Community Corner

Assemblyman Sam Berger (D-Kew Gardens Hills) announced last week that he intends to introduce legislation in the 2025 legislative session aimed at combating the disturbing rise in anti-Semitism in New York. The legislation will require all New York State agencies to incorporate IHRA’s working definition of anti-Semitism into their anti-discrimination policies.

The eighth day of Chanukah is known as “Zos Chanukah.” Zos Chanukah has the k’dushah of the past seven days of Chanukah built up. The s’farim ha’k’doshim bring down how it’s a very auspicious time to gaze at the eight flames and daven from your heart. The day is m’sugal for one to daven for; barren women to have children, for a r’fuah sh’leimah, and for one to be blessed with increased parnasah.

$105M project launched in August 2021 sees light of day

After decades of tireless advocacy by local leaders and residents, Southeast Queens has reached a pivotal milestone in public safety. Last Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley joined elected officials and community members to cut the ribbon on the brand-new 116^th

Owner Scott Campbell donates to Hatzolah and Tomchei Shabbos

On Thursday, December 12, community members and local politicians gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the reopening of Dunkin’ on Union Turnpike and Main Street. The store owner, Scott Campbell, is donating to Hatzolah of Queens and Great Neck and to Tomchei Shabbos of Queens. Tomchei Shabbos of Queens was the recipient of a $6,000 donation by Mr. Campbell in conjunction with the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Also, Queens Hatzolah was the recipient of a $3,000 donation from Mr. Campbell as well.

 It was the 25^th of December,

And when she closes her eyes, she remembers

Just how it was.

Dr. Shmuel Shields taught the first session of Basic Judaism in the Yeshiva Kesser Torah Beis Midrash on Sunday morning, December 8. The classes will be ongoing every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at the Yeshiva. Please encourage any beginners you know to join this inspiring, informative class.