In response to an increase in antisemitic acts, particularly those in the City of New York, the NYPD Shomrim Society has developed the “Safe Shabbat” program. On Friday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m., just ahead of Friday evening services, members of the NYPD Shomrim Society joined with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Zakutinsky’s Hashevaynu on 72nd Drive in Kew Gardens Hills for the inaugural installation of their Safe Shabbat initiative, where representatives spoke on the importance of safety in our communities, denouncing anti-Semitism, and the importance of working together as a community to fight hate at all levels.

Everyone at Margaret Tietz was so happy for Mrs. Berta Rakhmanov, whose granddaughter surprised her on her wedding day. A long white limo pulled up to the front door and in walked the beautiful kallah and her chosson, along with Mrs. Rakhmanov's very caring son. We wish them a life filled with simchah, mazal, love, and much happiness as they start their lives together.

The Chofetz Chaim teaches us: “Before Mashiach comes, Hashem will stretch a rope from one end of the world to the other and shake it vigorously… These turbulent times are testing our faith… We must hold on tightly until the end.” This “rope” is our personal connection to Hashem.