The legislation passed with near-total Republican support, with two Republican lawmakers joining the Democrats in voting against it. Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to swiftly sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk following a reconciliation process with the Texas Senate.
In the wake of a deadly shooting at Florida State University on Thursday that left two people dead and six injured, Chabad-Lubavitch of the Panhandle-Tallahassee—which serves university as well as the area Jewish community—has become a place of refuge and comfort for students seeking solace during the ongoing Passover holiday.
Effective immediately, compost fines will not apply to buildings under 30 units in New York City, according to the mayor’s office.
Being that today is my Yom Holedes and our Chazal inform us that everyone on their Yom Holedes their mazal is powerful and subsequently they have the ability to give brochos to others. I decided to post a thought on the concept of a person celebrating their birthday.
Alternate side parking regulations will be is suspended for Passover (7th/8th Days), from Saturday to Sunday, April 19-20. Parking meters will remain in effect.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks to the moment of Mashiach’s arrival, with the hope, prayers, and promise that is driving us towards the moment.
In honor of Passover, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal sent an official letter of greeting to Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, Chief Rabbi and emissary in Kyiv, extending warm wishes to the Jewish community of Ukraine for the holiday of freedom.
The project was produced by MyShliach in collaboration with the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302, as part of the Festival of the Future Marketplace. A visionary partner stepped in to ensure that every student in Chabad schools across the U.S. brought home a copy.
Tzemach Tzedek Community Centre in Sydney, Australia hosted a record-breaking Yud Alef Nisan Kids Rally, drawing over 50 children in honour of the Rebbe’s birthday.
Levi Eber came in from Arizona to deliver matzah. A yeshivah dorm counselor in Scottsdale, he’s spent the week driving around Traverse City, Michigan, and surrounding areas, five hours a day, to deliver shmurah matzah and talk about Passover with residents.
Although as rule, the Rebbe does not answer halachic questions – he does address the question of keeping the second days of yom tov for one living chutz la’aretz and owning an apartment in Eretz Yisroel.
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Shmuel Boruch Haviv OBM, a member of Anash of Tzfas. He passed away in a severe car crash on a highway near Tzfas.
Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Douglas Murray analyzes the war in Israel, the possibility of an Israeli victory, and the strange lack of empathy for Israelis. He discusses the roots of anti-Israel sentiment, including Islamic antisemitism and utopian thinking, and why Israel has become a unique global target.
The widow of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who was murdered last year in a terror attack, gave birth to the couple’s firstborn daughter on Wednesday night.
As in the past, Hadar Hatorah will be hosting shiurim on Shvii shel Pesach on to inspire and enjoy, as we stay up all night learning. The classes will be in the yeshiva’s new Beis Medrash, located at 824 Eastern Parkway, between Kingston and Albany. The entire community is invited.
The Trufanov family, who are staying for Passover as guests of the Jewish community I’m Moscow on behalf the invitation of the Chief Rabbi of Russia and his family, were scheduled for a special meeting in the office of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
