Baby Girl!
Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

JLI: Douglas Murray Reveals The Unspoken Truth About the Israel War
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.

Baby Girl Born To Wife of Murdered Shliach Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY’D
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.

All-night shiurim for the Crown Heights community at Hadar Hatorah
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.

Gaza Hostage Meets With Russian President
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.

Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Friday, April 18th
Alternate side parking regulations will be is suspended for a holiday, on Friday, April 18. Parking meters will remain in effect.

Paris Holds Grand Kinus Torah On Chol Hamoed Pesach
Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubecki joined a Kinus Torah held in Paris over Chol Hamoed Pesach at the Bais Chaya Mushka Shul.

Record-High Pesach Matza Mivtzoyim in Sydney
Pesach mivtzoyim in Sydney hit new records this year, with upwards of 700 matzos being given out by volunteers from Tzemach Tzedek Community Centre, Yeshivas Levi Yitzchak and Kesser Torah College, led by Rabbi Yehuda Straiton.

Here’s My Story: Growing In Confidence
Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki has served as a Chabad emissary in Antwerp, Belgium, since 1977. He was interviewed in the My Encounter studio in July 2018.

No Injuries After Unattended BBQ Sparks Roof Fire in Crown Heights
A group of bochurim grilling on the roof of a building in Crown Heights accidentally sparked a fire Wednesday after leaving a BBQ unattended near a mattress. No injuries, but plenty of damage was caused by the fire.

Registration Opens for the 5th Annual Moshiach Chidon
Now in its fifth year, the Moshiach Chidon has emerged as a highly awaited program, uniting Mesivta Bochurim from around the world in learning about Moshiach.

Op-Ed: Who Said Chol Hamoed Needs a Trip?
Chol Hamoed. The holy days between the holy days. A time for meaningful family connection, spiritual elevation… and, apparently, sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic en route to a trampoline park packed with 500 other frum families who all had the exact same brilliant idea.
Baby Boy!
Shmuly and Chaya (nee Lewin) Stone from Crown Heights had a baby boy!

New NYC License Plate Rules Go Into Effect
New laws tightening rules against obscured license plates in New York City went into effect on Wednesday.

Package Thief Caught By Shomrim After Crime Spree
A Crown Heights criminal is facing the law Tuesday after he was caught red-handed stealing packages thanks to Shomrim.

Miami Hospitals See Surge in Jewish Resources Thanks to Chabad
Chabad of Miami’s hospital chaplaincy initiatives is in the midst of a significant expansion. It has given hundreds of Jewish hospital employees, patients, and their family members new avenues for connection and spiritual support during challenging moments.

WEDNESDAY at 1:45PM: Grand Pesach Rally at 770
A Grand Pesach Rally is scheduled to take place at 1:45pm on Wednesday, the 2nd day of Chol Hamoed at 770. The event will include Mincha, the 12 Pesukim, and feature a special performance.