Community Corner

Hundreds celebrated Chabad of Forest Hills North’s tenth annual “Chanukah on the Park.” A menorah made of ice, a fire show, music, and Chanukah chocolate gelt thrown down from a Fire Department truck were part of the fun on Thursday, December 26, at Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills.

In honor of Chanukah, Chazaq hosted a memorable and inspiring event at Beit Eliyahou of Forest Hills. The pre-Chanukah celebration was a beautiful evening for the women of the community, featuring an engaging lecture by Rebbetzin Amit Yaghoubi, a delicious dinner provided by Sushi Fusion, and an exciting sufganiyah-decorating activity.

Students from the Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy (MTA) have partnered with Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy, to create and distribute over 100 care packages for university students on financial aid in honor of Chanukah.

This past Tuesday, December 25, Queens Shmira's Meals for Heroes initiative warmed hearts and filled stomachs as they delivered dairy lunches from Naomi's Pizza and Falafel to NYPD station houses in Kew Gardens (102nd Precinct), KGH (107th Precinct), Forest Hills (112th Precinct), and the Transit District 20 office at the Briarwood subway station. With many non-kosher eateries closed and families celebrating at home, officers were touched by this thoughtful gesture from the Jewish community. It was a small but meaningful way to thank those who sacrifice so much to keep us safe.

This past Motza’ei Shabbos, December 28, Bet Midrash Tov lit up Kew Gardens Hills with a lively and unforgettable Chanukah party for local children. The air buzzed with excitement as upbeat music set the tone, and a hilarious magician left everyone in stitches with his jaw-dropping tricks. Guests enjoyed delicious pizza, freshly-popped popcorn, and a thrilling raffle featuring top-notch prizes that had everyone on the edge of their seats. It was an evening packed with fun, laughter, and Chanukah spirit!

A large community contingent attended Chabad of Rego Park’s menorah lighting at Federoff Triangle on Sunday, December 29.  An LED menorah topped off with jugs of oil shined on the fifth night of Chanukah at the plaza by 67^th Avenue.