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Recent figures show that of the 5 million American Jews, 4.5 million don’t identify Jewishly. If each of the roughly 1,500 kiruv/outreach professionals managed to connect with 300 people, this would not make a dent in the remaining four million. However, if all 500,000 frum Jews inspired less than 10 people during their lives, that would effectively reach all American Jews.

We are all looking forward with great anticipation to the annual Erna Lindenfeld Hachnasas Kallah Tea to be held on Monday evening, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. The Tea has been a Queens hallmark event for decades, providing our community with the opportunity to give tz’dakah to a most worthy local cause, while enjoying incredible entertainment and amazing raffle prizes.

The event will feature entertaining performances and hi-tech installations to spotlight the successes of the University’s $613 Million Rise Up fundraising campaign

Through an innovative blend of immersive technologies and a state-of-the-art culinary experience, Yeshiva University’s 98th Annual Hanukkah Dinner, on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Glasshouse, reimagines a cherished tradition with an eye on the future, imbued with the Core Torah Values that underscore every aspect of the University.

On November 11 and 12, Shabbat Parshat Vayera, the HANC High School freshmen and sophomore girls had the opportunity to spend Shabbat together in West Hempstead. The Shabbat was filled with Torah learning, ruach, bonding, good food, laughter, and much more!

In the Gemara (Bava M’tzia 59a), we learn that since the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash, the gates of t’filah have been closed. However, our Sages teach us that the power of t’filah from the heart combined together with a complete trust in Hashem and awareness that He is the One in control of the world, can break through all the gates of Heaven and there is nothing that can stand in its way. There is nothing stronger than prayer from closeness and love of Hashem; it breaks all barriers and can change what has been decreed.

CQJCC, Central Queens Jewish Community Circle, started by Rebbetzin Mushky Mendelson, is distributing 100 Thanksgiving-themed Shabbos gift packages to local community members residing in Forest Hills and Rego Park. This effort goes hand-in-hand with the organization’s mission of reaching out to vulnerable or lonely neighbors with love. To get involved, visit www.cqjcc.org.