Community Corner

As captain of her varsity dance team, president of her NCSY chapter, and a track star, Ayelet Sandler had no shortage of options when it came to top-tier colleges. But when Yeshiva University offered her early admission through its highly competitive honors program—complete with generous financial aid—her choice was clear. The unparalleled combination of rigorous academics and a supportive, values-driven environment made YU the perfect fit.

Announces They Will Establish First Jewish Therapeutic Day School in US for Students with Mental Health Challenges

SINAI Schools held its annual campaign and benefit dinner on Sunday, February 23, at Teaneck’s Marriott Glenpointe Hotel. The event honored Avi and Aviva Vogel, Abigail Hepner Gross, and Community Partner Award recipient Bear Givers, accepted by Joseph Sprung, Michele Mirman, and Diane Lempert.

In this week’s Parsha, Vayakhel, Moshe Rabbeinu once again gathers the people of Bnei Yisrael, this time to inform them of the upcoming construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). While the Torah frequently recounts Moshe’s communication with the people, it specifically emphasizes that he gathered them together for this particular task. Why is this emphasis on gathering so significant?

Queens Shmira Rabbinical Board member HaRav Noach Isaac Oelbaum, mara d'asra of Khal Nachlas Yitzchak, hosted a pivotal meeting with fellow Rabbinical Board members HaRav Yigal Haimoff, mara d'asra of Yeshiva Ohel Simcha, and HaRav Shmuel Marcus, mara d'asra of Young Israel of Queens Valley, to discuss Queens Shmira’s unwavering commitment to public safety across the greater Queens Jewish community.

In today’s increasingly competitive academic landscape, high schools are under mounting pressure to equip their students with the tools and experiences needed to excel in college applications and future careers. This intense competition has led to a proliferation of advanced programs, extracurricular activities, and now, professional certificates, all aimed at giving students an edge.