A film found in the basement of Rabbi Eli Teitelbaum OBM. This film seems to be a trip that was taken before Camp Sdei Chemed was started, during the month of Tishrei in 1967, just a few mere months after the miraculous victory of the 6 Day War and the liberation of the Old City of Yerushalayim along with the Kosel Hamaravi.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Meets R' Dov Landau
In a rare and meaningful meeting, former Arkansas Governor and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited the home of Grand Rabbi Dov Landau, Rosh Yeshivah of Slabodka, at his residence on Rechov HaRav Schach in Bnei Brak. The 25-minute meeting focused on the future of the Torah world, concerns over current political tensions in Israel, and a personal message to be relayed to President Donald Trump.
Rabbi Landau, one of the leading figures in the Lithuanian Torah world, used the opportunity to voice deep concerns about proposed changes to the status of yeshivah students in Israel, particularly in relation to military conscription and recent threats to the coalition’s stability due to chareidi parties’ potential withdrawal from the government.
In a heartfelt exchange, Rabbi Landau requested that Ambassador Huckabee deliver a message directly to President Trump: “Tell him the Jewish people live on because of Torah. The Torah scholars are our true defenders. Their value must be upheld, and their role protected,” Rabbi Landau said. He added words of blessing for the United States, calling it a “kingdom of kindness,” and expressed gratitude to both President Trump and Ambassador Huckabee for their “honesty, moral clarity, and efforts to bring peace to the world.”
The meeting was facilitated and translated by Rabbi David Hofstader, president of the Dirshu organization, who accompanied Huckabee and is currently visiting Israel from Toronto.
Sources close to the ambassador said he listened with great respect, expressing sincere interest in the chareidi way of life and the central role that yeshivahs play in Jewish continuity. Huckabee reportedly asked several questions to better understand the community’s values and concerns.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Rabbi Landau offered a blessing for Huckabee’s mission and thanked him for his ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between American Jewry and Israel. The ambassador, in turn, reaffirmed his support for the Torah world and pledged to convey the rabbi’s message to President Trump.
The visit marks a unique moment of connection between American political leadership and Israel’s Torah giants, at a time when the intersection of religion, politics, and identity is under increasing focus.
Rabbi Landau, one of the leading figures in the Lithuanian Torah world, used the opportunity to voice deep concerns about proposed changes to the status of yeshivah students in Israel, particularly in relation to military conscription and recent threats to the coalition’s stability due to chareidi parties’ potential withdrawal from the government.
In a heartfelt exchange, Rabbi Landau requested that Ambassador Huckabee deliver a message directly to President Trump: “Tell him the Jewish people live on because of Torah. The Torah scholars are our true defenders. Their value must be upheld, and their role protected,” Rabbi Landau said. He added words of blessing for the United States, calling it a “kingdom of kindness,” and expressed gratitude to both President Trump and Ambassador Huckabee for their “honesty, moral clarity, and efforts to bring peace to the world.”
The meeting was facilitated and translated by Rabbi David Hofstader, president of the Dirshu organization, who accompanied Huckabee and is currently visiting Israel from Toronto.
Sources close to the ambassador said he listened with great respect, expressing sincere interest in the chareidi way of life and the central role that yeshivahs play in Jewish continuity. Huckabee reportedly asked several questions to better understand the community’s values and concerns.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Rabbi Landau offered a blessing for Huckabee’s mission and thanked him for his ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between American Jewry and Israel. The ambassador, in turn, reaffirmed his support for the Torah world and pledged to convey the rabbi’s message to President Trump.
The visit marks a unique moment of connection between American political leadership and Israel’s Torah giants, at a time when the intersection of religion, politics, and identity is under increasing focus.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Scammers Arrested in Williamsburg
On a Thursday afternoon, a woman contacted Williamsburg Shomrim, reporting she had been scammed out of $13,000 by someone posing as a U.S. Marshal.
The scammer threatened her with arrest over a fake warrant and convinced her to hand over the money in person.
Shomrim’s IT team quickly jumped into action — gathering surveillance footage and capturing a license plate,
By July 22, a second meeting was arranged with the scammer under the pretense of delivering more cash.
Working closely with the NYPD’s 79th Precinct, a sting operation was set.
When the scammer arrived to collect the envelope, officers moved in and made the arrest.
A job well done — great teamwork by Shomrim and the NYPD!
REMEMBER:
Never give out personal information or money to anyone over the phone.
If something doesn’t feel right — hang up immediately and call 911 and Shomrim at 718-237-0202
Stay alert. Stay safe.
The scammer threatened her with arrest over a fake warrant and convinced her to hand over the money in person.
Shomrim’s IT team quickly jumped into action — gathering surveillance footage and capturing a license plate,
By July 22, a second meeting was arranged with the scammer under the pretense of delivering more cash.
Working closely with the NYPD’s 79th Precinct, a sting operation was set.
When the scammer arrived to collect the envelope, officers moved in and made the arrest.
A job well done — great teamwork by Shomrim and the NYPD!
REMEMBER:
Never give out personal information or money to anyone over the phone.
If something doesn’t feel right — hang up immediately and call 911 and Shomrim at 718-237-0202
Stay alert. Stay safe.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Sheina Is Fighting for Her Life & Time Is Running Out
Sheina Is Fighting for Her Life – and Time Is Running. Out She’s Battling “Neuroblastoma” a Rare and Aggressive Cancer
My name is Talya, and I’m reaching out to you because I have no other choice.
My baby girl, Sheina Yafa, is only 8 months old and has been fighting for her life since the day she was born.
She came into this world with a brain bleed that turned out to be neuroblastoma cancer.
As a mother, I’m doing everything I can, but I need your help to save my baby and protect my family. Sheina is so strong, but she can’t fight this battle alone.
Your kindness and support can be the miracle we’ve been praying for.
Every dollar counts, and every share means the world to us.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The Sound of The Oldest Jewish Music Ever Discovered
Ovadiah the Convert wrote the oldest surviving Jewish sheet music. These pages were preserved in the genizah storage room of Cairo’s Ben Ezra Synagogue, which Ovadiah would have frequented.
Recently renovated, the Ben Ezra synagogue still stands in its original location. This is the song.
Monday, July 21, 2025
Yaakov Shwekey - Kaddish ft. Maccabeats
In honor of the Three Weeks, Yaakov Shwekey releases a new a cappella version of his powerful song Kaddish, featuring for the first time the renowned vocal group The Maccabeats, who also produced the vocal arrangement. The song Kaddish was written In memory of the fallen IDF soldiers, and the accompanying video has stirred deep emotion throughout the Jewish world.
Produced & composed: Yaakov Shwekey & Yitzy Waldner
Produced & composed: Yaakov Shwekey & Yitzy Waldner
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