Fifty years ago, a remarkable vision was planted in Buffalo, New York. Rabbi Noson Gurary and yblch”t Rebbetzin Tziviah Miriam Gurary A”H, founded the Torah Tmimah School, where Jewish children could receive a complete and uncompromised Torah education. Marking the 20th yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Gurary.

Today, 12 Iyar, marks the yahrtzeit of Harav Chaim Yaakov Vidrevitz, a chossid of the Tzemach Tzedek and Rebbe Maharash, who served as rov of Moscow and later in New York, where he strengthened Yiddishkeit, especially kashrus and mikvaos, and was known for his genious and influence.

Two Jewish men were stabbed in London’s Golders Green neighborhood in what police have declared a terrorist incident, with Shomrim volunteers helping detain the knife-wielding suspect as Hatzola and emergency responders rushed to the scene.

Shluchim from outlying provinces across Argentina gathered in Rosario in Central Argentina for a uplifting Kinus, filled with shiurim, farbrengens,and discussions. A highlight was a visit to the Jewish governor, who wrapped tefillin and expressed deep interest in their impact across the region.

In a notable development, Israeli security and government officials are now considering a more expanded, phased arrangement for this year’s Lag BaOmer gathering at Har Meron. The move follows an earlier decision to restrict attendance to only 1,500 people amid serious security concerns in northern Israel.

Massive billboards have appeared across major cities carrying the message “Do you struggle with guilt and shame?” alongside a QR code. Designed to look like mental health outreach, scanning the code leads to missionary guidance.

During his official visit to Kazakhstan, President Isaac Herzog held a roundtable discussion with shluchim, praising their global work in strengthening Jewish life. He also met Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who spoke about the resting place of the Rebbe’s father, as a “national cultural site” and “symbol of cooperation between nations”.

Last week, Bochurim from Yeshivos around the world united in a Moshiach Chidon learning initiative, demonstrating their commitment to promoting learning about Moshiach and fostering Achdus among yeshiva Bochurim worldwide.