In a landmark display of coordination and partnership, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office—under the leadership of Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz—hosted its first-ever Pre-Passover security briefing, bringing together more than 160 members of law enforcement, elected officials, and Jewish community leaders from across South Florida. Speaking to YWN, Rabbi Mark Rosenberg, Senior Advisor and Chief Chaplain to the Sheriff, emphasized the significance of the meeting. “We’ve held holiday briefings for many years, but this was the first time the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office itself hosted it,” Rabbi Rosenberg said.

Hagaon HaRav Shlomo Machpud, a member of the Moetzes Chachmei Hatorah of Shas, baking Matzos. Photos for YWN by Shuki Lerer.

Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other NYPD and Mayoral officials joined with community leaders for a Passover Security Briefing at Police Headquarters on Wednesday April 2, 2025. The NYPD Honor Guard presented the colors after which World Renowned Cantor Nissim Saal beautifully sang the National Anthem for the crowd of over 400 people. Mayor Eric Adams spoke about public safety and the strong working relationship between the NYPD and the Jewish community, especially after the horrific October 7th terrorist attack in Israel. Commissioner Tisch stated there will be an increased police presence at synagogues and the nobility of policing. Chief Chaplain Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass spoke about the beauty of Pesach and the meaningfulness of freedom after slavery.

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The first day of the annual Ichud Bnei HaYeshivos conference kicked off on Tuesday at the Galei Tamar Hotel in Ashkelon, bringing together community coordinators, educators, rabbinic emissaries, and Rabbonim from the Ichud representing communities across Israel. The day opened with words of blessing from HaGaon HaRav Chaim Feinstein, followed by a personal address and professional sessions focusing on their Avodas Hakodesh, practical educational tools, vision and goals, and panels featuring community Rabbonim discussing contemporary challenges. In the evening, the Ichud launched its flagship project, “Mechubarim” (Connected), aimed at strengthening the bond between Ichud representatives and yeshiva students.

As Pesach is around the corner, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry, Brooklyn South Chief Frank Giordano and Community Affairs Chief Richie Taylor came into Boro Park with their teams to tour the Boro Park Matza Factory and meet with Boro Park Shomrim at their headquarters. The officials made hand matzah and learned about its origin and significance. At Shomrim Headquarters, Chief Richie Taylor introduced newly assigned Brooklyn South Borough Commader Chief Frank Giordano and stated that this was Chief Giordano’s first official public appearance as the Chief of Brooklyn South.