All are asked to daven for the refuah sheleimah of Rav Yitzchok Ezrachi, one of the roshei yeshiva of Yeshivas Mir-Yerushalayim.
Rav Ezrachi, who is 90 years old, was hospitalized earlier this week at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Yerushalayim after feeling unwell. He is expected to undergo a cardiac catheterization procedure in the coming days.
A notice was posted in Yeshivas Mir urging the bochurim and yungeleit to daven on behalf of their revered rosh yeshiva.
All are asked to daven for the refuah sheleimah of Rav Yaakov Yitzchok ben Hinda Malka.

Hundreds of leading roshei yeshiva, ramim, mashgichim, and educators from across the country took part this year in the annual kinus of Lev Shomea, an organization dedicated to strengthening chinuch in the yeshiva world. The event, which has become a staple on the calendar of the Olam HaTorah, was held for the first time at Binyanei Ha’umah.

As tens of thousands prepare to ascend Har Meron for the annual Lag Ba’omer hilula at the kever of Rav Shimon bar Yochai, the families of the 45 victims who perished in the 2021 Meron disaster have issued a heartfelt public letter, urging attendees to strictly adhere to safety guidelines.
The letter, released through the Meron Kedoshim 5781 Organization — headed by Rav Yisrael Shimon Elchadad, who lost two of his brothers in the tragedy — was penned with what the families described as “unfading pain” and a profound sense of “mission and responsibility for every Jew who sets foot on the mountain.”

The Israeli Ministry of Transport issued a statement today outlining new regulations intended to maintain seder at the kever of the Tanna Rav Shimon bar Yochai in Meron on Lag Ba’omer. To help manage the massive crowds expected to ascend to the holy site, visitors will be limited to a maximum stay of five hours within the site.

it is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Sarah Koledetzky a”h, who passed away at the age of 80.
She was a long-time resident of the Givat Shaul neighborhood and the devoted wife of Rav Zelig Koledetzky, the legendary founder and gabbai of the Chanichei HaYeshivos Shul, Ohel Yonasan.
Her levayah took place today and she was laid to rest at Har HaMenuchos.

In response to an alarming uptick in public chillul Shabbos, leading rabbonim from across Beit Shemesh and beyond have issued a strongly worded kol koreh, calling on residents to strengthen their observance of Shabbos and to firmly oppose growing trends that compromise its sanctity.
The letter, signed by more than twenty rabbonim and dayanim, decries the rising phenomenon of businesses operating in violation of halacha, with a special focus on the increasing activity of the “BIG” shopping centers on Shabbos. These commercial hubs, the rabbonim warn, are violating the holiness of Shabbos.

Rav Reuven Kamenetsky, a respected Rosh Kollel in Yerushalayim, has released a recorded message delivering a clear and urgent message regarding the opinion of his revered uncle, Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky.
In the message, Rav Reuven reveals that Rav Shmuel strongly endorses the Eretz HaKodesh slate in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections, warning that it would be a tremendous Chilul Hashem if the non-Orthodox movements gain strength at the expense of Torah-aligned parties. He stresses that Torah Jewry must make its voice heard by voting for Eretz HaKodesh.

Amid the mass mobilization of IDF reservists for the anticipated expansion of the IDF’s ground maneuver in Gaza, a senior figure within Israel’s ruling coalition has clarified that the Chok HaGiyus (Draft Law), which addresses the military service exemption for yeshiva students, will not be brought forward anytime soon.
A source within the coalition informed senior members of the chareidi factions that advancing legislation on the draft law and formally defining the legal status of yeshiva students will have to be postponed.

מראות מהילולת קרעסטיר תשפ”הצילום: מאיר אדרי
מראות מהילולת קרעסטיר תשפ”הצילום: מאיר אדרי
מראות מהילולת קרעסטיר תשפ”הצילום: מאיר אדרי

Yerushalayim’s Ezras Torah neighborhood is in mourning following the passing of one of its founding pillars, Rav Zev Hakohein (Velvel) Kopshitz zt”l. He was 71 years old and had been battling illness over the past year.
Rav Kopshitz passed away on Leil Shabbos Kodesh, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to Torah, community, and kedushah. He was among the early builders and shapers of the Ezras Torah neighborhood and played a key role in its spiritual development.