On February 2, the newly formed Kew Forest Republican Club held its inaugural kickoff event at the Aged Steakhouse in Forest Hills. Hosted by restaurant owner Paul Singh, the evening proved an overwhelming success, drawing more than 100 attendees from as far away as Brooklyn and Long Island. The venue was standing room only for most of the night.

On Sunday, February 8, during the Super Bowl halftime show, the annual Halftime for Torah program offered an inspiring Torah-focused alternative to the traditional halftime entertainment. Conceived by Rabbi Eytan Feiner, Rav of Congregation Kneseth Israel (the White Shul) in Far Rockaway, the event has run every year since 2019, providing meaningful inspiration coordinated by Chazaq.

Winter break was a time of relaxation and inspiration for dedicated Emet Outreach students. Last month, the Women’s Division led two memorable trips: to California and to Miami. These visits were not simply vacations, but each featured a full schedule of motivational speakers, meaningful learning, scenic excursions, comfortable accommodations, an uplifting Shabbos, and the opportunity for friendship.

Parshas T’rumah begins with Hashem’s request: “And they shall make for Me a Sanctuary, and I will dwell among them.” The verse does not say “in it,” but “among them.” This teaches that Hashem’s true dwelling place is not only in a building, but in the heart of every Jew.