In The Spotlight
After forty days on Mount Sinai and the forgiveness of the sin of the Golden Calf, Moshe descended on Yom Kippur. The next day, the 11th of Tishrei
Parashat Pekudei opens with what might seem like dry accounting: a detailed record of the gold, silver, and copper used in the construction of the
“A sacrifice begins with thought, continues with words, and ends with action — the same path by which sin itself is formed.”
The Gemarah learns from the pasuk “Lo Yamushu Mipikha Umipi Zarakha Umipi Zera Zarakha Meata Vead Olam” that if three generations of Torah can
In the words of Mr. Nissim Tajir, “Mishpachat Kaikov gave three treasures to Klal Yisrael: Rav Yaakov Kaikov, Rav Chizkiyahu Kaikov, and Rav Elazar
In the city of Karmina (Navayee) lived Mula Haim (Haimoff), a well-respected rav and community leader. However, Rav Haim always aspired to live in
I remember hearing about an interesting custom of some New York Jewish families to keep small rocks from Jerusalem in a cup for display in the house
The following is a short parable/ story I wrote. It explores the weight of our choices and also depicts the sometimes-latent human strength that
The days of awe are marked by judgment, but how do I prove that I have free choice? You may say that you know you have choice because you have the
On Motza’ei Shabbat, February 21, a large crowd from across Queens gathered at Ohel Simcha in Kew Gardens Hills for an evening of inspiration as
Sale Of Former Queens Boulevard Retail Giant Signals Possible Healthcare Expansion In Central Queens
For generations of Queens residents, the large
Chazaq’s JWave Teen Division continues to provide Jewish public school students with a place to grow, connect, and explore their heritage through
Peter Koo, Fransisco Moya, Barry Grodenchik, and Rory Lancman – of City Council Districts 20, 21, 23, and 24, respectively – all won fairly easily
According to an email sent out by MTT late Tuesday night, the Mesivta has just signed to make Shaare Tova on Lefferts Blvd. in Kew Gardens their new
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ABA’s Mission
The ABA was established in 2016 with a mission of uniting the


