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On Tuesday evening, March 22, Yeshiva Kesser Torah hosted a virtual third yahrzeit commemoration of the Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshiva Kesser Torah, Rav Elyakim Getzel Rosenblatt zt”l. Rabbi Sholom Steinig, rav of the Young Israel of Bayside, spoke eloquently about his memories of Rabbi Rosenblatt. He shared that Rabbi Rosenblatt was an important community leader and a mentor and guide, and an example for the whole community.
There’s perhaps nothing more powerful than beholding the sweet innocence of children as they embrace the depth and beauty of their heritage. Sunday’s Chagigat Chumash at YSZ was truly special.
Tuvia Gubin has long been a personality in Kew Gardens Hills. In celebration of his 42nd birthday, Tuvia invited close friends to Max & Mina's on Main Street for a special celebration. Guests included Jay Kestenbaum, co-president of Ohel Bais Ezra, Gabe Solomon, Five Towns and Long Island distributor of the Queens Jewish Link, Yaakov Serle, co-publisher of the Queens Jewish Link, and renowned orator Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser. Special thanks to Bruce Becker of the ice cream parlor for providing free scoops for the party!
It seems that Nassau County is also subject to the recent spike in violent crime. The recently-opened Seasons Express on West Broadway in Woodmere fell victim to an armed robbery on Monday evening, March 28.
In every generation, a person must see himself as though he personally had gone out of Egypt, as it is said: “And you shall tell your son on that day, saying: ‘It is because of what the L-rd did for me when I came forth out of Egypt.’”
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, has announced the launch of a new pilot graduate program in Israel, beginning in Fall 2022. Called YU Torat Tziyon, this program will allow students to connect with educational, communal, and entrepreneurial thought leaders in Israel’s booming economic and cultural landscape, while delving into the rich heritage of the country.
