Baby Girl!
Yisroel and Raizy (nee Epstein) Lifshitz from Hinsdale, IL had a baby girl!
Two Powerful Quakes Hit Venezuela, Killing at Least 164 and Injuring Nearly 1,000
Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.
Affordable Health Plan to End for 450,000 New Yorkers
New Yorkers who were enrolled in the state’s Essential Plan and make between $31,920 and $39,900 annually are expected to lose coverage on July 1 because of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Shluchim Online School Graduates Meet In Person For Graduation Ceremony
Don’t let the photos fool you, this isn’t any other graduation. The 8th grade boys graduating from the Nigri Shluchim Online School gathered in New York to celebrate their graduation with an exciting trip and in person ceremony.
INBOX: Thank You Ari Gluck
You should be incredibly proud of what you accomplished. Putting your name on the ballot, standing up for what you believe in, and earning the support of more than 2,245 voters is no small feat. Those votes represent real people who believed in your message and your vision.
Here’s My Story: How I Got Pulled In (Literally)
Rabbi Alter Metzger was a longtime Jewish studies professor at YU’s Stern College, and the author of a number of works on the history and philosophy of Chabad. He was interviewed in July 2010. He passed away earlier this year.
17th Annual MyShliach Appreciation Event Celebrates 120 Volunteers
Over 120 volunteers of the MyShliach chavrusa program gathered in the JCM on Wednesday afternoon for an appreciation event, honoring their dedication to their weekly Chavrusas with Young Shluchim.
Going to Yeshiva for Johnny
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.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump From Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
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.
Crown Heights Election Results: Cunningham Defeats Gluck, CH PAC Backed Candidates Win District Leaders Race
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.
New Engagement!
Etan Cohen (Cannes, France) to Menouha Barbiera (Paris, France) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 7:30pm at Lincoln Pl Shul 1185 Lincoln Pl
Historic Realease – Siyum Sefer Torah For IDF Soldiers in 1982
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).
Smiles, Learning, and Excitement Mark Opening Day at Oholei Torah Gan Menachem
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.
Election Results Show Brian Cunningham Winning the Democratic Primary For The 43rd Assembly District
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.
Spots Filling Quickly: Summer Kollel for Mechanchim Begins Next Week
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.
Siyum Sefer Torah to Celebrate Yud-Gimmel Tammuz in Crown Heights
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 to Host “L’chaim to America!” — A Family Fun Celebration Ahead of July Fourth at the Historic Wyckoff-Bennett Homestead
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.
