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Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Presents Citation to Volunteer Lifesavers
Established in June 2012, the NYC Community EMS Volunteer Ambulance Corp (CEMSVAC), under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Ezra Max, was put to the test during Sandy.
Chief Sephardic Rabbi Shlomo Amar Visits Yeshiva University
Month of June in Jewish History
June 3, 1974
Yitzhak Rabin assumed office as the first native born Israeli Prime Minister. Rabin was born in Jerusalem on March 1, 1922. Before he got involved in politics he was an Israeli statesman and soldier. In 1968,after he retired from the army, he became Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, and during this time he formed amazing relationships with many US leaders. In 1974 he was elected prime minister.
Gesher Yehuda Bake Sale
Gesher Yehuda Yeshiva recently held its 21st Annual Bake Sale benefiting both the elementary school and Yeshivah Prep High School students. The months of preparation were well worth the effort. A steady group of community women have been organizing this event for over a decade and a half, dedicating themselves year after year.
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Father’s Day, A History Lesson
Father’s Day is not a Jewish holiday, however we are taught to honor our fathers and mothers. Whether you choose to celebrate or not, Father’s Day has a very interesting history. Unlike Mother’s Day which became a holiday in 1914, thanks to President Woodrow Wilson, Father’s Day didn’t officially become a holiday until 1972.
Summer is the Season of Color
By now you have probably noticed that this is the season of color. Makeup, clothing, shoes, handbags and jewelry are a riot of colors. It’s time to expand your makeup and wardrobe with a burst of color, maybe one you haven’t thought of trying. Have fun with the vast array of color choices this summer. If you have been conservative in your color choices, you can start with a pretty handbag or buy a piece of gorgeous colorful jewelry.
US Holocaust Museum's 20th Anniversary
Former US President Bill Clinton and Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel joined elderly Holocaust survivors recently to mark the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s two decades of preserving the memory of the millions of people who died at the hands of the Nazis.
The Jews of Morocco
Jews first appeared in Morocco more than two millennia ago. The first substantial Jewish settlements developed after the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The Jews lived in relative tranquility, allowed to maintain their status as a distinct nation until Constantine made Christianity the law of the land in the 4th century. The Jews were held in contempt until the Muslims conquered the land in the 7th century.
Former NBA Star Speaks At Hillel Yeshiva
It was a typical Monday at Hillel Yeshiva, until guest speaker Chris Herren arrived to address the student body, faculty, administrators, and parents. Herren is a former NBA basketball star, who spent years in the grips of addiction. Today he is sober and sharing his story with high school students, college students, and coaches all over the country. Rabbi Howard Bald, Head of High School, began the program by explaining the concept of teshuvah, (a person’s return to a healthy path). He said, “We are inspired by people who have dealt with obstacles and have overcome them.”
Concert for Ezra Cornman A"H
The very special nature of Ezra Cornman A”H inspired friends and family members to join together on Lag Ba’Omer to remember him and to support the Ezra Cornman A”H Bar Mitzvah Fund. The “One Community, One Voice” concerts—one for the men and one for the women—featured some of our community’s most talented singers, including many from Magen David Yeshivah, where Ezra had been a student. The students performed the “Let it Go Song,” written by Rabbi Baruch Hilsenrath and the WeMDY committee. Together, all the gifted performers energized the audience in unity and strength.
Give Up All The Negativity
Do you always have to be right? Do you need to be in control? If so, you may be causing yourself undo stress. We hold on to so many things that cause us pain, stress and suffering—and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress-free and happy—we cling to them. It’s time to give up all the negativity in your life.