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 Agudath Israel of America commends Congress for passing legislation to permanently extend and strengthen the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act (S.1884).

The Emet community came together to celebrate Purim with joy, energy, and connection across all divisions. Students, alumni, and their families enjoyed inspiring Megillah readings, festive s’udos, and the fun of dressing up in a colorful array of costumes.

On Sunday, March 1, Jewish community leaders from Kew Gardens met with Captain Evan Galane, Executive Officer of the NYPD’s 102^nd Precinct, to discuss neighborhood security and coordination ahead of the upcoming Pesach holiday.

This Shabbos brings us to the conclusion of the weekly Torah readings describing the construction of the Mishkan – a holy sanctuary in the midst of a mundane world. What a fitting setting to mark the shloshim of a woman whose very essence was one of juxtapositions.

While this winter season brought plenty of snow to the New York area, it also brought an extraordinary season of programming for Yachad participants across the community. From Shabbatons, Shabbayoms, and holiday celebrations, to weekly social and educational programs, this winter has been one of Yachad’s most active and successful seasons yet.

In Parshas Vayakhel, the Torah describes how the Jewish people donated materials for the Mishkan. The response was overwhelming. The Torah tells us that the people kept bringing more and more contributions each morning until Moshe had to announce that no more donations were needed.