In the shadow of October 7, a remarkable story of human connection unfolded. IDF soldiers called into battle, many without the most basic equipment, were outfitted through the donations of tens of thousands of Diaspora Jews.  Hundreds of aid groups sprang to life, led by Jews across the world with hearts burning with solidarity with Israel’s defenders. But as weeks turned into months of unrelenting conflict, most faded away — leaving behind a gaping need for life-saving equipment.

In this week’s parshah, VaYishlach, Yaakov prays to Hashem, saying:

“Katonti mi’kol ha’chasadim u’m’ikol ha’emes asher asisa es avdecha – I am unworthy of all the kindness and truth that You have done for Your servant.”

Khal Adas Yereim of Kew Gardens once again hosted a yarchei kallah shiur this past Thursday morning on the legal holiday of Thanksgiving. The lecture focused on the halachos of T’vilas Keilim. Rabbi Daniel Pollack, a longtime shul member and series attendee, sponsored the program l’ilui nishmas his mother, Mrs. Blanche Pollack a”h, and offered divrei zichronos at the start of the event.

Adel Eichorn earned her degree in history because she loved the subject. When it came time to get a job, however, the market was not flooded with offers. Taking a turn for the practical, she took a paralegal course and began working at a law office in the real estate department. Fast forward five years and Eichorn found herself wishing for a more stimulating career. When her boss suggested law school, she didn’t see a way to do it with young children at home, a part time job and a house undergoing construction. That is until she heard about Touro Law’s FlexTime JD program.