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Chabad on Campus of Queens partnered with the Belev Echad organization to bring two Israeli soldiers to speak to Queens College students in a special lunch event at Upper Crust Restaurant in Kew Gardens Hills, just a few blocks from the college.

The Kalever Rebbe shlita, Rabbi Moshe Taub, has always held a special place in his heart for the Jewish community of Queens. When the Bukharian movement came to the area, the Rebbe spent countless hours sharing the light of Hashem with the new immigrants to the area. Following the Rebbe’s visits, many from the community have reported that they have seen tremendous personal y’shuos and r’fuos come from the Rebbe’s direct and powerful blessings. Today, the Rebbe has given over much of the Kalever outreach efforts to his son, the Kalever Rav shlita, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Taub, who has traveled the world, sharing wisdom and giving strength and inspiration to those in need.

It was standing room only when Emet Outreach hosted their annual Chanukah celebration. Held at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, the event drew an enthusiastic audience of over 250 Emet students and alumni.

This past Wednesday evening, December 8, the cold air of winter did not hold back Chaverim of Queens from holding a special appreciation event for the generous equipment allocation provided by Council Member James F. Gennaro. The program, held just before dusk in the parking lot of the Yeshiva of Central Queens in Kew Gardens Hills, welcomed all facets of the Jewish community from its leaders to rabbanim and the offices of elected officials. Public recognition was given to Gennaro by all in attendance, acknowledging how an allotment of funding is successfully distributed.

A memorable week in Yeshiva Toras Halacha started with a Thanksgiving morning of learning with talmidim, alumni, their fathers, and the Chazaq Beis Midrash. Rabbi Yechiel Benari and Rabbi Michael Mansour welcomed the full house to a special morning of learning. Rabbi Moshe Sokoloff then delivered the featured shiur, titled “The Study of Kabbalah: When and How?”

Queens Borough Safety Patrol-Shmira has been hard at work patrolling the streets of Queens. In an effort to keep its members prepared and informed, Shimra hosted David Kushner, the Director Of Government Relations and Special Projects for Amudim Community Resources, to give a detailed training on when and how to administer Narcan to a person suffering an opioid overdose. At their monthly meeting, members were given the opportunity to ask questions to better understand the medication’s usages and best practices. All members received two doses to keep nearby, and the organization’s patrol cars were as well fitted with Narcan devices. The course and distribution were held as the Jewish community has seen a surprising uptick of opioid mismanagement. Those needing the services of Shmira can call their hotline at 718-329-4444.