Community Corner

Assemblyman David I. Weprin convened a gathering of religious and community leaders at noon Tuesday to denounce the suspected vandalism of a menorah in Hollis Hills. In attendance with Assemblyman Weprin were Senator John Liu, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, City Council Member Barry Grodenchik, Rabbi Yerachmiel Zalmanov, Rabbi David Wise, Rabbi Gary Greene, and Rabbi Mayer Waxman.

 When three Jabotinsky Revisionists were arrested for the murder of a Jewish Socialist, the already fractious community in then-Palestine imploded.

 On Tuesday evening, November 23, Hashevaynu held a pre-Chanukah party and toy drive for the adult membership of its shul at their center on 72nd Drive in Kew Gardens Hills. The program was designed to help make the chag special for children in need. Organized by Rabbi Yehuda and Rebbetzin Adina Zakutinsky, the evening combined celebration with passing on the smiles and joy to others. The program included the wonderful aroma of fresh latkes and doughnuts served amongst great music and budding friendships. The toys donated were all new and of brand name to make every child feel valued and important. Each gift will be distributed as part of Project Yedid, a division of Misaskim launched in 2004.

 “Being pro-Israel has put a target on my back, but it has allowed me to vote how I believe,” passionately expressed Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal at a fundraiser held in his honor. “Redistricting means the entire chessboard is reset for the next ten years.”

 Khal Degel Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, under the leadership of its mara d’asra, Rav Dovid Z. Sheinfeld, continued its tradition of hosting Avos U’Banim during the long Motza’ei Shabbos evenings. Elementary-aged boys join their fathers, and even grandfathers, for family-style learning; delicious pizza and raffle tickets are also on hand throughout the hour-long program. The evening concludes with words of chizuk and storytelling by program coordinator Rabbi Aryeh Rabinowitz. The stories are designed to share an inspiration message often of the power of tzadikim and the beauty of the mitzvah of chesed. Afterwards, Mr. Jeremy Lieberman conducts a raffle with amazing prizes. Avos U’Banim continues each Motza’ei Shabbos in the shul’s lower beis hamedrash, 144-02 68th Dr., (enter from Main Street).

By Shabsie Saphirstein

 We have all watched as the world has continually latched onto digital opportunities for ease of use, simplicity, and just because they are trendy. Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation always seeks new ways to improve its facility and has since incorporated virtual technology into its therapy.