Community Corner

On Sunday evening, January 11, over 1,200 guests gathered at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, for Chazaq’s historic Gala Dinner, an unforgettable evening dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and education for the next generation. The ballroom was transformed into a breathtaking setting of elegant floral arrangements, glowing candlelight, and dramatic spotlighting, creating an atmosphere of warmth and celebration.

Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato, who has represented the 23^rd District for the past decade, has announced her retirement and endorsed Pesach Osina as her successor.

“When all of Klal Yisrael come together, especially when they come together through learning Torah,” the Toldos Aharon Rebbe, shlita, exclaimed, “they create a tremendous nachas ruach for Hashem!”

Hatzolah of Queens and Great Neck recently welcomed a new group of volunteer EMT first responders, marking another important milestone in the organization’s ongoing commitment to lifesaving emergency care throughout Queens and Great Neck.

With her election as Speaker of the New York City Council on January 7, Julie Menin stepped into a role second only to the mayor in municipal power, making history as the first Jewish person to ever hold the post.

This past Shabbos, Bnos leaders from the Kew Gardens and Richmond Hill communities traveled to Montreal to participate in a larger Bnos Leaders Shabbaton, joining peers from other cities for a deeply inspiring and uplifting experience of growth and unity.