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Read 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...
Tisha B'av Updates
08/04/2022 02:57:50 PM
Aug4
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Unfortunately, Tisha B'av is approaching this weekend, and I want to call attention to cerRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Unfortunately, Tisha B'av is approaching this weekend, and I want to call attention to cerRead more...
Tehillim for Ukraine - Wednesday Night After Maariv
03/01/2022 06:58:33 PM
Mar1
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
It is important we join together in prayer.
As we continue to experiRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
It is important we join together in prayer.
As we continue to experiRead more...
Tisha B'av Updates
07/15/2021 01:59:07 PM
Jul15
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
(A couple of things needed to be clarified from yesterday's email:Eicha will be available on Zoom motzaei ShRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
(A couple of things needed to be clarified from yesterday's email:Eicha will be available on Zoom motzaei ShRead more...
Important Tisha B'av Information
07/14/2021 06:58:36 PM
Jul14
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Unfortunately, Tisha B'av is approaching this weekend, and I want to call attention to cerRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Unfortunately, Tisha B'av is approaching this weekend, and I want to call attention to cerRead more...
Corrected Version - Bein Hametzarim/Three Weeks
06/28/2021 09:00:37 PM
Jun28
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Please see attached for this year's Bein Hametzarim/Three Weeks guide.
This version is a corrected version Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Please see attached for this year's Bein Hametzarim/Three Weeks guide.
This version is a corrected version Read more...
Recording of Rav Taragin's Shiur * More Pesach Info
03/14/2021 05:09:46 PM
Mar14
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Chodesh tov,
I apologize in advance, but as Pesach appraoches, I want to share helpful information in as tRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Chodesh tov,
I apologize in advance, but as Pesach appraoches, I want to share helpful information in as tRead more...
"Jewry Duty" for Spring/Summer
03/11/2021 10:23:50 AM
Mar11
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
The mishkan was the first iteration of the institutions the Jewish people have built forRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
The mishkan was the first iteration of the institutions the Jewish people have built forRead more...
Purim 5781 Guide
02/07/2021 04:44:58 PM
Feb7
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Please see the attached file for a halachic guide to Purim 5781!
Please be in touch with any questions.
WiRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Please see the attached file for a halachic guide to Purim 5781!
Please be in touch with any questions.
WiRead more...
MLK Day
01/18/2021 10:36:06 AM
Jan18
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Today, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides around his birthday.
InasmuRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Today, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides around his birthday.
InasmuRead more...
Updates: Rabbi's Fund and Book Club
01/13/2021 03:52:22 PM
Jan13
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I wanted to be in touch about the following updates:
It has been a whRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I wanted to be in touch about the following updates:
It has been a whRead more...
COVID-19 Vaccine
01/11/2021 11:30:52 AM
Jan11
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Baruch Hashem, progress is being made and more people are about to become elligible to takRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Baruch Hashem, progress is being made and more people are about to become elligible to takRead more...
Today's Events
01/06/2021 06:56:22 PM
Jan6
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
No matter where we stand on the political spectrum, we all want peace and justice in our sRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
No matter where we stand on the political spectrum, we all want peace and justice in our sRead more...
Article I Published - Shul Post-COVID
01/05/2021 09:44:51 AM
Jan5
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As ten months of this pandemic have gone by, it has not gotten easier with time to not be Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
As ten months of this pandemic have gone by, it has not gotten easier with time to not be Read more...
CORRECTED EMAIL: NASCK TEAM Shabbos: Vayechi
12/26/2020 09:35:07 PM
Dec26
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shavua tov friends,
Parashas Vayechi has been established by the National Association of Chevra Kadisha as Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shavua tov friends,
Parashas Vayechi has been established by the National Association of Chevra Kadisha as Read more...
NASCK TEAM Shabbos: Vayechi
12/26/2020 09:33:07 PM
Dec26
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shavua tov friends,
Parashas Vayechi has been established by the National Association of Chevra Kadisha as Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shavua tov friends,
Parashas Vayechi has been established by the National Association of Chevra Kadisha as Read more...
Asarah B'Teves
12/20/2020 03:00:07 PM
Dec20
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shavua tov,
Asarah B’Tevet takes place this coming Friday. This day originally marks the siege around YerRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Shavua tov,
Asarah B’Tevet takes place this coming Friday. This day originally marks the siege around YerRead more...
Reminder: Shabbat Project - 8:30 Tonight
11/05/2020 08:12:28 PM
Nov5
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This coming week, throughout the world, Jews are participating in the Shabbat Project. TheRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This coming week, throughout the world, Jews are participating in the Shabbat Project. TheRead more...
Shabbat Project - Parashat Vayeira
11/04/2020 04:13:10 PM
Nov4
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This coming week, throughout the world, Jews are participating in the Shabbat Project. TheRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
This coming week, throughout the world, Jews are participating in the Shabbat Project. TheRead more...
Introducing "Jewry Duty" Initiative
10/29/2020 08:06:38 AM
Oct29
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Before I explain “what” I am asking for regarding daily minyan, I want to share the Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Before I explain “what” I am asking for regarding daily minyan, I want to share the Read more...
Saying Tachanun at this Juncture
10/12/2020 05:40:58 PM
Oct12
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
First, I want to thank everyone for a successful and meaningful Yamim Noraim season. With Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
First, I want to thank everyone for a successful and meaningful Yamim Noraim season. With Read more...
A Message for Simchas Torah
10/09/2020 01:22:58 PM
Oct9
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
While this was included in the previous weekly email, I wanted to send a separate email toRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
While this was included in the previous weekly email, I wanted to send a separate email toRead more...
REMINDER - Tonight: Shiur and Yizkor
10/08/2020 05:32:43 PM
Oct8
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Moadim L'simcha!
Here's a reminder of the following:
My shiur for the week will take place Thursday night Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Moadim L'simcha!
Here's a reminder of the following:
My shiur for the week will take place Thursday night Read more...
Shiurim and Yizkor
10/07/2020 11:01:59 AM
Oct7
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
A few announcements:
Today (Wednesday), at 1:00 PM, I will have the honor of sharing a D'Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
A few announcements:
Today (Wednesday), at 1:00 PM, I will have the honor of sharing a D'Read more...
Minyan in Auditorium
10/04/2020 08:44:29 PM
Oct4
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Moed tov to all!
Minyanim this week will be held in the auditorium.
Please use the 66th Avenue entrance.
BeRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Moed tov to all!
Minyanim this week will be held in the auditorium.
Please use the 66th Avenue entrance.
BeRead more...
Reflections on Yom Kippur and Sukkot Resources
10/02/2020 12:04:31 PM
Oct2
Dear QJC Family, As Sukkot approaches, I am sharing some resources below, including a document that includes a guide to davening, general halachic matters that pertain to Sukkot, and a Dvar Torah - please read to the end!Read more...
Temperature Checks at the Door
09/25/2020 02:55:57 PM
Sep25
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Please be advised that beginning tonight, anyone coming into shul for minyan will be requiRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Please be advised that beginning tonight, anyone coming into shul for minyan will be requiRead more...
Shabbos Shuva and Davening Instructions for those at Home
09/24/2020 09:26:42 PM
Sep24
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
It feels like just a few weeks ago that I was sitting in my mother-in-law's artroom givingRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
It feels like just a few weeks ago that I was sitting in my mother-in-law's artroom givingRead more...
Hataras Nedarim Outdoors
09/17/2020 03:51:41 PM
Sep17
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
If anyone is not able to come to shul for hataras nedarim, we will offer the option outdoors tomorrow (FridaRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
If anyone is not able to come to shul for hataras nedarim, we will offer the option outdoors tomorrow (FridaRead more...
Yamim Noraim Resources
09/14/2020 09:51:11 PM
Sep14
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I hope everyone is doing well as we prepare to usher in Yamim Noraim this coming Shabbos!
Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I hope everyone is doing well as we prepare to usher in Yamim Noraim this coming Shabbos!
Read more...
HAPPENING NOW: Shiur with Dr. Erica Brown
09/13/2020 07:32:10 PM
Sep13
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
https://zoom.us/s/93713522296?pwd=YWZnZFJ6Z21tTVVQeWltTStQSk5Idz09
Kol tuv,
Judah KeRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
https://zoom.us/s/93713522296?pwd=YWZnZFJ6Z21tTVVQeWltTStQSk5Idz09
Kol tuv,
Judah KeRead more...
Selichos (Motzaei Shabbos) and Shiur with Dr. Erica Brown (Sunday night)
09/12/2020 10:01:11 PM
Sep12
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Selichos will take place tonight at 10:15 PM, both in shul and over Zoom. Here is a link tRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Selichos will take place tonight at 10:15 PM, both in shul and over Zoom. Here is a link tRead more...
Reminder: Yamim Noraim Q&A on Thursday
09/09/2020 10:13:25 PM
Sep9
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Just a reminder of a few items coming up:On Thursday, September 10, at 8:00 PM, I plan to Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Just a reminder of a few items coming up:On Thursday, September 10, at 8:00 PM, I plan to Read more...
Updates: Shiur Schedule Change, Q&A, Upcoming Program
09/06/2020 09:30:25 PM
Sep6
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I wanted to take an opportunity to share a couple of updates about the schedule for the neRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
I wanted to take an opportunity to share a couple of updates about the schedule for the neRead more...
Corrected Link for AIPAC Event
08/20/2020 08:03:48 AM
Aug20
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
CLICK HERE FOR CORRECTED LINK FOR AIPAC EVENT
Dear QJC Family,
Rosh Chodesh Elul begins tonight!
As the Read more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
CLICK HERE FOR CORRECTED LINK FOR AIPAC EVENT
Dear QJC Family,
Rosh Chodesh Elul begins tonight!
As the Read more...
Elul: Daily Minyanim, Upcoming Programs, and Initiatives
08/19/2020 08:17:04 PM
Aug19
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Rosh Chodesh Elul begins tonight!
As the summer begins to come to a close, we are workingRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,
Rosh Chodesh Elul begins tonight!
As the summer begins to come to a close, we are workingRead more...
Kiddush on Shabbatot
08/13/2020 01:20:59 PM
Aug13
Beginning this Shabbos, we are excited to be able to offer a small kiddush after both minyanim. I wanted to let everyone know that this is happening and what the protocol is.Read more...
Three Weeks
07/07/2020 07:34:25 PM
Jul7
A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
(A PDF version of this is available here. While I prepared a version of it before I began vacation, I have mRead more...
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
(A PDF version of this is available here. While I prepared a version of it before I began vacation, I have mRead more...
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