Former Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited Chabad World Headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway on Sunday night, as the annual Kinus Hashluchim concluded. “I come here to Brooklyn, to 770, for the first time since the difficult war forced upon us,” Gallant said. “And I want to say to you that this war brought us to unprecedented achievements in the zechus of two things – the zechus of the IDF soldiers and the zechus of the neis of Hakadosh Baruch Hu.” “This is not something to be taken for granted. We began this war on Simchas Torah, one of the hardest days that Am Yisrael endured since the Holocaust. Our enemies thought they would defeat us. We saw this in the documents we found on their computers in Gaza.

A woman was tragically killed after she was struck by a vehicle in Flatbush on Sunday evening. The tragic incident occurred at the intersection of Avenue L and East 12 Street at around 5:30pm. Flatbush Hatzolah Paramedics rushed the woman to Community Hospital, where she was R”L Niftar. She was identified as Chana Layosh A”H, and resided on the corner where the accident occurred. She was 73. The NYPD is on the scene conducting an investigation Chesed Shel Emes and Misaskim are working with authorities to ensure Kavod Hames. Boruch Dayan HaEmmes…

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed multiple pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety, including a law that classifies the removal or threat of removal of religious clothing as a hate-fueled crime. The new legislation, signed this week, amends existing state law to define the removal or threat of removal of religious attire, such as a yarmulke or hijab, as aggravated harassment in the second degree. “Public safety is my top priority, and I’m committed to using every possible tool to keep New Yorkers safe,” Hochul said in a statement. The move comes amid a rise in incidents involving religious clothing. One recent example occurred on Staten Island, where a man’s yarmulke was knocked off his head in an apparent hate crime. The incident took place on Nov.

This year, for the 20th year on YWN, tens of thousands of viewers from around the world will be able to view the International Kinus HaShluchim banquet live on a broadcast made possible by the organizers of the Kinus. The live streaming webcast begins at 12:30PM on Sunday, Nov. 30, and is taking place at the The New Jersey Conference and Expo Center in Edison, NJ. The highlight is always the traditional roll call of countries and regions which is followed by spirited dancing. As we have done for many years, YWN will be bringing you thousands of photos, as well as extensive video and photo coverage from the massive event.

The annual “class picture” of Chabad Shluchim took place Sunday morning at the 41st annual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchim). The photo, taken under the iconic gables of 770 Eastern Parkway, Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y., features thousands of black-hatted rabbis and represents not just an annual conference tradition – it has been captured since 1984 – but also the many faces of Chabad rabbis who bring Yiddishkeit to the world. Rabbis from war-torn Ukraine to ones stationed in the towns along Israel’s hostile borders; rabbis serving college campuses across the United States to those bringing Judaism to communities that have sprung up in the Southwest. All posed in a portrait of Jewish pride and unity.

New data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reveals that 58,626 illegal migrants in New York City, roughly 7.7% of the 759,218 living in the area, have either been convicted of crimes or face pending charges as of November 17, the NY Post reports. The figures also include 1,053 individuals identified as suspected or known gang members. Nationwide, ICE reports that out of 7.8 million illegal immigrants, 662,586 – around 8.6% – have criminal convictions or pending charges. Data on suspected gang affiliations at the national level remains unspecified. Since the immigration surge began in spring 2022, over 223,000 migrants have arrived in New York City. Currently, at least 58,000 remain in taxpayer-funded shelters. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Anti-Israel protesters with “Free Palestine” signs and banners disrupted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, prompting swift action from the NYPD to remove demonstrators blocking the parade route. Protesters carrying Palestinian flags and a large banner reading, “Don’t celebrate genocide!” positioned themselves on Sixth Avenue near West 55th Street as the parade, led by the Ronald McDonald balloon, approached. The disruption drew boos from the large crowd gathered to enjoy the annual event. Police officers quickly intervened, removing protesters from the street to allow the parade to continue. Photos and videos from the scene show some protesters being escorted away while others who refused to leave were taken to the ground and handcuffed.

A remarkable Asifah for Brooklyn Mesivta Bochurim took place on Tuesday afternoon at Ateres Chynka Hall, drawing a large crowd of eager participants seeking inspiration and guidance. The Asifah featured stirring words of chizuk from two of the generation’s Torah giants: HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch the Rosh Yeshiva of Slabodka, who is in the United States fundraising, and HaRav Elya Brudny, Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir in Flatbush. The atmosphere was electric as the Gedolei Ha’Dor delivered powerful addresses, instilling timeless values and addressing the challenges facing today’s Torah youth. The Asifah served as a unifying moment, strengthening the resolve of Mesivta Bochurim to grow in their learning and dedication to Avodas Hashem.