Far Rockaway, NY – The Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol (RNSP), also known as Shomrim, held its monthly training session in February 2025, welcoming an impressive lineup of law enforcement leaders and community safety advocates. The event, titled “Ways the RNSP can Assist Law Enforcement in Keeping the Community Safe through Cutting Edge Technologies,” highlighted the ongoing collaboration between RNSP and local police departments, showcasing how advanced tools and teamwork are enhancing safety across the region. Among the distinguished attendees were NYPD Queens South Chief Kevin Williams, NYPD Community Affairs Chief Richie Taylor, and Long Beach Police Commissioner Rich DePalma.

7,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries filled Times Square on Motzei Shabbos, singing, dancing, and declaring their Jewish pride in the most public square on earth. After a year of challenges, they didn’t gather to explain who they are. They came to live it—out loud and together. They came from across the globe—some from communities shaken by war, others from countries grappling with rising antisemitism, and still others from regions recovering from natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes. Together, they came to live their Judaism—proudly, unapologetically, and in full view of the world. “Shavuah Tov, CTeen!” The words rang out from the stage, declared by Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Chairman of CTeen International, cutting through the neon glow and weekend crowds.

At the Thursday night Vort in Lakewood of HaChosson Shmuel Lefkowitz (Son of HzRav Shaya) to HaKallah Leahla Olshin (daughter of HaRav Isser Zalman). The Chosson is an Enikle of HaRav Elya brudny, and the Kallah is an Einikle of HaRav Yeruchim Olshin and YBLC’T HaRav Elya Meir Sorotzkin ZT’L. VIDEO & PHOTOS VIA HOLY SHOTS

Photos taken by at the Wednesday night vort of Habochur Eliezer Dworetsky to Hakallah Esti Kushner. Photos by Holy Shots for YWN

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