Shabsie Saphirstein

The NYPD Shomrim Society opened the new year with a meaningful evening of leadership transition, reflection, and recognition, as members gathered at the Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House in Bensonhurst for the Society’s first meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 20.

As the calendar turned to 2026, Queens Shmira concluded its multi-week “Meals for Heroes” campaign with heartfelt New Year’s Day deliveries to the 102, 107, and 112 Precincts, ensuring that NYPD officers on duty were greeted with hot meals and warm appreciation. These final stops marked the culmination of a deeply impactful initiative that spanned the entire 2025–2026 holiday season, reinforcing community bonds and honoring the unwavering commitment of Queens’ first responders.

A dangerous misconception has taken hold across New York: that the battle over assisted suicide is over. It’s not. In reality, the fight has entered its most decisive stage - and the power to stop it now rests with the State Legislature.

On Sunday night, January 4, the main shul of Young Israel of West Hempstead filled with community members gathering for the third annual memorial shiur in memory of Toby Geschwind a”h, presented by Chazaq and the Clara Klein Adult Education Committee.

Pro-Israel Counter-Protest, Heavy NYPD Presence, and Community Unity Mark
Tivuch Shelly Housing Program at YIKGH

What was supposed to be a straightforward Israel real-estate information night in Kew Gardens Hills turned into something far bigger – a night that showed just how sharply divided the atmosphere has become, and how determined this community remains.

The Council Chambers at City Hall were transformed on Monday night, December 15, into a space of warmth and Jewish pride, as the New York City Council Jewish Caucus hosted its annual Chanukah celebration. The event marked the largest gathering of its kind since the tradition began during the first year of Speaker Adrienne Adams’ tenure.