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Connecting the Queens Jewish Community In his support for Israel, Dr. Gene Berkovich backs a variety of causes, sharing them with his...
On Monday evening, April 8, the Bukharian Jewish Congregation of Briarwood, along with Chazaq, hosted a shiur with Rabbi Aharon Walkin, Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshiva Gedola Beis Nosson Meir of Queens, the Chazaq kollel.
This week, Kitah Gimel celebrated a special milestone: the beginning of learning Sh’moneh Esrei! To mark the occasion, the girls dressed in white shirts and Shabbos shoes and set off on a “royal trip.” Using their imagination, they journeyed through the school as if entering a grand palace, making their way into the throne room and standing before the King. They spoke about how each step of davening brings us closer to Hashem, until Sh’moneh Esrei, when we are standing directly before Him.
On Tuesday evening, April 9, members of the community experienced a comprehensive important lecture from the Navigating the Medical System Lecture Series at Congregation Etz Chaim on the topic of Understanding Heart Arrhythmias, Valve Replacement, and Updates in Treatment. David Slotwiner, MD, FACC, FHRS, Chief of Division of Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell, shared lots of valuable information about the latest in treating arrhythmias. He pointed out, “There are a lot of new treatments in arrhythmia and valve replacement.”
Ezra Academy kicked off the school year with an energetic and meaningful Theme Breakout centered on the timeless message of “Olam Chesed Yibaneh” – “The world is built on acts of kindness.” The event brought the entire student body together in a celebration that mixed spirit, service, and school-wide unity.
A student and shamash for seven years of Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l and a close talmid of Rav Henoch Leibowitz zt”l, Rabbi Elyakim Getzel Rosenblatt had the promise of just following a brilliant learning career, but he chose a different direction.
September is a month of beginnings at Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central), and one of the highlights of the early semester is Back to School Night. This year’s event, which took place on Monday, September 15, gave parents the opportunity to step into their daughters’ shoes and walk through a full day of classes. Another sign of the new year was Club Fair, which took place on Thursday, September 18. From performing arts clubs to academic teams and everything in between, the event gave students the chance to recruit club members – and gave new and existing YUHSG students a chance to branch out and try something new.
