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Last week, US Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Brain Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Kathy Manning (D-NC), Randy Weber (R-TX), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Kay Granger (R-TX), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Chris Smith (R-NJ), all Co-Chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combatting Anti-Semitism, led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, requesting an update on the investigation into instances of anti-Semitism at the State Department.

Staff at Masbia of Queens built a sukkah to feed the need during Sukkos, in addition to take-home raw grocery packages and take-home cooked Shabbos and Yom-Tov meals.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul acknowledged the Sukkos celebrations with a statement to the Jewish community where she noted that it is “a time to joyously celebrate the bounties we have received and can share with others.” At a simchas beis hashoeva in Crown Heights at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Chanina Sperlin, the governor made it a point to highlight her indebtedness of the values and traditions held dear to the New York Jewish community. Hochul went on to pledge her commitment and support to both the Jewish community and its cherished institutions. She was joined by elected officials included, Mayor Eric Adams, Attorney General Letitia James, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, and various local legislators, including the Honorable Daniel Rosenthal representing the New York State Assembly. 

 By QJL Staff

The Kew Gardens and Richmond Hills communities hosted a lively simchas bais ha’shoeva on Motza’ei Yom Tov, Chol HaMoed Sukkos, October 11, at Khal Adas Yereim in Kew Gardens. Attendees were treated to the music of Rabbi Ophie Nat, amongst an array of special guest singers. The packed program included singing and dancing, pizza and ice cream, as well as a heartfelt kumzits that included raffles for the children. Top prizes included a hoverboard, scooter, a 21-speed mountain bicycle, and $250, $100, and $25 Amazon gift cards. Adults were entered into a raffle for a framed picture of the Chofetz Chaim. The annual event was presented by Divrei Chizuk and the local Pirchei chapter. As the pictures are testament, fun was had by all.

Assemblymember Rosenthal has received the endorsement of the New York City Police Benevolent Association which represents approximately 24,000 sworn NYPD members. Because of his steadfast commitment to public safety and law enforcement, the PBA has endorsed Daniel Rosenthal in his bid for reelection. Their collective mission to ensure public safety concerns has never been more crucial, and I look forward to supporting the brave men and women in blue with the tools they need to keep our families and streets safe.

Last Wednesday, on the first day of Chol HaMoed, over 2,000 men, women, and children from a variety of Queens communities converged at Haym Salomon Square just outside of the Queens Public Library of Kew Gardens Hills for a Mega Sukkot Unity event, in honor of the year of Hakhel.