Community Corner

A sprinkle cookie was all little Leah needed to feel like she was back in a warm, cozy home. “Sir, can I have another?” she asked. “Of course,” I responded. “How about a can of Coke with it?” Leah was just one of tens of children and families displaced by the horrific fire that ripped through Twin Parks Northwest 333 East 181st Street this past Sunday morning in the Bronx, taking the lives of 19.

Zion was a throwback to an earlier time, when a seemingly simple working-man would be a Jew of learning, piety, and chesed.

With many in the Jewish community still reeling from the aftermath of the tragic accident that took the life of Liel Namdar a”h, Chazaq organized two special events l’ilui nishmas Liel Dinah bas Efrayim.

Met Council on Jewish Poverty joins the nation in mourning entertainment legend Bob Saget, a hilarious comedian and a generous and giving man who helped Met Council’s emergency food programs at a time when they needed it most – during COVID. A familiar, fatherly face to a generation of Americans, Saget was a ubiquitous presence on television for decades and one of the funniest comedians in the business. Last February, Saget volunteered his talents with comedian Elon Gold for a star-studded performance of “Purim: Funny Story,” a hilarious retelling of the Purim story that raised $500,000 for Met Council’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.

Winter break with Emet Outreach was more than a much-needed Florida vacation for a group of deserving college girls. Led by Ms. Adina Fendel, Emet Women’s Director, the six-day-trip featured a full schedule of motivational speakers, impactful religious experiences, scenic excursions, luxurious accommodations and of course, the opportunity for friendship.

The plan underway to re-open Eretz Yisrael in the aftermath of the Omicron variant is no simple feat. It took the involvement of many groups, representatives, and behind the scenes meetings all focused on showing that the State of Israel is home for Jewish people worldwide.