In this week’s parshah, it states: “Yisrael bowed towards the head of the bed” (47:31). Did Yaakov Avinu bow to his son [Yosef]? Rashi explains: Yaakov Avinu turned himself toward the head of the bed. Based on this, our Sages taught (Shabbos 12b): “The Shechinah resides above the head of an ill person.”

Congresswoman helped secure federal dollars for a number of projects and programs in the annual federal spending bill

US Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced Monday that she helped secure millions for several projects and programs that are crucial to the US-Israel relationship and the Jewish community.

A Tribute to an Orthodox Activist, Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld zt”l, Architect of the Largest Orthodox Enclave in Queens, on His Second Yahrzeit

One year ago, our family was privileged to be allowed to enter Eretz Yisrael – despite extremely restrictive rules due to COVID-19 – to celebrate the wedding of our daughter Dana Aderet to Ben Glass of London, who met, and currently reside, in Baka, Yerushalayim, when both had made aliyah.

A century of family history came full circle on Shabbos Chanukah in Forest Hills. Linking past and present was a sefer Torah that survived transport across continents to its current makom in Queens. The present-day story began three years ago when Rabbi Michael Fuzaylov, who runs Emet Outreach’s Level 2 Men’s Division, and his wife Dina moved their family from Kew Gardens to Forest Hills. Their goal was to open their home to Emet students, many of whom live in the area, for meals and learning on Shabbos and Yom Tov.

Over 90% of undergrads at Touro’s Lander Colleges who apply to medical school and 98% who apply to dental school secure spots. As a national leader in medical and health science education, Touro gives its students an edge. From research and shadowing opportunities to medical missions in Thailand and Nepal, test prep and clinical training, Touro offers students every opportunity to realize their dreams of becoming doctors, dentists and other health care professionals.