New Engagement!
Yossi Labkovski (Buffalo, NY) to Chayale Zaltzman (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Assemblyman Eichenstein and Senator Sutton Announce Passage of Bill to Stop Shabbos Sanitation Tickets
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Senator Sam Sutton are proud to announce the successful passage of their important legislation that prohibits the New York City Department of Sanitation from issuing fines after 3 PM on Fridays, a crucial step to protect Sabbath observers and other New Yorkers from receiving unfair sanitation tickets.
HY’D: IDF Soldier Killed In Gaza Operation
An IDF reservist was killed by an explosive device during operations in the southern Gaza Strip today, the military announced.
Chaim V’Chessed: Efforts Underway to Assist Stranded Travelers During Iran Conflict
Due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, Israeli airspace remains closed to all passenger aircraft. It is now confirmed that this closure will remain in place at least through the end of this week, with no clear timeline for reopening.
JLI: A Kabbalistic Guide to a Rich & Fulfilling Life
This transformative class invites you to change your perspective and live life in 3D. Through a deep dive into the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s talks, you’ll learn how to shift your mindset, embrace a multidimensional view of life, and find purpose in every moment.
Baby Girl!
Chaim and Rivky (nee Wilansky) Perl from Remsen Village had a baby girl!
Live 6:00 PM: Global Children’s Rally Answers the Rebbe’s Call in Wartime
Tonight, 20 Sivan (June 16, 2025), children worldwide will gather for a brief, powerful virtual rally devoted to Torah, tefillah, and tzedakah in the zechus of the soldiers and all our brothers and sisters in Eretz Hakodesh.
BDE: Myra Mionis, OBM
We are sad to inform you about the passing of Myra Mionis OBM (Malka Blima bas Yohonason Binyamin), mother of Rochel Masha Mitchell, on this past Shabbos.
How Ireland’s Jews Are Responding to Rising Hate
For Ireland’s small Jewish community of about 2,700 people, these numbers are not shocking — but they reflect a sobering reality of growing antisemitism. Nonetheless, daily Jewish life continues despite or perhaps, in spite— of it.
Three Years After Escaping Under Fire: Bar Mitzvah Celebration in Israel for the Children from Zhytomyr Children’s Home
Boys from the FJC Alumim Children’s Home in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, celebrated their Bar Mitzvah in Ashkelon, Israel—where they now live with their friends—three years after fleeing under fire at the outbreak of the crisis.
Information to be Menachem Avel the Spiegal Family
The Spiegal Family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Picture of the Day
A Sheva Brachos in the Beis Medrash of Lubavitch.
Registration Opens for 25th Annual Kinus HaMechanchim
Registration is now live for the 25th annual Kinus HaMechanchim, set for Wednesday–Thursday, August 13–14 י״ט–כ׳ מנחם אב in Stamford, Connecticut. The two-day conference will bring Lubavitcher Mechanchim together for professional growth, peer connection, and renewed focus ahead of the school year.
In Shelters Across Israel, Faith Overcomes Fear as Iran’s Missiles Fall
Starting at around 11:10 pm local time, Israeli residents began hearing sirens. First in the north, from the Lebanon border to as far south as Aviel. Then at about 1:05 am local time, rockets started descending on the south of Israel; from Eilat to the Negev.
First Day of Early Voting Shows Huge Jump in Turnout for NYC Primary
The primary election is on June 24, when voters will decide on key races including mayor, comptroller, public advocate and New York City Council. Early voting runs until June 22.
Anshei Lubavitch Holds Fundraiser Concert and Auction Winners
Thursday night, 16 Sivan, June 12, Anshei Lubavitch hosted a fundraiser, concert, and Chinese auction featuring a performance by two of its distinguished mispalelim, Benny Friedman and Eli Marcus, along with the Gershon Freishtat Band. Auction Winners In Extended Article.
Open Access: This Week’s Living Torah—A Timely Message on Preemptive Strength
In these trying times, many are searching for strength, clarity, and direction, this week’s Living Torah carries a message of profound relevance—one that feels deeply guided by hashgacha pratis (Divine Providence).
