" in the studio.
Yaakov Shwekey Visits Hadassah Hospital
Yaakov Shwekey Visits the sick at Hadassah Hospital is Israel
Rabbi Who Returned $98K Speaks At Agudah Convention
Rabbi Noach Muroff at the podium at the 91st Agudath Israel Convention on Nov 16 2013, at the Hilton Woodcliffe Lake in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. Rabbi Muroff who has since his return of $98,000 found in a used desk he purchased on Craigslist, to its original owner has become a national media sensation.
Rabbi Muroff was invited to address the 91st convention, which was held at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton in New Jersey, by the Agudah’s executive Vice President, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zweibel. He received multiples sustained rounds of applause and a double standing ovation as he addressed the overflow crowd at the convention, which was also transmitted to various locations across the country.
In a soft-spoken voice that was laden with emotion, Rabbi Muroff expressed his belief that any frum person would have acted in the same manner. He also responded forcefully to those who claimed that he did not act according to halacha.
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Rabbi Muroff was invited to address the 91st convention, which was held at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton in New Jersey, by the Agudah’s executive Vice President, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zweibel. He received multiples sustained rounds of applause and a double standing ovation as he addressed the overflow crowd at the convention, which was also transmitted to various locations across the country.
In a soft-spoken voice that was laden with emotion, Rabbi Muroff expressed his belief that any frum person would have acted in the same manner. He also responded forcefully to those who claimed that he did not act according to halacha.
Click Here For The Story
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Shloime Gertner & Child Sings At Chupah
Shloime Gertner with a child soloist sing at chupah in London. Amiran Dvir on the keys
Rav Hillel Palei & Freinds Sing Ochila Lakel
Rav Hillel Palei, Yosef Karduner and Yitzchak Meir sing "Ochila Lakel" Composed by Rabbi Hillel Paley. At a Kumzitz at a Sukkah in Ramat Hasharon, Israel. Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 5754
Taking Dinner Music To A New Level - AT Production
This clip features a Dinner Pcs that took place in the New York Hilton hotel On November 10 2013 Yedidim Choir Lead By the Yanky Orlansky delivered a musical performance with Aaron Teitelbaum Orchestra & Production, conducted by the gifted Yisroel Lamm
EvanAl ft. Benny Friedman - "Upbeat Second Dance"
A fun upbeat Second Dance by EvanAl ft. Benny Friedman. Watch till end and enjoy Avrohom Fried's "Kach Es Sheli" ending.
Passengers Stand Up for Blind Man Kicked Off Plane
A blind man was kicked off of a US Airways plane for his “out of control” guide dog. But Albert Rizzi claims, “There was no time at all that my dog was off the leash and running around."
Fellow passengers agreed with Rizzi and rallied behind him. Eventually, the airline canceled the flight. Frank Ohlhorst was a passenger on the plane. Today Fox and Friends Weekend, he called the airline’s actions an “injustice.”
Fellow passengers agreed with Rizzi and rallied behind him. Eventually, the airline canceled the flight. Frank Ohlhorst was a passenger on the plane. Today Fox and Friends Weekend, he called the airline’s actions an “injustice.”
Isaac Wolf Is Buyer of $83 Million Record Pink Diamond
Isaac Wolf, a New York-based diamond cutter, was the buyer of the 59.60-carat pink diamond that sold for $83 million in Geneva last night, a record for any gemstone at auction.
Wolf renamed the oval-cut stone the "Pink Dream." He competed against three others for the gem in bidding that lasted about five minutes before the strike of the gavel, followed by cheers and applause.
"The Pink Star," a 59.60-carat colored diamond. The oval-cut stone, the largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamond ever graded by Gemological Institute of America (GIA), sold for $83 million -- a record for any gemstone at auction -- when was auctioned by Sotheby's in Geneva on Nov. 13. It was estimated to raise more than $60 million.
Wolf renamed the oval-cut stone the "Pink Dream." He competed against three others for the gem in bidding that lasted about five minutes before the strike of the gavel, followed by cheers and applause.
"The Pink Star," a 59.60-carat colored diamond. The oval-cut stone, the largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamond ever graded by Gemological Institute of America (GIA), sold for $83 million -- a record for any gemstone at auction -- when was auctioned by Sotheby's in Geneva on Nov. 13. It was estimated to raise more than $60 million.
Interpreter Comments on UN Bias in Hot Mic Gaffe
Nov. 14, 2013 - The United Nations General Assembly, acting through its Fourth Committee, comprised of all 193 UN member states, on Thursday adopted nine resolutions condemning Israel, and none relating to any other country, including contentious states such as Syria or Iran. While most of the diplomats in attendance sat silently, an unlikely voice of protest came from the translator’s booth.
Unaware of the “hot mic” in front of her, the interpreter broadcast her opinion to everyone at the General Assembly: “I mean, I think when you have five statements - not five - like a total of 10 resolutions on Israel and Palestine, there’s gotta be something, c’est un peu trop, non? [It's a bit much, no?] I mean, I know there’s other really bad sh** happening, but no one says anything about the other stuff.”
Many of the delegates laughed, and the interpreter, horrified that her real thoughts had been heard by her employers, apologized.
Warning! Contains mature language.
Unaware of the “hot mic” in front of her, the interpreter broadcast her opinion to everyone at the General Assembly: “I mean, I think when you have five statements - not five - like a total of 10 resolutions on Israel and Palestine, there’s gotta be something, c’est un peu trop, non? [It's a bit much, no?] I mean, I know there’s other really bad sh** happening, but no one says anything about the other stuff.”
Many of the delegates laughed, and the interpreter, horrified that her real thoughts had been heard by her employers, apologized.
Warning! Contains mature language.
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