Community Corner

While representing the 18^th Congressional District in the House of Representatives, Nita Lowey would say she was the Congresswoman from the “Chai District.” It was more than a play on words over the number of the district she represented; during the course of a lengthy career, Nita Lowey made a substantial contribution to the safety and security of Israel and the Jewish community in New York.

Purim celebrations were meaningful and engaging for students and alumni of Emet Outreach. The simchah started at Queens College before the chag for members of the Emet Student Association (ESA) and the jHealth program.

Sh’foch chamascha al ha’goyim asher lo y’da’ucha – Pour out Your wrath upon the nations that do not recognize You” (T’hilim 79:6). Klal Yisrael, on the other hand, has a completely different reaction. When we are faced with sorrows, we call out and turn to Hashem and His Torah, as David HaMelech stated, “Tzarah v’yagon emtza, u’v’sheim Hashem ekra – I will find troubles and sorrows, and I will call out in Hashem’s name” (T’hilim 117:13).

This past Shushan Purim, 14 energetic and eager boys embarked on an unforgettable journey to Lakewood as a reward for their participation in the 10-week Metikut HaTorah program at Bet Midrash Tov, Rav Menashe Tzadka’s shul. Over the course of at least seven weeks, these dedicated boys immersed themselves in Torah learning, delving into the sugiyos of Chanukah from the Gemara in Shabbat and the Shulchan Aruch.

This year’s World Zionist Congress election is the most confusing one in history.  A lot of the confusion is happening because nine new slates sprung up, many of whom sound alike, or do not make it clear where they stand on the real issues that come up at the World Zionist Congress.