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Forty boys from Kew Gardens and Richmond Hill enjoyed a free end-of-summer trip to Adventureland, organized by Khal Adas Yereim of Kew Gardens. This provided local families with a welcome activity during the often-challenging stretch between the end of camp and the start of the school year.

Parshas Ki Seitzei contains many mitzvos that guide us in how to live with compassion, responsibility, and awareness of Hashem’s presence in every part of our lives.

Moshe Kinderlehrer, co-founder and co-publisher of The Jewish Link of New Jersey, was among five individuals honored with the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation’s annual Moral Courage Award at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. The awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to confronting anti-Semitism, hate, and intolerance.

For the first time ever, frum families in New York will be able to use WIC to purchase Cholov Yisroel infant formula.

Parshas Ki Savo begins with the mitzvah of Bikkurim. Upon entering Eretz Yisrael, settling the land, and receiving its produce, a Yid brings the first fruits to the Beis Hamikdash and recites Mikra Bikkurim, recalling the journey of Klal Yisrael—from the suffering in Mitzrayim to Hashem’s redemption and the gift of Eretz Yisrael.

The Five Towns community gathered for a special evening supporting the communities of Judea and Samaria, featuring a barbecue, fine Israeli wine, and an entertaining performance by mentalist Michael Samen. A special thank you to hosts Dr. Dovid Tzvi and Shani Jacobs for generously opening their home, as well as to the evening’s sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and attendees who helped make the event possible.