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Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, City Council candidate Timothy Rosen, and President Trump’s former housing official (as HUD Secretary) Dr. Ben Carson, all spoke at the Central Queens Republican meeting at Congregation Havurat Yisrael in Forest Hills on Thursday, August 26.

During the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, B’nei Yisrael take upon themselves to recite T’hilim, because saying T’hilim is a s’gulah for t’shuvah. According to Likutei Moharan II:73, saying T’hilim is a great way to rouse feelings of awakening toward Hashem.

Transitioning back into a school schedule and easing those back-to-school jitters can be challenging, but these tips can set you and your children up for a strong and successful school year.

Magen David Adom has prioritized the task of placing defibrillators in public spaces throughout Israel. Already, thousands have been installed around the country. Defibrillators can be operated without medical training and are intended to save lives in the event of a heart attack until emergency crews arrive.

Alex Itzkowitz, coordinator for Chaverim of Northeastern PA, which covers Scranton, Chapman Lake, and the Poconos, hosted a volunteer appreciation barbecue at his home in Scranton to honor the volunteers for their dedication.

Last Sunday evening, Kehilas Torah Temima (KTT) in Kew Gardens Hills was filled with laughter and tears as it hosted its annual barbecue. A bittersweet event, this year’s barbecue honored Rabbi Elan and Rebbetzin Elisheva Segelman for their contribution to KTT and the greater Queens community, as well as bid them farewell in anticipation of their upcoming move to Los Angeles.