Community Corner

SINAI Schools will hold its annual benefit dinner on Sunday, February 23, at 4:45 p.m. at the Marriott Glenpointe Hotel in Teaneck. This year’s honorees are Avi and Aviva Vogel of Teaneck, Abigail Hepner Gross of Englewood, and Community Partner Award recipient Bear Givers, to be accepted by Joseph Sprung, Michele Mirman, and Diane Lempert.

The Bronx representative addressed antisemitism on campus, his personal struggles in interview with Touro President

Congressman Ritchie Torres, a rising star in the Democratic Party and a stalwart supporter of Israel, spoke to students and alumni of Touro University in an interview with Touro President, Dr. Alan Kadish. The Bronx native spoke candidly about growing up in public housing, his struggles with mental health, his journey into politics, his support of Israel and confronting his colleagues who seem to take every opportunity to speak out against the Jewish state.

In the heart of Queens, where Dr. Paul Brody, affectionately known as “Pinky,” spent his youth, a legacy of Jewish activism has been nurtured for decades. This evening, at the Queens Jewish Link’s annual event, that legacy will be formally recognized, as Dr. Brody is awarded the prestigious Jewish Activism Award, a testament to his lifelong commitment to the Jewish community both locally and abroad.

Prominent radio host Sid Rosenberg is known for his straightforward, outspoken, and often controversial opinions, and never backs down from what he knows is right. When many prominent Jewish voices are dedicated to being “non-partisan” or subservient to the Democratic Party in the hopes that Democrats will one day reject the cancer of anti-Semitism that is growing within their Party, Rosenberg is adamant in his stance that Jews should know who their friends are in government. This passion and advocacy make him the perfect recipient of the newly minted King David Award at the Queens Jewish Link’s upcoming networking event.

Tu BiShvat is such a fascinating and meaningful holiday that connects us deeply to nature and the rhythms of the world. While not explicitly mentioned in the Torah, it has become a significant day in Jewish tradition, known as Rosh HaShanah LaIlanos (the New Year of the Trees). This marks the time when the sap in trees begins to rise, and nature starts to show signs of renewal and growth. It’s the perfect time to reflect on our own growth and renewal, as well.

Witnessing bullying and harassment caused more trauma and anxiety in people than being a victim. Nearly 70% of Jewish college students observed anti-Israel and anti-Semitic comments, online bullying, harassment, and vandalism from peers and faculty.