In honor of Chai Elul, Shliach Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, from Chabad of the Bluegrass in Lexington, Kentucky, was invited to serve as guest chaplain in the U.S. House of Representatives and deliver the opening prayer. In his one-minute address, he spoke about the Baal Shem Tov, the Alter Rebbe and the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach, highlighting the importance of the Seven Mitzvos Bnei Noach and their universal message. He concluded by blessing the House to stand against evil, uphold justice and spread light throughout the world • Watch

A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday and then began firing gunshots in the air before fatally shooting himself, police said • Full Story