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In the month of Elul, we embark on a journey of self-reflection and renewal. Just as the earth readies itself for the harvest, we too must reap the fruits of our deeds. The Hebrew letters of “Elul” are said to embody the phrase “Ani L’dodi, V’dodi Li” – “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine” (Shir HaShirim 6:3). This phrase encapsulates a profound message, underlining that even in the face of challenges and hardships, we remain embraced by Hashem’s boundless love and guidance.

Chazaq, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of youth, proudly held a ribbon-cutting event for its new, state-of-the-art Chazaq Youth Center in Forest Hills. The momentous event took place with the esteemed presence of distinguished elected officials, underlining the center’s significance as a transformative space for local public-school students.

Maria Rodriguez, a Christian native of Venezuela, is standing on a street corner here one recent windy afternoon, eagerly describing the familiar type of chicken she eats regularly, seven-tenths of a mile down Coney Island Avenue in a small quasi-restaurant in the heart of Flatbush, a heavily Orthodox neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Thursday, August 3, marked a momentous occasion for Camp Kaylie, as it graciously welcomed five esteemed rebbetzins, infusing the camp with an atmosphere of joy and spirituality.

What an incredible summer for One Israel Fund, and it’s not even close to being over! During the past six weeks, over 600 people came out in support of One Israel Fund at our annual Summer Barbecue and Fine Israeli Wine Tasting events in West Hempstead, Englewood, Great Neck, and the Five Towns. An incredible thanks to each of our hosts, Sharon & Alan Shulman, the Gontownik Family, Shira & Dr. Benjy Neren, and Naomi & Mark Rubin, for all their hard work and for opening their homes and their beautiful yards.