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Historic Centennial celebration to recognize philanthropists Chella Safra and the Wilf family and celebrate YU’s growth, success, and enduring impact

Yeshiva University’s celebration of 100 years of Hanukkah Dinners was announced last week. This historic event honors a century of past YU success, including its recent accomplishments, growth of its academic programs, and expansion of its global leadership following the events of Oct. 7. With an immersive program that captures the giants of the past generation who were honored by YU, including Albert Einstein, Jonas Salk, Golda Meir and John F. Kennedy, the evening will both transport participants through the decades and look forward at the bright future ahead. 

On Sunday night, November 10, Let’s Get Real With Coach Menachem Bernfeld featured a virtual shiur with Joel Yisroel Kleinman, LCSW, author of You and Me Equals We and other books, and a well-known speaker. Mr. Kleinman is also the son of Rabbi Heshy Kleinman, author of the Praying With Fire series.

Emil Fish wants it to be known that he is the 89-year-old Holocaust survivor from Bardejov, Slovakia, and not Jacob Fiskus, as reported in last week’s QJL article, “Profiles in Courage during the Holocaust at Kristallnacht Remembrance in FH.” Jacob Fiskus is the Director of Marketing & Distribution for Fish’s film company and a Forest Hills resident.

Assemblyman Sam Berger called on NYC Department of Transportation officials (NYC DOT) to conduct a walkthrough of Main Street of Kew Gardens Hills. Following persistent complaints since new traffic patterns, signage, and restrictions were imposed by the NYC DOT, Assemblyman Berger hosted transportation personnel for a walkthrough on Main Street to review unwelcome changes affecting the community. For nearly two hours, officials discussed and surveyed a litany of challenges afflicting the community which were forced by the DOT.

Rabbi Yossi Blesofsky delivers benediction

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz held a touching Veterans Day Ceremony Friday, November 8, at Elmhurst Park’s Queens Vietnam Veterans Memorial at 79^th Street and Grand Avenue. The annual event is her opportunity to express our borough’s deep gratitude, debt, and appreciation for the heroic men and women who have served in the United States Armed Services, sacrificing for our freedoms.

Dr. Joseph Frager On Mike Huckabee, Pete Hegseth,
And The Love They Have For Israel

Dr. Joseph Frager has been a tireless advocate for strengthening the bond between the United States and Israel for decades. His efforts have borne fruit in many ways, none more visible than his role in shaping the pro-Israel worldview of two prominent figures in American politics: Mike Huckabee, recently named Ambassador to Israel, and Pete Hegseth, the new Secretary of Defense nominee. Frager’s personal relationships with both men, and his consistent work in bringing them to Israel, have left an indelible mark on their understanding of the region, the challenges it faces, and the unparalleled strength of the US-Israel relationship.