The Jewish world, and especially the world of chazzanus and Jewish music, mourns the loss of R’ Sri (Yehuda Aharon) Klein z”l, a beloved and gifted chazzan who passed away in the United States at the age of 76. He had been in declining health over the past decade.

California Congressman Kevin Kiley: “The scenes we are seeing in Los Angeles right now are absolutely horrifying. California’s radical political leadership has done everything possible to usher in this chaos.”

President Trump discuses the “Trump Accounts” in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill in which the government will provide a $1K contribution in a tax-deferred account for every newborn citizen: “Will make it possible for countless American children to have a strong start at life.”

Family getting up: Friday (6/13/25)Morning

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When Akiva Zuravin set out to develop Jerusalem Estates, he wasn’t simply building luxury apartments—he was making a statement. A quiet one, as is his way. But unmistakable. Tucked into the historic Schneller compound in the heart of the frum neighborhoods and within walking distance of prominent Chassidic centers, Jerusalem Estates became more than just a sought-after address. It became a symbol of what’s possible when vision, values, and execution align.
“We weren’t just creating buildings,” Zuravin reflects. “We were shaping something that felt deeply connected to its surroundings—authentic, beautiful, and thoughtfully done.”
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The activist boat Madleen, that attempting to break Israel’s Gaza blockade, has arrived at Ashdod Port escorted by a Israeli naval vessel. Detained activists, including Greta Thunberg, are set to be handed over to police for deportation, while Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to screen a video of the October 7 atrocities to them upon arrival.

President Donald Trump weighed in Monday on the war of words between his Border Czar Tom Homan and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D). Newsom addressed Homan’s vows to arrest anyone interfering with ICE operations on Saturday, including, he said, California Democrats. Newsom and Trump officials exchanged barbs all weekend after Trump federalized and deployed the California National Guard in Los Angeles amid violent anti-ICE protests. In an interview with MSNBC, Newsom said, “Come after me. Arrest me. Let’s just get it over with, tough guy. You know, I don’t give a (expletive removed), but I care about my community. I care about this community. The (expletive) are they doing? These guys need to grow up. They need to stop, and we need to push back.