MKY Moments https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Lights of our Nation: 18 Iyar- The Rema May all the harsh decrees be nullified and erased! With the Tolna Rebbe in Yerushalayim, the Rosh Yeshiva Rav Shmuel Brazil in attendance Tens of thousands of people. Torah and inspiration and song. And with Hashem’s help, no injuries or disturbances. Now, Reb Meilech says Nishmas at Kever Rochel, expressing his thanks In RBS, Ari Goldwag expresses the simcha of the people… A city painted orange and gold in the zechus of Rabbi Shimon On the eve of the Rema’s yahrtzeit Reishit Talmidim sing Moshe Emes in the Rema Shul, in Krakow The much-anticipated hadlaka of Yeshivas Oraysa: because the Aibishter is good, again and again!!!! The hills are alive with the sight of children, discarded boards and determination! Inside the mearah, Reb Shloimi Steinmetz, whose son Dovi – יששכר דוב בעריש בן ר׳ שלמה- lost his life exactly five years ago at this holy site, with an anthem of faith Mighty waters cannot extinguish the love… And it’s Melbourne, Australia, that embraces the day before anyone else, the first outpost of Rabbi Shimon’s light. Home In London, Rav Shlomo Yitzchak Bixenspanner welcomes his kehilla to the world of Mesechta Chulin with a live shechita demonstration. From the Archive: Reb Sruly Bornstein and the chaburah at the kever of the Noda b’Yehuda in Prague. (Today is the yahrzeit of the Noda b’Yehuda) The streets of Bnei Brak prepare for the great joy that lies ahead…. Erev Lag Beomer, during these exalted moments, a humble man stands at the Kosel, Rav Asher Arielli just one more child addressing his Father On the yahrzeit of Rabbi Murray Maslaton Under a blue Meron sky, as the day of anticipation begins, Rav Henoch Teitelbaum of Sassov, connected heart and soul to Rabbi Shimon all year long, stands in silent reflection New York City’s finest…in the uniform that lasts forever! Come to Meron where the coffee is good and start the day!!! Lights of our Nation: 17 Iyar- The Noda b’Yehuda After hearing from Reb Shloimi Steinmetz, talmidim of Yeshiva Beis Dovid react with a timeless expression of faith Maalot Dafna kinderlach and the hunt for the perfect piece of wood From Columbus, Ohio, a mix of adults and children there to imbibe the air of Lakewood and learn in yeshiva: welcomed by the rosh yeshiva, Rav Malkiel In the shadow of the Mirrer Yeshiva, a beis hora’ah serving thousands of talmidim, honoring the memory of a beloved talmid 24 hours before, excitement mounting … A stream of visitors being menachem the family of Rabbi Irving Goodman in Woodridge l, New York, get to behold the beautiful shul… Signs along the way…appropriate to the season #MKY Glimpses: Rav Yechiel Michel Feinstein At an NCSY program for staff working on their summer programs, Rav Noam Koenigsberg from Shaalvim is saying Kaddish next to Rabbi Jon Green from Far Rockaway. Both are saying Kaddish for their father’s that passed away this year, but the connection runs deeper than that…. In Meron, finishing touches in honor of the yahrzeit, every letter perfect Lights of our Nation: 16 Iyar- Rav Tzvi Hersh Rosenbaum of Kretchneff The Rebbe of Belz enters Melava Malka, at the close of a Shabbos for supporters in Yerushalayim’s Citadel Hotel While Erev Shabbos at Har Hamenuchos, the Rebbe of Amshinov honors the yahrzeit of his grandmother In Teveria for Shabbos with a group of supporters, Rav Yaakov Meir Schechter – who does not go into cemeteries as a rule – stands outside the old beis hachaim in Tzfas and says Tehillim In Yerushalayim, Reb Meilech ushers in the week of great fire Shabbos was the yahrzeit of Rav Avrohom Elya Kaplan, pride of the Slabodka yeshiva, thinker and baal mussar Yom Hashoah is for remembering and reflecting on what was. Here, an impassioned cry from Shlomo Carlebach to worry about what will be! Erev Shabbos in Meron Notes of Meron in the holy city as Shabbos approaches… Here’s Why: Matzah on Pesach Sheini #MKY Quote of the Day: Rav Elya Chaim Meisels Late Thursday night, at the place of prayer: they do not know one another, but one can use the good wishes and the other approached simply to say an effusive ‘refuah sheleima!’ Some thoughts about the meaning of Pesach sheini, from the Lubavitcher Rebbe A Rebbe and his devoted chassidim: the Belzer Ruv counting sefira last night 3 am outside Columbia Hospital, but 24/7 devotion and kindness means 24/7, so it’s always daytime! It’s never too late!!!! On the yahrzeit of Rav Elya Chaim Meisels A special siyum on Menachos, completed by Zaka volunteers against a backdrop of pain, as the Sanzer Rebbe’s eldest son told them, ‘the Torah of mesiras nefesh’.