Community Corner

The Mishnah in Rosh HaShanah (1:2) teaches us how Rosh HaShanah is different from the other three times of the year (Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos) during which we are also judged. Rosh HaShanah, the Mishnah teaches, is different because “Kol ba’ei olam ovrin l’fanav – all who come into the world are judged individually, as they pass before Hashem, as if they are walking in a single file.” This mishnah brings a pasuk in T’hilim (33:15) to explain how Hashem could judge the billions mixed together all over the world as unique, individual creatures. The pasuk says: “Ha’yotzeir yachad libam, ha’meivin el kol ma’aseihem – because Hashem formed every aspect of every being, He can fully comprehend every single individual’s actions, words, and thoughts.”

In 1969, man took the iconic first steps on the moon. That same summer, a giant leap was taken by a visionary group of founders who established OHEL Children’s Home & Family Services. When OHEL’s doors opened to abused, neglected, and homeless children, the children took their first steps into loving care.

“Giant Leaps Taken, Bold Steps Forward” is the theme for OHEL’s 50^th Gala, set for Sunday, November 24, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

On Monday night, October 7, Rav Noach Isaac Oelbaum presented inspiring Pre-Yom Kippur chizuk for the Yamim Nora’im. This event was a continuation in the series of community lectures sponsored by Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe.

ALEH residents with severe complex disabilities and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks join extended Noé family for sefer Torah inauguration and dedication of ALEH’s ‘Bet Chayil’ center, a game changer for disability care in Israel.

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