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.
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.
