Just say no to Shtus!
There is a mind-boggling question that pierces to the very essence of our lives. How could a holy Yid, who possesses within him a Chelek Elokah Mima’al, a soul rooted in the highest of worlds, ever fall into sin? How could something so holy ever do something that is so beneath its stature?
Chazal reveal that a person only falls into sin when a spirit of folly, a sense of "silliness," takes hold of them. Each person has their own version of Shtus in their lives, and this song reminds us that we can overcome it all by remaining connected to that chelek elokah within us by connecting ourselves to the Torah and mitzvos that Hashem gave us.
Our Tzaddikim expound on this idea to show the immense power every Yid possesses to choose their path. While the struggle between good and evil feels intense, the choice in every moment is actually quite simple. Deep down, our hearts already yearn for Elokus (G-dliness); we just need to push aside the Shtus that clouds our vision.
The Mezritcher Maggid shares a transformative insight on the mishna, "Da ma Lemala Mimcha," which means "Know what is above you." He reveals a hidden meaning in these words: Know that everything happening in the higher realms is actually Mimcha, meaning it is "from you." This highlights the incredible impact a single action has on the entire universe, vibrating throughout both the spiritual and physical worlds.
We should take a moment every day to pause and remind ourselves why we are here and what our true purpose is.
Rebbe Nosson composed a masterpiece of prayers called Likutei Tefillos, filled with the most authentic and beautifully worded communications with Hashem. In the very first prayer of this collection, he provides the perfect words matching the theme of this song:
יְהִי רָצוֹן מִלְפָנֶיךָ יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ וֵאלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ, שֶׁנִזְכֶּה לְגָרֵשׁ וּלְבַטֵל אֶת הָרוּחַ שְׁטוּת וְכָל מִינֵי שִׁגָּעוֹן שֶׁנִּתְדַבֵּק בָּנוּ עַל־יְדֵי מַעֲשֵׂינוּ הָרָעִים, הַכֹּל נִזְכֶּה לְגָרֵשׁ וּלְבַטֵל עַל־יְדֵי לְמוּד וְעֵסֶק הַתּוֹרָה הַקְדוֹשָׁה:
TYH Music/Mendy Portnoy/Farbrengable Studios
Written by Avraham Fried, Blumstein Bros, Yehudah Pinsker
Produced and Arranged by Yehudah Pinsker
Guitars: Yochai Sufrin
Keys: Mendy Portnoy, Yehudah Pinsker
Backing vocals by Yehudah Pinsker
Vocal Recording & Production by Yossi Tyberg
Video Credits:
AI Video Produced by TYH Creative and Naftoli Winter
Edited by Ezriel Gross
Monday, August 03, 2026
BP Shomrim & NYPD Take Down Professional Theft Crew
On what seemed like an ordinary summer day, July 29, several business owners along 13th Avenue reached out to Boro Park Shomrim after realizing they had fallen victim to the same scam.
Two individuals entered multiple stores looking to purchase expensive electronic items. When it came time to pay, they claimed they didn’t have cash and offered to send the money through Zelle.
Moments later, the store owners received what appeared to be payment confirmations by text message and email. Everything looked legitimate.
But it wasn’t.
The messages were fake, and the suspects walked away with the merchandise before anyone realized the money had never been sent.
As additional reports came in, Shomrim quickly recognized a pattern. A coordinated team was assembled, and investigators learned the suspects would be returning to pick up more merchandise.
Members positioned themselves throughout the area and kept the suspects under constant observation, carefully following their movements while coordinating in real time with the NYPD.
When the suspects arrived at the meeting location, NYPD units moved in to stop the vehicle.
Instead of surrendering, the suspects drove recklessly through the area, striking multiple vehicles as they fled the scene.
An immediate citywide alert was broadcast to Shomrim organizations across New York City, providing a description of the suspects and their vehicle.
A short time later, members of Crown Heights Shomrim spotted the vehicle and discreetly maintained visual contact while relaying updates to responding officers.
Working together, the NYPD’s 73rd Precinct Crime Team closed in on the suspects, with additional support from the NYPD Aviation Unit overhead.
The suspects eventually abandoned their vehicle in front of a fire hydrant and barricaded themselves inside an apartment building.
Officers established a perimeter, moved in safely, and took both suspects into custody without further incident.
This case is another example of what can be accomplished when neighborhood volunteers and law enforcement work side by side.
Outstanding work by the members of Boro Park Shomrim, Crown Heights Shomrim, the NYPD, and the NYPD Aviation Unit in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.
Two individuals entered multiple stores looking to purchase expensive electronic items. When it came time to pay, they claimed they didn’t have cash and offered to send the money through Zelle.
Moments later, the store owners received what appeared to be payment confirmations by text message and email. Everything looked legitimate.
But it wasn’t.
The messages were fake, and the suspects walked away with the merchandise before anyone realized the money had never been sent.
As additional reports came in, Shomrim quickly recognized a pattern. A coordinated team was assembled, and investigators learned the suspects would be returning to pick up more merchandise.
Members positioned themselves throughout the area and kept the suspects under constant observation, carefully following their movements while coordinating in real time with the NYPD.
When the suspects arrived at the meeting location, NYPD units moved in to stop the vehicle.
Instead of surrendering, the suspects drove recklessly through the area, striking multiple vehicles as they fled the scene.
An immediate citywide alert was broadcast to Shomrim organizations across New York City, providing a description of the suspects and their vehicle.
A short time later, members of Crown Heights Shomrim spotted the vehicle and discreetly maintained visual contact while relaying updates to responding officers.
Working together, the NYPD’s 73rd Precinct Crime Team closed in on the suspects, with additional support from the NYPD Aviation Unit overhead.
The suspects eventually abandoned their vehicle in front of a fire hydrant and barricaded themselves inside an apartment building.
Officers established a perimeter, moved in safely, and took both suspects into custody without further incident.
This case is another example of what can be accomplished when neighborhood volunteers and law enforcement work side by side.
Outstanding work by the members of Boro Park Shomrim, Crown Heights Shomrim, the NYPD, and the NYPD Aviation Unit in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
LIVE: Tu B'av - One Day. One Nation. One Tefillah
Tu B'Av Together is a global Jewish day of prayer (tefillah) organized by Yad L'Achim to pray for singles seeking marriage (shidduchim), featuring free online name submissions and live-streamed events.
Submit Your name
WATCH A LIVE GLOBAL TEFILLAH & CHIZZUK EVENT! SAY TEHILLIM & BE INSPIRED BY 20 RABBANIM GIVING CHIZZUK FOR SHIDDUCHIM!
Submit Your name
WATCH A LIVE GLOBAL TEFILLAH & CHIZZUK EVENT! SAY TEHILLIM & BE INSPIRED BY 20 RABBANIM GIVING CHIZZUK FOR SHIDDUCHIM!
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
LIVE: Special Women's Event Hosted by Tzipora Grodko
FEATURING: CHARLENE AMINOFF - REBBETZIN AVIVA FEINER - R' REUVEN EPSTEIN, REBBETZIN SLOVIE JUNGREIS-WOLFE & RACHEL, A WOMAN RESCUED BY YAD L'ACHIM
Submit Your Name
Submit Your Name
LIVE: Tu B'Av - R' Shulem Landau - Dating & Marriage
Tu B'Av Together is a Yad L'Achim initiative founded in 2015. Shidduchim is a topic that truly brings the entire spectrum of Klal Yisroel together. Tu B'Av Together, a day for tefillah—for shidduchim—is recognizing the need to daven for this important aspect of the Jewish people. We have been zoche to have millions of Yidden involved in tefillah, and with every year, one Jewish tefillah at a time, we'll bring shidduchim closer to those yearning.
Submit Your Name
There will be 3 LIVE EVENTS with Rabbonim & Shidduchim inspiration to watch online at www.tubav.org
THIS Tuesday Night, Tu B'Av Eve 7/28 @ 6:00 pm featuring a candid conversation with Rav Shulem Landau & Nesanel Gantz on dating & marriage +more!
Later on Tuesday Night 7/28 @ 8:00 pm EDT: SPECIAL WOMAN'S EVENT HOSTED BY TZIPORA GRODKO
FEATURING: CHARLENE AMINOFF - REBBETZIN AVIVA FEINER - R' REUVEN EPSTEIN, REBBETZIN SLOVIE JUNGREIS-WOLFE & RACHEL, A WOMAN RESCUED BY YAD L'ACHIM
WED 7/29 @ 10:00AM - 3:00PM EDT, DAY OF TU B'AV: LIVE GLOBAL TEFILLAH & CHIZZUK EVENT! SAY TEHILLIM & BE INSPIRED BY 20 RABBANIM GIVING CHIZZUK FOR SHIDDUCHIM
Submit Your Name
There will be 3 LIVE EVENTS with Rabbonim & Shidduchim inspiration to watch online at www.tubav.org
THIS Tuesday Night, Tu B'Av Eve 7/28 @ 6:00 pm featuring a candid conversation with Rav Shulem Landau & Nesanel Gantz on dating & marriage +more!
Later on Tuesday Night 7/28 @ 8:00 pm EDT: SPECIAL WOMAN'S EVENT HOSTED BY TZIPORA GRODKO
FEATURING: CHARLENE AMINOFF - REBBETZIN AVIVA FEINER - R' REUVEN EPSTEIN, REBBETZIN SLOVIE JUNGREIS-WOLFE & RACHEL, A WOMAN RESCUED BY YAD L'ACHIM
WED 7/29 @ 10:00AM - 3:00PM EDT, DAY OF TU B'AV: LIVE GLOBAL TEFILLAH & CHIZZUK EVENT! SAY TEHILLIM & BE INSPIRED BY 20 RABBANIM GIVING CHIZZUK FOR SHIDDUCHIM
Monday, July 27, 2026
Making Of Yisroel Hee - R' Hershel & Heedy Rosenberg
In his new album, Yisroel Hee, Heedy presents a collection of original songs written by his father, Reb Hershel Rosenberg. The project brings together a lifetime of heartfelt compositions, performed by a son with a deep personal connection to every melody and every word.
The album features a unique collaboration between Heedy, Yanky Steinmetz, and Moshe Yakob, whose arrangements blend warmth, depth, and musical sophistication, giving each song its own distinctive sound.
Adding another special dimension to the album are two featured duets with Sruly Green and Beri Weber, each lending their unique voice to the project.
More than a collaboration, Yisroel Hee is where a father's compositions, a son's voice, and the creativity of three exceptional arrangers come together to tell one musical story.
Yisroel Hee: Now Streaming Everywhere!
Credits:
Songs Composed: R' Hershel Rosenberg
Performed: Heedy
R' Hershel Rosenberg
Beri Weber
Sruly Green
Music Produced & Arranged: Moshe Yakob, Yanky Steinmetz, Heedy
Album Project Management & Marketing: SolBlum
Design: VigiGee
Video Filmed by: Shulem Heiman
Video Edit & Animation: Meilich Melber
The album features a unique collaboration between Heedy, Yanky Steinmetz, and Moshe Yakob, whose arrangements blend warmth, depth, and musical sophistication, giving each song its own distinctive sound.
Adding another special dimension to the album are two featured duets with Sruly Green and Beri Weber, each lending their unique voice to the project.
More than a collaboration, Yisroel Hee is where a father's compositions, a son's voice, and the creativity of three exceptional arrangers come together to tell one musical story.
Yisroel Hee: Now Streaming Everywhere!
Credits:
Songs Composed: R' Hershel Rosenberg
Performed: Heedy
R' Hershel Rosenberg
Beri Weber
Sruly Green
Music Produced & Arranged: Moshe Yakob, Yanky Steinmetz, Heedy
Album Project Management & Marketing: SolBlum
Design: VigiGee
Video Filmed by: Shulem Heiman
Video Edit & Animation: Meilich Melber
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Vocal Shorts By Rafi Bitton
At the Sultan's Pool amphitheater, directly beneath Yerushalyim's Old City walls. March 9, 2026.
יום אחד - ווקאלי
Feldman & Langsam Live at the ACS 2026 Gala Dinner
Experience the unforgettable Feldman & Langsam performance from the ACS 2026 Gala Dinner on Sunday 25th January
More than just entertainment, this moving performance captures the emotional reality of a cancer diagnosis and the profound impact it has on patients and their families. It reflects the fear, uncertainty, strength, and hope that so many experience—and why the work of ACS is so vital.
ACS (Acheinu Cancer Support) provides practical, emotional, and medical support to individuals and families facing cancer. From arranging urgent specialist referrals and second opinions to offering guidance, advocacy, and ongoing family support, ACS ensures that no one has to face cancer alone.
Every donation helps us continue providing life-changing and, often, life-saving support to those who need it most.
Support our work by donating here
More than just entertainment, this moving performance captures the emotional reality of a cancer diagnosis and the profound impact it has on patients and their families. It reflects the fear, uncertainty, strength, and hope that so many experience—and why the work of ACS is so vital.
ACS (Acheinu Cancer Support) provides practical, emotional, and medical support to individuals and families facing cancer. From arranging urgent specialist referrals and second opinions to offering guidance, advocacy, and ongoing family support, ACS ensures that no one has to face cancer alone.
Every donation helps us continue providing life-changing and, often, life-saving support to those who need it most.
Support our work by donating here
New Film - Stories Of Unbreakable Inner Strength
Following the groundbreaking successes of Unbroken and Hidden Courage, the most-watched Tisha B'Av films in the Jewish world, Yad L'Achim proudly unveils its extraordinary new documentary, Still Standing. This moving presentation, featuring the stories of four people who overcame extraordinary odds to discover their unbreakable inner strength, promises to inspire audiences even further.
Hosted by widely respected author and lecturer Rabbi Nachman Seltzer alongside Nesanel Gantz, Still Standing provides insightful, practical inspiration for viewers of every age and background. Each story is a powerful lesson in resilience, emunah, and the unbreakable strength within every Jew — including you.
Early viewers of Still Standing have already praised the film for its profound emotional impact and practical chizzuk. Each story serves as a timely reminder of the strength within every person. You will be inspired, moved, and discover your own unbreakable strength.
Still Standing is more than a film; it is an extraordinary portrayal of Jewish resilience and unwavering emunah, offering comfort and strength as we commemorate Tisha B'Av. Watch now and experience firsthand the power of still standing.
As Tisha B'Av approaches, Yad L'Achim invites all of Klal Yisrael to watch this unforgettable film at TishaBavFilm.com
Hosted by widely respected author and lecturer Rabbi Nachman Seltzer alongside Nesanel Gantz, Still Standing provides insightful, practical inspiration for viewers of every age and background. Each story is a powerful lesson in resilience, emunah, and the unbreakable strength within every Jew — including you.
Early viewers of Still Standing have already praised the film for its profound emotional impact and practical chizzuk. Each story serves as a timely reminder of the strength within every person. You will be inspired, moved, and discover your own unbreakable strength.
Still Standing is more than a film; it is an extraordinary portrayal of Jewish resilience and unwavering emunah, offering comfort and strength as we commemorate Tisha B'Av. Watch now and experience firsthand the power of still standing.
As Tisha B'Av approaches, Yad L'Achim invites all of Klal Yisrael to watch this unforgettable film at TishaBavFilm.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026
Holy Smokes: A Tisha B'Av Film by Yoel Gold
After 2 years of research, filming, interviews, and production… it’s finally here.
HOLY SMOKES tells the incredible, untold story of the discovery of the Ketores of the Beis HaMikdash—a journey that took us from the Judean Desert to laboratories, archives, and eyewitnesses around the world.
This is more than a documentary. It’s a story that will deepen your connection to the Beis HaMikdash as we approach Tisha B’Av.
🎬 Pre-orders are now open!
⏳ Limited-time Early Bird Offer
Use code shiezoli for 5% OFF
HOLY SMOKES tells the incredible, untold story of the discovery of the Ketores of the Beis HaMikdash—a journey that took us from the Judean Desert to laboratories, archives, and eyewitnesses around the world.
This is more than a documentary. It’s a story that will deepen your connection to the Beis HaMikdash as we approach Tisha B’Av.
🎬 Pre-orders are now open!
⏳ Limited-time Early Bird Offer
Use code shiezoli for 5% OFF
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