Community Corner

Rabbi Dr. Chaim Joshua Meskin was born in 1904 in Shadove, Lithuania, into an illustrious rabbinical family headed by my Zaide, Harav Yaakov Hacohen Meskin. Rav Chaim studied in Ponevezh while living in the home of his maternal Zaide. He eventually joined his family in America, where he pursued his studies at the New Haven Yeshiva, from which he received a “Yoreh-Yoreh, Yoreh-Yadin” s’michah from two noted rabbonim of the time—Harav Sheftel Kramer and Harav Yitzchak Ruderman.

Fresh Meadows for PASSOVER 2025?

With the coming of  Passover comes a lot of cleaning and hard work which can translate into all sorts of musculoskeletal aches and pains! Here at the Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders we are trying our best to stay on top of current techniques to better serve you! Here are some of the news flashes as of late!

On Pesach, we relive our journey from Mitzrayim – meitzar yam, the narrow straits of the sea, symbolizing personal and national constriction. David HaMelech teaches us in T’hilim: “Min ha’meitzar karasi Kah – From the narrow place I called out to Hashem.”

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When Jewish students are under attack on college campuses, when Israel is smeared in classrooms and boardrooms, and when no one else is willing to call out antisemitism for what it is, the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) shows up.

At Tivuch Shelly, we do more than sell homes—we guide you through every step of buying in Israel. Led by Shelly Levine, with over 35 years of experience, we make the process smooth and stress-free. Shelly has helped thousands of Anglo Olim find their homes, and we’re committed to doing the same for you.

In a joyous celebration of Torah leadership, bold vision, and the strength of community, the RIETS Evening of Tribute, held on March 25, was among the most successful in the Yeshiva’s history, drawing over 600 guests from around the world—including Torah scholars, alumni, community leaders, musmachim and students—and raising more than $3 million.