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Vika Bekker’s journey to Stern College for Women was anything but traditional. Raised in a secular Jewish home in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, she first connected with Judaism through NCSY in high school, despite her immigrant parents’ reluctance. By the time she transferred to Stern from the University of Illinois, she faced a new challenge: catching up with peers who had spent years immersed in Jewish education.

On Tuesday evening, January 14, the Navigating the Medical System Lecture Series, hosted by Congregation Etz Chaim, featured an informative lecture on eye health.

Larry Penner, a passionate advocate for public transportation, dedicated political leader, and prolific letter writer, passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 71, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Known for his tireless work in the transportation sector, Larry's career spanned more than three decades with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. He was an influential figure in shaping the policies and funding that benefited millions of commuters in New York, New Jersey, and beyond.

As Jerusalem continues to grow and evolve, the Arnona and Katamon neighborhoods stand at the forefront of this transformation with spectacular new projects. With easy access to Anglo-friendly Shuls, top-tier schools, and vibrant communities like Baka and the German Colony, these neighborhoods are ideal for families and individuals seeking the next hot spots for Anglo buyers in Jerusalem.

On Thursday, January 23, the New York City Council passed Resolution 0713-2025, co-prime sponsored by Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Keith Powers, recognizing January 27, 2025, as the 80^th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi death camps, and commemorating January 27 annually as Auschwitz Remembrance Day in New York City to honor the memories of the over one million Jews and tens of thousands of others who were brutally murdered there at the hands of the Nazis during World War II.

  Let me be clear:

• I am not applying for this job.
• I know many who want the job, reached out to me if I could get them connected to those in charge of choosing the candidate.
• Anyone not MAGA or a proven RED DOWN BALLOT should not be considered.