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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.

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).

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

Rabbi Yaakov Eliyahu Menashe ben Rachel

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.

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Name: Hillel Neuman

Name of Program: Beshivticha

The days leading up to Shavuos were a frenzy of activity and anticipation for Emet Outreach. The organization embarked on their annual fundraising campaign at a pivotal time in the Jewish calendar, when the celebration of Matan Torah is front and center. It was a moment that was especially poignant for Emet, since the transmission of Torah from their dedicated educators to their committed students happens in real-time each and every day. This year, in these unprecedented times, Emet’s vital work took on even greater significance – and the community responded.