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The Arab man who beat a Jew near a pro-Israel rally in 2021 in an assault that left the victim feeling he was “potentially going to die,” was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a crime that the judge said “will not be tolerated in any civilized society.”

This past Monday, volunteers of Boots for Israel set out to JFK Airport with 25 duffels, intent on getting them on a flight. Unfortunately, the bags did not make it out of the US. Instead, EL AL arranged for the same bags to stay with a group of over 175 family members of hostages, representing over 50 families, who came to New York on a special 24-hour mission of Chabad Israel to bring urgent attention to the 240-plus kidnapped by Hamas. The group visited the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Ohel, a short distance from Holliswood, where they were met by 500 supporters who came especially to show support. The group met with elected officials Tuesday ahead of their attendance at the D.C. March for Israel rally before returning to Israel. EL AL conducted their first-ever domestic flight bringing the group from New York to Washington D.C.

On Sunday, December 17, at 5 p.m., the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills will hold its 72^nd Anniversary Dinner in its ballroom. The dinner is an opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation to those who have worked for the shul and community.

On Monday, November 13, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) led two concurrent solidarity missions to Israel for Elected Officials and Faith Leaders, respectively. They returned on Friday, November 17.

There is an important characteristic in Judaism called hakaras ha’tov, being grateful. Every Yid must develop an awareness and a mindset that recognizes all the good that one receives and appropriately thank the Giver/giver. One of the ways in which we demonstrate our thanks to Hashem is by reciting Psalm 100 – Mizmor L’Sodah – in our weekday morning prayer service.

“What makes you proud to be a Jew?” This question was presented to a group of young women who gathered for an Emet Outreach “Shabbos of Unity” recently. “Women from all backgrounds who were religious, non-religious, Ashkenazi, Sefardi, and Mizrahi were there. We all felt connected despite our differences,” Michelle Aminova explained. “When we gave our answers as to why we’re proud to be Jewish, I was so touched by the thoughts everyone shared. We laughed, we cried, and we grew closer to our Jewishness. It felt like we were one big family.”