This week’s Torah portion, Parshas Naso, teaches us the importance of embracing our individual roles and strengths. In this portion, the L’viim are assigned specific tasks within the Mishkan, demonstrating the value of recognizing and honoring our own unique purpose in life.

It was the final moment of the spring semester and the culmination of a remarkable year for the St. John’s University Jewish Student Association. As the flames of the Havdalah candle danced, students joyously celebrated an incredible Shabbos spent together in Jamaica Estates. Sharing in the feeling of simchah was a devoted team from Emet Outreach, who were there to lend support and inspirational Shabbos programming. “There was a great feeling of unity and connection at the JSA Shabbaton,” said Rabbi Akiva Rutenberg, Emet Co-Founder and Director. “The JSA leadership planned the Shabbaton so meticulously and we were happy to provide guidance along the way. We look forward to sharing the beauty of Shabbos with them every year.”