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Due to the massive number of people requiring urgent evacuation and lacking the means to do so, the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce along with its partners in Ukraine have created the very first emergency evacuation fleet transporting people under fire from the front lines of fighting in Ukraine.
Wednesday nights are buzzing with the energy and excitement of animated Torah study as Emet Outreach’s TorahConnect is once again in full swing. Held at Beth Gavriel, the men’s installment of this popular program has been drawing a weekly crowd of over 70 participants for chavrusa-style learning.
On Tuesday evening, March 8, the Navigating the Medical System Lecture Series featured an important virtual lecture hosted by Congregation Etz Chaim on cardiac testing. Dr. Mel Breite, Founder and Director of the Navigating the Medical System Lecture Series, welcomed everyone. He shared that this is a two-part lecture. The second one will be given on Tuesday evening, April 5, and that lecture will focus on women’s cardiac disease.
On Sunday evening, March 6, Chazaq hosted a virtual emergency chizuk and T’hilim event for the situation in Ukraine. Robbie Aboff, Events Coordinator of Chazaq, greeted everyone and introduced the speakers.
Warm food, tasty cocktails, smiles, and hearty laughs set the mood this past Thursday evening, March 10, at the ballroom of Beit Eliyahu in Fresh Meadows for the 14th annual Chaverim of Queens Appreciation Dinner, paying tribute to its dedicated responders.
The boys of Chai Lifeline were presented with a memorable m’laveh malkah last Motza’ei Shabbos at the home of Yitzchok and Bruchie Statfeld in Brooklyn. Magician Yoel Spielman wowed the kids and their mentors with a spellbinding show. The event included Purim-themed crafts, delicious pizza, and ice cream, too! “It was an honor to dedicate my time to such a prestigious organization that selflessly restores the light of childhood to youth suffering from cancer and other life-threatening and prolonged illnesses,” said Spielman. “I am humbled by all who thanked me for the performance, but the real amazing and impressive people are the dedicated volunteers to whom I have much respect.”
