NEW YORK — Manhattan’s controversial congestion pricing program will likely continue through at least the fall, following a legal agreement

At two major gatherings—one in Ashdod marking the start of bein hazmanim and another at the Ichud Bnei HaYeshivos Conference in Ashkelon—HaGaon Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rosh Yeshiva of Slabodka, addressed pressing issues facing Torah Jewry, including the complex and sensitive matter of yeshiva students’ status regarding military conscription.
Rav Hirsch called on bnei Torah to maintain the nobility and standards of the yeshiva world, especially during the bein hazmanim break. In his address, he offered a rare glimpse into the discreet, behind-the-scenes efforts led by roshei yeshiva and members of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in dealing with the current crisis surrounding the draft.

The United States Supreme Court has declined to take up a challenge to New York State’s 2022 firearm regulations, effectively allowing the laws to remain in place. The rules include tightened requirements for obtaining concealed-carry permits and bans on bringing firearms into locations such as public transportation, parks, and densely populated areas.
Without issuing any explanation, the justices dismissed the appeal brought by six New Yorkers who argued that the laws violate the Second Amendment and contradict recent Supreme Court decisions that expanded protections for gun ownership.

If we read one more article offering some brilliant, sweeping solution to the shidduch crisis that no actual individual can implement, we might just scream. You know the type: “Stop all 19-year-old girls from dating!” “Force all 21-year-old boys to start dating!” “Get tall girls to marry short boys!” “Get younger boys to marry older girls!”—and so on. The theories might be interesting, but let’s face it: none of us regular folks are in a position to singlehandedly rewrite the system. So no need to brace yourself—we’re not here with another grand solution. We’re here to rant about a part of dating that people can actually fix.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy also said he’s assembling a task force to focus on the issue. Also on Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is reviewing “new scientific information” on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water. Kennedy told The Associated Press of his plans after a news conference in Salt Lake City. Utah last month became the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, pushing past opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warned the move would lead to medical problems that disproportionately affect low-income communities. Republican Gov.

The Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition (FJCC), under the leadership of Josh Mehlman, hosted a pre-Pesach meeting Thursday afternoon, bringing together key community leaders and representatives from emergency and volunteer organizations including Hatzolah, Shomrim, Chaverim, Chesed of Flatbush, Misaskim and Chesed Shel Emes The meeting was attended by newly appointed NYPD Brooklyn South Chief Francis Giordano, Community Affairs Chief Richie Taylor, Fred Kreizman from the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, Jacob Eisdorfer of the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, as well as commanders from all local precincts.

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.