Community Corner

The Rabbinical Alliance of America (Igud HaRabbonim), representing over 950 American rabbis, expressed shock and outrage over the new educational guidelines issued by the New York State Education Department.

Throughout history, David HaMelech’s Book of Psalms has been a traditional source of inspiration, clarity, chizuk, and comfort in times of distress. Whenever we find ourselves in difficult situations, whether individually or communally, we open up the Book of Psalms and use David HaMelech’s poetic praises and supplications to ask Hashem for mercy. Throughout the 150 chapters, there are praises, declarations, and supplications spanning the full range of human emotions (e.g., fear, hope, despair, excitement). All of the chapters convey an emotional awareness of Hashem’s involvement in every aspect of our lives. The Midrash tells us that when King David compiled the Psalms, he had in mind himself, as well as every Jew of every generation and every circumstance. The words of the Psalms contain appropriate chapters for every possible situation, feelings, and circumstances.

The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) expressed concern regarding positions pertaining to Israel expressed in the past by Karine Jean-Pierre, who was recently promoted by President Biden to be Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary.

When 4,515 Jews aboard “The Exodus” attempted to break the British blockade of then-Palestine, a British Navy cruiser and four destroyers were there to stop them in 1947. However, it became a public relations disaster for Britain and paved the way for the creation of the modern State of Israel.

Woodmere residents Jonah Loskove, David Rubin, Naftali Shavelson, Marc Ziarno and Michael Fagin, and Shoshi Tuchman from Cedarhurst, have been named valedictorians of Yeshiva University’s Class of 2022. These impressive honors reflect their remarkable achievements in every facet of their academic career.

US Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior appropriator on the House Appropriations Committee, encouraged local houses of worship and nonprofit organizations to start preparing their applications for the federal government’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program if they are interested in seeking funding from the initiative this year.