Op-Ed: How to Exercise Political Power – Why Crown Heights Political Activists and Voters Are Diverging



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    Op-Ed: How to Exercise Political Power – Why Crown Heights Political Activists and Voters Are Diverging

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    Former city council candidates Benny Rosenberger and Yehuda Shaffer talk about why community leaders and voters are diverging in the 2026 Primary election: “This divide comes from two different views of how to exercise political power” • Read More

    It’s Time To Talk About: Chinuch Lessons From The Menorah

    Rabbi Gershon Avtzon connects “B’haaloscha es Haneiros” with Chinuch. “The Menorah had 42 ornaments (as mentioned above) and 4 vessels that were used to help prepare and clean the Menorah. 42 is the numerical value of אמא (mother) and 4 is the numerical value of אבא (father). We need all partners on the same page for the Menorah to shine properly.” • Read More

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    JCCGCI Secures Nearly $15 Million to Expand High-Quality After-School and Summer Programming at Crown Heights Mosdos

    The JCCGCI was awarded nearly $15 million over six years from NYC’s COMPASS initiative for after-school activities for 300 children annually at Crown Heights schools • Read More

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    Every Child Needs a Miriam – A Single Gesture Toward a Baby Reverberates Throughout History

    A fascinating journey into the story of Miriam’s leprosy and an enigmatic Talmudic observation, Rabbi YY Jacobson reveals how a single gesture toward an infant reverberates throughout time and ultimately affects millions of people. We tell the incredible story of Shlomo saving the life of Godi, only to discover that it was Godi’s mother who saved Shlomo • Read More

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    Download: Weekly Kovetz Divrei Moshiach, Behaaloscha

    In honor of Shabbos Parshas Behaaloscha, the Machon Lehafatzas Toraso Shel Moshiach has released this week’s pamphlet, featuring the Sicha to high school graduates and summer camp counselors, on 22 Sivan, 5742 • Download

    Miracle in Lebanon: Drone Strikes IDF Commander’s Vehicle Moments After He Exits

    A Hezbollah explosive FPV drone struck the vehicle of IDF Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo during a field visit in southern Lebanon, in what the military describes as a dramatic near-miss. The commander and a staff officer had exited the vehicle just moments before impact, with no injuries reported • Read More

    Talmidim in Moscow Honored with Mehudar Tefillin at Conclusion of Mivtza Torah

    Bochurim of the Moscow Yeshivah were honored this week at a special ceremony marking the conclusion of the annual Mivtza Torah. Outstanding participants received pairs of mehudar Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam tefillin in recognition of their dedication and accomplishments • Read More, Photos

    U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Announced Between Israel and Lebanon

    Israel, Lebanon, and the United States announced a formal ceasefire agreement overnight, following two days of negotiations led by Washington. The framework includes the removal of Hezbollah forces from south of the Litani River and renewed talks aimed at reaching a broader security arrangement • Read More

    Kashrus-Themed Event Held L’Ilui Nishmas Shneur Zalman Cohen HY”D

    The beis medrash of the Chabad Yeshivah in Mitzpe Yitzhar was filled this week with talmidim and guests who gathered for a special day of shiurim and farbrengens focused on kashrus, held in memory of fallen IDF soldier Sgt. Shneur Zalman Cohen HY”D, a yeshivah alumnus remembered for his unwavering commitment to Torah and mitzvos, even under the demanding conditions of military service • Read More, Photos

    Rambam In-Depth: The Gizbar’s Hidden Power That Could Change Your Tzedakah Forever!

    In this focused 4-minute-40-second deep dive with Rabbi Heschel Greenberg, we unpack one of the most practical and controversial halachos in all of Hilchos Matnos Aniyim: Can someone take pei’ah (the poor man’s corner of the field) on behalf of a specific poor person? And what happens when a gizbar (community treasurer) tries to redirect tzedakah money that was mentally designated for poor people in another city? • Read More, Video

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    The Rebbe’s Explanation on Pirkei Avos

    Each week, Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim in Melbourne publishes a Pirkei Avos Bi’Iyun booklet, Rebbi Omar, based on Biurim L’Pirkei Avos by Vaad Lahafotzas Sichos. The booklet contains one mishna from this week’s Perek and explains it in depth, with the meforshim and the Rebbe’s biurim on it • Read, Download

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    WATCH: Crown Heights Community Members Back Ahron Gluck for Assembly

    Endorsements and support from respected members of the Crown Heights community have been piling in for Assembly District 43 candidate Ahron Gluck, including Rabbi Yossi GarelikRabbi Meir ShurShloimy Baitch, and Mendy Pellin, ahead of the important election • Read More, Video

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    28 Sivan and July 4th: The Hidden Connection

    For 28 Sivan 5751, the Rebbe evidently received a letter from then-President of the United States, George Bush, in honor of the anniversary of the Rebbe’s arrival. We have the Rebbe’s response to President Bush, dated the 3rd of Elul, 5751 (13 August, 1991). After the formal pleasantries, the Rebbe writes something that perhaps conceals more than it reveals • By Yankev Bock • Read More

    Eight Survivors of Arab Villages Mark Bar Mitzvah at Kosel

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    The place from which Kedushah never moves. The Bar Mitzvah boys, accompanied by Yad L’Achim’s Rabbi Yoav Robinson and Rabbi Chaim Kahn.

    Eight Bar Mitzvah boys stood side by side at the Kosel, celebrating their acceptance of mitzvos at the site from which holiness never leaves. Passersby might have assumed they were classmates celebrating their special day together, but the presence of Yad L’Achim activists at the scene helping the boys to adjust their Tefillin hinted at a much more dramatic story • Full Story

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    Chovevei Torah Shiur Daled Gathers for Annual Class Photo at 770

    Bochurim of Shiur Daled of Yeshivas Chovevei Torah gathered in front of 770 for their traditional annual class photograph, together with members of the hanhalah and yeshivah staff, marking a meaningful milestone in their year • Read More, Photos

    Infant in Critical Condition After Being Left in Vehicle in Kfar Chabad

    A four-month-old infant was rushed to Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) on Wednesday in critical condition after reportedly being left for an extended period of time inside a closed vehicle in Kfar Chabad • Read More

    770 Bochurim Gather for Large-Scale Seder Likkutei Sichos

    On Tuesday evening, bochurim learning in 770 – Beis Chayeinu gathered for a large-scale seder Likkutei Sichos, bringing together talmidim from across the various yeshivos learning in the Rebbe’s shul • Read More, Photos

    Oholei Torah Shiur Daled Poses for Annual Photo at 770

    Bochurim of Shiur Daled of Yeshivas Oholei Torah gathered for their traditional annual class photo together with members of the hanhalah and yeshivah staff in front of 770 • Read More

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    Tonight: Hilchos Taharas Hamishpacha Review for Men

    The Machon Taharas Habayis will host a special review shiur on Hilchos Taharas Hamishpacha for men this evening, Wednesday, 18 Sivan • Read More

    Iranian Missiles and Drones Target Kuwait and Bahrain

    Tensions in the Gulf escalated overnight as Iranian missiles and drones were reportedly launched toward Kuwait and Bahrain, following an alleged U.S. strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island. According to CENTCOM, most of the incoming threats were intercepted or failed to reach their intended targets, while Iranian forces claimed responsibility for the attacks, saying they were aimed at U.S. military positions in the region • Read More

    NYC Health + Hospitals to Open Second Bridge to Home Facility in Crown Heights

    Crown Heights hotel switches to transitional housing for “unhoused” NY’ers diagnosed with serious mental illness • Read More

    Tonight: Shloshim of Professor Herman Branover

    The F.R.E.E. organization is organizing a Shloshim Memorial in memory of Professor Yirmiyahu Branover, tonight at F.R.E.E. of Brighton Beach • Read More, Details 

    Kfar Saba: Celebration Marks 70th Birthday of Shliach Rabbi Yoel Yamini

    A special celebration was held in honor of the 70th birthday of Rabbi Yoel Yamini, the Rebbe’s shliach in Kfar Saba • Full Story, Photos

    Prepare for Krias Hatorah Parshas Behaaloscha

    Prepare for the weekly Torah reading while experiencing the atmosphere of 770. Published exclusively for the benefit of Shluchim and Chabad Baalei Keriah, the Parsha, Haftorah and Shnayim Mikrah are recorded with full Ta’amei Hamikra by the veteran Baal Koreh of 770, Rabbi Michael Slavin • Listen

    Knesset Dissolution Bill Advances, Paving Way for New Elections

    The bill to dissolve Israel’s 25th Knesset passed its first reading in the Knesset plenum overnight Tuesday, receiving overwhelming support with 106 votes in favor and no opposition • Read More

    Op-Ed: How to Exercise Political Power – Why Crown Heights Political Activists and Voters Are Diverging



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