Queens Jewish Link
Connecting the Queens Jewish Community 
In the New York State 2020-21 budget passed today and signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the legislature included a key piece of legislation proposed by Governor Cuomo and strongly supported by Agudath Israelof America.
Life will always be filled with challenges – sometimes big, sometimes small. The key to staying calm and positive in challenging times is doing what we can to seek out and connect to the Source of simchah – to Hashem and the hidden light within ourselves, and those around us and the situations we find ourselves in.
To my dear brothers and sisters in Kew Gardens Hills,
Please recite Psalms 20, 30, 88, 121, and 130. Gavriel ben Geulah
Eliezer Nasan ben Tzirel
Yaakov ben Yaffah
Olam Chesed distributes goods to needy families through a network of volunteers and partner charities, empowering them to lead healthy and productive lives. On Wednesday, March 18, Olam Chesed delivered over 50 packages to New Rochelle families under COVID-19 quarantine. A week later, Olam Chesed offered the same services to over 100 SAR families in Riverdale.
People, especially the most vulnerable, are worried how they will survive this Coronavirus pandemic. Hopefully, these resources will help.
Instead of going to a hospital to get tested for the virus, one can go to go to the Northwell Health Urgent Care, 102-29 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills, (718) 502-9798. Call before going to make an appointment. Staff will provide protective gear, like a mask, before allowing the person inside.
