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Pirchei and Bnos from the Kew Gardens and Richmond Hill communities enjoyed a special Chanukah ice skating trip to the Port Washington Skating Center, where the children spent the day gliding on the ice, laughing, and enjoying time with friends in a fun and festive atmosphere.

Not the murder of his cousin by terrorists in Australia, the bitter cold, nor ice on the ground stopped Rabbi Mendy Hecht of Chabad of Forest Hills North from celebrating the first night of Chanukah with more than 150 people.

This past Sunday, on the seventh day of Chanukah, families from across the community gathered at the Chabad Youth Center in Rego Park for a hands-on, educational, and spirited Chanukah Workshop, a joint project of Chabad and The Home Depot. The program was led by Executive Director Rabbi Yaakov Horvitz, whose vision and leadership helped shape an afternoon that blended Jewish meaning with fun.

Four synagogues held their Chanukah parties in Forest Hills and Rego Park: Congregation Havurat Yisrael, Chabad of Forest Hills South, Chabad of Rego Park, and Chabad of Forest Hills North (see article).

The parshah opens with “Vayigash eilav Yehudah.” Rashi, citing Chazal, explains that Yehudah approached Yosef prepared for t’filah, dialogue, and even confrontation. Yehudah was not acting impulsively; he was stepping forward because he had accepted full achrayus for Binyamin – “anochi e’ervenu.”

This past Motza’ei Shabbos, December 13, Chazaq proudly hosted its Second Annual Bowling Tournament at Woodmere Lanes, bringing together 20 teams and more than 150 players for an exciting night of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit. The bowling alley was filled to maximum capacity as families, friends, and supporters gathered to cheer on participants and enjoy this special event supporting Chazaq.