It is with great sadness that Matzav.comreports the petirah of habochur Raphael Yechezkel (Chezki) Perkal z”l. He was 41 years old.
Chezki was the beloved son of Reb Chaim Perkal, founder and chairman of Magen Avraham and Aley Siach, organizations dedicated to children and adults with special needs. Through his life’s work, Reb Chaim established a powerful legacy of chessed in honor of his son and for the benefit of so many.
Born on the 11th of Adar I, in 1983, Chezki’s life was one of radiant light. Friends and family recall a young man with a heart full of joy, gratitude, and a remarkable sense of humor. His inner goodness shone brightly and left a deep impression on everyone he encountered.

Hamas supporters in Canada have shut down a Montreal subway station, not letting anyone enter or leave, as the police stare at them hopelessly.

The Army has reenlisted more than 23 soldiers who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Monday, rushing to implement President Donald Trump’s order that troops be rehired and given back pay. Three people rejoined active duty Army service, and more than 20 came back either to the National Guard or the Reserve, the Army said. The soldiers have signed their contracts and were sworn in, and the active duty troops were reporting to their units, the Army said. None of the other services has completed reenlistments yet, but all are reaching out to former troops. The Marine Corps, Air Force, Army and Navy set up new websites on Monday to provide information for service members looking to reenlist.

WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departs the White House following extended meeting with President Trump

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Trump, permitting him to utilize the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

President Donald Trump welcomed the 2024 World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Monday, hosting the team for a special ceremony in the East Room.
Although their championship win came several months ago in a decisive five-game series against the New York Yankees, the Dodgers arrived in Washington to be honored for their remarkable season.
“Over the course of this amazing season, the members of this team gave us some of the most incredible performances ever seen on the baseball diamond,” Trump said.
Trump reserved particular acclaim for National League MVP Shohei Ohtani, who made baseball history by becoming the first player to rack up over 50 home runs and steal more than 50 bases in a single season, launching the exclusive “50-50 club.”

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Chief Justice John Roberts agreed Monday to pause a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The temporary order comes hours after a Justice Department emergency appeal to the Supreme Court arguing U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis overstepped her authority when she ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the United States. The administration has conceded that Abrego Garcia should not have been sent to El Salvador because an immigration judge found he likely would face persecution by local gangs. But he is no longer in U.S. custody and the government has no way to get him back, the administration argued.

Maran Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlit”a issued a rare, personal plea to help a talmid chacham from Bnei Brak facing severe financial hardship, entirely innocent of any wrongdoing. This highly respected talmid chacham, from a distinguished Torah family, is in urgent need of assistance. Maran Hirsch emphasized that helping him is an incredibly important mitzvah, urging those who can to contribute 1000 shekels (approx. $300). A special fund (Fund 5880) has been established at Kupat Ha’ir. Respond to this urgent call and receive the brocha of success and divine assistance. To donate click here