Community Corner

In the complex, ever-shifting landscape of New York politics, few candidates embody the confluence of experience, resilience, and deep community ties like Thomas Sullivan. As he makes his second bid for the New York State Assembly in District 23, which covers the southern reaches of Queens and the Rockaways, Sullivan is both a familiar face and a determined challenger, intent on addressing the critical issues that affect his constituents.

Our Sages teach us (see Talmud Bavli, Bava Basra 14b) that King David wrote Psalms (T’hilim) based on his own experiences along with the contributions of other great Jewish figures. While the Book of T’hilim was composed mainly by King David, the Gemara, there, enumerates ten authors who composed Psalms other than King David.

Highly selective fellowships offer unique leadership development opportunities and generous merit scholarships to help students develop their singular talents in a spirit of community, collaboration and friendship.

Assemblyman Berger provides state funding towards Public Safety

Assemblymember Sam Berger (D-Kew Gardens Hills) announced $300,000 in capital funding for emergency services group Queens Borough Safety Patrol Shmira to support their public safety mission.

In Tehillim, Psalm 27, David HaMelech beseeches, “Let me dwell in the House of Hashem all the days of my life, behold the pleasantness of Hashem, and to visit in His Sanctuary.” How can David HaMelech live somewhere permanently and yet merely be a visitor? Rabbi Zvi Sobolofksy explains that David HaMelech is asking Hashem to help him always have the excitement of a first-time experience when he serves Hashem. David HaMelech desires to be a dweller all of his days but yet never lose the passion of a visitor. 

MTA has talmidim and alumni attending and working at various camps around the Tri-State Area and in Israel. It is always a highlight for the boys to be visited by MTA rebbeim and staff, who always show up bearing a summer swag gift and food! It is a great way to stay connected over the summer months.