Community Corner

Over the course of 20 years, there have been many milestones at Emet Outreach. Two weeks ago, the organization held their largest Charidy campaign to date and were successful in raising over 1.4 million dollars. “We are grateful. This would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our devoted students, alumni, community partners, family, and friends,” said Rabbi Akiva Rutenberg, Emet Co-Founder & CEO. “Baruch Hashem, the funds raised will enable our team to continue to reach more unaffiliated college students, young adults, and young couples with the beauty of Torah and Mitzvot.”

Yachad New York members recently enjoyed a wonderful time at the annual “Bowling Across the Region” event, bringing together participants and community members from various New York regions for a fun bowling playoff.

The Chazaq Annual Carnival held this past Sunday at Lander College for Men in Kew Gardens Hills was a spectacular success, attracting over 1,500 people who came together to enjoy a day of family fun and community spirit.

What is more fun than chopping and dicing together? Mixing and mingling, of course – as connections are being created! YUConnects brought the frum singles community together for an engaging evening on June 19 at the Young Israel of Woodmere, featuring a “Chopped” competition led by the renowned chef Naomi Nachman. Singles from various backgrounds had the opportunity to meet and enjoy a dynamic and interactive experience that combined culinary creativity with social networking.

Former four-term U.S. Congressman and 2022 New York Gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin has officially endorsed Thomas P. Sullivan for the New York State Assembly, District 23. Citing Sullivan’s leadership and service, Zeldin expressed strong support for Sullivan’s campaign amid challenging times for the state.

It was announced earlier this month that the Nova Music Festival exhibit in Lower Manhattan would be extended until June 22. This occurred in light of, or perhaps because of, unprecedented anti-Semitic incidents nationwide, including nasty demonstrations just outside it at 35 Wall Street. The exhibit, which memorialized the lives senselessly killed by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, came to New York City on April 21, and just days ahead of its closing, “more than 100,000 visitors have walked through the Lower Manhattan space during its two-month run, according to organizers – with a notable uptick over the past week,” as reported by JTA.