NYC Congestion Pricing Axed as Trump Pulls Approval of Hated Toll
New York City’s spectacularly unpopular congestion pricing scheme is on death row as the Trump administration will announce Wednesday it is pulling its approval of the toll.
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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle
New Engagement!
Mendel Slonim (Binghamton, NY) to Mussie Taubenfliegel (Buenos Aires, Argentina) L’Chaim: Sunday, February 23rd, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Small Hall
New Engagement!
Yaakov Sudakevitch (Tokyo, Japan) to Doba Reiza Raskin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, 24th of February, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana
Darchai Menachem Hosts Chumash Party For First Grade
This past Sunday, the Shul in Darchai Menachem echoed with the joyous sounds of young boys celebrating a major milestone in their early Chinuch. Darchai Menachem hosted a Chumash party for their first-grade Talmidim.
Baby Boy!
Nuttie and Brochie (nee Barnett) Shpigelman from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Sholom Zochor: 1250 President St.
Trump Signs Order To Study How to Expand IVF and Calls for ‘Radical Transparency’ from Government
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable.
Sasha Troufanov was released from Hamas captivity on Shabbat. On Sunday, he took the first opportunity to lay tefillin for the first time and thank G-d for his release on Sunday.
Mother of Released Hostage: ‘It Was the Merit of the Prayers’
On Shabbat morning—Saturday, Feb. 15—Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov was released by Hamas after spending 498 days held captive by Palestinian terrorists. He was released together with Sagui Dekel-Chen and Iair Horn, all three of them having been kidnapped on Oct. 7.
Vote Now! Encourage Young Chassidim’s Talent!
The MyMaor Writing & Video Contest has been an incredible journey of shlichus, talent, and hiskashrus. Children and families spent countless hours crafting scripts and videos that bring the Rebbe’s vision into action. Now, it’s up to YOU to decide which ones will move forward!
The CKids Shabbaton: A Lifeline for Jewish Parents
In a world where raising Jewish children has become increasingly complex—where antisemitism in schools, social media influence, and shifting cultural values present new challenges—the CKids Shabbaton offers parents a rare opportunity: to connect, recharge, and realize they are not alone.
New Engagement!
Ohad Vana (Rosh Ha’Ayin, Israel) to Aviva Winterfeld (Montreal/Jerusalem)
Davening Times For Chof Beis Shvat and the Kinus Hashluchos in the Rebbe’s House and Room in 770
In honor of Chof Beis Shvat and the Kinus Hashluchos, the Rebbe’s house at 1304 President Street and the Rebbe’s room in 770 will be open for davening for the following hours.
Names of Hostages To Be Released This Week Published
The families of six hostages, Tal Shoham, Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, Hisham Al-Sayed, and Avera Mengistu have announced that their loved ones will be returned this coming Saturday.
Sefer Torah To Be Dedicated At the United Nations Headquarters in NYC
The First Sefer Torah written in Israel for the United Nations, to bring Peace and Unity, will take place in Monday March3rd, at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC.
Chof Beis Shevat Zoom Farbrengen, Resources
In honor of Chof Beis Shevat, the Yahrtzeit-Hilulah of our Rebbetzin, Chassidim from around the world will be gathering on Zoom to mark the day with a special Farbrengen on Wednesday evening, Chof Beis Shevat at 8:00 PM.
Subsidized Ohel Bus Service For Chof Beis Shvat and The Kinus Hashluchos
In honor of Chof Beis Shvat and the Kinus Hashluchos, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel from Wednesday, the 21st of Shvat through Monday, the 26th of Shvat.
Golda Och Academy Seniors Lend a Helping Hand at LifeTown
Senior year is full of exciting milestones and opportunities to leave a lasting mark on the community. On Wednesday, February 5, seniors from Golda Och Academy in West Orange, NJ volunteered as a class at the LifeTown Shoppes.
NYC’s New Area Code Revealed
New York City’s new area code will be 465, replacing four existing Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Marble Hill area codes.
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