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How we handle pain and hurt caused by others was the topic of a Zoom presentation on Thursday, August 24.

Jacqueline Ingham, a licensed social worker and psychotherapist, spoke about “The Art of Forgiving.” The Central Queens Jewish Community Circle sponsored the meeting.

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) was proud to host, in partnership with the UJA-Federation of New York, an interfaith and intercultural reception in Jerusalem on Monday, greeting New York City Mayor Eric Adams shortly after his arrival on his first visit to Israel since taking office.

In Parshas Ki Tavo, we learn a powerful lesson in maintaining a positive perspective, even in challenging times. Rashi, teaches is that the pasuk “Arami oved Avi” (26:5) refers to our Yaakov Avinu’s hardships in Aram before his return to the Promised Land. Rashi suggests that the word “oved” can be translated as “perished” or “was lost,” emphasizing Yaakov Avinu’s vulnerability during those years.

Rabbi Shay Schachter, Rosh Beis Midrash at the Young Israel of Woodmere, will deliver a pre-Rosh HaShanah shiur on Monday evening, September 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (70-11 150^th Street), in the Main Shul. His topic will be “Zachreinu L’Chayim: Remember Us for a Meaningful Life.” The shiur is a program of the Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld Adult Education Center, arranged for the benefit of the community. Men and women are invited. Minchah is at 7:00 p.m., followed by Maariv at 7:30. The shiur will follow Maariv.

Rabbi Elisha Friedman of the Young Israel of Forest Hills recently completed 200 recordings about the Soloveitchik family – “the best-known rabbinical family in contemporary times.”

Singles Doing Chesed participated in a special kindness project by decorating adorable teddy bears for children in hospitals. The event, sponsored by Bear Givers, included the participation of Joseph Sprung, Chairman and Founder, and Michele Mirman, who together with the singles had the opportunity to connect and network while doing this incredible chesed! The night ended on a high with a dazzling performance by illusionist and comic Ilan Smith. Sprung is a passionate advocate for children in need and uses his nonprofit to benefit young people and empower them to become givers while performing meaningful acts of generosity. Mirman is a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury cases who is a longtime supporter of preschools in underprivileged areas, and funds research into brain cancer in children.