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This past Motza’ei Shabbos, December 28, Bet Midrash Tov lit up Kew Gardens Hills with a lively and unforgettable Chanukah party for local children. The air buzzed with excitement as upbeat music set the tone, and a hilarious magician left everyone in stitches with his jaw-dropping tricks. Guests enjoyed delicious pizza, freshly-popped popcorn, and a thrilling raffle featuring top-notch prizes that had everyone on the edge of their seats. It was an evening packed with fun, laughter, and Chanukah spirit!

In honor of Chanukah, Chazaq hosted a memorable and inspiring event at Beit Eliyahou of Forest Hills. The pre-Chanukah celebration was a beautiful evening for the women of the community, featuring an engaging lecture by Rebbetzin Amit Yaghoubi, a delicious dinner provided by Sushi Fusion, and an exciting sufganiyah-decorating activity.

This past Tuesday, December 25, Queens Shmira's Meals for Heroes initiative warmed hearts and filled stomachs as they delivered dairy lunches from Naomi's Pizza and Falafel to NYPD station houses in Kew Gardens (102nd Precinct), KGH (107th Precinct), Forest Hills (112th Precinct), and the Transit District 20 office at the Briarwood subway station. With many non-kosher eateries closed and families celebrating at home, officers were touched by this thoughtful gesture from the Jewish community. It was a small but meaningful way to thank those who sacrifice so much to keep us safe.

A large community contingent attended Chabad of Rego Park’s menorah lighting at Federoff Triangle on Sunday, December 29.  An LED menorah topped off with jugs of oil shined on the fifth night of Chanukah at the plaza by 67^th Avenue.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has promoted Yisroel Hecht, a Lubavitcher chasid from Crown Heights, to Deputy Commissioner of IT. He officially stepped into the role on Monday, December 30.

In a significant move, Daniel Loeb, the president and principal financial backer of the Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, has redirected a $1 million donation originally destined for Columbia University to enhance Jewish education. This announcement was made at the Yeshiva University Chanukah celebration, where Loeb, the dinner chairman, highlighted his concerns about the relevance of traditional Ivy League institutions in the future, comparing Harvard's prospective trajectory to that of MSNBC in the news industry.