Shabsie Saphirstein

I was privileged to bask in the presence of Rabbi Eytan Feiner during my time in Eretz Yisrael at Midrash Shmuel. I had the unique opportunity to share meals with the rav and rebbetzin and listen to his wisdom, which has stayed with me to this day. His words resonate deeply, and I am honored to share the master maggid shiur’s message with others, especially as it relates to the timeless essence of Purim.

For 60 days, the talmidim of Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe embraced a mission – one act of chesed at a time. Every day, the students sought out opportunities to help others, recording each effort and internalizing the impact of kindness in their lives. The initiative, designed to reinforce a mindset of continuous empathy and responsibility, was deeply tied to the Torah’s timeless lessons.

 On Motza’ei Shabbos, February 8, the community gathered for a remarkable melaveh malkah at the Young Israel of Queens Valley held in commemoration of the third yahrzeit of Bryna Bracha bas Aryeh Yaakov a”h. The evening was a blend of inspiration, warmth, and remembrance, celebrating a life of chesed, Torah, and unyielding faith.

The Queens Jewish Link (QJL) enthusiastically welcomes the nomination of Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas as the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel, pending Senate confirmation. On February 18, Governor Huckabee, a lifelong friend of the Jewish State, was awarded a Certificate of Competency under Section 304(a)(4) of the Foreign Service Act, formally affirming his qualifications before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Yiddishkeit, time is more than a tool for scheduling—it is a vessel for kedushah. Every moment is tied to z’manim—fixed times for t’filah, limud Torah, and avodas Hashem. As clocks move forward this Sunday for Daylight Saving Time (DST), the annual debate reignites—not just about hours of sunlight, but about how artificial shifts in time affect frum life. With President Trump’s recent comments reigniting discussions about ending DST, the issue has taken on new urgency. While much of the country views this as a question of convenience, for the Torah-observant community, it strikes at the very core of halachic living.

Agudath Israel of America launched the first phase of its three-part advocacy mission in Albany on Tuesday, February 11, bringing together community leaders, yeshivah leadership, and activists from Queens and Long Island. This annual mission provided an opportunity for delegates to meet with lawmakers and address pressing policy concerns affecting Jewish communities, nonpublic schools, and families across New York State.