Community Corner

The eighth day of Chanukah is known as “Zos Chanukah.” Zos Chanukah has the k’dushah of the past seven days of Chanukah built up. The s’farim ha’k’doshim bring down how it’s a very auspicious time to gaze at the eight flames and daven from your heart. The day is m’sugal for one to daven for; barren women to have children, for a r’fuah sh’leimah, and for one to be blessed with increased parnasah.

Record-breaking donations drive its major Capital Campaign to $520 million
closing in on its $613 million goal

Marking a momentous milestone, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, announced that over $100 million was raised as part of a visionary campaign launched in September to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of YU’s Hanukkah Dinner. Fueled by this exciting achievement, the university’s major Capital Campaign launched three years ago now stands at $520 million, moving into its final phase towards its ambitious $613 million goal.

Owner Scott Campbell donates to Hatzolah and Tomchei Shabbos

On Thursday, December 12, community members and local politicians gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the reopening of Dunkin’ on Union Turnpike and Main Street. The store owner, Scott Campbell, is donating to Hatzolah of Queens and Great Neck and to Tomchei Shabbos of Queens. Tomchei Shabbos of Queens was the recipient of a $6,000 donation by Mr. Campbell in conjunction with the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Also, Queens Hatzolah was the recipient of a $3,000 donation from Mr. Campbell as well.

It was no ordinary sheva brachos when over 300 Emet Outreach alumni and staff showered a newly married couple with dancing and simchah. The moment was a fitting highlight at Emet’s tenth annual Fellowship Alumni Couples Shabbaton and Retreat, which is a celebration of marriage at all stages.

Dr. Shmuel Shields taught the first session of Basic Judaism in the Yeshiva Kesser Torah Beis Midrash on Sunday morning, December 8. The classes will be ongoing every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at the Yeshiva. Please encourage any beginners you know to join this inspiring, informative class.

Chazaq’s director, Rabbi Ilan Meirov, was recently honored with a personal blessing from the newly elected Sefardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, during the s’udas mitzvah (festive meal) celebrating his inauguration. The event, which took place in Israel, brought together Jewish leaders from around the world to mark this significant occasion.