12:00PM: Live Kinnus Torah Tomorrow
Merkos 302’s Kollel’s offers live Kinnus Torah at 12pm on topics in Nigla and Chassidus.
IDF Soldier Killed, Five Wounded In Hamas Ambush
An Israeli soldier was killed and five others were wounded, including three seriously, in a Hamas attack in the northern Gaza Strip earlier today, the military announced.
Ben-Gvir Crown Heights Fundraiser Cancelled
A fundraiser with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to be held at Brooklyn’s Jewish Children’s Museum was abruptly canceled Friday, shortly after being announced.
Rabbis Velvl and Yosef Y. Butman presenting Shmurah Matzah to the Israeli Representative to the United Nations, the Hon. Danny Danon, continuing their father’s cherished tradition
Over 1,000 Jews Receive Shmurah Matzah as Annual Campaign Continues
Since the earliest years of the Rebbe’s Nesius, the Rebbe encouraged Chassidim to share Shmurah Matzah with fellow Jews for their Pesach sedarim. This year, the annual campaign continued, successfully reaching over 1,000 Jews across the city.
Texas Lawmakers Greenlight $1 Billion School Choice Voucher Program
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.
Students arrive at Chabad for comfort and safety after the deadly shooting at Florida State University on Thursday afternoon. Chabad-Lubavitch of the Panhandle-Tallahassee
FSU Chabad Offers Refuge During Passover After Campus Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
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.
NYC to Temporarily Pause Compost Fines for Smaller Buildings
Effective immediately, compost fines will not apply to buildings under 30 units in New York City, according to the mayor’s office.
Weekly Story: Yom Holedes Celebrating Your Birthday
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 Suspended for 2nd Days of Pesach
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.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Journey from Pesach to Moshiach
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.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sends Passover Greeting to the Country’s Jews: “Even After the Darkest Night, Hope Rises”
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.
Donor Steps In To Ensure New Moshiach Seudah Program Reaches Thousands of Families
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.
Sydney Hosts Record-Breaking Tzivos Hashem Rally for Yud Alef Nisan
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.
Rabbinical students Zalmy Wagner and Mendel Bitton took one mitzvah oppurtunity and turned it into another, wrapping tefillin as they delivered matzah throughout Michigan. Chabad of Michigan
Operation Passover: How 300 Volunteers Delivered Matzah to 16,000 Michigan Families
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.
Weekly Letter: Keeping the Second Days of Yom Tov for One Living Chutz La’aretz
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.
BDE: R’ Shmuel Boruch Haviv, OBM
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.
Baby Girl!
Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
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