Queens Jewish Link

12/02/2025

We have now seen Mamdani in his earliest stages of ruling New York City. We Jews have our work cut out for us.

-by R' Yoel Schonfeld

12/02/2025

The sukkah refused to fall. For two years in a quiet backyard in Alfei Menashe, it stood through wind and rain—the temporary shelter that Ilan Dalal and his son Guy had built together for Sukkos, left untouched as a silent tefillah.

-by Shabsie Steven Saphirstein

Two Friends, 738 Days, One Promise Details By Shabsie Saphirstein Shabsie Saphirstein November 26 2025 Empty  Print  Email The sukkah refused to fall. For two years in a quiet backyard in Alfei Menashe, it stood through wind and rain—the temporary shelter that Ilan Dalal and his son Guy had buil...

12/01/2025

The NYPD’s promotion ceremony at One Police Plaza this past Tuesday, November 25 was filled with pride, honor, and emotion, but one moment stood out above the rest: watching Community Affairs Officer Nicholas A. Skomina rise to the rank of Detective.

Mazel Tov To Detective Nick Skomina Details By Shabsie Saphirstein Community Corner November 26 2025 Empty  Print  Email The NYPD’s promotion ceremony at One Police Plaza this past Tuesday, November 25 was filled with pride, honor, and emotion, but one moment stood out above the rest: watching C...

12/01/2025

Visit Day at MTA (Yeshiva University High School for Boys) gave prospective students an exciting and meaningful look into the vibrant blend of Torah learning, academics, and student life that defines the MTA experience. From the moment they arrived, the warmth of the yeshivah and the energy of Washington Heights set the tone for an unforgettable day.

12/01/2025

With Chanukah and Yeshiva week approaching – are you thinking about your next vacation?

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11/30/2025

Once again, the most dreaded night of the school year is upon us – Parent-Teacher Conferences, or PTA for short. Though nothing about it is short.

-by Mordechai Schmutter

No One Has Time For This Details By Mordechai Schmutter Feelin’ Funny: Mordechai Schmutter November 26 2025 Empty  Print  Once again, the most dreaded night of the school year is upon us – Parent-Teacher Conferences, or PTA for short. Though nothing about it is short. Yes, your child’s educa...

11/30/2025

It just hurts to think of a mother so easily breaking her word to her daughter for something that really doesn't amount to much in the grand scheme of things.

-by Goldy Krantz

I Said “No” Details By Goldy Krantz Dating Today November 26 2025 Empty  Print  Dear Goldy, I have twin daughters amongst my other children. I’m specifically writing about them because they are in the parsha and bh, I’m busy with them. I’ll refer to them as Rifky and Malky. I meet shadch...

11/30/2025

Do you believe that you are psychologically evolving? Do you value “growth”? Perhaps you don’t even know what that means to you. Trust me, you are not alone. Most of us respond to events in our present based on situations in our past.

-by Caroline Schumsky, LCSW, MS

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11/28/2025

Once, while studying in Yeshivat Abir Yaakov, a spirit entered the body of R’ Avraham Marciano zt”l, disturbing his learning and causing him tremendous distress and grief. One evening, at the conclusion of Maariv, everyone went out of the synagogue, leaving R’ Avraham alone in the beit midrash. The moment he was alone, the spirit began to harm and torment him, whereupon he fainted and fell to the ground.

-A story of greatness by R' Dovid Hoffman

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11/27/2025

A three-year-old girl was suffering from a rare disease, and she desperately needed a bone marrow donation to survive. Her parents were thrilled when they found out that her older brother, who was eight, was an exact match...

-by Rabbi Shmuel Reichman

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11/27/2025

President of the State of Israel, His Excellency יצחק הרצוג - Isaac Herzog, will be the guest of honor at the Yeshiva University 101st Annual Hanukkah Dinner in New York in December, where he will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his leadership, moral courage, and lifelong commitment to the Jewish people.

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11/27/2025

Rosh Chodesh Kislev brought an extra burst of excitement to Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe as talmidim across the Early Childhood Program, Elementary School, and Junior High gathered for spirited mesibos marking the beginning of the month of nesim.

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