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Connecting the Queens Jewish Community Approaching its 50th anniversary, Laniado Hospital – Sanz Medical Center reflects on five decades...
Recap: Aida’s family hasn’t heard from her father at all since he left on his business trip. Aida’s mother is ill and needs to go to North America to have surgery. Aida is told to go to Rabbi H to ask for help
Recap: Mrs. Abbar calls Aida into the hallway to speak to her. Aida wonders what she did wrong. The class just finished the state math test, which was very easy for her.
It is the season of teshuvah! To awaken from our regular routine and try to improve ourselves in all areas before Rosh HaShanah. To strengthen ourselves in Torah and mitzvos, and to protect ourselves from aveiros. Even in Hezbollah, they are strengthening and protecting themselves from the dangers of technology - especially regarding shemiras einayim (guarding their eyes)! It’s a hot, explosive topic now.
New York News
New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned following a federal investigation that included raids on his and his brother’s homes, along with other city officials. Caban stated that his decision to step down was to avoid distractions for the department, emphasizing the need for leadership with integrity.
New York News
Thomas G. Donlon, New York City’s interim police commissioner, revealed that federal agents searched his homes and seized materials unrelated to his work with the NYPD, just nine days after being appointed. Donlon stated that the seized materials, obtained about 20 years ago, were unconnected to ongoing federal criminal investigations involving Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. While no details were provided about the items taken, federal sources indicated they were classified documents. Donlon, a former FBI official, has a background in counterterrorism and private security. The FBI declined to comment on the searches, which have raised questions about Donlon’s future as commissioner.
As parents, we always try to protect our children. We protect them physically by making sure they wear helmets when they ride their bikes, that they don’t climb or go where they shouldn’t, that we hold their hand when they cross the street, and so on. We also try to protect them emotionally – but this one can be harder to do, especially when Israel and the Jewish community are under attack. As much as we try to shield them from what’s going on in the world, we can’t always pretend that everything is okay when it isn’t.
