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06/12/2025 09:28:37 PM
Jun12
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As you know, Israel has launched an attack on Iranian Nuclear sites. This is a scary time.Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As you know, Israel has launched an attack on Iranian Nuclear sites. This is a scary time.Read more...
Pre-Pesach Matters
03/28/2025 06:15:21 PM
Mar28
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I wanted to follow up on a few Pre-Pesach matters.
Mechiras Chametz - forms are availablRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I wanted to follow up on a few Pre-Pesach matters.
Mechiras Chametz - forms are availablRead more...
World Zionist Congress Elections
03/10/2025 09:06:22 AM
Mar10
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Voting for the World Zionist Congress is now open!
I encourage everyone to participate, aRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Voting for the World Zionist Congress is now open!
I encourage everyone to participate, aRead more...
Asarah B'Teves
01/08/2025 11:42:22 AM
Jan8
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
When Asarah B'Teves Falls on Friday
Ezekiel 24 describes the events of the tenth month of the Jewish year (Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
When Asarah B'Teves Falls on Friday
Ezekiel 24 describes the events of the tenth month of the Jewish year (Read more...
Reflecting on Rabbi Grunblatt's Writings
12/19/2024 06:46:22 PM
Dec19
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This Shabbos will mark the 11th yahrzeit of Moreinu Harav Joseph Grunblatt zt"l.
I had plRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This Shabbos will mark the 11th yahrzeit of Moreinu Harav Joseph Grunblatt zt"l.
I had plRead more...
Hoshanah Rabbah and Last Days
10/23/2024 03:23:45 AM
Oct23
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
A few important items as we enter the last days:
Hoshanah Rabbah
Please use the keypad toRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
A few important items as we enter the last days:
Hoshanah Rabbah
Please use the keypad toRead more...
Sign-Up for Hoshanos Sets for Hoshanah Rabbah
10/08/2024 09:53:08 PM
Oct8
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
We will celebrate Hoshanah Rabbah IY"H in a couple of weeks (Wednesday, October 23).
I wilRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
We will celebrate Hoshanah Rabbah IY"H in a couple of weeks (Wednesday, October 23).
I wilRead more...
October 7th * Rosh Hashanah/Shabbos Shuva Drashas
10/06/2024 05:42:36 PM
Oct6
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I hope everyone had a beautiful and meaningful Rosh Hashanah.
I am attaching my Rosh HashRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I hope everyone had a beautiful and meaningful Rosh Hashanah.
I am attaching my Rosh HashRead more...
Drasha Tomorrow After Haftarah
09/06/2024 04:25:42 PM
Sep6
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I apologize for the email so close to Shabbat.
As I am getting deeper into formulating my Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I apologize for the email so close to Shabbat.
As I am getting deeper into formulating my Read more...
Vigil and Boots for Israel
09/01/2024 08:12:22 PM
Sep1
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
First, I want to acknowledge that the past 24 hours have been very difficult for Klal YisrRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
First, I want to acknowledge that the past 24 hours have been very difficult for Klal YisrRead more...
Minyanim
08/27/2024 03:47:12 PM
Aug27
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
With a number of regular minyan attendees out of town at various points through Labor DayRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
With a number of regular minyan attendees out of town at various points through Labor DayRead more...
Tisha B'Av
08/12/2024 04:49:07 PM
Aug12
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
We are approaching Tisha B'Av in a little less than a week. Unfortunately, this year, Tisha B'av hits close Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
We are approaching Tisha B'Av in a little less than a week. Unfortunately, this year, Tisha B'av hits close Read more...
Tisha B'Av
08/06/2024 10:01:02 PM
Aug6
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
We are approaching Tisha B'Av in a little less than a week. Unfortunately, this year, Tisha B'av hits close Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
We are approaching Tisha B'Av in a little less than a week. Unfortunately, this year, Tisha B'av hits close Read more...
Yesterday's Events
07/14/2024 04:23:51 PM
Jul14
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I feel it is important to state the obvious, as even that which is obvious sometimes need Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I feel it is important to state the obvious, as even that which is obvious sometimes need Read more...
Bus for Washington, D.C. Rally for Israel - Tuesday, November 14
11/07/2023 09:56:16 PM
Nov7
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Next Tuesday, November 14, there will be a rally for Israel in Washington, D.C. being orgaRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Next Tuesday, November 14, there will be a rally for Israel in Washington, D.C. being orgaRead more...
Shabbat Project
11/01/2023 08:18:07 AM
Nov1
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
The Shabbat Project is an initiative of Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of South ARead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
The Shabbat Project is an initiative of Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of South ARead more...
Take 45 Seconds To Contact Elected Officials
10/19/2023 09:00:32 PM
Oct19
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
When Yaakov confronted Esav, he prepared himself in three respects: he prepared for war, hRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
When Yaakov confronted Esav, he prepared himself in three respects: he prepared for war, hRead more...
Lunch 'n Learn RSVP * Shiur Tonight at 7:45 PM
10/17/2023 09:08:01 AM
Oct17
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I am looking forward to the Lunch 'n Learn, which will take place on Thursday, October 19 at 12:00 PM!
PleasRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I am looking forward to the Lunch 'n Learn, which will take place on Thursday, October 19 at 12:00 PM!
PleasRead more...
Yesterday's Drasha * Contacting Officials * Lunch and Learn * More
10/15/2023 12:01:06 PM
Oct15
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Chodesh tov to all!
A few updates to convey-
a) I am attaching my drasha from Shabbos for those who wanteRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Chodesh tov to all!
A few updates to convey-
a) I am attaching my drasha from Shabbos for those who wanteRead more...
Corrected Link
10/10/2023 04:05:22 PM
Oct10
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I sent an incorrect link to the shiur I recorded.
c) NEW Torah Learning Initiative
While it would seem thRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I sent an incorrect link to the shiur I recorded.
c) NEW Torah Learning Initiative
While it would seem thRead more...
Updates
10/10/2023 04:01:02 PM
Oct10
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
The situation in Israel continues to occupy my headspace during nearly every waking momentRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
The situation in Israel continues to occupy my headspace during nearly every waking momentRead more...
Supporting Israel
10/08/2023 10:00:31 PM
Oct8
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
No doubt there was tremendous shock and anguish upon hearing the news of what has been takRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
No doubt there was tremendous shock and anguish upon hearing the news of what has been takRead more...
Important - Schedule Updates
10/02/2023 01:18:42 PM
Oct2
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Moadim L'simcha!
Please see the following addenda to the schedule through the rest of Yom Tov.
You can see Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Moadim L'simcha!
Please see the following addenda to the schedule through the rest of Yom Tov.
You can see Read more...
Clarification Regarding First Night of Sukkos and Rain
09/28/2023 06:07:32 PM
Sep28
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I apologize for the extra email, but I was asked a few questions, and I thought the clarification would be uRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I apologize for the extra email, but I was asked a few questions, and I thought the clarification would be uRead more...
Regarding First Night of Sukkos and Rain
09/28/2023 11:57:03 AM
Sep28
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Unfortunately, there seems to be a very likely scenario in which it will be raining tomorrRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Unfortunately, there seems to be a very likely scenario in which it will be raining tomorrRead more...
Shabbos Shuva and Food/Product Drive
09/22/2023 08:23:12 AM
Sep22
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
There are a couple of things on my end that I want to put on everyone's radar as we enter Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
There are a couple of things on my end that I want to put on everyone's radar as we enter Read more...
Tishrei Information
09/07/2023 03:22:07 PM
Sep7
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
With Selichos and Rosh Hashanah a week around the corner, I wanted to bring the following Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
With Selichos and Rosh Hashanah a week around the corner, I wanted to bring the following Read more...
Shiur Beginning at 2:15 PM
07/27/2023 02:00:32 PM
Jul27
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shiur at 2:15 PM (after Mincha) - “Emotions of Distance and Closeness on Tisha B’av"
Both in person anRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shiur at 2:15 PM (after Mincha) - “Emotions of Distance and Closeness on Tisha B’av"
Both in person anRead more...
Correction: Tisha B'av Schedule and Information
07/26/2023 02:44:32 PM
Jul26
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Correction: the fast begins at 8:17 PM.
Here is the schedule for Tisha B'av:
Wednesday July 26 – Erev TisRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Correction: the fast begins at 8:17 PM.
Here is the schedule for Tisha B'av:
Wednesday July 26 – Erev TisRead more...
Tisha B'av Schedule and Information
07/26/2023 12:07:06 PM
Jul26
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Here is the schedule for Tisha B'av:
Wednesday July 26 – Erev Tisha B’Av
Mincha ........................Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Here is the schedule for Tisha B'av:
Wednesday July 26 – Erev Tisha B’Av
Mincha ........................Read more...
Reminder: July 4 Breakfast and Shiur
07/03/2023 09:33:31 PM
Jul3
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Tomorrow, July 4 at 9AM, I plan to give a shiur to help us appreciate the holiday and infuRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Tomorrow, July 4 at 9AM, I plan to give a shiur to help us appreciate the holiday and infuRead more...
Three Weeks Guide
06/29/2023 09:22:16 PM
Jun29
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shiva Asar B'Tammuz - "The Three Weeks" - will be upon us in less than a week.
Please see the guide for relRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shiva Asar B'Tammuz - "The Three Weeks" - will be upon us in less than a week.
Please see the guide for relRead more...
July 4 Breakfast and Shiur
06/27/2023 06:47:41 PM
Jun27
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This coming Tuesday, July 4 at 9AM, I plan to give a shiur to help us appreciate the holidRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This coming Tuesday, July 4 at 9AM, I plan to give a shiur to help us appreciate the holidRead more...
Shavuos Schedule Change - Please Read
05/21/2023 05:57:10 PM
May21
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Chodesh Tov!
Due to a change in the timing for the Kinus Torah on Shabbos afternoon, the schedule for ShabbRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Chodesh Tov!
Due to a change in the timing for the Kinus Torah on Shabbos afternoon, the schedule for ShabbRead more...
Pikuach Nefesh and Shavuos Siyum
05/03/2023 07:54:06 AM
May3
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I had intended to provide a handout for my discussion of Pikuach Nefesh this past Shabbos Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I had intended to provide a handout for my discussion of Pikuach Nefesh this past Shabbos Read more...
Erev Pesach Reminders
04/04/2023 05:31:01 PM
Apr4
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Some quick Erev Pesach reminders:
If you have not yet submitted your form to appoint me to sell your chametzRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Some quick Erev Pesach reminders:
If you have not yet submitted your form to appoint me to sell your chametzRead more...
Mechiras Chametz Today
04/02/2023 08:03:51 AM
Apr2
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Less than one week away! Here are some things to keep in mind as Pesach approaches.
The ORead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Less than one week away! Here are some things to keep in mind as Pesach approaches.
The ORead more...
Mechiras Chametz & Other Pesach Announcements
03/29/2023 08:01:11 AM
Mar29
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
One week away! Here are some things to keep in mind as Pesach approaches.
The OU PassoverRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
One week away! Here are some things to keep in mind as Pesach approaches.
The OU PassoverRead more...
Sedarim
03/15/2023 08:48:41 PM
Mar15
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
First of all, I want to remind everyone that I will be the guest speaker for the Torah in Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
First of all, I want to remind everyone that I will be the guest speaker for the Torah in Read more...
Sedarim
03/08/2023 08:08:15 PM
Mar8
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
With Purim and Shushan Purim behind us, Pesach will be approaching fast. I am looking forwRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
With Purim and Shushan Purim behind us, Pesach will be approaching fast. I am looking forwRead more...
Security and Antisemitism Update
02/23/2023 06:18:20 PM
Feb23
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
We are very excited for our special Shabbos with Dr. Henry Abramson and the wonderful progRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
We are very excited for our special Shabbos with Dr. Henry Abramson and the wonderful progRead more...
Earthquake Relief Efforts
02/14/2023 10:56:32 AM
Feb14
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As you may be aware, an earthquake recently struck Turkey and Syria, taking more than 36Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As you may be aware, an earthquake recently struck Turkey and Syria, taking more than 36Read more...
Kashrus
01/06/2023 09:35:31 AM
Jan6
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As you may have heard, there are a couple of restaurants in our community that have switRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As you may have heard, there are a couple of restaurants in our community that have switRead more...
Kohanim on Main Street
11/16/2022 04:30:40 PM
Nov16
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I received the following notice from the Vaad Harabonim of Queens:
"This past week we walked along the cemetRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I received the following notice from the Vaad Harabonim of Queens:
"This past week we walked along the cemetRead more...
Shiur and Other Updates
10/31/2022 10:08:21 AM
Oct31
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I am writing with a few updates:
1) As a reminder, everyone who received an aliyah on SRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I am writing with a few updates:
1) As a reminder, everyone who received an aliyah on SRead more...
Reminder: Food/Hygiene Product Drive
10/02/2022 01:47:06 PM
Oct2
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Yeshayahu teaches us that we do not fast for the sake of fasting, but we are reminded toRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Yeshayahu teaches us that we do not fast for the sake of fasting, but we are reminded toRead more...
Food/Hygiene Product Drive
09/19/2022 09:07:06 PM
Sep19
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Yeshayahu teaches us that we do not fast for the sake of fasting, but we are reminded toRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Yeshayahu teaches us that we do not fast for the sake of fasting, but we are reminded toRead more...
Yamim Noraim Halachic Guide
09/13/2022 10:43:51 AM
Sep13
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As I try to do before every yuntif, below you can find a Halachic Guide to Yamim Noraim,Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As I try to do before every yuntif, below you can find a Halachic Guide to Yamim Noraim,Read more...
Pruzbul - Important Information
09/12/2022 08:56:51 AM
Sep12
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This past year was a Shemittah year, and at the end of this Jewish year, Shemittat KesafRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This past year was a Shemittah year, and at the end of this Jewish year, Shemittat KesafRead more...
Schedule for this Afternoon - Shiur, Videos, Mincha
08/07/2022 01:26:36 PM
Aug7
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I will give a shiur after the first mincha on Midrash Eicha Rabbah. The shiur will take place at approximatRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
I will give a shiur after the first mincha on Midrash Eicha Rabbah. The shiur will take place at approximatRead more...
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