Queens Jewish Link
Connecting the Queens Jewish Community While a libelous Israeli film was rewarded in Venice with a jury prize and a standing ovation, the...
New York
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his candidacy for New York governor, launching a contentious Republican primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a rising Trump ally who entered the race last month.
Recap: Rikki is disappointed that her mother called and she didn’t get to speak with her. When will her mother come home? It’s hard for her to have to take care of her brothers.
New York
Anti-ICE protesters clashed with NYPD officers in Lower Manhattan’s Chinatown, blocking a federal parking garage where agents were reportedly preparing for an immigration enforcement operation.
Shalom Task Force will gather the community on Sunday, December 7, at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst for its Annual Brunch, a morning dedicated to connection, reflection, and strengthening the support systems that so many individuals in crisis rely upon. This year’s theme, “A Stronger Tomorrow Starts With Us,” captures the profound moments that defined the past year for us. Every day, people turn to us at times of darkness and fear. They are unsure what comes next, uncertain of what is possible, and questioning whether hope is still within reach. At Shalom Task Force, we know that hope is not about unrealistic promises or vague assurances that everything will be “fine.” Instead, our work is rooted in realistic hope.
In the months after October 7th, as Israel reeled from loss, shock, and pain, thousands turned to OneFamily, Israel’s national organization assisting victims of terror and war for nearly 25 years. Faced with an avalanche of need, the organization had to greatly - and immediately - expand the number of volunteers and coordinators. In a beautiful show of resilience, healing, and bravery, many who have been on the receiving end of OneFamily’s care stepped up to help the newly bereaved.
In his latest book, Dear G-d, Why?, the veteran professor offers a lifetime of wisdom on faith and resilience.
When Rabbi Benjamin Blech walks into his classroom at Yeshiva University, students rise. At 92, he is still teaching—still sharp, still funny, and still humbled by the idea that he might have one more thing to say. “I think I’m the oldest professor here,” he jokes. “I don’t know if that’s something to brag about.”
