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IMPORTANT COVID19 INFO: The office is open on a limited basis by appointment only. Please check the QJC COVID19 page on our website, the QJC Facebook page and Rabbi Kerbel's blog for important QJC updates.

RABBI JUDAH KERBEL'S BLOG

07/02/2019 01:16:01 AM

Jul2

Check back to this page for future postings from Rabbi Judah Kerbel.

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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...

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...

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...

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!
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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,
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kiddush on Shabbatot

08/13/2020 01:20:59 PM

Aug13

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

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...

QJC Minyanim Update

06/21/2020 12:25:10 PM

Jun21

Minyanim Update
Dear Friends,

מה טבו אהליך יעקב משכנותיך ישראל
How goodly your tents, O Jacob, your dwellings, O IsraelRead more...

Minyanim and Absentee Ballots

06/07/2020 10:27:40 PM

Jun7

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, עבדו את ה' ביראה, וגילו ברעדהWorship Hashem with fear, and rejoice Read more...

Survey about Resuming Minyanim Next Week

06/04/2020 08:51:10 AM

Jun4

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, Please click here to fill out a survey regarding the resumption of minyanim at QJC.Read more...

REMINDER: Shiur and Yizkor Tonight

05/27/2020 10:36:06 PM

May27

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Reminder for tonight:

Pre-Tikkun Leil Shavuos Shiur with Rabbi Kerbel followed by Yizkor will take placeRead more...

QJC Shavuos Reader

05/27/2020 10:01:07 PM

May27

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, I am pleased to share our QJC Shavuos Reader!Read more...

Shiur Tonight - 7:00 PM

05/26/2020 11:08:17 AM

May26

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Good morning!

Please join me for my shiur tonight at 7:00 PM. We will begin chapter four of the Shemonah PeRead more...

Shavuot

05/25/2020 08:26:25 PM

May25

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,

With Shavuot coming up, there are some programs and resources that I would like to remind Read more...

Corrected URL

05/24/2020 11:36:09 AM

May24

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel

 https://ramaz.zoom.us/j/93713522296?pwd=ZEJpTG0xcE9YTjMzU0dQMzdhSEFTQT09 ​​​​​​​


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TODAY: Lecture with Rabbi Shalom Hammer

05/24/2020 07:00:55 AM

May24

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Please join us at 11:30 AM this morning.
Click here to join.


CLICK HERE - prior messages posted frRead more...

Important Update Regarding COVID-19

05/21/2020 12:24:57 PM

May21

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear Friends, Please see the letter  in the link explaining our shul's position on recent developments.Read more...

Yom Yerushalayim and Shavuot

05/20/2020 09:55:12 PM

May20

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Dear QJC Family,

With Yom Yerushalayim and Shavuot coming up, there are some programs and resources that I Read more...

Shiur Tonight - 7:00 PM

05/19/2020 03:18:28 PM

May19

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Good afternoon!

Please join me for my shiur tonight at 7:00 PM. We will learn chapter three of the ShemonahRead more...

Shloshim for Mark Levine z"l

05/14/2020 09:53:25 PM

May14

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
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https://ramaz.zoom.us/s/93713522296?pwd=ZEJpTG0xcE9YTjMzU0dQMzdhSEFTQT09

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Shiur Tonight - 7:00 PM

05/12/2020 05:24:25 PM

May12

A Message from
Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Good afternoon, happy lag ba-omer!

Please join me for my shiur tonight at 7:00 PM. We will learn chapter twRead more...

Updates and Resources

05/11/2020 09:53:10 PM

May11

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

A few weeks ago, I wrote regarding Sefirat Ha-Omer and its mourning practices. For the last four weeks or so between Pesach and this point, the mourning practices created extra meaning as we mourn the losses of those who have lost their lives to this plague and are experiencing a more somber mood. Meanwhile, as I write this, we enter Lag Ba-Omer, the day that the plague affecting Rabbi Akiva's students ended.Read more...

QJC Shavuos Reader

05/07/2020 04:59:56 PM

May7

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Pesach was a point at which we experienced yuntif in a way we had never before. Being asked to stay at home during a time that is supposed to be full of simcha is very challenging. As we have counted the weeks towards Shavuot through Sefirat Ha-Omer, it looks like we will find ourselves in a similar situation where we will be celebrating yuntif from home. While Shavuot is meant to be a time centered around learning Torah together as a community, we sadly will most likely not be able to share that experience together.Read more...

Shiur Tonight and More

05/05/2020 01:22:56 PM

May5

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Please join me for my shiur tonight at 7:30 PM. We will continue in chapter one of the Shemonah Perakim, discussing the importance of the human intellect in Avodat Hashem. Tehillim and Mishnayot will resume tomorrow night at 7:00 PM.Read more...

Food Delivery for Seniors

04/30/2020 09:39:14 AM

Apr30

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

There is an effort on behalf of the office of Assemblywoman Nily Rozic to provide boxes of food for seniors throughout Queens (not just her district). Each box will contain enough food for about 9 meals. Please let me know as soon as possible if you or anyone else would benefit from this service.Read more...

Shiur Tonight

04/29/2020 03:43:20 PM

Apr29

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Yom Haatzmaut Sameach! Please join me for my shiur tonight at 7:30 PM. We will begin chapter one of the Shemonah Perakim. Tehillim and Mishnayot will resume Thursday night at 7:00 PM.Read more...

Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut

04/28/2020 09:27:43 AM

Apr28

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Today and tomorrow we mark Israel's most solemn and most joyous days on the calendar, respectively. Read more...

Shiurim and Yom Haatzmaut

04/22/2020 04:19:55 PM

Apr22

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Daily Mishna Our daily mishnayot learning begins at 7:00 PM tonight. It will also take place tomorrow night at 7:00 PM.Read more...

Shiur beginning now

04/21/2020 07:33:14 PM

Apr21

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

A Message fromRabbi Judah Kerbel I apologize for the lack of reminder - my shiur will begin momentarilyRead more...

Reflections on Sefirah and COVID-19; Daily Mishnah Learning

04/19/2020 03:54:10 PM

Apr19

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, I hope that, to whatever extent possible during these trying times, that you were able to have a meaningful and enjoyable Yuntif. We missed being in shul and celebrating wtih you, but it was nonethless nice to have a yuntif.Read more...

Pesach Davening Guide and Divrei Torah

04/07/2020 12:18:47 PM

Apr7

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family,   This will likely be my last email before Pesach. I am tremendously sad that we will not be together to daven and celebrate Yom Tov. Read more...

Pikuach Nefesh on Shabbos and Yom Tov

04/07/2020 10:22:43 AM

Apr7

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family,   The following guidelines were put together by Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt.Read more...

Shabbos Hagadol Sources; Mechiras Chametz

04/06/2020 12:50:12 PM

Apr6

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Thank you to everyone who joined me for the Shabbos Hagadol shiur last night! I hope you found it meaningful and worthwhile.Read more...

Shabbos Hagadol Tonight at 7pm

04/05/2020 01:18:13 PM

Apr5

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Please join me tonight at 7:00 PM as we discuss "Mindful Mitzvot and a Life of Mindfulness" Feel free to bring some of your last minute chametz to enjoy as you listen!Read more...

Pesach Kits and Shopping Help

04/02/2020 11:07:49 AM

Apr2

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Pesach items:If you need items such as grape juice, matzah, seder plate, and a haggdah, please contact:Read more...

Resources from Last Night; Census

04/01/2020 08:15:41 PM

Apr1

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Good evening to everyone,First, I want to mention that I've increased my communication via email because I want to be able to stay in contact as best as I can and to guide everyone through Pesach and the pandemic.Read more...

Shiur Tonight; Important Resources

03/31/2020 10:49:42 AM

Mar31

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Good morning to everyone,I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. We are experiencing a small golus, as we are exiled from shul and from each other.Read more...

Additional Pesach Updates

03/25/2020 09:49:40 PM

Mar25

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family,Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at the Q&A. It was great to see and hear from everyone.Read more...

Important Pesach Information

03/22/2020 11:19:10 AM

Mar22

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, As we all adjust to the new reality of social distancing in order to fight the novel coronavirus, we are in the midst of preparing for Pesach, which requires a different level of adapting. We hope to address some issues that may be on people’s minds in this communication. Read more...

Rabbi Kerbel's Shiur - Wednesday, March 18

03/17/2020 09:49:41 PM

Mar17

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Please join us for Rabbi Kerbel's shiurWednesday, March 18, 2020 7:30 pmRead more...

Further Updates Regarding COVID-19

03/15/2020 12:38:11 PM

Mar15

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, I hope everyone had a restful and meaningful Shabbos, despite the undesirable circumstances.Read more...

Rabbi Kerbel - Drasha for Shabbos 3/14/2020

03/13/2020 05:10:20 PM

Mar13

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, Please see the Drasha below that I would have delivered tomorrow, somewhat modified.Read more...

Practical Guide to Purim 5780

03/04/2020 07:46:11 PM

Mar4

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, Let's start with one joke - What was Queen Esther's gown made of? See the end of the email for the answer!Read more...

Important Political Processes

02/10/2020 08:37:39 PM

Feb10

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, As I have mentioned in shul over the past couple of weeks, there are a couple of relevant political processes taking place right now that are important for our community. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of them and provide the appropriate resources to take action.Read more...

Practical Guide to Chanukah 5780

12/22/2019 11:32:36 PM

Dec22

Rabbi Judah Kerbel

Dear QJC Family, The Book of Maccabees and the Talmud have two divergent explanations of the Chanukah miracle...Read more...
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