Community Corner

Not the murder of his cousin by terrorists in Australia, the bitter cold, nor ice on the ground stopped Rabbi Mendy Hecht of Chabad of Forest Hills North from celebrating the first night of Chanukah with more than 150 people.

In December 2021, our family was privileged to be allowed to enter Eretz Yisrael – despite extremely restrictive rules due to Covid-19 – to celebrate the wedding of our daughter Dana Aderet to Ben Glass of London, whom she met after both had made aliyah and currently reside in Baka, Yerushalayim, with our beautiful Sabra granddaughter, Eliana, named for my beloved mother, Bea Brody z”l.

Four synagogues held their Chanukah parties in Forest Hills and Rego Park: Congregation Havurat Yisrael, Chabad of Forest Hills South, Chabad of Rego Park, and Chabad of Forest Hills North (see article).

Queens is getting ready to light up the night as the annual Chanukah celebration returns to Cunningham Park for its seventh straight year — and organizers say this will be the biggest one yet.

This past Motza’ei Shabbos, December 13, Chazaq proudly hosted its Second Annual Bowling Tournament at Woodmere Lanes, bringing together 20 teams and more than 150 players for an exciting night of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit. The bowling alley was filled to maximum capacity as families, friends, and supporters gathered to cheer on participants and enjoy this special event supporting Chazaq.

Robert Kraft Takes Yeshiva U. Over The Goal Line of its $613 Million Campaign

NEW YORK – December 9, 2025 – Yeshiva University’s 101^st annual Hanukkah Dinner brought together Jewish leaders and allies to honor Israeli President Isaac Herzog with an honorary doctorate degree. As the evening paid tribute to President Herzog’s steadfast leadership, it also highlighted the University’s remarkable growth and enduring mission. The evening concluded with a milestone moment, as Robert Kraft announced a $5 million gift to bring the University to its $613 million campaign goal. This achievement reflects a wave of major philanthropic support and bold strategic initiatives that are shaping Yeshiva University’s next century of excellence and impact.