In a celebration of community and safety, Chaverim of Rockland hosted its highly anticipated Annual Bike Registration and Carnival event on Sunday, attracting over 10,000 children and their families. The event, held at Viola Park, transformed the area into a vibrant carnival filled with excitement and entertainment, marking another successful year for this beloved community gathering. Viola Park was abuzz with activity, featuring an impressive bike show, thrilling rides, and cheerful music that created an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Families from across Rockland County eagerly made their way to the park, ready to partake in the day’s festivities. A key feature of the event was the bike registration initiative.

For the past twelve and a half years, Srully Williger and his Partner in Torah, Harold Ullman, have embodied the true spirit of dedication and connection. Every Thursday evening, without fail, Srully in New York and Harold in New Jersey would come together over the phone to study a few lines of Gemara. This simple yet profound commitment to learning was the cornerstone of their relationship. Through the years, their study sessions became a cherished seder. Despite the distance and the demands of their daily lives, Srully and Harold prioritized their time together, nurturing not only their understanding of Torah but also a deep and meaningful friendship. Their commitment to the seder was unwavering, even as life took them in different directions.

In its recent landmark decision, Israel’s High Court ruled to begin drafting Chareidim into the Israel Defense Forces, sparking widespread concern and confusion among the Chareidi community. To clarify the implications of this ruling, veteran Chareidi journalist Yanky Farber, a long-time resident of Bnei Brak and fluent English speaker, has created a video explainer for Yeshiva World News (YWN) readers. Farber, well-versed in the intricacies of Israeli politics and Chareidi affairs, delves into the specifics of the court’s decision and its ramifications for Kollel Yungerleit and Yeshiva Bochurim. His expert analysis aims to provide clarity and insight into this critical issue affecting the Chareidi community.

A new Israeli military operation launched yesterday in Gaza City has already resulted in the deaths of dozens of gunmen, according to the IDF. The operation, carried out by the 99th Division, also yielded the discovery of weaponry and targeted Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad infrastructure and operatives in southern and western neighborhoods of Gaza City. In addition to the new operation, the 98th Division continues to operate in the eastern Shejaiya neighborhood of Gaza City, where troops have killed gunmen, located weapons, and demolished a tunnel over the past day. Meanwhile, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, dozens more terror operatives were killed in close-quarters combat and airstrikes, the military reported.

The family of Daniella Gilboa, an Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas, has permitted the publication of a propaganda clip released by the terrorist organization in January. The clip shows Gilboa pleading to be brought home, saying she feels abandoned by the government. In the clip, Gilboa identifies herself as a soldier kidnapped from the Nahal Oz base on October 7 and says she has been held for 107 days. She expresses fear for her life, saying she is under constant bombardment and was nearly killed by Israeli bombs on one occasion. Gilboa directs a message to the Israeli government, saying, “Why should I as a soldier… feel that I have been abandoned and thrown away? Get over yourselves, dear government, and start doing your job as is necessary.

Hezbollah has released a new propaganda video featuring drone footage of Israeli military bases in the Golan Heights. The video, which has not been verified by Israeli authorities, appears to show various military installations and equipment. In a ominous warning, the video concludes with a shot of an Israeli city, which Hezbollah claims will be the subject of an upcoming clip. This is not the first time Hezbollah has released such footage; weeks ago, the group published a similar video showing Israeli sites in the Haifa area. The IDF has yet to comment on the authenticity of the footage or when it was taken.

Israeli troops operating in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood have demolished six tunnels belonging to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the IDF announced. The tunnels were discovered and destroyed as part of an ongoing operation launched less than two weeks ago. Among the destroyed tunnels was Islamic Jihad’s “flagship” tunnel in Gaza City, a 2.5-kilometer (1.5-mile) tunnel used for command and control. The tunnel, which was still in use by the terror group, contained laptops, weaponry, and intelligence material. The operation, carried out by the 98th Division, also uncovered several attack tunnels dug toward Israel, two of which reached close to the border barrier. However, these tunnels did not cross into Israel and were not believed to have been used by terrorists on October 7.

The IDF carried out a targeted assassination on the Beirut-Damascus road in Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanese media reported. It was later reported that Al-Hajj Abou Al-Fadl Qarnabsh, the former bodyguard and escort of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was one of those killed in the attack. The Saudi TV channel Al-Hadith reported that Qarnabsh was one of the targets of the attack. He was responsible for the transfer of forces and combat equipment from Syria to Lebanon. Hezbollah later confirmed his death. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Recent visitor logs reveal that Dr. Kevin R. Cannard, a neurologist and Parkinson’s disease specialist, has made nearly a dozen visits to the White House Medical Unit, sparking new questions about President Joe Biden’s fitness for office as he faces mounting pressure to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Dr. Cannard, who is affiliated with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, has visited the White House Medical Unit ten times since November 2022, according to the logs. His latest visit was on March 28, 2024. Most of these visits involved meetings with Megan Nasworthy, a medical liaison between the White House and Walter Reed. On January 17, 2024, Dr. Cannard also met with Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the White House physician who treats President Biden.

Today, 2 Tammuz, marks the 57th yahrtzeit of R’ Elimelech Gavriel “Mike” Tress z’l, president of Agudas Yisroel for decades. Excerpt from an article written by Dr. Gershon Kranzler in memory of Mike Tress in the pages of the Jewish Observer in 1967: “On Sunday, the first day of Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, Elimelech Gavriel Tress, z’l, Administrative President of Agudath Israel of America, was called to the Yeshiva Shel Ma’aloh. His short life spanned a period in American Jewish life which went from utter despair that Torah would ever take root in the alien soil of this continent, to the development and growth of scores of Torah institutions, built and surrounded by a growing community of committed Orthodox Jews.