Community Corner

On Tuesday, the eight co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism issued the following joint statement in response to the disturbing rise of antisemitic attacks and violence targeting the Jewish community:

What does simchah really mean, and what does it look like from the outside? Simchah is an inner joy, contentment, and peace of mind that is the direct result of spiritual growth, movement, and connection to Hashem. In other words, someone who is really alive in this world is the one who is truly b’simchah.

On Wednesday, May 19, the eleventh grade of Shevach High School was privileged to visit a unique exhibit created by the students of the Bais Yaakov of Baltimore. Titled “Journeys Through the Generations,” the exhibit allowed visitors to learn about Jewish history throughout the ages through a creative tour that consisted of sophisticated museum-like displays featuring Jewish life in over 30 countries worldwide. The Shevach girls were excited to review their lessons in Jewish history in a fun way and to interact with the Baltimore students.

Am Yisrael Chai, the Nation of Israel lives, and its destiny is our destiny.

The United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, Inc. (UJA) alongside the Jewish Community Relations Council, New York chapter (JCRC-NY), and the Consulate General of Israel for New York held a community solidarity gathering on Wednesday, May 12, entitled, “New York Stands with Israel.” The program was designed to further engrain in our elected officials and the world media that the electorate of New York and its leadership unite with Israel during its time of peril.

The people of this country are blessed. The unprecedented speed of development and deployment of the vaccine for COVID-19 has brought us to a place where with G-d’s continued help and blessing we can hope that the worst of the pandemic is behind us.

More than a hundred people showed their support for Israel at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills on Thursday, May 13.