Community Corner

The following was compiled based on Rav Aharon Pessin’s hesped delivered at the l’vayah held on Thursday, October 14, at the Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels in Forest Hills. K’vurah followed at New Montefiore Cemetery.

The Midrash on Shir HaShirim (5:2) says: “The Holy One, blessed be He, said to Israel, “My sons, open for Me an opening of t’shuvah like the eye of a needle, and I will open for you openings big enough for wagons and carriages to pass through [or like the gates of the sanctuary].”

Forty-five minutes before Shabbos, and the chaplain of Booth Memorial is working feverishly to repair the refrigerator door. “Please, I implore you to go home to your family. Shabbos is around the corner and you’re not going to make it home for Shabbos.” The chaplain ignores my pleas and continues to work desperately on the door so I could have a working fridge in the bikur cholim apartment. He finally gets the door back and races against time to come home for Shabbos. This Lamed-Vav tzadik was Rabbi David Keehn zt”l. He was niftar on Monday, October 25.

Alcohol and drug use can occur on their own, but they’re often associated with other addictions or mental health issues. People with a mental disorder are more likely to have issues with substance abuse compared to those without a mental health disorder. Most rehab programs also include mental health treatment, so co-occurring conditions are dealt with at the same time as the substance use disorder. Understanding the difference between dual diagnosis vs. co-occurring disorders can help you anticipate the kind of treatment you can expect in a substance abuse program.

There’s a growing movement in the wig industry and it’s all about Ralph Wigs. Ralph is the premier innovative sheitel company that everyone is talking about. The name is synonymous with quality, customer service, and style. Women in communities across America look forward to Ralph’s team visiting their community, eager to join the movement.

On Sunday, January 9, 2022, Yashar LaChayal will be hosting THE Hoops for Heroes Men’s 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament at Magen David Yeshivah in Brooklyn.  The goal of the Tournament is to raise awareness and funds for Yashar LaChayal, while connecting Jews in the U.S. with our Chayalim.