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Connecting the Queens Jewish Community In his support for Israel, Dr. Gene Berkovich backs a variety of causes, sharing them with his...
Orot celebrated its fourth annual Chanukah party on Sunday, December 29, at Ohr Natan of Rego Park, bringing together over 100 community members for an evening of joyous festivities and celebration.
In last week’s parshah, Yosef revealed himself to his brothers after not seeing them for 22 years, The pasuk states: “Vayomer Yosef el echav: Ani Yosef. Ha’od avi chai? V’lo yachlu echav laanos oso ki nivhalu mi’panav. – And Yosef said to his brothers, ‘I am Yosef. Is my father still alive?’ But his brothers could not answer him because they were left disconcerted before him (B’reishis 45:3).”
Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica Hills was filled with the Chanukah spirit, both within its facility and throughout the community. Candle-lighting ceremonies took place each evening, led by the on-staff rabbi, Rabbi Zavel Pearlman, accompanied by delicious latkes and, of course, donuts. The halls buzzed with activity as family members, including grandchildren and great-grandchildren, joined in the festivities.
Hundreds celebrated Chabad of Forest Hills North’s tenth annual “Chanukah on the Park.” A menorah made of ice, a fire show, music, and Chanukah chocolate gelt thrown down from a Fire Department truck were part of the fun on Thursday, December 26, at Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills.
In February of last year, the Israel Chesed Center held the inaugural “Shabbat B’yachad Nenatzeach” / Israel Unity Shabbat, an extraordinary event uniting Jewish communities across the 5 Towns, Long Beach, West Hempstead, and Oceanside. Over 40 shuls and yeshivot participated, with 25 Chayalim joining these communities for a Shabbat filled with achdut (unity) and chizuk (strengthening). It was a powerful display of solidarity with the soldiers who serve Israel, and a meaningful experience that left an indelible mark on all who attended.
Students from the Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy (MTA) have partnered with Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy, to create and distribute over 100 care packages for university students on financial aid in honor of Chanukah.
