New Engagement!
Schneur Deren (Greenwich, CT) to Mussie Wolf (Lincolnwood, IL) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 24th, 8:00pm at The JCM

Azerbaijan: Minister of Aliyah and Integration Held Special Visit Interrupted by Outbreak of War
This past weekend, a unique seminar was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, by “Ofek Israeli,” a public organization operating on behalf of Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency, for all students of the Jewish schools in Azerbaijan.

$400 Million State-Funded Redevelopment Threatens to Displace Century-Old Congregation
Congregation Chaim Albert, an Orthodox Jewish synagogue with nearly 100 years of continuous service in East Flatbush, has filed a lawsuit against One Brooklyn Health System, Inc., seeking to protect its historic Shul Building.

Court Of Appeals Finds State Education Department Not Authorized To Close Schools, Parents Must Decide Where Their Children Attend
Earlier this morning, the New York Court of Appeals issued its decision on the PEARLS litigation challenging the State Education Department regulations. While PEARLS believes that the Appellate Division’s decision should have been reversed, the Court of Appeals’ affirmance was based on an interpretation of the regulations that severely limits the State Education Department’s authority over yeshivas and yeshiva parents.

Alternate Side Parking Suspended Juneteenth
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Thursday, June 19th for Juneteenth. Parking meters remain in effect.

ULY Oceon Parkway’s Envision 3 Is Here
Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway’s newest magazine showcases a powerful blend of hands-on learning, deep chassidishe chinuch, and real-life growth—from 3D printing and art electives to over 12,300 mitzvos gifted to the Rebbe.
New Engagement!
Levi Silverman (Dobbs Ferry, NY) to Bryna Rimler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The Simcha Hall 571 Albany Ave

Ukrainian Jewish Students Gather in Dnipro for Inspiring STARS Shabbaton
Forty-five Jewish university students from across Ukraine came together in Dnipro for a meaningful STARS Ukraine Shabbaton seminar, held in close proximity to the holiday of Shavuot and dedicated to the theme of Torah study and Jewish heritage.

Lipa & Alex Lieberman Offers Bonus for Counselors
Lipa and Alex Leiberman, long-time supporters of Camp Emunah, are offering a $250 bonus to any 12th grader who joins the camp’s first session as staff.

Chabad on Wheels: A Lifeline for Jews in Rural Alabama
Isolation, intermarriage, and evangelical activism threaten to chip away at Jewish identity in America’s Deep South. Chabad on Wheels offers a hands-on solution — bringing Judaism directly to communities and individuals across Alabama.

Chaim V’Chessed: Israel Preparing to Assist Stranded Foreigners Amid Ongoing Crisis
In a new development, Israeli authorities have begun preliminary preparations to assist foreign nationals who remain stranded in Israel due to the ongoing security situation.

Over 150 Talmidim Awarded and Honored at Mishnayos Baal Peh Event
Over 350 Talmidim of Lubavitcher yeshiva joined the Mishnayos Baal Peh program with over 150 Talmidim awarded and honored at the Mishnayos Baal Peh Event.

Israel-Iran Conflict Update: Signs Point To US Joining The War, One Last Massive Missile Salvo Expected
The Israel-Iran conflict has reached a climax according to many reports, with the US and other allies poised to enter the war and Iran’s internet control failing. We present an update on the situation as it stands as of 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.

Assistance for Israelis Stranded in the Russia During the War
About a month after regular El Al flights between Israel and Moscow resumed, many Israelis whose home and family are in Israel found themselves stranded in the Russian capital, and now cannot return to the Land of Israel.

Chaim V’Chessed: Israeli Government Services Extensions and Updates Over Iran Conflict
As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to impact daily life across the country, Chaim V’Chessed brings you several key updates have been announced regarding government services and procedures.

Smartphones in Yeshiva: A Wise Approach
Smartphones and the internet have become the nisayon of our times—especially for bochurim. It’s a challenge that strikes at the heart of yeshiva life, during the very years when bochurim are working to develop a strong, G-dly perspective on the world.

Recidivist Package Thief, Wanted For Multiple Crown Heights Thefts, Arrested By the NYPD Thanks To Shomrim
A Crown Heights thief who has previously been caught, arrested, imprisoned and released, is facing another stint in prison after being caught by the NYPD thanks to the efforts of Crown Heights Shomrim.