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The Orthodox Union Women’s Initiative is bringing back its highly successful ALIT Summer Virtual Beis Midrash. The program will offer a two-week schedule July 10-20 with Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday tracks of virtual classes and interactive discussions for women all over North America and around the world.

A man who participated in a gang assault on a Jew by hitting him with a metal crutch has been sentenced to 18 months in jail — after prosecutors’ initial offer of six months was rejected by a judge as too lenient. Waseem Awawdeh, who previously pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted assault as a hate crime, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, was sentenced Tuesday to 364 days in jail for the first offense and six months for the second, to be served consecutively for a total of 18 months.

In this week’s parshah, we learn that the sons of Korach did not follow their father, nor his teachings. As it states, “And the sons of Korach did not die” (BaMidbar 26:11). The sons of Korach were spared from the fate decreed upon their father because they did not follow in his ways.

The Chazaq Annual Jewish Cultural Carnival exceeded expectations, creating a joyful and inclusive atmosphere that brought together a crowd of nearly 2,000 attendees. This vibrant celebration of Jewish heritage and culture captivated participants of all ages with its wide range of attractions and activities.

Last week, on Sunday, June 4, the HILI Class of 1970 held a class reunion, 53 years after graduation, in Lawrence. HILI, the Hebrew Institute of Long Island (Yeshivah d’Long Island), was based in Far Rockaway, on the grounds of where Yeshiva Darchei Torah is now located.