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Security in Israel is usually associated with weapons, with images of armed Jewish civilians making the news. Beyond the headlines, One Israel Fund is contributing to numerous projects in which security involves the mental and physical health of Israeli soldiers, residents of Yehudah and Shomron, survivors of terrorism, and their quality of life.

A student and shamash for seven years of Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l and a close talmid of Rav Henoch Leibowitz zt”l, Rabbi Elyakim Getzel Rosenblatt had the promise of just following a brilliant learning career, but he chose a different direction.

Rosh HaShanah shopping brings crowds to Judaica stores, and in turn, elected officials use this opportunity to connect with the Jewish community. If it appears self-serving, it certainly is when that politician built his career on demonizing Israel. Last week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani stopped in Borough Park to sample the apple cider at Eichler’s, accompanied by askanim eager to establish a personal connection.

On Tuesday evening, April 9, members of the community experienced a comprehensive important lecture from the Navigating the Medical System Lecture Series at Congregation Etz Chaim on the topic of Understanding Heart Arrhythmias, Valve Replacement, and Updates in Treatment. David Slotwiner, MD, FACC, FHRS, Chief of Division of Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell, shared lots of valuable information about the latest in treating arrhythmias. He pointed out, “There are a lot of new treatments in arrhythmia and valve replacement.”

This season’s chagim fall on the weekend, leaving us with the hard choice of working all week to save up for a later vacation, or to enjoy the days off with our families. In the latter case, packing lunch involves knowing the location of the nearest sukkah, or eschewing hamotzi and mezonos food items while on the road. This country’s 250th Independence Day was back in July, but many venues are continuing to celebrate this historic number through the end of this year.

On Monday evening, April 8, the Bukharian Jewish Congregation of Briarwood, along with Chazaq, hosted a shiur with Rabbi Aharon Walkin, Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshiva Gedola Beis Nosson Meir of Queens, the Chazaq kollel.