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Here in Jamaica Estates, much of our daily spiritual and religious life revolves around our shul. It was a somber moment when the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates opted to shut its physical doors temporarily in the face of the COVID-19 health crisis. However, due to the tremendous efforts and talents of our leadership and our members, the community is not only surviving, but thriving.

The New York City subway system will once again return to its full service sometime Monday, June 8, 2020, as the city is poised to reopen amidst civil turmoil and a waning global pandemic.

According to the Baal Shem Tov, every physical desire in this world really contains an aspect of love of Hashem. When we experience a physical pleasure, it makes it easier to come to love the Source of that pleasure. Since Hashem is the Ultimate Source of Good, connection to Him is the ultimate pleasure we can experience (M’or Einayim, Parshas VaEschanan).

The name Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm evokes an array of memories stemming from his brilliant mind and wellspring of writings, including addresses that have left an indelible mark on listeners. The rabbi’s intellectual humor made those engaged in friendly conversation think, and his humility is quite notable. Nonetheless, no discussion can be had without the mention of his wife, Mindy a”h, who passed at the end of April of this year. Rabbi Lamm is best remembered for supporting Yeshiva University’s philosophy of Torah U’madda, that Orthodox Jews can thrive in both Torah learning and having a productive role in modern society.

Please recite Psalms 20, 30, 88, 121, and 130.

Rabbi Yaakov Eliyahu Menashe ben Rachel

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