Community Corner

 Khal Degel Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, under the leadership of its mara d’asra, Rav Dovid Z. Sheinfeld, continued its tradition of hosting Avos U’Banim during the long Motza’ei Shabbos evenings. Elementary-aged boys join their fathers, and even grandfathers, for family-style learning; delicious pizza and raffle tickets are also on hand throughout the hour-long program. The evening concludes with words of chizuk and storytelling by program coordinator Rabbi Aryeh Rabinowitz. The stories are designed to share an inspiration message often of the power of tzadikim and the beauty of the mitzvah of chesed. Afterwards, Mr. Jeremy Lieberman conducts a raffle with amazing prizes. Avos U’Banim continues each Motza’ei Shabbos in the shul’s lower beis hamedrash, 144-02 68th Dr., (enter from Main Street).

By Shabsie Saphirstein

 We have all watched as the world has continually latched onto digital opportunities for ease of use, simplicity, and just because they are trendy. Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation always seeks new ways to improve its facility and has since incorporated virtual technology into its therapy.

 When three Jabotinsky Revisionists were arrested for the murder of a Jewish Socialist, the already fractious community in then-Palestine imploded.

The days of Chanukah are a time to thank Hashem and praise His Great Name “…for Your miracles, for Your wonders, and for Your salvations.” We recall what Hashem did for our forefathers and for us as a nation. We recall how He, in His great love for us, saved us from countless enemies – people who were much bigger and stronger than us.

 “Being pro-Israel has put a target on my back, but it has allowed me to vote how I believe,” passionately expressed Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal at a fundraiser held in his honor. “Redistricting means the entire chessboard is reset for the next ten years.”

The Queens Jewish Community Council (QJCC) has selected long-time Jewish communal worker and Queens resident Mayer Waxman to serve as their next executive director.