It all started with a dream to introduce unaffiliated college students to the beauty of Torah and mitzvos. That dream blossomed and transformed the lives of thousands of young adults. The impact of the dream on the greater community was evident when nearly 600 alumni, students, their families, and friends gathered to celebrate Emet Outreach at their 20th Anniversary Gala. “It was an evening to mark an unbelievable milestone, not only for Emet, but also for the countless individuals who have grown alongside our organization and embarked on their own spiritual journeys,” said Rabbi Akiva Rutenberg, Emet Co-Founder and Director.

It’s a new year and the perfect time for a fresh perspective on dating. Enter Marry A Mensch: Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Today’s Single Woman, a new book by Mrs. Devorah Kigel. Having helped more than 300 women marry their soulmates in her 12 years as a professional dating coach, Mrs. Kigel has now made her actionable tips into an empowering resource for “dating with dignity.” An easy-to-read guide, the book intertwines personal anecdotes from her own dating journey with sensitive and practical advice for navigating dating.

David Hamelech said: “Va’ani kirvas Elokim li tov (As for me, being close to Hashem is what’s considered good).” What King David (David HaMelech) desired was only one thing: to be close with Hashem.

Rabbi Shaul Wertheimer of Chabad on Campus of Queens is pictured assisting QC student Michael Daniel wrap t’filin in front of the library on October 7, 2024. Pro-Hamas protesters can be seen in the background. A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness. Am Yisrael Chai!