Johnny Ellis had a plan. He’d wrapped up his old job, had a new one starting in June, and was going to spend the time in between doing something he’d wanted to do for a while — study in yeshiva. He never made it to either. Johnny, 28, a beloved member of Chabad Young Professionals of Hoboken and Jersey City, died suddenly in April — the day before he was set to leave for Guatemala.
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.
The largest win for the Crown Heights Jewish community in yesterday’s election was for the State Committee Members, locally known as Brooklyn district leaders. CH PAC endorsed candidate Akel Williams defeated DSA anti-Israel socialist incumbent Anthony Beckford for Democratic male district leader, and CH PAC endorsed candidate Nakisha Evans defeated incumbent Michelle Tege for Democratic female district leader.
Etan Cohen (Cannes, France) to Menouha Barbiera (Paris, France) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 7:30pm at Lincoln Pl Shul 1185 Lincoln Pl
Courtesy of Lubavitch Lebt, we present a video of the Siyum Sefer Torah commissioned by the Rebbe for IDF soldiers that took place on the 14th of Tammuz 5742 (1982).
After months of planning and preparation, Gan Menachem officially opened its doors this week, welcoming more than 750 talmidim for an exciting summer of learning, growth, and fun.
Just a short time after the voting booths closed, results have already begun filtering in, showing a clear win for Brian Cunningham despite Aron Gluck pulling a strong turnout.
Following last year’s tremendous success, Igud Hamelamdim is once again launching its Summer Kollel for Mechanchim, offering melamdim, mechanchim, and all those serving in the mosdos of Crown Heights a unique opportunity to strengthen their own learning together with fellow educators in the Rebbe’s daled amos.
The event will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Yud-Gimmel Tammuz 5786) at Congregation Adat Israel, 672 Lefferts Avenue, and will feature the completion of a new Sefer Torah, a lively procession through the neighborhood, spirited hakafos, dancing, and a festive seudah.
Chabad of Flatbush is proud to announce “L’chaim to America!”, a community celebration to be held at the historic Wyckoff-Bennett Homestead, 1681 East 22nd Street, Midwood, Brooklyn, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, beginning at 3:00 PM.
The traces are everywhere. The train station welcomes arrivals in both Russian and Yiddish. A menorah towers over the town square. And unlike nearly every other Soviet-built city, Birobidzhan’s main avenue isn’t named for Lenin — it’s named for the Yiddish writer Sholom Aleichem.
Chabad singer Mendy J, like many of us, was affected by these three terrible tragedies. He wasn’t planning on releasing a song in their memory. However, when he received a demo from hitmaker and renowned composer Yitzy Bald, the lyrics immediately struck a chord.
On the final day of the school year, the dedicated mechanchim, morahs, and staff of Oholei Torah gathered for a special appreciation luncheon hosted by Oholei Torah Hanhala and the Oholei Torah Mothers Committee (OTMC).
Yosef Yitzchak Ezagui (Crown Heights) to Mushky Blumenfeld (Buenos Aires, Argentina) L’Chaim: Wednesday, June 24th, 8:00pm at the JCM
Ari Rudd (Miami, FL) to Orit Bitton (Coral Springs, FL)
The New York State Assembly makes decisions that affect our neighborhood, our families, our Yeshivas and schools, public safety, housing, shelters, and many of the issues that matter most to our community. It’s impact on our daily lives can be significant
Yeshiva Bein Hazmanim concluded a highly successful Tammuz program featuring packed sedorim, a beautiful farbrengen, and an exclusive, hour-long halachah shiur with Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun.
