Opinion

As you know the 11^th of Tamuz marks the 5^th Hebrew Yahrzeit for my father, Marshall Harlan Epstein, Meir Zvi ben Natan zichrono livracha. It is hard to imagine that five years have passed since my father’s petirah. Sometimes It is hard for me to bear.  I miss my father every single day, even if I don’t say it out loud. He is always in my thoughts and prayers. Every morning, when I pray., I never forget to say tehillim. That is when I think of him, because the power of tehillim can be strong. It pains me and I’m sure others when there is not much we can do to help our loved ones in situations of dire need, and prayer can be the best way to ask Hashem for help to heal our loved ones.

Dear Editor:

 My name is Grace and I am proud to be your Member of Congress. Those of you who know me – and I am lucky to consider so many of you friends – have let me into your houses and lives over the past eight years. You have invited me to your families’ Seders and you have given me guidance when I have needed it most – both professionally and personally. We have celebrated together and we have mourned together, for leaders in our community and for the victims of hate crimes across the country, whether in Pittsburgh, San Diego, or here in New York.

Dear Editor:

 My husband and I just came back from a walk down Main Street. When we passed the Graze and Grill Point, we were in shock. In front of Grill Point, two women who did not look Jewish (but it’s possible that they were) were eating food from Grill Point, but had their 7-11 Slurpees on the table and were drinking from them. In front of the Graze, a restaurant that serves meat, sat a man at a table eating a slice of pizza!

Dear Editor:

 We anticipate receiving and reading the Queens Jewish Link every week. We enjoy reading neighborhood news and your commentators’ take on the news of the broader world. I salute and support your efforts wholeheartedly and wish you continued success during these difficult times for so many private enterprises.

Dear Editor:

 In regard to last week’s Democratic Primary in-person voting results, I mistakenly reported that, along with Rep. Grace Meng’s reelection, her allies Morton and Sandra Povman had also been reelected as District Leaders. In fact, Mrs. Povman won, but Mr. Povman did not, losing to Mark Morrill, a member of Mel Gagarin’s campaign and the New Reformers slate that nominated opposition candidates across Queens.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Dear Editor:

Congresswoman Grace Meng is and always has been a champion for our district: tirelessly fighting for our needs, standing up for the values and ideals that make this community so special. In these tumultuous times, it is important to have a representative who is honorable and has the courage of her convictions. She is not merely the representative of our community, she is a friend. We fully and wholeheartedly endorse Grace Meng for reelection. A vote cast for Grace Meng is a vote for our community.