Nov, 25-2012 - Far Rockaway, NY - In a moving and emotional tribute, Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway this morning turned out in force for a levaya for the innumerable seforim and other kisvei kodesh that were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy last month.
One of the three trucks containing shaimos from the greater Far Rockaway away stopped at the yeshiva's Beach 19th Street parking lot at 9:15 this morning, where the entire student body, ranging from Pre 1A through Beis Medrash, gathered to say tehillim for the seforim that were lost.
Rabbi Yaakov Bender, menahel of the yeshiva called the loss of so many seforim "a churban for klal yisroel" and said that he hopes that by taking part in the actual levaya, talmidim will gain a further appreciation and respect for seforim.
Rabbi Zevi Trenk and Rabbi Shlomo Avigdor Altusky both exhorted all those assembled to increase their learning in the wake of the last month's devastating storm.
Following the levaya, the crowd accompanied the truck as it made its way out of the yeshiva's parking lot. The shaimos will be buried upstate in Mountaindale, New York. Click Here for Photos and more.
Showing posts with label Hurricane Sandy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hurricane Sandy. Show all posts
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Far Rockaway 5 Towns Area 2 Weeks Later
Filmed Wednesday November 14th 2012, more than 2 weeks after Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Island. The pictures speak for themselves. Video by Aryeh Gelbard
of Studio 7 Productions.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
A Visit To Hurricane Ravaged Seagate
On Sunday November 11th 2012, Film maker Aryeh Gelbard joined 100s of volunteers from Brooklyn to Baltimore in the post-Hurricane Sandy cleanup effort. Together with his working boots and gloves, he brought his camera. Here's what he saw.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Monday, November 05, 2012
MBD Asks For Your Help To Rebuild Seagate
Donations are desperately needed to help hundreds of families start to recover from the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Families in Seagate are in desperate need of Temporary Boarding. Clothing. Emergency Home Repairs. Medical Expenses. Temporary Transportation to/from Work Meals for Families and Volunteers
This fund is being administered by
Harav Pinchos Meisels
Dayan of Seagate
To donate please go to http://bitly.com/RAwqha
This fund is being administered by
Harav Pinchos Meisels
Dayan of Seagate
To donate please go to http://bitly.com/RAwqha
Sunday, November 04, 2012
NY Community Celebrate When the Power Returned
A community in New York City celebrates joyfully as their lights and electric return after 6 days of cold and darkness as a result of hurricane Sandy.
From the author: "I was walking around The Lowe East Side on Pitt St. just after donating food and the lights all came on.
A crowd of neighbors in the Chelsea (NYC) projects rejoicing when their power came back on.
From the author: "I was walking around The Lowe East Side on Pitt St. just after donating food and the lights all came on.
A crowd of neighbors in the Chelsea (NYC) projects rejoicing when their power came back on.
Friday, November 02, 2012
S.I. Resident Confronts Schumer 'We're Gonna Die!'
NY Daily News: Staten Island has been the scene of some of the most heartbreaking storm-related devastation, especially on the South Shore where numerous trapped residents had to be rescued. Hundreds of homes — from multimillion-dollar mansions to modest bungalows — have been damaged and dozens of streets are impassable due to downed trees and buckled roads.
As such, federal and local officials heard an earful from residents Thursday.
“Please don’t leave us,” a weeping Donna Solli pleaded to NY Senator Chuck Schumer in front of her damaged Neptune St. home. “I live alone down here.”
Schumer hugged Solli, a Transportation Department worker, and tried to comfort her. “I know what you’re going through, sweetheart,” he said.
As such, federal and local officials heard an earful from residents Thursday.
“Please don’t leave us,” a weeping Donna Solli pleaded to NY Senator Chuck Schumer in front of her damaged Neptune St. home. “I live alone down here.”
Schumer hugged Solli, a Transportation Department worker, and tried to comfort her. “I know what you’re going through, sweetheart,” he said.
Moment Manhattan Went Dark
Time-lapse video shows how New York was plunged into darkness as Sandy struck. The video was captured from the Northside Piers Towers in Brooklyn It condenses two days of the superstorm's massive strike on the nation's biggest city
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Hurricane Sandy News Update
A collection of videos clips with tonight's news regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the North East of the U.S..
Staten Island Angry Over Delayed Storm Recovery - Many Staten Island, N.Y., residents feel abandoned in clean-up, relief efforts.
Danger of Falling Trees Lingers After the Storm - Homeowners should look for holes from insects, birds, as well as direction tree may be leaning.
Staten Island Angry Over Delayed Storm Recovery - Many Staten Island, N.Y., residents feel abandoned in clean-up, relief efforts.
Danger of Falling Trees Lingers After the Storm - Homeowners should look for holes from insects, birds, as well as direction tree may be leaning.
After Sandy Gas in NY NJ is Black Gold Indeed
Power outages at hundreds of gas stations and a distribution bottleneck due to flooding damage and power loss has caused a gasoline shortage in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area that may not be cleared up for at least a week, according to industry experts.
ABC News Reports
WCBS 2 reports.
ABC News Reports
WCBS 2 reports.
Father & Son Greet Sandy at Beach
A father & son spend some quality time together on Monday, greeting hurricane Sandy as they cavort in the surf at the beach in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY.
Rabbi's Home Destroyed & Shul Flooded
The scene at the Goodman home is one of utter chaos and destruction. Close to 2ft of sand cover the floor throughout the apartment, with dishes, sforim, toys and other household items trapped within. Water levels reached 4 to 5 ft ruining many shelves of seforim and books including a Chosson Shas and leather Siddurim from their wedding. Photos of the children litter the floor along with chairs, clothing and large pieces of wood from the boardwalk.
The Chabad House is flooded with 4ft of water destroying the social hall, stage, kitchen and many seforim.
Friends and family traveled to Long Beach after the storm to check on them and make sure that they were ok. With Hashems help, all members of the Goodman family are okay! Click Here for more.
To help the Goodman Family please donate by Clicking Here.
The Chabad House is flooded with 4ft of water destroying the social hall, stage, kitchen and many seforim.
Friends and family traveled to Long Beach after the storm to check on them and make sure that they were ok. With Hashems help, all members of the Goodman family are okay! Click Here for more.
To help the Goodman Family please donate by Clicking Here.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Aerial Footage Of NY And NJ Coastline After Sandy
Aviators of the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey National Guard, look for displaced residents along the coastline of Seaside Heights Oct. 30, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Aerial footage filmed on Tuesday Oct. 30 shows the aftermath of a huge fire in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens, which destroyed 80 to 100 houses. Meanwhile, Lower Manhattan still has residual flooding from superstorm Sandy, although much of the water has receded from around Battery Park City. Across the Hudson River from Manhattan, large areas of Hoboken, New Jersey, remained under water
Aerial footage filmed on Tuesday Oct. 30 shows the aftermath of a huge fire in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens, which destroyed 80 to 100 houses. Meanwhile, Lower Manhattan still has residual flooding from superstorm Sandy, although much of the water has receded from around Battery Park City. Across the Hudson River from Manhattan, large areas of Hoboken, New Jersey, remained under water
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy & The Day After
Huge tree falling.
A huge blaze in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens has destroyed at least 80 homes, during the height of Hurricane Sandy, firefighters say. FDNY was hampered by flood waters surrounding the scene.
A huge blaze in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens has destroyed at least 80 homes, during the height of Hurricane Sandy, firefighters say. FDNY was hampered by flood waters surrounding the scene.
Reporters of Sandy Bloopers
Reporters brave the harsh elements of Superstorm Sandy. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the lighter moments.
Videos of Hurricane Sandy in BP and Monsey
Why are stores in Boro Park open during the hurricane?
Caught on camera; falling tree in Monsey. Note the different reactions from the husband and wife.
Caught on camera; falling tree in Monsey. Note the different reactions from the husband and wife.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Parts of NYC Under Water from Sandy
Raw Video: Flooding from the Superstorm Sandy inundated the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel in New York City with water. (NO AUDIO)
Yellow Cab on FDR Drive under water
Yellow Cab on FDR Drive under water
NY Residents Enjoy Pre-Hurricane Ocean Waves
With the hurricane still several hundred miles away and expected to hit later Monday evening, New York and surroundings states' photographers and others enjoy the ocean waves.
Pre-Hurricane Sandy in Beverly, MA.
ABC News Reporter Hit By Waves Hurricane Sandy
Pre-Hurricane Sandy in Beverly, MA.
ABC News Reporter Hit By Waves Hurricane Sandy
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Preparations for Hurricane Sandy in Local Lowes
Hundreds of people anticipating Hurricane Sandy, waiting for generators at Lowes Home Improvement near Monsey, NY.
According to some reports, half of the Lows customers are protecting themselves from the storm, and the other half renovating their home, because they will have the next few days off!
According to some reports, half of the Lows customers are protecting themselves from the storm, and the other half renovating their home, because they will have the next few days off!
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