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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.
Zionist and Israeli songs closed out the last night of Chanukah at Congregation Machane Chodosh in Forest Hills on Sunday, December 25. “Mr. Shabbos” and his band played 17 songs, spanning decades of music.
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.
In this week’s parshah, Yosef revealed himself to his brothers after not seeing them for 22 years. The pasuk states: “Vayomer Yosef el echav: ‘Ani Yosef. Ha’od avi chai?’ V’lo yachlu echav laanos oso ki nivhalu mi’panav” – And Yosef said to his brothers: ‘I am Yosef. Is my father still alive?’ But his brothers could not answer him because they were left disconcerted before him (B’reishis 45:3).
Hundreds of people celebrated Chanukah outside for nearly three hours in Forest Hills on Sunday, December 18.
A fire and magic show, live music, and elected officials were all part of the Chabad of Forest Hills North’s eighth annual Chanukah party in front of Yellowstone Municipal Park.
