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It is with broken hearts that we report on the sad passing of Reb Medechai Hammer, z"l, a beloved and devoted melamed of children for many years. He was around 35 years of age, and suffered terribly with an illness for the last seven years. 

The niftar was the son of Reb Simcha Hammer, an admired chossid of Bobov-45, and the Hammer family are among the pillars of the chassidus. He was the son-in-law of Reb Bezalel Steinberg, z"l, a longtime member of Hatzolah and a beloved ba'al chessed. 

He taught for a number of years as a beloved and devoted mechanech of young children in the Stoliner Yeshiva in Boro Park. 

There, he stood out for his understanding of young children and their development, and as a loving and compassionate educator. 

He was forced to step away from his avodas hakodesh due to his illness, and he struggled and suffered for the next seven years with the ravages of the disease until his returned his purified neshamah to its Maker on Wednesday afternoon. 

The levaya will take place later today at the Bobov-45 Beis Medrash in Boro Park where the niftar will be mourned and escorted to his final resting place by so many admirers. 

Yehi zichro baruch.

By Y.M. Lowy

After days of heavy rain and flooding across parts of New York and New Jersey, it might be hard to believe we are still dealing with drought conditions.

Despite several inches of rain falling this week, experts say it wasn’t enough to make up for months of below-average rainfall. Much of the tri-state remains in moderate to severe drought, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center.

Since January 1, Central Park has received just 19.31 inches of rain, about 5.3 inches below normal for this point in the year, according to the National Weather Service.

The timing is also important to note. Summer is when water demand is at its highest, with more people watering lawns, filling pools, and using water outdoors. While this week’s storms brought some much-needed rain, we still have a long way to go before the drought is erased.

photos: Avrumi Berger

Yisroel R.

The NYPD’s 66th Precinct announced that officers removed a loaded illegal firearm from the streets Tuesday evening.

According to the precinct, the firearm was recovered by members of the 66th Precinct Night Q-Team as part of their ongoing enforcement efforts in the area.

The NYPD said the recovery was part of continued efforts to take illegal firearms off the streets and keep the community safe, praising the officers for remaining proactive and vigilant.

A photo shared by the precinct showed the firearm, along with a magazine and ammunition recovered during the incident.

By Y.M. Lowy

This week’s Dee Voch features comprehensive coverage of the major events throughout the world, including the Belzer Rebbe’s l’chaim tish after Shiva Asar B’Tammuz; the Satmar Rebbe’s departure for New Hampshire; the hanachas tefillin of the first grandson of the Rachmastrivka Rebbe; the Dushinsky Rebbe reciting Tikkun Chatzos; the wedding of a grandson of the Sanz-Zvhil Rebbe in Kiryas Sanz; the yahrtzeits of the Kapishnitz, Kretchnif, Bluzhev, and Zutchka Rebbes; the Vizhnitzer Rebbe of London at a Melaveh Malkah in Kiryas Skver; and an asifas rabbanim organized by the TAG International organization.

This week’s Shrift issue features an in-depth conversation with askanim R’ Chaim Fisher and R’ Chaskel Rosenberg about the ongoing effort to save Maimonides Medical Center in Boro Park. They discuss why the campaign is so critical, the challenges and opportunities ahead, the likelihood of success, and the impact the “Save Maimonides” campaign has already had.

This week’s Business Shrift features an interview with the founder of Air Seal Insulation. He shares how he built the company into a trusted name serving homeowners across the Tri-State area, helping protect homes from both extreme heat and cold through modern insulation solutions.

This week’s Fink magazine is filled with meaningful personal stories, practical advice, and thought-provoking features for heimishe women. Covering family, growth, health, and everyday life, the magazine offers engaging reading and uplifting content to enjoy throughout the week.

Get ready for another action-packed Kinder Shrift! This week’s edition is filled with exciting adventures, amazing discoveries, fun interviews, fascinating places, and plenty of surprises along the way.

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B11 bus riders are facing additional disruptions as the MTA has extended the route's westbound detour even farther due to ongoing construction in Boro Park.

The detour, which had already been moved from 49th Street to 47th Street, has now been pushed to 43rd Street as green infrastructure work continues on 47th and 45th Streets.

The latest change adds to the inconvenience for riders, many of whom have already been navigating altered routes and longer walks due to the extensive street work in the neighborhood.

The revised B11 detour is expected to remain in effect while work continues.

By Y.M. Lowy

Dee Voch is preparing a special Israel Travel Guide, a comprehensive edition designed to connect readers with the businesses, services, and professionals who make travel to Eretz Yisroel smoother.

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If your business is connected to Israel travel in any way, don’t miss this opportunity. Airlines, travel agencies, hotels, apartment rentals, tour guides, transportation services, attractions, restaurants, simcha planners, shopping, and every business serving travelers can benefit from being included.

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By Y.M. Lowy

According to reports, Boro Park real estate entrepreneur R' Ezra Unger is in advanced talks to acquire Arkia, one of Israel's largest airlines, in a deal that could make it one of the world's largest frum-owned airlines.

If completed, the deal would make Unger the owner of one of Israel's leading airlines and could lead to major changes in its operations. However, the reported negotiations have not been officially confirmed.

Ezra Unger, 36, grew up in Monsey before building a real estate business. His business career began while he was learning in kollel, where he sold baked goods to help support his family before transitioning into real estate investments and development.

According to the reports, one of the driving forces behind the proposed acquisition is Ezra Unger's desire to establish an airline that fully observes Shabbos. He reportedly hopes to create an airline that operates according to halacha, offering a fully Shabbos-observant option for travelers.

If the acquisition is completed, Arkia would become one of the largest frum-owned airlines in the world.

*At this time, neither Arkia nor Ezra Unger has publicly confirmed the reported negotiations.*

PHOTO: Shutterstock

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Thirteenth Avenue is today the busiest througoufare in Boro Park—just as it was in the 1980’s, when this photo was taken in front of Goldstein Brothers Grocery store and Boro Park Health store. 

Can any of our readers pinpoint the location? 

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Answer to last week’s captured moment: 

The Rebbe’s home in question was the home of the Rachmastrivka Rebbe and Rebbetzin who resided in this home on 45th Street for many decades.

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Thirteenth Avenue is today the busiest througoufare in Boro Park—just as it was in the 1980’s, when this photo was taken in front of Goldstein Brothers Candy Shop and Boro Park Health store. 

Can any of our readers pinpoint the location? 

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Answer to last week’s captured moment: 

The Rebbe’s home in question was the home of the Rachmastrivka Rebbe and Rebbetzin who resided in this home on 45th Street for many decades.

By Yisroel R.

Paving work has begun on several streets in Boro Park following a rough winter season that left potholes and worn road conditions across many areas.

On 44th Street, crews have scraped off the old pavement from 10th Avenue to 13th Avenue as part of the repaving process, with street closures in effect around the ongoing work.

Additional road work has also begun on 49th Street, from 16th Avenue to New Utrecht Avenue, where crews began preparing the street for fresh pavement.

Drivers in the area should expect closures, delays, and limited access while the paving work continues. Residents are advised to move vehicles where posted and use alternate routes.

Notably, unlike similar paving projects in the past, crews left the recently installed green infrastructure intact rather than digging it up shortly after its completion, a change that has drawn positive attention from residents familiar with previous roadwork in the area.

YS GOLD 

We regret to inform you of the passing of Reb Hershel Lefkowitz, z"l, the last of a generation of an esteemed Satmar family and a longtime Boro Park resident. He was 97 years of age. 

The niftar was born in prewar Hungary, and eventually made it to Eretz Yisroel where he was a talmid of Rav Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky, zt"l. 

He settled in Boro Park many years ago, and davened in the flagship Satmar Beis Medrash on 53rd Street for many years. In later years, he davened near his home. Wherever he went, he was a beloved presence who was able to share about life in prewar Hungary. 

The Lefkowitz family is one of the largest in Satmar, and they're all descended from Reb Yaakov Yosef Lefkowitz. Reb Hershel was the  last living grandchild of Reb Yaakov Yosef, and with his passing, an entire generation has now ascended to the Olam HaEmes. 

The levaye will take place 12:30pm at Shomre Hadas. To watch it live click here.

Yehi zichro baruch.

In our summer series New York Offshore, we take a closer look at the islands scattered across New York City’s waterways. Each one carries its own history, landscape, and role in the life of the city, from lively public spaces to quiet, restricted land surrounded by water. This week we explore Roosevelt Island.

Roosevelt Island stretches for about two miles through the East River between Manhattan and Queens, sitting in plain sight yet often overlooked by those passing above it. Over the centuries, it has carried several identities, from a site of hospitals and institutions to a modern residential community with its own distinct pace of life.

In the 1800s and early 1900s, the island was primarily used for public institutions, including hospitals and care facilities. Among the most well-known remnants of that era are the ruins of the smallpox hospital, designed by James Renwick Jr., which still stand today as a preserved landmark at the island’s southern end.

Everything began to change in the 1970s, when the island was redeveloped into a planned residential community. In 1973, the island was renamed in honor of President Franklin D Roosevelt. New apartment buildings, schools, parks, and shops were added, transforming the once-isolated island into a quiet neighborhood in the heart of New York City.

One of Roosevelt Island’s best-known attractions is the Roosevelt Island Tramway, which connects it directly to Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The aerial ride offers sweeping views of the East River and skyline, making it a unique experience within New York City’s transit system.

Today, Roosevelt Island offers a slower pace than the neighborhoods surrounding it. Visitors can enjoy waterfront walks, green spaces, and striking views in every direction, making it a unique corner of New York City where history and everyday life come together just minutes from Midtown Manhattan.

photos: Mariusz Lopusiewicz/Shutterstock, quiggyt4 / Shutterstock, Here Now / Shutterstock, Dogora Sun / Shutterstock

By Y.M. Lowy

A new tool released by the NYC Department of City Planning is giving a clearer picture of the languages spoken in different neighborhoods across the city.

The interactive platform, called NYC Language Explorer, maps out language use based on Census data and breaks it down by borough and community district. And when you look at the Brooklyn numbers, Yiddish remains one of the strongest languages in certain districts, especially in Boro Park and Williamsburg.

In District 12, Boro Park, Yiddish is listed as the number one most spoken language besides English. It’s followed by Chinese and Spanish.

In District 1, Williamsburg, Yiddish is listed as the second most spoken language besides English. It comes in the ranking after Spanish.

Brooklyn as a whole shows Yiddish coming in at fourth place after Spanish, Chinese and Russian. Across New York City overall, the tool estimates roughly 1.8 million residents have limited English proficiency, with Spanish remaining the most widely spoken non-English language in most boroughs.

Yisroel R.

NYC Parks is urging residents to report hazardous tree conditions as scattered thunderstorms move through the city and may cause trees falling and tree damage.

The agency said dangerous tree conditions should be reported through the NYC Parks website, the NYC Tree Map, or by calling 3-1-1.

During storms, local emergency and volunteer response groups are often quick to assist by cutting branches, clearing blocked areas, and helping make the area safer.

However, when damaged trees or cut branches are in public areas, residents have to report it through the city so the proper crews can respond and complete the cleanup.

NYC Parks reminded residents to stay cautious around damaged trees, hanging branches, and storm-related debris until the area is properly cleared, and are encouraged to report a tree which looks to be in a sensitive condition.

Yisroel R.

The NYPD’s 66th Precinct Conditions Team announced that officers have recovered an illegal firearm and dangerous drugs in the hours following the July 4 weekend.

The recovery came as officers continued enforcement efforts in the precinct following the festive holiday weekend.

A photo shared by the precinct showed the firearm, ammunition, and two magazines that were taken off the street, keeping the neighborhood safe.

Police said this was the second illegal firearm recovered by the 66th Precinct Conditions Team in less than a week, as officers continue working to keep residents in the precinct safe and remove illegal weapons from the streets.

Photo credits: Richard Mayfield; Don Pollard/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul; U.S. Military; Hudson River Park; Red Arrows; Royal Air Force, Battery Park; New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services; FDNY; NYPD; Sean Duffy, U.S. Secretary of Transportation; and the Embassy of India, Washington, D.C.

photos: Issac Y.

Yisroel R.

The MTA will hold a series of Brooklyn pop-up events this summer for the new Interborough Express light rail project, which will pass through Boro Park as part of a planned route connecting Brooklyn and Queens.

The Interborough Express, also known as the IBX, is planned as a new light rail line that would run between Brooklyn and Queens, giving riders a direct connection between the two boroughs without having to travel through Manhattan.

The pop-up events will give residents a chance to learn more about the project, speak with members of the IBX team, and share feedback on the design. The MTA says the events will focus on engaging with commuters regarding current travel patterns, what riders would like to see along the route, and what should be prioritized in future station designs.

Upcoming Brooklyn events include:

• • Monday, July 6, 4–7 p.m.: 8 Av (N station), Brooklyn
• • Wednesday, July 8, 4–7 p.m.: Flatbush Av–Brooklyn College (2/5), Brooklyn
• • Thursday, July 16, 8–10 a.m.: Broadway Junction (A/C/J/Z/L), Brooklyn
• • Tuesday, July 21, 4–7 p.m.: Bay Ridge Av (R), Brooklyn
• • Wednesday, July 29, 4–7 p.m.: Canarsie–Rockaway Pkwy (L), Brooklyn
• • Thursday, July 30, 4–7 p.m.: Avenue H (Q), Brooklyn
• • Tuesday, August 11, 8–10 a.m.: Junius St (3), Brooklyn
• • Thursday, August 13, 4–7 p.m.: 62 St (D), Brooklyn
• • Tuesday, August 18, 4–7 p.m.: 18 Av (F), Brooklyn
• • Wednesday, August 19, 8–10 a.m.: New Lots Av (L), Brooklyn
• • Tuesday, August 25, 4–7 p.m.: Bus stop at Remsen Avenue/Ditmas Av or Remsen Ave/Ave D (B17), Brooklyn
• • Wednesday, August 26, 4–7 p.m.: Bus stop at Utica/Farragut Rd or Kings Hwy/Foster Av (B46), Brooklyn
• • Thursday, September 3, 4–7 p.m.: 59 St (N/R), Brooklyn

The MTA says events may be rescheduled in case of bad weather, and residents are encouraged to check the IBX website before heading out.

By Y.M. Lowy

Today is dangerously hot with a high of 99° and a low of 79°. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect as oppressive humidity pushes the RealFeel temperature as high as 113°. Expect sunny skies, and be sure to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors when possible, and check on those who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

Shabbos will remain hot and humid with a high of 92° and a low of 77°. Sunshine and a few clouds are expected for much of the day before a thunderstorm may develop in the afternoon. The combination of dangerous heat and strong storms could even produce hail.

Sunday will be slightly cooler, with a high of 87° and a low of 72°, though it will still feel very warm because of the humidity. Expect plenty of sunshine before the chance of an afternoon thunderstorm develops.

By BoroPark24 Staff

With summer now in full swing, Boro Park has settled into a quieter pace as many families settled in the Catskills and summer destinations. As the neighborhood adjusts to its seasonal rhythm, many residents are wondering which Rebbes will be in Boro Park this Shabbos to attend the tefillos and their tishen.

• Alesk - Woodbourne
• Amshinov - Boro Park
• Beis Chaim Shia - Hillcrest Estates, Ferndale
• Bobov - White Lake
• Bobov-45 - Boro Park
• Burshtin - Boro Park
• Bluzhiv Ribatich - Yerishulayim
• Chernoble - Private Shabbos
• Emunas Yisroel - Boro Park
• Kosov - Boro Park 
• Liska - Boro Park
• Lelov - Boro Park 
• Lelov - Boro Park 
• Minkatch - Boro Park 
• Rachmastrivka -Machne Rachmastrivka, Greinfield Park 
• Sanz Klausenburg - Boro Park 
• Sanz Zmigrad - Bloomingrove 
• Serdaheli - Boro Park 
• Skolya - Machne Skolya, South Fallsburg
• Skulen - Machne Mare Yecheskel, Liberty
• Ungvar - Boro Park 
• Viznitz BP - Machne Bnos Yisroel, South Fallsburg
• Viznitz Y-M - Boro Park

Be sure to check back every Friday as we'll update the list weekly to reflect each Rebbe's Shabbos plans.

New York City officials are urging residents to reduce electricity usage after the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) issued an Energy Watch Thursday due to increased demand during the ongoing heat wave.

According to NYISO, the state's electric grid is currently operating normally and has adequate resources to meet demand. However, operating reserves have declined, prompting the alert and a call for voluntary conservation to help maintain grid reliability.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani echoed the request, asking New Yorkers to take several simple steps to reduce strain on the system, including:

* Setting air conditioners to 78 degrees.

* Turning off lights and unplugging electronics that are not in use.

* Running high-energy appliances such as dishwashers and laundry machines during the early morning or late at night.

The mayor emphasized that while air conditioning is essential during the dangerous heat, conserving electricity will help ensure the power grid remains stable so residents can continue to rely on it.

NYISO noted that the grid remains stable at this time, but voluntary conservation can help reduce stress on the system as temperatures remain high across New York.

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Yisroel R.

The MTA has begun running its newest subway cars on the D line, giving riders daily access to the agency’s modern train fleet.

The D line runs from Norwood–205th Street in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, serving riders across a major stretch of the city.

The newer cars include wider doors, more standing space, digital screens, security cameras, and updated systems designed to make the trains more reliable. They are replacing older subway cars that have been in service for decades.

The rollout is part of the MTA’s ongoing effort to modernize its subway fleet and improve service for riders across New York City.

photos: Marc A. Hermann / MTA

Yisroel R.

Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended across New York City on Friday and Shabbos in observance of the Fourth of July holiday .

While alternate side parking rules will not be in effect, drivers are still reminded that other parking rules remain in place, including the ban on parking within 15 feet of either side of a fire hydrant.

Officials also reminded residents that the painted curbs near fire hydrants are not intended to show where drivers are allowed to park. Vehicles parked too close to a hydrant will still receive a citation.

An unannounced truck enforcement operation was recently conducted along Fort Hamilton Parkway, where police officers stopped commercial vehicles to check for compliance with traffic and safety regulations.

Passenger vehicles were not part of the enforcement effort.

While commercial trucks are permitted to travel on Fort Hamilton Parkway, authorities periodically conduct these targeted inspections to ensure drivers and vehicles are operating in accordance with state and city regulations. The operation caused brief slowdowns in the area as trucks were directed over for inspection.

By Y.M. Lowy

Plans are moving forward for a new Stitchin Bais Medrash to be built on the corner of 50th Street and 16th Avenue in Boro Park.

The kehillah previously purchased the vacant property, and the project is now advancing through the planning process.

The new building will be a full, newly constructed Bais Medrash, providing a spacious home for the growing kehillah and becoming a prominent new addition to the neighborhood.

By Y.M. Lowy

This week’s Dee Voch features extensive coverage of major events across the Torah world, including a meeting at the Skver Rebbe’s home, attended by the Satmar and Viznitz-Monsey Rebbes; a meeting at the Belzer Rebbe’s residence focused on strengthening the standards of tznius throughout Belz communities worldwide; the Pshevorsk Rebbe’s grandsons wedding; the chanukas habayis and hachnasas Sefer Torah for Yeshivas Yeshuos Moshe Viznitz in London; a Shabbos of appreciation for supporters of Toldos Aharon’s Shefa Kodesh at Reb Shayale in Kerestir; coverage of the yahrtzeits of the Lev Simcha of Gur, the Klausenburger Rebbe, and Reb Dovid of Rachmastrivka; a Shabbos hisachdus for Satmar mesivta students at Camp Divrei Yoel with the Satmar Rebbe; the kvias mezuzah for the new WellNet Mental Healthcare Clinic in Williamsburg; a hakaras hatov event honoring askanim of Mosdos Yetev Lev Satmar in Eretz Yisroel; Rav Dan Segal’s visit to Boro Park; Rav Elimelech Biderman spending Shabbos in Beitar; the wedding of a grandchild of the Slonimer Rebbe; and the tena’im of a granddaughter of the Bobov-45 Rebbe.

As America marks its 250th anniversary, this week’s Shrift looks back at the dramatic events that led to the founding of the United States, highlighting the milestones that shaped the nation.

Also featured in the Shrift is a moving interview with R’ Dov Weil, who returned to Entebbe, Uganda, 50 years after the famous hostage rescue. In a powerful conversation, he recounts the harrowing days of captivity and the dramatic rescue mission that saved his life.

This week’s Business Shrift features an in-depth conversation with R’ Yaakov Uri, the Yerushalmi entrepreneur behind one of the world’s most recognized kosher pizza stores. He shares how opening one of Jerusalem’s first heimishe pizza shops grew into an internationally known business, along with the lessons behind its remarkable success.

This week’s Fink Magazine tells the inspiring story behind the “Fantasy Room” at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. In this special place, young patients can step away from treatments and enjoy being children. Founded by Mrs. Leah’le Singer a”h, whose own childhood illness inspired her vision, the room has brought comfort and smiles to countless children and their families—an uplifting story that speaks to every woman.

In the Kinder Shrift, readers will find fascinating features, exciting adventures, engaging interviews, and plenty of enjoyable reading geared especially for children.

Get your copy at grocery stores and local retailers, or subscribe via WhatsApp or the website!

By Y.M. Lowy

A former correction officer at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Sunset Park has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for a 2023 shooting that began outside the federal prison and left a passenger seriously wounded.

Leon Wilson was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison after being convicted of violating an individual’s civil rights and using a firearm during a violent crime.

According to prosecutors, Wilson was on duty at the MDC when he chased a civilian vehicle away from the facility. He drove at high speeds through city streets, ran red lights, and pursued the vehicle toward the Brooklyn Bridge.

During the chase, Wilson fired several rounds at the vehicle, striking a backseat passenger in the chest and lungs. Federal prosecutors said the shooting was never reported to the NYPD, the MDC, or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Wilson was convicted in October 2025 and has now been sentenced to 200 months in federal prison.

By Y.M. Lowy

On a hot city day, few things feel as good as the spray from a fire hydrant. Years ago, it was a common sight in neighborhoods across New York. Kids in their swim gear, water spraying across the block, and the whole street turning into a playground. But many people today don’t realize it’s still possible and legal to open a hydrant the right way.

When a fire hydrant is opened without a spray cap, it releases water at full force, up to 1,000 gallons per minute. That kind of pressure can flood streets, damage roads, and most importantly, lower water pressure across the area. This can delay firefighters from doing their job safely and quickly during an emergency.

That’s why the city offers a smart solution. Anyone 18 or older with a photo ID can visit their local firehouse and request a spray cap. A firefighter will install it on a nearby hydrant and return later to remove it. The spray cap reduces the water to a safe and gentle stream, about 25 gallons per minute, which is just right for cooling off without wasting water or causing damage.

So, for city parents with kids home this summer, this is a great way to enjoy a city tradition.

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Reb Dov Berish Miller, z"l, a resident of Boro Park and Monsey. He was 80 years of age, and leaves behind beautiful generations, and a legacy of ehrlichkeit, refinement, and middos tovos.

The niftar was born in Samarkand following the war to parents who had survived the Holocaust. Arriving in America, the family came to Troy, near Albany, New York. Troy was a spiritually-barren place, and it took much mesirus nefesh to live as a frum Yid. His father, Reb Avrohom, would lose his job every week because he refused to work on Shabbos. 

The closest yeshiva was Yeshiva Torah Vodaath in Williamsburg, and this is where young Berish Miller traveled to learn, returning home only every six months. This too was a tremendous sacrifice, and indeed, he grew up to be a ben Torah with ehrliche Yiddishe doros. 

For many years, the Miller's owned Newbend Discount in Brooklyn, and Reb Berish was known for his extreme honesty in business. Every single night, rain or shine, hot or cold, he would trek to his daf Yomi shiur, keeping this set time for learning with great mesirus nefesh. 

In recent years, the Miller's retired to the Highview Hills community in Monsey. 

He suffered a stroke a little over a year ago, and passed away early Wednesday morning. As noted, he leaves behind beautiful generations of ehrliche bnei Torah, in America and Eretz Yisroel. 

The levaya will take place today at 12:00 p.m. at 30 Silverwood Circle in Suffern. 

Yehei Zichro Baruch.

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Yenta Leifer, a"h, the Bishtiner Rebbetzin. She was 96,  and was known for her tzidkus, ehrlichkeit, and emunah peshutah. 

The nifteres was raised in the home of Rav Shalom Leifer, the Nadvorna Rebbe, who had his beis medrash in Brighton Beach. Theirs was a home steeped in Torah and chassidus. Her brother is, ybl"ch, the Nadvorna Rebbe of Boro Park. 

The levaya will take place 1:30pm in Bhm"d Tiferes Shalom Nadvorna 1441-53rd St.

Yehi zichra baruch.

photos: Issac Y.

By BoroPark24 Staff

A former U.S. Postal Service employee who worked at the Blythebourne Post Office in Boro Park, along with an alleged accomplice, has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $25,000 in rent payments mailed by tenants to property management companies.

According to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, the alleged scheme took place between August 2024 and August 2025. Prosecutors say the postal worker, Bianca Graham, 30, of Astoria, Queens, stole envelopes addressed to property management companies containing money orders sent by tenants to pay rent. She then allegedly worked with an accomplice, Sean Campbell, 36, of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, to alter and cash the money orders for their own benefit.

In some instances, the pair allegedly removed the original payee’s name and replaced it with Campbell’s or the name of another person. In others, they added Campbell’s name alongside the intended recipient. Campbell then allegedly cashed the altered money orders at various Brooklyn post offices or deposited them into bank accounts. Authorities say the scheme affected 13 victims and resulted in losses totaling $25,191.48.

The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General, the NYPD Financial Crimes Task Force, and the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.

Yisroel R.

The New York City Department of Sanitation is testing a new electric truck as part of its effort to make its fleet cleaner and more environmentally friendly.

The truck, described by DSNY as an electric EZ-pack, was brought in for a trial run and would be used to service the movable waste containers recently installed at multiple developments around the city.

The containers are commonly used by certain buildings and residential complexes, where large bins are lifted and emptied by sanitation trucks. They will get the first run of trial for the new electrical trucks.

The agency said the move is part of its ongoing push toward cleaner and greener sanitation operations across New York City.

By Y.M. Lowy

The Satmar Kehilla has finalized a deal for two adjoining lots on 47th Street, as plans move ahead to build the new gigantic bhm"d on the site.

The expansion has been in the works for an extended period, as the existing bais medrash has become increasingly crowded. The expanded building is expected to be constructed on a very large scale and designed to accommodate the growing number of mispallelim.

With the property deal now completed, the project is expected to proceed into the next stages of planning and construction.

With summer now in full swing, Boro Park has settled into a quieter pace as many families settled in the Catskills and summer destinations. As the neighborhood adjusts to its seasonal rhythm, many residents are wondering which Rebbes will be in Boro Park this Shabbos to attend the tefillos and their tishen.

Here's this week's roundup:

• Amshinov - Boro Park
• Beis Chaim Shia - Boro Park 
• Bobov - Boro Park
• Bobov-45 - Boro Park
• Chernoble - Boro Park
• Emunas Yisroel - Boro Park
• Kosov - Boro Park
• Liska - Boro Park
• Lelov - Boro Park
• Lelov - Boro Park
• Minkatch - Boro Park
• Rachmastrivka - Boro Park
• Sanz Klausenburg - Boro Park
• Sanz Zmigrad - Boro Park
• Serdaheli - Boro Park
• Skolya - Boro Park
• Skulen - Boro Park
• Ungvar - Boro Park
• Viznitz BP - Boro Park
• Viznitz Y-M - Out of town

Well, the answer this week is yes - most of the local Rebbes are in Boro Park for Shabbos. While many are expected to head to their upstate summer locations in the coming weeks, they remain in town for now.

Be sure to check back every Friday as we'll update the list weekly to reflect each Rebbe's Shabbos plans.

YS GOLD 

We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chaya Margolies, a longtime Boro Park resident and a native of Yerushalayim of yore who retained that old world influence. She was 90 years of age.

The nifteres was the daughter of the great ga'on and tzaddik of Yerushalayim, Rav Shmuel Aaron Yudelevitch, who was a son in law of the great tzaddik Rav Aryeh Levine. Through this, she was a niece of Rav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv and other Gedolim. 

Her husband was Reb Chaim Margolies, z"l, also a native of Yerushalayim. 

As noted, the nifteres retained the chein of Yerushalayim for all her years, never adopting the American mentality. She was known for her warmth in every matter of Yiddishkeit, and had tremendous ahavas Yisroel, always seeking to better the lot of her fellow Yidden, and how to serve Hashem better. 

She leaves this world leaving behind beautiful generations of Chassidim and yirei Shomayim. 

After the passing of her husband, Reb Chaim, z"l, she came to live in Monsey where she passed away Thursday night. 

The levaya will take place in front of the Stoliner Shul in Monsey at 12:30 Friday afternoon. 

Kevurah will be in Eretz Yisroel. 

Yehi zichra baruch.

By Y.M. Lowy

NYC Ferry is seeing record-breaking demand, with more riders than ever choosing to travel by water.

The system recorded its highest ridership day ever on June 20, with 53,375 passenger boardings. It also set a new weekly record, carrying more than 260,000 riders during the week of June 15 through June 21.

Ridership received an additional boost during the New York Knicks championship parade, when nearly 37,000 people used the ferry system in a single day — about 48% higher than a typical summer weekday.

As New York’s ferry network continues to expand and connect neighborhoods across the five boroughs, more New Yorkers are turning to the waterways to get where they need to go.

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Yisroel R.

A 20-year-old man was hospitalized after being slashed during an early morning incident in Boro Park.

The attack took place early Thursday morning near 4626 New Utrecht Avenue, shortly before 2:40 a.m.

The victim suffered a slash injury to his torso and was taken by EMS to Maimonides Medical Center for treatment.

Police have not yet released details on what led up to the incident or what type of weapon was used.

The suspect is being sought by police and was described as wearing black clothing and a black mask.

Yisroel R.

A growing number of bungalow colonies are banning electric scooters, e-bikes, and other electric-powered vehicles as concerns over safety continue to mount.

Among the latest is Mountain Woods Estates, where homeowners recently voted to prohibit the use of electric-powered vehicles throughout the colony. According to a notice sent to residents, the new rule took effect immediately after a majority of homeowners approved the measure.

The ban covers electric scooters, e-bikes, and other similar electric-powered devices as the colony seeks to improve safety on its grounds during the busy summer season.

Management said signs will be posted throughout the property reminding residents and visitors that electric-powered vehicles are no longer permitted under community rules.

Mountain Woods is one of several bungalow colonies that have recently adopted similar policies, reflecting a broader trend as communities respond to increasing concerns about speeding, pedestrian safety, and a rise in accidents involving electric scooters and e-bikes in many heimishe neighborhoods. 

Dear Fellow Boro Parkers,

Like many of you, I watched the election results with concern. The victories of candidates aligned with Zohran Mamdani have left many people uneasy about the future direction of New York and what it may mean for our communities.

Those concerns are understandable. We care deeply about our families, our neighborhoods, our yeshivos, our shuls, and the values that are important to us. When we see political developments that seem at odds with those values, it is natural to feel worried.

While everyone is entitled to their political views, I think there is one important point that we, as Yidden, must never forget: Hashem has not lost control of His world.

Throughout history, Klal Yisroel has lived under kings, presidents, governors, and leaders of every type imaginable. Governments have changed, political movements have risen and fallen, and the headlines have constantly shifted. Yet through it all, the Ribbono Shel Olam remained in charge.

That does not mean we should ignore elections or fail to participate in the democratic process. We should vote, advocate for our communities, and do our hishtadlus. But when the votes are counted, our trust must remain where it always belonged - not in politicians, parties, or polls, but in Hashem.

The pasuk tells us, "Lev melachim v'sarim b'yad Hashem" - the hearts of rulers and leaders are in the hands of Hashem. What appears alarming today may ultimately turn out very differently than anyone expects. We simply do not see the full picture.

So if you are feeling anxious or discouraged by the results, take a step back from the endless commentary and remember that the same Hashem who guided Klal Yisroel yesterday is guiding us today and will continue guiding us tomorrow.

Governments change. Elections come and go. Hashem remains.

A Reader

By Y.M. Lowy

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By Y.M. Lowy

A familiar name in the neighborhood is getting a fresh new look.

Satmar Meats, located on the corner of 53rd Street and New Utrecht Avenue, has officially unveiled a new brand identity, featuring updated packaging, refreshed presentation, and a modernized image designed to reflect the quality customers have come to expect for more than four decades.

While the appearance may be changing, the company emphasizes that the values behind the business remain exactly the same.

For over 40 years, Satmar Meats has been a trusted part of countless Shabbosim, Yomim Tovim, simchos, and family meals throughout the community. The rebranding effort aims to bring a more contemporary look to the store and its products while maintaining the same commitment to quality, service, and high standards of kashrus.

Customers will begin noticing the new branding across packaging and store materials in the coming weeks.

The updated image is intended to better represent the premium products found inside every package while preparing the business for the next generation of customers.

A new look, with the same trusted quality and unwavering standards that have defined Satmar Meats for decades.

By Y.M. Lowy

This week’s Dee Voch issue features extensive coverage of major events across the world, including the Satmar Rebbe’s brief visit to Montreal marking the completion of the purchase of the new Talmud Torah building Neustadt; a visit by the Bobov-45 Rebbe to London for the cornerstone-laying of the new Bobov-45 Bais Medrash; a massive gathering of Gur chassidim outside Military Prison 10 in Eretz Yisroel; the Eidah Hachareidis protest assembly regarding the ongoing yeshiva draft crisis; Torah giants from Eretz Yisroel in the United States on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah; the Rachmistrivka Rebbe’s brief visit to New York; a Hachnasas Sefer Torah at the Pupa Saddle River Bais Medrash in Monsey; a special l’chaim at the Satmar Rebbe’s home honoring philanthropist Reb Lipa Friedman; a wedding in the Sanz court; and a tena’im for a granddaughter of the Vizhnitz Rebbe.

A special feature in The Shrift presents an open and candid conversation with renowned producers R’ Eliezer Neuhaus of Di Unteren Chevriah and R’ Chaim Itzkowitz of The Epic Family. In a rare joint interview, the two discuss their decision to set aside personal ambitions and differences in order to promote a message of achdus and shalom.

This week in the Business Shrift, take a journey into the history of Wall Street, the famous street that became the financial center of the world. This feature explores its unlikely beginnings, the dramatic events that shaped its growth, and how a small corner of New York evolved into one of the most influential forces in global finance.

This week’s Fink features the inspiring story of Mrs. Esther Davidovitch a”h, whose life embodied selflessness and unwavering emunah. Famous for her exceptional hachnasas orchim, she lived by the belief that when there is room in the heart, there is room in the home. Readers will discover how she welcomed orphans, sick relatives, and lonely neighbors into her modest apartment. She touched countless lives and left behind a lasting legacy of warmth and giving—an uplifting and meaningful read for every woman.

This week’s Kinder Shrift takes young readers on a fascinating journey into history with a feature on the famous Malta Sea Pirates. Children will discover why these feared pirates were known throughout the world, what made them such a powerful force in their time, and why they are mentioned in historic Jewish writings. Filled with Torah connections and exciting historical details, it’s another educational adventure that makes Kinder Shrift both enjoyable and enriching for young readers.

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By BoroPark24 Staff

Rabbi Chaim Boruch “Edgar” Gluck, one of the most respected and beloved askanim in the Jewish community, recently celebrated his 90th birthday, marking a lifetime of dedication to chesed and tireless service on behalf of Klal Yisroel.

A towering figure in Boro Park and far beyond, Rabbi Gluck has spent decades helping individuals, families, and institutions, earning widespread admiration for his unwavering commitment to the community. Coincidentally, Rabbi Gluck shares his June 14 birthday with President Donald Trump.

In honor of this milestone occasion, Rabbi David Katz, a close friend and confidant of Rabbi Gluck, requested a special birthday greeting from President Trump. The President responded with a heartfelt letter recognizing Rabbi Gluck’s extraordinary contributions and lifelong devotion to acts of kindness and communal unity.

In the letter, President Trump praised Rabbi Gluck’s decades of service and leadership, acknowledging the positive impact he has made on countless lives through his dedication to helping others and strengthening the bonds of community.

By Y.M. Lowy

Drivers using MTA bridges and tunnels should be aware of a new safety enforcement program that will begin on June 30.

The MTA has launched a public awareness campaign ahead of the activation of work zone speed cameras at active construction areas on MTA-operated bridges and tunnels. 

Under the program, drivers caught traveling more than 10 miles per hour above the posted speed limit in an active work zone may receive a warning or fine. During the initial phase, warning notices will be issued. Later this year, fines will begin, starting at $50 for a first violation, $75 for a second violation within 18 months, and $100 for additional violations within that same period.

The cameras will be used at active construction zones on the MTA’s nine bridge and tunnel facilities, including the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Queens Midtown Tunnel, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, and other MTA crossings.

An unmarked vehicle equipped with radar and camera technology will be stationed in active work zones during construction hours. Signs will be posted in advance to alert drivers that speed enforcement is in effect.

The violations are considered non-moving infractions, meaning they will not appear on a driver’s record and will not be reported to insurance companies.

photos: Avrumi Berger

Yisroel R.

Voters across New York headed to the polls today for several primary elections, including congressional races in New York City and the statewide Democratic primary for state comptroller.

In New York’s 10th Congressional District, Brad Lander defeated incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary, securing the nomination.

Lander, a former New York City Comptroller and former City Council member from Brooklyn, ran as a progressive challenger and was supported by the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The 10th District includes parts of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, in an area that is expected to remain heavily Democratic in the November general election.

photos: Avrumi Blum

By Y.M. Lowy

If you hear loud cannon blasts coming from the direction of Fort Hamilton over the next two weeks, there’s no cause for alarm.

Ceremonial cannon firings are scheduled to take place at Fort Hamilton in Bay Ridge on several dates as part of preparations for the International Naval Review 250 and the nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. 

The firings are scheduled for:

● Wednesday, June 24, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

● Tuesday, June 30, between 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.

● Wednesday, July 1, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

● Shabbos, July 4, between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., and again between 11 a.m. and noon.

Residents in nearby areas may hear the cannon reports during those times.

The ceremonial firings are believed to be connected to the larger maritime celebration planned for New York Harbor this summer. Unlike previous years, Fleet Week is not taking place during Memorial Day weekend. Instead, events have been moved to early July as part of the national America 250 celebration.

The special event, known as Sail4th 250, is expected to bring naval vessels, tall ships, military displays, and other patriotic events to New York Harbor from July 3 through July 8 as the nation marks its 250th birthday.

photo: Shutterstock

In a push to maximize voter turnout, Representative Dan Goldman visited the heart of Borough Park, making a high-energy campaign stop at the community's bustling Shomer Shabbos synagogue.

The landmark location, known for its round-the-clock minyanim and constant flow of neighborhood residents, served as the backdrop for Goldman’s direct appeal to the Orthodox Jewish electorate as he emphasized the high stakes of the election.

Surrounded by a crowd of lively supporters and local residents, Goldman spent his visit shaking hands, listening to community concerns, and taking numerous photos with constituents who expressed enthusiasm for his platform.

The core message of Goldman's visit was clear and urgent: voter turnout is paramount. 

Speaking to voters outside the shul, the Congressman stressed that robust civic participation is the single most effective way to guarantee the neighborhood's unique needs are prioritized in Washington.

“It is crucial that everyone goes out to vote today,” Goldman urged community members. “This is about our future and the future of our communities. When our neighborhoods turn out in high numbers, it ensures that our critical voices cannot be ignored.”

For Borough Park residents, key issues like neighborhood safety, combating antisemitism, and securing federal resources - such as the Nonprofit Security Grant Program - remain at the forefront of the political conversation. Goldman, who serves as a member of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, reiterated his commitment to fighting for the district's religious institutions and safety initiatives.

As the day progressed, Goldman’s campaign team continued to press the message across NY-10, reminding voters that community representation starts at the ballot box.

photos: Issac Y.

By BoroPark24 Staff

For several years, Mifal Chaim Shel Shalom has been active within the Bobov kehila, helping families cope with the significant costs associated with weddings. The organization operates with the encouragement of the Bobover Rebbe, shlit"a, and has placed a strong emphasis on reducing unnecessary expenses related to wedding celebrations, the various days of simcha, and wedding preparations.

A new initiative has now been introduced with the goal of further cutting avoidable costs. Community leaders noted that it has become customary to host Sheva Brachos gatherings every night during the week following a wedding, creating substantial financial burdens for grandparents, mechutanim, and other relatives. After consulting with members of the community, organizers found that the overwhelming majority felt these elaborate events were not truly necessary.

As a result, the leaders of Mifal Chaim Shel Shalom have presented a new proposal—not as a formal regulation, but purely as a recommendation. Under the proposal, instead of hosting two Sheva Brachos celebrations during the weekdays, one of the grandparents or mechutanim would simply invite the newlywed couple for a dinner. There would be no need to assemble a minyan for the recitation of Sheva Brachos, in accordance with guidance issued by the Bobov Beis Horaah, which clarified that there is no particular requirement to do so in such circumstances.

To encourage participation, the first sixty families who adopt the proposal beginning from Rosh Chodesh Elul will receive a special $1,500 wedding-expense credit. In addition, the chosson and kallah will receive a $500 gift card as part of the incentive program.

On 46th Street and 9th Avenue, there is a tiny shtiebel by the name of Badishla. It was founded by a rov of the old country by the name of Rav Yisroel Chaim Hirsch who hailed from a town in Austria called Bad-Ishel. 

He established beautiful Torah generations on American soil, and was respected and beloved by many. 

Bad-Ishel

Rav Yisroel Chaim was born in Nadvorna to his father Rav Yochanan, where many generations of the family lived, and they were all ardent Belzer chassidim. They would journey often to Belz to be with the Rebbe for Yomim Tovim. Otherwise, they were closer to Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna, and his grandfather was the gabbai of the Nadvorna Rebbe. 

When asked about the family yichus, he would always say, “One must create their yichus.” The only thing that he let on about his lineage was that he would often say “der zeide Rav Pinchos Koritzer.” 

He received semicha from the ga’on Rav Shmuel Engel, the Radomishla Rov at the age of seventeen, which was no small accomplishment. In addition, the family tradition has it that he knew large parts of Zohar by heart. 

Rav Yisroel Chaim married, and had five children prior to the war. He would lose them all in the terrible Churban, Hy”d. Great miracles occurred for him during the war years. He would escape from camp to camp, seemingly always knowing where to be at the right time to avoid the worst fate. A Yid who was with him during that time later related that he would wake up in middle of the night saying, “we must leave this place immediately.” They would later hear of the terrible calamities that befell the people in the previous place.  

He also merited to take his tefillin with him during all the war years, and he refused to let the Nazis take away his beard. They beat him mercilessly, and he remained hard of hearing for the rest of his life as a result.  

Following the war, he came to the Austrian town of Bad-Ishel, and served as a rov for the survivor community there. 

Boro Park 

The Badishla Rov was a gifted person, and when it came to establishing his shul in Boro Park, he built the tables and benches, the aron kodesh, and even a mikvah, with his own bare hands. He also built a matzoh oven inside his shul, and people would flock from all over to bake matzos by the Badishla Rov. 

He began to serve as a rov to the nascent Boro Park community, but always harbored a dream of moving to Eretz Yisroel. 

Rav Hirsch was learned in nigleh as well as the hidden Torah, and he would learn kabboloh together with tsaddikim of his generation behind closed doors. He also learned kabboloh with his children when they grew older, spending many hours learning with them. He had a special relationship with Rebbe Itzikel of Pshevorsk who resided in Antwerp, and journeyed to Belgium on a number of occasions. He once took along his young son, who got hungry and snatched a piece of challah from the table. The Rebbe was amused and said to the little boy, “you should live as long as I live.” The son would always say that he will, be’ezras Hashem live until 93, just like the Pshevorsker Rebbe.” 

He was also very close to the Satmar Rebbe, the Divrei Yoel, and with Rebbe Hershele of Kretchnif, who told the grandchildren of the Badishla rov that he is only alive due to the efforts of their grandfather. 

Receiving a brochoh from the Badishla Rov would take a long time; he had endless patience for his fellow Yid, and gave them all the time in the world. “He had the sweetest smile,” recalls a grandson.  When he looked at you, you melted from his sweetness.”

Ten seforim were published by the Badishla Rov, some during his lifetime and some were published by his sons after his passing. He received glowing haskomos from Rav Moshe Feinstein, the Skulener Rebbe, and others who lauded his great breadth in Torah. 

In the introduction, his son attributes his tremendous grasp in Torah to the fact that he never ate anything that was not prepared by his Rebbetzin. “Everything was made at home, and in all his years, he never ate meat, only chicken,” he wrote. 

Three years before his passing, the Badishla Rov suffered a stroke in Eretz Yisroel and was brought back to America by private plane. His son rarely left his side, until his passing on Shabbos, 7th of Kislev of the year 1990, at the time of Shalosh seudos. 

Rav Yisroel Chaim was brought to Eretz Yisroel for kevurah, and was interred on har hazeisim. 

The Faltishan Rav, who leads Vaad Mishmeres Kehunah, Harav Chaim Moshe Rokeach, the Yerislov Rav, together with Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, announced that the halachic concern affecting kohanim traveling along McDonald Avenue near Washington Cemetery has been resolved.

The issue stemmed from ongoing work being performed by an MTA contractor along the elevated tracks on McDonald Avenue. As crews conducted work beneath the tracks, a temporary platform was constructed that extended over a grave within Washington Cemetery. According to rabbinic authorities, this created an issue of tumah that halachically extended along huge portions of the McDonald Avenue corridor.

The resolution was achieved through coordinated efforts involving all mentioned above, Washington Cemetery officials, the MTA, and the contractor performing the work. Following discussions and site visits, the necessary modifications were made to eliminate the concern.

The rabbanim expressed their appreciation to all parties involved for their cooperation and swift action in resolving the matter on behalf of the community.

By Y.M. Lowy

Friday will be very warm with a high of 84 and a low of 65. Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds through the day, with lower humidity than yesterday and a refreshing breeze developing during the afternoon.

Shabbos will feature a steady breeze and mostly sunny skies, with a high of 84 and a low of 67. It should be another pleasant summer day from start to finish.

Sunday will be warm with a high of 83 and a low of 68. A mix of clouds and abundant sunshine will make for a comfortable and enjoyable day outdoors.

BoroPark24 brings you more than just the news; we’re here to bring you any and all information you might need around the neighborhood. 

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Early Shabbos List, BoroPark24 will now once again be listing the times for early Shabbos minyonim in Boro Park every Friday. 

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By BoroPark24 Staff

Residents were left stunned and frustrated Thursday after the customer service windows at the Blythebourne Post Office on 12th Avenue were closed during normal business hours because no clerks were available to serve customers.

People arriving to mail packages, pick up certified mail, conduct passport business, and access other essential postal services were turned away, with no immediate solution offered. The unexpected shutdown sparked renewed anger among community members who say the facility has been plagued by problems for years.

"This is completely unacceptable," one resident told BoroPark24. "How can a major Post Office simply stop serving customers in the middle of the day because nobody is available to work the windows?"

The latest incident comes after numerous complaints from local residents regarding poor customer service, inconsistent operations, inadequate snow removal around the facility during winter storms, and what many describe as a general lack of accountability.

For many in the community, Thursday's shutdown was not an isolated event but another example of ongoing management failures at a location that thousands of residents depend on for daily services.

YS GOLD 

In a landmark moment for Catskills Hatzalah's work in the Catskill Mountains, the organization officially celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new garage facility in Kiamesha Lake, marking a significant expansion of its ability to provide rapid, lifesaving response throughout the region.

The historic event brought together leaders, elected officials, emergency service professionals, and senior members of Hatzalah, all gathered to recognize the organization's continued commitment to protecting residents and visitors across the Catskills.

Strategically located near Monticello, the new garage will serve as a critical hub for emergency operations, allowing Catskills Hatzalah to deploy resources more efficiently throughout the surrounding area. The facility is expected to play a vital role during the busy summer season, when the population of the Catskills swells dramatically and the demand for emergency medical services increases significantly.

But beyond summer, this garage will be active throughout the year, serving the growing year-round community in Monticello. To this end, the garage will include an apartment to accommodate experienced medics who will come up to provide coverage to the Catskills community 365 days a year. 

Speakers at the ceremony praised the dedication of the volunteers who respond to emergencies around the clock and highlighted the importance of investing in infrastructure that enhances public safety. Elected officials commended Catskills Hatzalah for its unwavering service to the community and for continually expanding its capabilities to meet growing needs.

Hatzalah leaders emphasized that the new garage represents more than just a building—it is an investment in faster response times, improved operational readiness, and the safety of the thousands of families who spend the summer months throughout Sullivan County.

As preparations continue for the upcoming season, Catskills Hatzalah volunteers stand ready to serve residents and visitors alike. With the addition of the Kiamsha Lake facility, the organization is better positioned than ever to provide rapid emergency medical assistance across the region, ensuring that help is always close at hand when it is needed most.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a proud milestone in the history of Catskills Hatzalah and reflected the strong partnership between community members, public officials, and emergency responders who share a common goal: safeguarding the health and well-being of the entire Catskills community

YS GOLD 

This week’s captured moment takes us to the corner of Boro Park where a yeshiva still stands. In the 1970’s, the yeshiva experienced a devastating fire which we see in this picture. 

Can our readers pinpoint the location? 

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Answer to last week’s captured moment: 

Zion Café was located at 5001 New Utrecht Avenue in 1940. However, for many decades thereafter, it was the home of Park Surgical.

photos: Issac Y.

Photos by: Shloime Kraus

The Rachmistrivka Rebbe of Yerushalayim departed Eretz Yisroel on Monday night for a brief visit to New York, where he joined a major fundraising campaign on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah.

The Rebbe has joined similar trips over the past two years, traveling together with prominent rabbanim to support efforts and raise much needed funds. The current campaign seeks to raise support for yeshivos and kollelim facing growing financial pressures.

The Rebbe arrived this morning at John F. Kennedy International Airport before traveling to Lawrence in the Five Towns, where he davened Shacharis and met with local yidden.

Today, the Rebbe will travel to Kiryas Yoel, where a Rosh Chodesh gathering is scheduled.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the Rebbe will be in Boro Park, participating alongside other gedolei Yisroel in a series of events and fundraising gatherings for Keren Olam HaTorah. A larger gathering is expected to take place Wednesday evening.

The Rebbe is expected to return to Eretz Yisroel on Thursday night and arrive home before Shabbos.

photos: Avrumi Berger

An interview recently published in Hamodia.

In the latest development in the effort by kehillos and organizations to block the planned New York City Health and Hospitals (H+H) takeover of Maimonides Medical Center — a move that they say will put the lives of community members in danger — the New York State Department of Health has rejected Maimonides’ latest application for the H+H takeover.

Senior officials had anticipated the application appearing on the June 10th agenda of the Public Health Council’s Establishment and Project Review Committee, but it was absent. The Department rejected it for a basic reason: Maimonides never filed the required Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA).

Hamodia spoke to Martin Bienstock of Bienstock PLLC and Akiva Shapiro of Holtzman Vogel, the attorneys leading the legal battle on behalf of the community, to learn where the case is holding and what is likely to happen next.

A city public hospital system moves to take over a key, non-profit Brooklyn hospital, and a coalition of chassidishe kehillos and community askanim ends up stopping it — at least for now. Please tell us about the various components of the process that brought this attempted takeover to a screeching halt.

Martin Bienstock: I view this through two important perspectives, two important prisms.

One is essentially that the government is stealing a private hospital. This is a hospital with a 100-year history as a not-for-profit, built up over generations of hard work, and now it is a deeply established hospital with significant real estate assets and a significant business.

It is not proper for the board simply to hand it over to the government — taking it out of its historical roots, out of its not-for-profit status — and make it into a government entity. Government is not the same as not-for-profit; government is government, and not-for-profit is private.

So that’s the first perspective. It’s simply an improper transfer of a private institution over to the government.

The second prism is that of public health. Maimonides is not perfect, but New York City’s Health and Hospitals Corporation has an extremely uneven history in terms of the quality of care that it provides.

We’ve heard even recently of terrible incidents out of Bellevue — with people leaving without permission and causing harm on the streets — and the quality at H+H goes up and down, but the lows are very, very bad, and this transaction is forever.

So, even if H+H is currently being operated by Mitch Katz, who we think is a good operator, that’s going to change. There will be a new leader, and over time, the history shows that H+H does not provide the highest quality of care — it provides poor quality of care — and that’s dangerous.

So, those two prisms — that they’re stealing a private hospital, taking it away and giving it to the government, and that they’re endangering the health of local residents — are basically what has guided us, because there actually are laws that protect against both of those things.

Before a not-for-profit hospital can be turned over to anyone — before you can sell out a private not-for-profit hospital — you need the approval of either the attorney general or the courts.

What we’ve done, in part, is ensure that this is going to get an appropriate review — not just a rubber stamp by the attorney general, which is what they were trying to get, but a real review by the courts.

The attorney general, as a result of our efforts, we believe, rejected the idea of simply rubber-stamping this. They were hoping to have gotten it approved long ago if the attorney general was trying to rubber-stamp it, but she wouldn’t.

So the idea being reflected there is that they can’t just steal our private institution and hand it over to the government. They can only do that with a proper review to make sure it really is necessary. If you’re transferring a private institution to the government, it really needs to be the only viable option.

The second part of it is the public health angle. They were trying to ram it through without approval of the Public Health and Health Planning Commission — what we call the Public Health Council — which is required to review healthcare transactions to make sure the public’s health is being protected.

That’s why kehillos in the affected neighborhood filed suit in Albany, and they won. The judge ordered them to bring this through the Public Health Council.

What happened this past week is that the Department of Health rejected their application because they didn’t do what’s called a Health Equity Impact Assessment, which is designed to measure the impact of the transaction on affected communities.

The first point you made was regarding transferring from a nonprofit to the government. What is the actual downside you’re concerned about?

Martin Bienstock: One is the fact that it’s long been a Jewish institution. It has catered to all the different ethnic communities, but it has been a long-standing Jewish hospital.

A private institution can reflect that type of history and that type of local interest and control. It’s a Boro Park institution. It’s an institution that was founded by particular groups, and a private institution has the right to respond to the needs and desires of the groups that established it, whereas the government does not.

And not only doesn’t it have that responsibility, but in many cases it’s prohibited from preferring one group over another.

The minute this becomes a government institution, it’s owned by the City of New York, with a duty to all of the voters and all of the citizens in the City of New York — an equal duty, no different from any of the other 15 H+H facilities that are totally neutral, available, and responsive to everyone.

For instance, without getting into a radical example, more generally, the mayor will control the board, and he can do what he thinks is in the best interests of whatever constituencies he wishes to serve — whatever his judgment holds as best for the people of New York.

It doesn’t require us to say he would have any bad faith. It’s just that he has a different orientation and a different perspective than what’s best for the local community and the people who’ve been supporting this hospital for 100 years.

He may have a thousand other interests he wants to serve — whether good or bad, legitimate or not — they’re just not the interests of the people who use this hospital and who built this hospital.

Let’s break down a little bit what’s been going on. First of all, there is the decision by the state attorney general to send the deal for court review. Has that court review begun?

Akiva Shapiro: The processes have to be sequenced in a certain way, so the short answer is no — that process has not begun. It cannot begin until all other regulatory approvals have been obtained.

Akiva Shapiro: The way it will have to go — and that’s why all of these are intertwined — is that Maimonides has to first complete this Health Equity Impact Assessment, which is a comprehensive review done by a third-party consultant that will review the impact of the proposed change on healthcare quality and care for affected communities, in light of the fact that this is a significant Medicaid and Medicare population, as well as all the proposed potential changes.

That itself is a lengthy, costly, and significant process.

Who gets to choose that outside consultant?

Akiva Shapiro: Maimonides.

There are recognized processes and guidelines for conducting that kind of assessment and analysis, and the statute sets out various factors that have to be considered.

Presumably, this is not an overnight procedure.

Akiva Shapiro: Certainly not an overnight procedure. It’s a multi-month process.

The next meeting of the Establishment Committee of the Public Health Council — so they first have to go to this Establishment Committee, get a recommendation of approval from that committee, and then go to the full Public Health Council.

The next meeting of that committee is in late August. Their hope is that they can finish this Health Equity Impact Assessment with enough time before that August 27 meeting to resubmit their application.

That’s a best-case scenario for the hospital.

At that meeting, would there be a possibility for people to testify?

Martin Bienstock: It’s actually a two-part process. There’s an Establishment Review Committee — a committee that meets two weeks before the Public Health Council. They’re the ones who gather the evidence and hear the testimony.

That committee meeting is in August, and they then make a recommendation to the full council. The full council may deliberate, but they typically don’t allow testimony. There may be some chance to say something there, but that’s not where the evidence is gathered.

The evidence is gathered at the committee level, and then the council holds a hearing and votes.

Was the decision by Maimonides — and actually the city, and to a degree the state as well — to skip the commission review and skip the health impact statement something deliberate, do you think? Or was it just…

Akiva Shapiro: Well, we know it was deliberate, without imputing motive as to why they tried to do it, because the court challenge itself was a challenge to the decision to waive the Public Health Council review.

Maimonides made a request to the Department of Health to bypass the Public Health Council. The Commissioner of Health agreed and gave them a green light, and that is why we brought the lawsuit to begin with.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal hospital system in the country. It is not, by any measure, a politically marginal institution. What does it take — legally and strategically — to successfully challenge an entity of that scale?

Martin Bienstock: Well, I think we have two of the most important things going for us.

One is that we have the law on our side. They really were trying to avoid the legal requirements necessary to transfer a hospital like Maimonides over to the government, so we definitely have something to work with.

The other is the tremendous support we have from our clients and from the community. The sacrifices that people have made in terms of time and effort in order to support this, for no other reason than to protect the community’s health and access to care, is just astounding.

We have the most amazing group of community people who are so supportive in terms of their time and efforts, and that’s really been key to evening the playing field, because the city does have unlimited resources with which to push this through.

Akiva Shapiro: I’d just add one thing. I think there was an expectation from Maimonides leadership and from Health and Hospitals that this would be rammed through with little opposition, because it’s a nonprofit hospital.

The impacted communities, in order to challenge it in a meaningful way, did have to come together, fundraise, pool resources, and make this a priority.

And it all started — and this is another important element we didn’t touch on — with the trustees. Seven of the trustees of Maimonides initially hired Marty when it looked like there was going to be a vote to sell the hospital on a couple of days’ notice, with no information — or little information — provided to them.

He got a temporary restraining order that initially blocked the vote. Then I came in, and we joined forces and started fighting at the board level on behalf of those trustees.

So, it started with the trustees, and I think that initial success, and the initial show of force — saying there’s someone here watching and someone here speaking up — was enough to galvanize the broader community to see that this is something worth fighting for, that there’s a chance to fight for it.

That lawsuit is still before the court?

Akiva Shapiro: That lawsuit is pending, and we are pressing forward with it.

And I’ll say — just to go back and finish the steps — assuming they get past the Public Health and Health Planning Commission and receive approval, at that point they will then be required to make an application to the court.

There’s a separate lengthy process to get a public hearing in front of a justice of the Brooklyn Supreme Court, and the community will have an opportunity to have input at that point as well and to appear at the hearing.

And even if they were to get through that, we still have our lawsuit challenging the board process — the fact that they ran this through and still haven’t provided full information to the board.

They’re still trying to keep the board in the dark. That’s another element to this whole thing, separate even from the public health issues and the selling of our hospital.

There’s a fundamental transparency and informational requirement that, unfortunately, Maimonides and H+H seem to be defying at every turn.

They’re trying to push it through at the board level, push it through at the Department of Health level, trying to avoid the court review — instead of going through the proper steps for a transaction of this magnitude.

Whenever we’ve had conversations with Maimonides and with the city, it has always come down to one argument: “There is no other option. No one else has come forward with a viable alternative.” In your opinion, are there viable alternatives?

Martin Bienstock: So, that’s part of the transparency discussion we were having before.

Once the city was identified as the party that was going to take over the facility, it became incredibly difficult to have other entities step up and say they’re willing to come in, because the city is the 900-pound gorilla, and the state had already committed the financing to be provided to the city.

So, it was very difficult for other entities that do business with the state and the city to come in and say, “Sure, we’re willing to challenge the city and put together a different deal.”

But we do think we should identify the most appropriate structure for how this would go forward, with the governor’s help — and we’re working with people in the community who are taking the lead on this.

There’s a substantial pot of money available from the governor, and we think that money will be available for other transactions.

It’s something we’re paying close attention to regularly, and we believe that a deal will come together that will avoid the two tragic outcomes we’re concerned about — and that will keep the hospital in the community as a private hospital, not a government hospital, and that will improve the quality of care through an association with other entities or better operating conditions.

I think there’s a widespread perception that the current situation, where the hospital faces challenges, is a product of poor management, and that getting good management in there can improve things very significantly.

I think a combination of that, a new operator, and new relationships can really provide the opportunity for a very much improved Maimonides Hospital in community hands, taking care of community people into the future.

Akiva Shapiro: I’d just add one thing to that, which is that we’ve seen this time and again in the last eight or nine months or so that we’ve been fighting this.

Maimonides and H+H claim that the sky is falling, there’s a fire in the building, and the only way out is their transaction — it has to happen right now. If they don’t do it right now, they’re going to lose the state money, they’re going to lose the reimbursement rate, and they’re going to lose various other things.

And it’s a heavy-handed sales technique, right? “The deal is closing, and if you don’t decide in the next 60 seconds, it’s gone.”

We’ve just said no, we’re not playing that game.

This is the same approach as when they didn’t have a board committee, didn’t put together a board committee to consider different options, or reach out to buyers.

Instead, they sprung it on the board on a Friday and said, “On Monday, we’re voting on this transaction, and if we don’t vote yes, the whole hospital is going to fall.”

And it’s just not true. We don’t have another buyer or transaction in hand now, in large part — as Marty said — because of the way they’ve handled this. But we don’t think anyone should fall for these heavy-handed sales techniques.

They’ve shown time and again that they claimed they had to close by April 1. The attorney general said it had to go to the court. They said, “Oh, never mind, we don’t have to close by April 1. Now we have to close immediately — we can’t go through the Public Health Council process.”

The court said they had to go through the Public Health Council process. Now they say, “Okay, we’ll take the time to go through that process.”

It’s just not credible anymore.

Do you feel confident that a certain part of this process could stop it, and if so, which part? As you said, there are three different steps: the committee hearings and the deliberations of the full commission; the court review of the deal; and you still have the lawsuit by the trustees. Where do you have your best case?

Martin Bienstock: Well, all three are really good, because they’re all correct.

There really should not be a forced transfer of private not-for-profits to the government without any real compensation to the community. They really shouldn’t steal our hospital — and this really is not a good plan — which means that the court should, and we think it will, deny the application to liquidate Maimonides.

That’s what it is: a total takeover by the city. It requires Maimonides to liquidate its assets and hand them over to New York City, and I don’t think a judge is going to approve that.

At the same time, I also don’t think the Public Health Council is going to approve the sale, given the impact it’s going to have on local residents and the quality of their health care.

photos: Hillel Las"h

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Countless people still recall the days when we would daven for Sholom Mordechai Halevi ben Rivka to be released from prison. On Sunday, Mrs. Rivka Rubashkin left this world following a lifetime of chessed in the Boro Park community. She was in her late nineties. 

Mrs. Rubashkin was the devoted wife of Reb Avraham Aharon Rubashkin, of blessed memory, a pioneering force in the kosher meat industry, noted philanthropist, and respected head of a large Lubavitch family. Reb Avraham Aharon passed away in 2020. Together, the couple established a home deeply grounded in Torah values, Chassidic life, and exceptional generosity that became known far and wide.

Born Rivka Chazanov, a member of the distinguished Chein family from Nevel, she escaped the German invasion of her hometown in July 1941. Later, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, she married Reb Avraham Aharon Rubashkin.

Following the war, the family succeeded in leaving the Soviet Union. Their journey took them through Lemberg and Austria before they ultimately settled in Paris in 1947.

Several years later, in 1953, the Rubashkins immigrated to New York. There, Reb Avraham Aharon joined with Reb Alter Lieberman to establish Lieberman & Rubashkin Glatt Kosher Butchers on 14th Avenue in Brooklyn's Boro Park neighborhood. The enterprise would eventually become widely known simply as Rubashkin’s.

Boro Park became the family's permanent home. While her husband expanded business ventures that would leave a lasting mark on the American kosher food industry, Mrs. Rubashkin focused on creating an atmosphere of warmth, kindness, and hospitality that welcomed all who entered.

She earned a reputation among neighbors, guests, yeshiva students, and families facing hardship as someone whose door was always open. Countless visitors found encouragement, assistance, and genuine care in her home. Many of her charitable acts remained known only to those she quietly helped.

Mrs. Rubashkin was also a familiar presence at Crown’s Deli on 13th Avenue, which she managed beginning in the early 1960s. Though technically a family-run restaurant, many remembered it less as a business and more as a center for helping others. Anyone in need of a meal could receive one, regardless of their ability to pay. Despite operating for decades before closing in the late 2000s, the establishment never generated a profit.

Her commitment to helping others reached far beyond her immediate circle. Alongside her husband, she supported numerous Jewish institutions and communal initiatives. The couple also provided discreet assistance to immigrants starting new lives, yeshiva students, widows, struggling families, and many others facing difficult circumstances. Frequently, beneficiaries never learned who was responsible for the aid they received.

People from every background and stage of life knew that the Rubashkin home was a place where they could find a warm meal, a place to stay, a listening ear, and the comforting feeling of being welcomed as family.

She raised incredible children in the ways of Torah, Yiras Shomayim, avodas Hashem and chassidus, and as noted, her Boro Park home was open to one and all. 

The levaya will take place today, Monday, passing by her home at 12:15 PM at 5500 15th Avenue in Boro Park, by 770 Eastern Parkway at 2:15 PM, and near the Ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbe at 3:30 PM.

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Reb Yitzchok Aizik Tzvi Hakohen Katz, a longtime Boro Park resident who left this world at the age of 99. 

He was the son of Reb Chaim Yisroel Katz, and he was born in prewar Hungary where he absorbed the tenets of Torah and yiras Shomayim that permeated its atmosphere. 

He endured the horrors of the Holocaust which claimed so many of his family and loved ones—but he emerged strong in his Emunah in Hashem and determined to rebuild. 

And rebuild he did.

He settled in Boro Park and proceeded to establish an incredible Torah family which follows the ways of his ancestors. 

He was one of the most distinguished Viznitzer chassidim and davened regularly at the Beis Medrash on 53rd Street. 

He was a fountain of inspiration to all those who knew him, and he will be missed by so many who admired him. 

The levaya went out on Sunday morning from the Viznitzer Shul where he was escorted to his final resting place. 

Yehi zichro baruch.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with a grand larceny investigation involving the unauthorized withdrawal of $13,000 from a young woman's bank account.

Police said the case originated in Boro Park, where a 22-year-old woman residing near 14th Avenue and 59th Street discovered that unauthorized transactions had been made from her bank account. After noticing suspicious activity, the victim reported the matter to authorities, prompting an investigation by detectives assigned to the case.

According to investigators, a subsequent investigation led detectives to a Chase Bank branch located at 596 Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan, where an unidentified individual allegedly used the victim's personal and banking information to withdraw $13,000 in cash on February 28, 2026, at approximately 1:40 p.m.

After completing the transaction, the suspect allegedly fled the bank on foot and remains at large. Detectives are continuing to investigate how the victim's information was obtained and whether the individual may be connected to any additional fraudulent activity.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish-speaking callers. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or via @NYPDTips on X. All calls and messages are kept strictly confidential.

photos: Issac Y.

This month, voters will be asked to choose whether to keep Dan Goldman in Congress, or to replace him with Brad Lander. I think the choice is clear: Brad Lander must be rejected.

I served with Brad for four years on the City Council. In fact, we sat near each other, he one row behind me.

There were times when we got along, and times when we didn’t. But over the last several years I’ve noticed a deliberate and dangerous shift in Brad’s politics from merely disagreeing with Israeli policy to attacking the very foundation of Jewish survival.

He has made it his business to stand with antisemites running or holding public office. He platforms people who hate our community and, in my view, makes it more dangerous for us to live here.

While Israel faces continuous attack, his rhetoric echoes that of extremists seeking to deny Israel’s legitimacy. In fact, he recently said he would oppose funding the Iron Dome – a purely defensive tool which has saved countless lives.

This weekend he plans to hold a “Shabbat Dinner” with Linda Sarsour. You read that right.

If elected, Brad Lander could become New York’s sole Jewish Congressman. Don’t let that happen.

Editor's Note: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in this political communication are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or editorial position of BoroPark24.

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With wedding season well underway and the country season about to begin, the legendary Ben Melech shtreimels has introduced one of its steepest sales in history!

For one week, beginning this Sunday until next Sunday, clients can walk out with a stunning shtreimel beginning at $1,299! 

For those wishing to acquire a designated shtreimel for the country, this selection is most ideal. 

The "Shabbos Shtreiemel" isn't far behind at $1,499... the Yom Tov Shtreimel at $1,999, and the "Chasunah Shtreimel" at $2,499. 

These prices will not last and neither will their incredible merchandise. 

Step into Ben Melech at 5019 New Utrecht Avenue and acquire the shtreimel for you during this sizzling summer sale!

By BoroPark24 Staff

Shomrim Boro Park is hosting its annual Community Kids Event and Bike Registration program today at 18th Avenue Park, located at 18th Avenue and 56th Street.

The event, taking place from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., is being organized by Shomrim in conjunction with Councilman Simcha Felder, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, and Nachas Health & Family Network.

Families attending can enjoy a variety of attractions, including rides, balloons, raffles, prizes, and other children's activities designed to promote community engagement and safety awareness.

A key feature of the event is the 2026 Bike Registration Program, where residents can register bicycles, scooters, and strollers. The initiative is intended to assist in the recovery of lost or stolen property and strengthen community safety efforts throughout the neighborhood.

Organizers are encouraging local families to stop by for an afternoon of fun while learning more about community safety programs and services.

The event is open to the public and is expected to draw hundreds of children and parents from across Boro Park and surrounding communities.

By Y.M. Lowy

Monday will be pleasant with a high of 80 and a low of 65. Humidity levels will be lower, with plenty of sunshine and just a few passing clouds.

Tuesday will be a bit cooler with a high of 75 and a low of 63. Some sunshine is expected early in the day before clouds gradually take over.

Wednesday will be comfortable with a high of 78 and a low of 66. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine, with breezy conditions developing during the afternoon.

Thursday will be warmer with a high of 80 and a low of 67. It will be windy, with sun and high clouds in the morning before thicker clouds limit the sunshine later in the day.

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A magnificent Chanukas Habayis for the Skverer mosdos in Montreal was held at Ateres Charna Halls in conjunction with a Sheva brachos for the Skverer Rebbe’s grandchildren. 

Hundreds of chassidim from Montreal and New Square were gathered at Ateres Charna Halls and stood up to greet the Skverer Rebbe as he arrived in his special vehicle. 

The event was beautifully coordinated by Triple-B Coordinations, and stages, tables, and chairs were provided by the legendary Rentastic Party Rentals.

The festive and joyous event ushered in a new era for the Skverer institutions in Montreal, adding even more joy to the Rebbes simcha as he witnessed his mosdos flourishing.

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A fire broke out on the exterior of Duddy’s Electronics on 14th Avenue, prompting a large emergency response and drawing attention from residents and shoppers in the area.

Firefighters arrived quickly at the scene and worked to bring the flames under control before the fire could spread further into the building. The block was temporarily shut down as crews operated and secured the area.

The incident caused traffic delays and a large crowd gathered nearby as emergency personnel worked at the storefront.

Baruch Hashem, no injuries were reported.

By Y.M. Lowy

A major project is underway on 37th Street between 14th and 15th Avenues, where crews are repaving the heavily traveled block that has deteriorated significantly over the years.

Brooklyn Square and numerous commercial facilities are located there and with years of constant traffic, particularly from larger vehicles, the pavement was left badly worn, with potholes and bumps.

To allow the work to proceed, the street is currently closed to traffic.

While the closure may cause some short-term inconvenience, the road work addresses an area that many felt was long overdue for reconstruction. Once completed, drivers can expect a much smoother drive through the area.

photos: Shloime Trichter, Yechiel Reichman

The leading gedolei Eretz Yisroel are here, in America, right now. They have left their shtenders, their batei medrash, and their talmidim. They have boarded a plane and crossed an ocean to speak directly to you. 

Why?

Because the olam haTorah in Eretz Yisroel is desperate. The Israeli Supreme Court is working, openly and relentlessly, to tear down what has been built over decades. The funding that sustains tens of thousands of lomdei Torah has been severed. Bochurim are being arrested in the streets and in their homes. The yeshivos and kollelim that are the beating heart of Klal Yisroel are being suffocated from every direction.

The gedolim need our help. 

This is their most urgent mission yet on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah. And they are coming with one request: that you join them. Not simply as a donor, but as a shutaf, a partner in saving the Torah of Eretz Yisroel at the moment it needs you most.

There is no time to waste. Every day of delay is a day the olam haTorah stands exposed. The lomdei Torah of Eretz Yisroel, the avreichim, the bochurim, the roshei yeshiva and the roshei kollel are counting on every single individual to do what they can. 

Heed the call of the gedolim. Answer their plea. Become a shutaf in the historic mission today.

DONATE NOW!

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Numerous Rabbonim and dayanim from the Boro Park community gathered at the Nitra Beis Medrash in Boro Park for a monumental event of appointing Rav Yehoshua Yechezkel Strasser shlit"a as a dayan in the Kehillah. 

The hachtarah event took place in the presence of a large representation of the Nitra Kehillah who joined the many Rabbonim in attendance for this historic occasion which ushered in a new chapter in the history of the kehillah.

photos: Avrumi Berger 

photos: Moshe Nuchem

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A massive response from the FDNY drew hundreds of local onlookers on Sunday afternoon as firefighters battled a smoky blaze at S & W, the legendary women’s clothing staple on 13th Avenue.

According to initial reports, the fire originated within the building's basement level. Thick smoke quickly began billowing from the structure, prompting emergency calls and a rapid escalation in the fire department's response.

FDNY and Boro Park Hatzolah units arrived on the scene within minutes, deploying multiple hose lines to attack the seat of the fire in the basement while checking the upper levels of the commercial property. 

As sirens echoed through the busy commercial area, a crowd of hundreds of onlookers gathered along 13th Avenue. 

Neighbors and local shoppers watched anxiously as firefighters in full turnout gear worked aggressively to vent the building and prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent storefronts.

No immediate injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire will be investigated.