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The eighth day of Chanukah is known as “Zos Chanukah.” Zos Chanukah has the k’dushah of the past seven days of Chanukah built up. The s’farim ha’k’doshim bring down how it’s a very auspicious time to gaze at the eight flames and daven from your heart. The day is m’sugal for one to daven for barren women to have children, for a r’fuah sh’leimah, and for one to be blessed with increased parnasah.

Rabbi Stuart Verstandig, President of the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, greeted community members at the shul on Wednesday evening, November 30, to discuss safety concerns and to learn about ways to help make the neighborhood safer. Rabbi Verstandig shared that Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, the shul’s Rabbi Emeritus, established a strong relationship with the members of NYPD’s 107 Precinct.

Doctors from CMD of Englewood, NJ, and Fresh Meadows presented advances in Podiatric and Spine Surgery to members of Englewood PBA, Chapter 216 at their local meeting and sponsored the evening’s dinner.  Head of Chapter, Detective Ron Layne Ron Layne spoke of the tight relationship between the police force and CMD and its closeness and availability. The doctors emphasized the honor that the group feels in treating members of law enforcement commenting: “For us, there is no bigger VIP than treating a law enforcement officer.” Dr. Saraf, whose training included significant treatment of foot and ankle trauma, spoke to them about her experiences and readiness to treat traumatic bony and muscle sprains and fractures. CMD is planning additional events and collaboration with the force. Stay tuned!

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Our Sages teach us that a prerequisite for a s’gulah to work is that the person is observing the mitzvos of the Torah. The best way for a person to achieve blessing is Torah observance and prayer, but a s’gulah can make it more propitious for a favorable outcome.  Here are some s’gulos for Chanukah.

Wearing a bulletproof vest, I was ready for my ride-along with the 107 Precinct.

“The Ride-Along Program enables community leaders and residents to experience firsthand the everyday work that police officers do,” according to the NYPD Community Affairs Programs website.

“The Emet Couples Retreat is a getaway we look forward to every year. It’s that time when we can go away, reconnect, and reflect on ourselves as a couple and as parents,” Marianna and Boris Musheyev explained when discussing why the annual three-day event is a priority on their calendar. The Musheyevs spent Thanksgiving weekend with 325 Emet alumni and staff at the majestic Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey. Designed to promote spiritual and marital rejuvenation, the retreat balanced Torah concepts and growth-oriented learning with a variety of activities. “This retreat is a treasured part of our scheduled yearly programs since it’s like a family reunion,” said Rabbi Akiva Rutenberg, Emet Co-founder and Director. “We’ve watched so many of our couples grow from the time they were single college students, and we’re honored to still be part of their lives as they build their own families.”