Queens Jewish Link
Connecting the Queens Jewish Community 
Recently, Project Lead held an exciting Women’s Empowerment Luncheon for young professionals from the Bukharian Jewish community at Prestige Glatt Kosher Restaurant in Rego Park. Over 140 women participated in the event, which was a reunion for all of the attendees who had been involved during their high school years in weekend retreats, trips to Hershey Park, leadership training activities, and much more.
BIRTHS
Aaron Shlomo Applebaum on the birth of a grandson, born to Dovid and Shoshana Menache
Rabbi Yisroel and Shavie Benedek on the birth of a grandson, Tzvi Yehuda, born to Michael and Dena Szpilzinger of Spring Valley
The NYPD Shomrim Society hosted the 97th Annual Louis Weiser Memorial Service Scholarship and Awards Presentation on Sunday, October 23. The celebration served as an opportunity for solemn reflection, as the NYPD Shomrim Society honored the memory of extraordinary people by recognizing the unparalleled work of some of the most impressive leaders in law enforcement.
The Talmud teaches: “Welcoming guests is greater than welcoming the presence of the Sh’chinah” (Shabbos 127).
In Parshas VaYeira, Avraham sat at the opening of his tent in the extreme temperatures while recovering from his bris milah to look for guests so that he can do chesed. Avraham Avinu sees three men in the distance, and he ran out to greet them. The Midrash Rabbah explains that these three men were actually angels sent by Hashem to each carry out one mission.
Chazaq’s life-changing work is known throughout the Jewish community. Thousands of people from all backgrounds are inspired by their events and lectures each year since their inception in 2006. As most of us know, Chazaq’s main goal and mission is to educate and inspire Jewish public school students in the Queens Community and beyond.
Touro University will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a gala and convocation on Sunday, December 4, to be held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
