The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has launched a seven-week Alternate Side Parking (ASP) pilot program in portions of North/West Crown Heights and Prospect Heights, a predominantly white neighborhood, reducing street cleaning regulations from twice a week to only once a week on participating streets • Read More

In a thought-provoking new article, Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui examines the growing phenomenon of public anti-Torah messaging on social media, while stressing the need to distinguish between personal struggle and campaigns that ridicule Jewish observance. He calls for a response rooted in compassion, stronger Jewish education, open dialogue, and the courage to defend Torah values with truth, dignity and clarity • Read More

Initial construction has begun on New York City’s controversial new bike lane project in Crown Heights with the city installing pedestrian ramps in middle of busy Avenues to make room for the bike lanes • Read More, Photos

Drawing on a powerful concept from Alcoholics Anonymous alongside the Rebbe’s profound maamar Ve’atah Tetzaveh, this thought-provoking Op-Ed explores how our generation can experience the “כתית” that reveals the essence of the soul—not through suffering, but through feeling the pain of the Shechinah’s exile. An inspiring perspective on Golus, Geulah, and our mission to prepare the world for Moshiach • Full Article

Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui explores the surprising convergence of Chassidus, Carl Jung’s psychology, and quantum physics, arguing that true fulfillment comes not through ego or material pursuits, but through humility, self-effacement, and connection to a higher Divine reality • Full Article

In this heartfelt reflection, a young educator shares a powerful real-life encounter and personal experiences that reveal one of the greatest emotional needs of every child: feeling understood. He offers practical insights into active listening, validating emotions, and building stronger parent-child relationships that can transform a home • Full Article

A new 120-bed homeless shelter is planned for 125 East 55th Street, in middle of a quiet residential block on the border of Remsen Village and East Flatbush • Read More

Parents often tell their children, “I gave you everything—why would you be upset?” or “you have all you need—why wouldn’t you feel good?” but here’s what adults must understand: not everything is about the physical. there are emotional needs that a child has • Full Article

We are now in the summer, and most Yeshiva bochurim are finishing their current year of learning and preparing for the next. This is the time when many temimim learning in Kevutzah or a year older begin thinking about where they will go on shlichus next year. While many will head to established yeshivos, a considerable number are considering areas of shlichus that are more connected to a community than to a yeshivah. • By Rabbi Gershon Avtzon • Read More

Drawing on his own painful experiences as a child and his current role working in a Chabad yeshiva, one educator offers a heartfelt reflection on the hidden signs of bullying that adults often miss. He urges teachers, recess monitors, and school administrators to recognize that a child’s smile doesn’t always mean everything is okay, and calls for greater awareness, training, and proactive intervention to protect every child • Full Article