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Learn practical ways to support those facing illness and bring comfort to those in need

As we enter the month of Elul and prepare for the Yamim Nora’im, the entire community is invited to strengthen their practice of the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim. This Sunday evening, September 7, at 8:00 p.m., a community gathering will take place at the Young Israel of Queens Valley, 141-55 77^th Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills. The event – open to both men and women, and with no solicitations – will highlight practical ways to assist those facing health challenges.

Acclaimed Israeli singer-songwriter Akiva will headline a landmark concert at the United Palace Theatre in Upper Manhattan on Sunday, September 14, 2025, joined by international music icon Idan Raichel. The event, officially affiliated with Yeshiva University and its alumni network, is one of the most anticipated cultural gatherings in recent memory for New York’s Jewish community.

It was the Jewish heritage trip of a lifetime when 45 Emet Outreach students visited Prague, Poland, and Vienna this summer. The itinerary celebrated Jewish survival from the midst of destruction, and the lessons resonated across generations. It was an eight-day experience that left participants with gratitude for their Jewish heritage, an appreciation of their daily lives, and a determination to strengthen their connection to Hashem.

On Monday evening, September 15, at 8:00 pm, Rabbi Ari Schonfeld, Menahel of the Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan, will deliver the third annual Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills Pre-Rosh HaShanah Shiur.

Parshas Ki Seitzei begins with the words: “Ki seitzei la’milchamah al oyvecha – When you go out to war against your enemies.” The Torah reminds us that life itself is full of battles – sometimes external, but often internal. Each of us faces struggles, challenges, and tests, and Hashem assures us that with His help, we can emerge victorious.

US Representative Grace Meng announced last week that she is addressing the recent spike in mail theft occurring across Kew Gardens Hills.