Community Corner

Let’s Get Real With Coach Menachem featured Yehudah Alcabes, LCSW, on Sunday night, June 30, for a virtual shiur on healing through humor.

Tuesday, July 9, the 3rd of Tammuz, was the 30-year mark since the passing of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, my mentor, teacher, and inspiration. He was not just my Rebbe. He was the Rebbe of the people. Jews from far and wide consulted him. They sought his advice, insight, and teachings, but more than anything, they sought his validation and love.

In honor of the 30th year since the Lubavitcher Rebbe's passing, the Shluchim of Queens arranged a dignified visit to the Ohel for the Borough President Donovan Richards. Richards displayed a deep respect for the Rebbe by writing a pan and reciting T'hilim at the Ohel. The Borough President resides just a few blocks from the Ohel and represented the community when he was a NYC Council Member. Richards has a history of being very helpful to the Ohel and developed a rapport between the administration of the Ohel and the local community members. He commented how privileged he feels every morning when he wakes up and realizes his close proximity to this holy eternal resting place. Richards also proclaimed Education and Sharing Day in honor of the Rebbe, with a proclamation presented to the Queens Shluchim at the Ohel. The Shluchim presented the Borough President with a gift, the best selling book Rebbe by Joseph Telushkin. Upon receiving it, Richards commented, “I can't wait to read it!"

Rabbi & Rebbetzin Shmuel Gold and Margy Cohen were honored by the Queens Jewish Center at their 81^st Annual Journal Dinner. More than 120 people attended at Simcha Palace in Kew Gardens Hills on June 23.

Yankie Meyer z"I, the founder of Misaskim, was larger than life. For two decades, the humble askan ran Misaskim and its affiliate Yedid single-handedly. Since his passing, the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers have been working together to perpetuate his legacy and continue being a rock of support for those facing tragedy and loss.

Last Monday evening, the Jewish Heritage Center (JHC) hosted its much-anticipated annual dinner, marking 36 years of incredible growth. The night was filled with inspiration, unity, and profound gratitude, as attendees came together to express their appreciation and support for all the JHC has done for the community as a whole, and for each individual personally.