The landmark Jewish music event of the year: the first-ever large-scale open-air music festival, headlining Ishay Ribo with guest performances by Chasidic music legend Avraham Fried, as well as Zusha and Shmuel, on August 7th at the iconic Bethel Woods in the heart of the Catskills of upstate New York. ————————————————————————— Set at the historic Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – one of the most iconic open-air venues in America – Yamim Ba’im, “New Days are Coming,” marks the dawn of a new era in Jewish music and unity. Nestled in the scenic Catskills and known for its sweeping hillside and world-class acoustics, Bethel Woods has hosted some of the most legendary performances in American music history. Now, for the first time, it will become the stage for an unprecedented celebration of Jewish song, spirit, and togetherness. Thousands from across the tri-state area and beyond will gather under the open sky for a night of heartfelt music and unity – on a scale never seen before. The landmark event will take Jewish music to new heights in upstate New York on August 7th, the 13th of Av – the Thursday evening before Shabbos Nachamu. The festival is centered on a full-length outdoor concert by Ishay Ribo who’s meteoric rise has redefined the landscape of Jewish music, going from humble beginnings to two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden and becoming one of the most beloved and influential voices in contemporary Israeli music. Yamim Baeim marks his largest North American performance to date, with guest performances by the legendary Avraham Fried as well as Zusha and Shmuel. A world-famous musical icon, Bethel Woods is a massive, historic, and breathtaking amphitheater nestled in the heart of the Catskills — a region that comes alive each summer with vibrant Jewish life. With sweeping lawns, stunning natural surroundings, and state-of-the-art production, it offers a setting of unparalleled beauty and legacy — an ideal backdrop for a night of Jewish music, meaning, and unity. Yamim Baeim will demonstrate the Jewish community’s strength, spirit, and unity with an unprecedented celebration of authentic Jewish music straight from the soul. Tickets are now live at Ticketmaster.com For more information and VIP options: Yamimbaim.com
PHOTOS: On Thursday morning, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, along with other top FDNY officials, visited Boro Park Shomrim headquarters and met with coordinators from both Boro Park and Flatbush Shomrim to strengthen collaboration.
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously blocked a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Mexico against major U.S. gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Glock, and Colt. Mexico accused the companies of fueling cartel violence by knowingly allowing firearms to be trafficked into the country. But the justices ruled the gunmakers are shielded under U.S. law, which largely protects them from liability when their weapons are used in crimes.
A two-year-old boy was rescued last week after being swept away by a conveyor belt in the luggage screening area at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.
PHOTOS: FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, along with other high-ranking FDNY officials, met with Boro Park Hatzolah coordinators at their headquarters on Thursday morning to strengthen ties and enhance collaboration.
Senior Israeli security officials report that local Gazan militias, unaffiliated with Hamas or Fatah, are collaborating with Israel, combating Hamas, and assisting in securing aid distribution sites.
Unemployment filings in the U.S. hit 247,000 last week — the highest in 8 months — but still remain within historically normal levels. The four-week average also rose, suggesting a slight cooling in the labor market amid tariff-related uncertainty. Total continuing claims remain steady at 1.9 million.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation opened two aid distribution centers today in Tel al-Sultan and the Saudi Neighborhood in Rafah to assist Palestinian civilians.
The scene of the wall collapse at the T Fusion Kosher Steakhouse in Flatbush. One person is in traumatic arrests with CPR in progress. Sources tell YWN that the Steakhouse has been closed for months, and the building was allegedly being sold and possibly under construction.
Amid allegations of the IDF killing aid seekers in Gaza, the army released a phone call with a Gazan eyewitness refuting these claims, accusing Hamas instead.
Hagaon HaRav Ezriel Auerbach, one of the most revered poskim in Eretz Yisroel, arrived in the United States on Thursday morning. He will be the Keynote speaker this coming Sunday at the massive Adirei Hatorah event.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday at a time when stalled tariff negotiations between their two countries have roiled global trade. The conversation was reported by Xinhua, a Chinese state media outlet. The White House did not immediately comment. Trump had declared one day earlier that it was difficult to reach a deal with Xi. “I like President XI of China, always have, and always will, but he is VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH!!!,” Trump posted Wednesday on his social media site. Trade negotiations between the United States and China stalled shortly after a May 12 agreement between the two countries to reduce their tariff rates while talks played out. Behind the gridlock has been the continued competition for an economic edge. (AP)
Three kedoshei elyon had one common concept when it came to learning Torah – they were the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh (Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar 1696-1743) when he came to Eretz Yisroel; the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 1707-1746) when he lived in Padua, Italy; and Hagaon, Harav Chaim Volozhiner, (1749-1821) the famous talmid of the Gaon of Vilna. They each had a yeshiva with ‘around-the-clock’ Torah learning, 24-hours a day, so that there would be no minute when the sound of Torah learning would not be heard in this world. The 24-hour period would be divided into shifts, and as one ended the next would begin. Torah-24 A “Torah-24” Center has been opened in Yerushalayim and the Nasi is Maran Sar Hatorah, Harav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l. Under ONE ROOF, from 6:00 am – 6:00 am, 10 kollelim fill successive learning shifts. Each kollel focuses on a specific area of in-depth Torah study. The “Torah-24” Kollelim include: Boker (Gemora), Yerushalmi, Bavli, Zeraim-Taharot, Dalet Chelkei Shulchan Aruch, Erev (Gemora), Chatzos- Zohar/Kabbolah, Erev Shabbos (Chumash / Medrash b’iyun). Already there are 52 avreichim metzuyonim, and a large number of candidates are vying for the remaining slots in the kollelim. All the avreichim are required to take rigorous monthly tests. Endorsements & Letters Endorsements include Maranan Hagaonim shlit”a: Harav Gershon Edelstein, Harav Berel Povarsky, Harav Shimon Badani, Harav Dovid Cohen, Harav Boruch Mordechai Ezrachi, Harav Chaim Feinstein, Harav Shimon Galai, Harav Shraga Shteinman. Letters of support-encouragement have been received from Maranan Hagaonim, shlit”a: Hamekubal Harav David Bazri, Hamashpia Hagadol Reb Elimelech Biderman, Hamekubal Harav Yaakov Meir Schechter, Harav Moishe Sternbuch, Harav Yitzchak Tuvia Weiss. For more “Torah-24” information click on: www.torah-24.com or call 718-766-5022
A person was critically injured Thursday morning when a wall collapsed at the shuttered T Fusion Kosher Steakhouse, located at the corner of East 33rd Street and Quentin Road in Flatbush. FDNY firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to the scene, with EMS transporting the victim to a nearby hospital while performing CPR. The individual was reportedly in traumatic arrest at the time of transport. Sources tell YWN that the steakhouse has been closed for several months. The building was apparently in the process of being sold, and possible construction work may have been underway when the collapse occurred. The NYC Department of Buildings is investigating the incident alongside emergency crews. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months last week but remain historically low despite growing uncertainty about how tariffs could impact the broader economy. New applications for jobless benefits rose by 8,000 to 247,000 for the week ending May 31, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the most since early October. Analysts had forecast 237,000 new applications. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered representative of U.S. layoffs and have mostly bounced around a historically healthy range between 200,000 and 250,000 since COVID-19 throttled the economy five years ago, wiping out millions of jobs. The four-week average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week gyrations during more volatile stretches, rose by 4,500 to 235,000, the most since late October. The total number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for the week of May 24 inched down by 3,000 to 1.9 million. (AP)
