Colors: Blue Color

Larry Penner, a passionate advocate for public transportation, dedicated political leader, and prolific letter writer, passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 71, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Known for his tireless work in the transportation sector, Larry's career spanned more than three decades with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. He was an influential figure in shaping the policies and funding that benefited millions of commuters in New York, New Jersey, and beyond.

As Jerusalem continues to grow and evolve, the Arnona and Katamon neighborhoods stand at the forefront of this transformation with spectacular new projects. With easy access to Anglo-friendly Shuls, top-tier schools, and vibrant communities like Baka and the German Colony, these neighborhoods are ideal for families and individuals seeking the next hot spots for Anglo buyers in Jerusalem.

On Thursday, January 23, the New York City Council passed Resolution 0713-2025, co-prime sponsored by Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Keith Powers, recognizing January 27, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi death camps, and commemorating January 27 annually as Auschwitz Remembrance Day in New York City to honor the memories of the over one million Jews and tens of thousands of others who were brutally murdered there at the hands of the Nazis during World War II.

Over the past year, Jewish college students across the US have been yearning for meaningful, relevant, and supportive programs as they face unprecedented challenges on campus. Emet Outreach has now embarked on an exciting collaboration with Olami. A new initiative called jHealth debuted last spring and just wrapped an incredible fall semester at both Queens College and Adelphi University. Geared towards students pursuing careers in health-related fields, the eight-week course provided a “prescription” for success in melding career and Judaism.