Community Corner

It was the Jewish heritage trip of a lifetime when 45 Emet Outreach students visited Prague, Poland, and Vienna this summer. The itinerary celebrated Jewish survival from the midst of destruction, and the lessons resonated across generations. It was an eight-day experience that left participants with gratitude for their Jewish heritage, an appreciation of their daily lives, and a determination to strengthen their connection to Hashem.

On Monday evening, September 15, at 8:00 pm, Rabbi Ari Schonfeld, Menahel of the Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan, will deliver the third annual Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills Pre-Rosh HaShanah Shiur.

Parshas Ki Seitzei begins with the words: “Ki seitzei la’milchamah al oyvecha – When you go out to war against your enemies.” The Torah reminds us that life itself is full of battles – sometimes external, but often internal. Each of us faces struggles, challenges, and tests, and Hashem assures us that with His help, we can emerge victorious.

US Representative Grace Meng announced last week that she is addressing the recent spike in mail theft occurring across Kew Gardens Hills.

Acclaimed Israeli singer-songwriter Akiva will headline a landmark concert at the United Palace Theatre in Upper Manhattan on Sunday, September 14, 2025, joined by international music icon Idan Raichel. The event, officially affiliated with Yeshiva University and its alumni network, is one of the most anticipated cultural gatherings in recent memory for New York’s Jewish community.

On Wednesday, August 6, Orot hosted a one-of-a-kind challah bake in honor of Tu B’Av, and the evening carried a spirit unlike any other. What made this program so meaningful was its heartfelt mission: Each girl who attended was paired with a sponsor – someone single, whether a man or woman – for whom she would daven as she kneaded the dough, recited brachos, and whispered personal prayers to Hashem for their future zivug.