A massive wildfire combined with an intense heatwave and high winds of up to 40 mph closed major highways in the Jerusalem area and forced evacuations of several communities as the flames raged out of control on Wednesday, Yom HaZikaron. Full Story
Thousands marched from Auschwitz to Birkenau Wednesday in the annual March of the Living – an event that resonated with deep historical and present-day meaning. Full Story, Photos
Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, the Rebbe’s Mazkir, paid a Shiva visit at the home of the Raitport family, sitting shiva after the passing of Rabbi Menachem Raitport obm. Photo
With hilchos Kiddush Hachodesh coming up in the cycle of Rambam shlosha perakim, a special visual 3D presentation was held at 770 in Crown Heights led by Rabbi Yosef Losh, well known ‘Hilchos kiddush Hachodesh’ magid shiur. Full Story, Photos
Israel’s Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer has now become the first senior government official to give a timeframe for the end of the war that began on October 7, 2023. Full Story, Video
The newest a cappella music in honor of Sefiras Haomer: Yaakov Shwekey‘s Kaddish for Israel’s Memorial Day, Adi Gabison sings about hope, Sendi Dinkel sings his debut song Ashreinu, Healing Melodies 2, and the Yum Yum song. Full Story, Video
Learn the daily Shiur in Maseches Sota taught by Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald, who has been enduring serious medical challenges, in the zechus of his recovery. Full Story, Video
Rabbi Anchelle Perl was appointed as Commissioner to Nassau County Human Rights Commission, strengthening efforts against antisemitism and hatred. Full Story