Community Corner

The Queens Jewish Community Council (QJCC) hosted its annual legislative breakfast on Feb. 9 at the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, marking the 55th year of QJCC’s service to the community.

This past Motza’ei Shabbos, February 8, a moving melaveh malkah was held at Yeshiva Ohel Simcha in memory of Miriam bat Osnat a”h (Pinkhasov) on the occasion of her first azkarah. Organized by Chazaq in conjunction with Lev Miriam, an organization run by her friends in her memory, brought together family, friends, and members of the Queens Jewish community to honor her legacy. The evening not only paid tribute to Miriam’s life but also shed light on the vital importance of communal support for at-risk youth.

On the evening of Wednesday, February 5, the Jewish community of Kew Gardens Hills gathered for a special reception on behalf of P’eylim / Lev L’Achim. The event, graciously hosted by Dr. Elie and Golda Fried, was a momentous occasion in support of an organization dedicated to bringing Jews closer to their heritage.

On Monday, January 27, Rabbi Simantov Yanetz, the esteemed leader of the Bukharian Jewish Congregation of Briarwood, had the honor of hosting Rav Yosef Dovid Teitelbaum, the Sassover Rebbe from Eretz Yisroel. I had the privilege of accompanying Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak Friedman, the leader of K’hal Beis Yosef D’Ulem, whose rebbetzin is related to the Rebbe, to meet him at Rabbi Yanetz’s residence in Briarwood for a meaningful visit and l’chaim.

Editor's Note: We published the following article last week but mistakenly included a picture that was not of Susan. The article is reprinted below with Susan's picture. We apologize for the error.

October 31, 1930 – January 25, 2025

 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Isidore Guberman, a cherished Korean War veteran, beloved member of the Jewish community, and steadfast soul who lived a life full of resilience and dedication. Mr. Guberman passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 94.