Community Corner

New York, NY - As Jewish American Heritage Month came to a close this May, New York City delivered an unforgettable statement of Jewish pride, strength, and unity against the backdrop of a global rise in antisemitism. The weekend of May 18–19 was nothing short of historic—culminating in the vibrant 2025 Israel Day Parade and a pair of high-profile conferences that brought world leaders, cultural icons, and grassroots activists together in support of Israel and the global Jewish community.

On Monday night, May 12, Rabbi Mashiach Kelaty, a well-known speaker, delivered a shiur at the Beth Gavriel Center, hosted by Chazaq.

A community garden in Ridgewood that was developed two years ago has now been told to leave due to exclusionary practices – part of a neighborhood spillover of the war in Gaza.

On Sunday, May 4, the Kew Gardens Synagogue filled with community members for a presentation by Chayim Aruchim, an organization dedicated to guiding Torah-observant families through the complex challenges of end-of-life medical care.

I have been teaching Sports Management courses at Touro University’s Lander College for Men for a number of years. When I first saw the large field and baseball diamond in the rear of the college building, I thought of the most famous line in the movie Field of Dreams, which is, “If you build it, they will come.” I knew that I had to start a baseball team at Lander College for Men.