War Summary, Day 560: Morag Corridor expanded and being paved, Gazans trying to figure out how to leave, Lebanese talking about peace with Israel, new Syrian regime intercepts weapons en route to terror groups, U.S. CENTCOM chief coming to Israel to talk Iran, and Israel boosting air defense systems in case of Iran attack.

During the 50th birthday celebrations for Rabbi Dan Krichevsky, shliach to the Republic of Bashkortostan, a cornerstone-laying ceremony took place for an educational center dedicated to children with special needs, as well as a siyum sefer Torah.

A landmark bill was signed into law at the Kentucky State Capitol, combining two core elements of the Rebbe’s educational vision: a mandated Moment of Silence in public schools, and Released Time, allowing students a weekly hour away from regular instruction to receive moral education.

Two weeks after having miraculously regained consciousness, Shmuel Amar, the most serious victim of the Crown Heights fire who until not long ago was in critical condition, is now breathing on his own. Please continue to daven for his complete recovery. 

On the night of Shvii shel Pesach, just days after thousands of Israelis and Jews gathered there for what is believed to be the world’s largest Pesach Seder, a Norwegian man vandalized the Chabad House in Kathmandu in what is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

A new app titled “Live Chassidus” has just launched, offering a centralized platform for hundreds of shiurim from renowned mashpia Rabbi Asher Farkash. The content is available in Hebrew, Yiddish, and Spanish, and can be easily browsed by topic, date, or language for convenient access.

Harav Meir Mazuz, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Kisei Rachamim in Bnei Brak and regarded by many as the spiritual leader of Sephardic Jewry in Eretz Yisroel, passed away on Shvi’i shel Pesach. He had a close and deep connection to the Rebbe and publicly supported many Chabad activities.

“For Peace in Israel”: A note sent by US President Donald Trump was placed between the stones of the Kosel by newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mr. Mike Huckabee, who began his diplomatic mission with a moving visit and prayer.

The levaya for Mrs. Taibel Brod, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and the matriarch of a large Anash family, who passed away on Acharon Shel Pesach, passed by 770 today on the way to kevura.

A young chosson is reaching out with a heartfelt request to Anash for assistance in covering the expenses of his wedding which is approaching. The campaign is backed by Chabad Rabbonim of Yerushalayim.

On motzei Pesach, a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Chabad Shul in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. This is the second targeted act within a week, following the vandalism of a community vehicle, whose tires were slashed, symbols defaced, and paint poured over the car.

Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky, joined by Rabbi Shimon Hecht and Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Holtzman, bought back the chometz on Motzei Pesach in Crown Heights.

War Summary, Day 559: Hamas rejects deal, fallen hero in Gaza, tunnel troubles, Hamas recruiting heavily, heavy airstrikes in Lebanon, Senior Hezbollah terrorist eliminated, Lebanese Army foiled attempted rocket launch, claims that Hezbollah is handing in weapons, Houthis suffering from heavy attack, and deep concerns about U.S.-Iran talks in Italy.

In the spirit of the Rebbe’s heartfelt encouragement to hold Kinusei Torah during Yom Tov, the Anash community of Chicago gathered for a Kinus Torah on Chol Hamoed Pesach at Congregation Bnei Ruven.

Live at 12:00 PM: A global Kinus Torah will take place today, Isru Chag, featuring an array of engaging shiurim delivered by members of four prominent kollelim serving the wider Anash community.

Mrs. Taibel Brod, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and the matriarch of a large Anash family, passed away on Acharon Shel Pesach after a car accident. Her levaya will pass 770 today at 10:45 am.

At a historic gathering, 4,000 Bnei Torah from the Bukharian Jewish community gathered for the annual “Kesser Torah” event, during which R’ Lev Leviev distributed grants to Bnei Torah amounting to over $4 million dollars. Leviev shared how the Rebbe motivates his philanthropic activities.

An insightful Kinus Torah was held in Detroit on Chol Hamoed Pesach, followed by a special farbrengen led by Rabbi Sholom Ber Chaikin of Cleveland, Rabbi Elyokim Wolf of Morristown/Eretz Yisroel, and Rabbi Shmaya Shmotkin of Detroit.

In the wake of a deadly shooting at Florida State University that left two people dead and six injured, Chabad-Lubavitch of the Panhandle-Tallahassee—which serves the university as well as the area Jewish community—has become a place of refuge and comfort for students seeking solace.

For decades, Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization, conducted an extensive matzah distribution campaign with remarkable dedication. This year, the campaign continued by Rabbis Velvl and Yosef Y. Butman, successfully reaching over 1,000 Jews across the city.

Around 800 years ago, Reb Amnon of Mainz gave his son Eliezer a solemn instruction: never to cross the River Danube. But young Eliezer was filled with a burning desire to learn Torah by Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid in Regensburg. Listen to the story to hear what happened next.

As communities around the world prepare for the annual Seudas Moshiach on Acharon Shel Pesach, Anash Design has released a new promo video and graphic package to help bring excitement and awareness to this special minhag.

Kollel L’lomdei Dach shares the introductory shiur by the Rosh Kollel, Reb Yosef Klyne, to the sugya of “meitzar hagoron,” a fundamental topic in Chassidus on the concept of yetzias mitzrayim in avodas Hashem.