Queens Jewish Link
Connecting the Queens Jewish Community 
With the dark winter nights upon us, Chazaq hosted an inspirational couples night out in the Five Towns that kindled a spark in the relationships of 35 couples. The evening was filled with warmth, inspiration, and unforgettable experiences, showcasing the power of community and meaningful connections.
The Queens Community is looking forward with great anticipation to the annual Erna Lindenfeld Hachnosas Kallah Tea on Tuesday evening, December 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills.
On Thursday, November 28, Rabbi Mordechai Finkelman, Mashgiach of Yeshiva Ohr HaChaim, spoke at Khal Nachlas Yitzchok. He shared that Parshas Toldos has a haftarah, which is from Malachi, that tells us what happens right before the Mashiach comes. It is a special haftarah, but it wasn’t read this year because Rosh Chodesh was on Sunday [and Monday], so the Machar Chodesh haftarah was read instead.
One Israel Fund’s 30th Anniversary Gala To Mark a Legacy of Growth and Impact
For three decades, One Israel Fund has remained steadfast in its mission: strengthening and uplifting the lives of over 500,000 residents in Judea and Samaria. As the premier organization dedicated to these regions and Israel’s vulnerable southern and northern borders, One Israel Fund focuses on what matters most - ensuring safety, enhancing quality of life and fostering thriving communities.
Congregation Charm Circle, located on Park Drive East in Kew Gardens Hills, has flourished as a vibrant hub of Torah learning and t’filah under the esteemed leadership of Rabbi Yaniv Meirov. This past Motza’ei Shabbos, the shul hosted its popular weekly Avos U’Banim program, energetically spearheaded by Rabbi Hershel Praeger, a beloved rebbi at Ezra Academy in Forest Hills.
This past Monday, Met Council supplied over 100 turkeys and food boxes for distribution to members of the Young Israel of Forest Hills Senior League. The essential food giveaway was attended and facilitated by New York State Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi, New York City Council Member Lynn Schulman, and Aaron Cyperstein, Managing Director at Met Council.
