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Acclaimed Israeli singer-songwriter Akiva will headline a landmark concert at the United Palace Theatre in Upper Manhattan on Sunday, September 14, 2025, joined by international music icon Idan Raichel. The event, officially affiliated with Yeshiva University and its alumni network, is one of the most anticipated cultural gatherings in recent memory for New York’s Jewish community.

On Wednesday, August 6, Orot hosted a one-of-a-kind challah bake in honor of Tu B’Av, and the evening carried a spirit unlike any other. What made this program so meaningful was its heartfelt mission: Each girl who attended was paired with a sponsor – someone single, whether a man or woman – for whom she would daven as she kneaded the dough, recited brachos, and whispered personal prayers to Hashem for their future zivug.

On Monday evening, September 15, at 8:00 pm, Rabbi Ari Schonfeld, Menahel of the Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan, will deliver the third annual Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills Pre-Rosh HaShanah Shiur.

At Emet Outreach there is always time for Torah, and sometimes that includes toddlers, as well! On Wednesdays this summer, the Emet Center has been home to the boisterous sounds of “Mommy & Me.” More than a cute program, this learning opportunity has become a haven for women at all stages of life: mothers, wives, newlyweds, and those preparing for the next chapter of family life. Each week, an average of 15-20 women gather to bond, learn, and recharge both emotionally and spiritually. A delightful bonus are the special guests, from newborn to age 11, who bring their cuddles and giggles to the mix.

US Representative Grace Meng announced last week that she is addressing the recent spike in mail theft occurring across Kew Gardens Hills.

Parshas R’ei begins with the words: “R’ei anochi nosein lifneichem hayom brachah u’klalah – See, I place before you today a blessing and a curse.” The Torah reminds us that every choice we make has power: to bring blessing, or, chas v’shalom, the opposite.