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On Sunday night, September 12, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Laub graciously organized a parlor meeting at their residence in Kew Gardens Hills to spread awareness of Chazaq’s life-changing programs.

Politics on social media does not always reflect conditions on the ground. The latest such example is in Woodhaven, where Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar was on the receiving end of negative Twitter posts last week from bike advocates and leftist activists over her proposal to expand the number of parking spots. “Parking is so limited here that some residents sleep overnight in their cars waiting for a parking spot to open,” wrote her chief of staff Vjola Isufaj. “The Assemblywoman proposed creating angled parking on 98^th Street to open up spaces. She also proposed turning unnecessary median striping on Woodhaven Boulevard into parking space.”

Texas statute better aligns with Jewish values cherishing every human life

Weighing in on the Texas law prohibiting abortions after six weeks’ gestation except in cases of medical necessity, the Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 1,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in matters of public policy, called the law a step in the right direction, better aligned with mainstream Jewish values, Rabbinic texts, and legal codes. In so doing, it condemned the left-wing National Council of Jewish Women and its “Rabbis for Repro” for distorting Jewish teachings, devaluing the sanctity of life, and causing a desecration of G-d’s Name.

YU’s unique relationship-building resource caters to entire Jewish community

New York, NY, September 23, 2021 – What began 13 years ago as a local effort to help Yeshiva University students meet their life mates, has today grown into a major relationship-building program that serves the global Jewish community.

Sukkos is an auspicious time, celebrated with friends and family. It is a period that conjures memories of joy and excitement. The Jewish residents of Forest View Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing were afforded the opportunity to bless the daled minim in the comfort of their living quarters.