Queens Jewish Link
Connecting the Queens Jewish Community 
Queens Jewish community was honored this week with a special visit from former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau, in a day filled with inspiration, Torah, and unity. The visit was organized by Rabbi Yaniv Meirov of Chazaq, who gave the Chief Rabbi a small glimpse into the vibrant Queens community.
The Framework of Holiness
In Parshas Emor, the Torah is not just giving laws about Kohanim and the festivals: It is defining what structured holiness looks like in a person’s life.
On Sunday night, April 19, the community gathered at the Young Israel of Hillcrest for a beautiful program on emunah hosted by Chazaq. The evening began with Rabbi Yaniv Meirov, CEO of Chazaq and Rav of Congregation Charm Circle, leading the assembly in reciting T’hilim.
America’s largest Jewish nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty, Met Council, is redefining how emergency food reaches New Yorkers in need by placing AI and delivery innovation at the center of its operations. Through digital platforms, AI-driven logistics, and its partnership with DoorDash’s Project DASH, Met Council is expanding access, reducing wait times, and delivering critically needed food assistance to families with dignity, regardless of their ability to visit a pantry in person.
The Forest Hills community and the extended Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe family mourn the loss of Jerry Vinett, who passed away on April 19, at the age of 86. A man defined by stoicism and deep-seated kindness, Jerry left an indelible mark on everyone from the corporate boardrooms of Manhattan to the gym floors of Queens.
Ephraim Berger welcomed the community to the Young Israel of Queens Valley on Monday night, April 13, for a Yom HaShoah commemoration dedicated to the memory of his father, Dov Berger, z”l. A survivor of the Holocaust who was deeply committed to education, the elder Berger’s legacy served as the focal point for an evening of reflection held both in-person and via livestream. The program opened with Rabbi Daniel Rosenfelt, Rav of the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, leading the assembly in the recitation of T’hilim.
