Queens Jewish Link
Connecting the Queens Jewish Community 
Choosing joy and happiness in our lives was Rebbetzin Raizel Schusterman’s theme during a Zoom presentation on July 11.
Rebbetzin Raizel Schusterman is a Certified Positive Psychology-Based Life Coach, and along with her husband, Rabbi Nechemia Schusterman, leads the Chabad of Peabody Jewish Center in Massachusetts.
Parshas D’varim marks the beginning of Moshe Rabbeinu’s final words to the Children of Israel, delivered as they stand on the threshold of the Promised Land. As Moshe recounts their journey, he reminds them of their failures and successes, their challenges and triumphs. Rashi teaches us that Moshe hints at the people’s misdeeds without explicitly mentioning them, ensuring that their dignity is preserved.
Rabbi Mendy Hecht started and has led the Chabad of Forest Hills North synagogue since 2012. He also has been Chaplain at the Rikers Island Correctional Facility since 2021.
MTA started their summer tour, visiting two incredible camps where many talmidim and alumni are attending and/or working. The first visit was to Camp Kaylie, where they had the opportunity to catch up with current talmidim, recent alumni, and even more distinguished alumni like Rav Aryeh Lebowitz shlita and Rav Shalom Rosner shlita. Doughnuts and drawstring swag bags were distributed to all, and everyone is looking forward to the 2023-24 school year.
President Donald Trump spoke at a gala dinner hosted by the Israel Heritage Foundation (IHF) on Monday night and demonstrated why a vote for Trump is a vote for Israel.
