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07/02/2019 01:16:01 AM
Jul2
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05/11/2020 09:53:10 PM
May11
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dear QJC Family, The Book of Maccabees and the Talmud have two divergent explanations of the Chanukah miracle...Read more...
Support for Queens Hatzolah
12/22/2019 11:32:06 PM
Dec22
Dear QJC Family, Below is my drasha from today, in which I made the appeal to support Queens Hatzolah...Read more...
Rosh Hoshana Message
10/29/2019 02:02:08 AM
Oct29
Dear QJC Family, As we enter Rosh Hashana in just a number of hours, I would like to share a thought and a brach for us all...Read more...
Yamim Nora'im Season recap
10/23/2019 01:01:07 AM
Oct23
Dear QJC Family, Eliana and I would like to thank everyone for an amazing Yamim Nora’im season...Read more...
OU's Torah New York
10/08/2019 04:27:37 AM
Oct8
Dear QJC Family, Please join Eliana and I at Citi Field on September 22nd and spend a few hours or the whole day studying Torah...Read more...
The 3 Weeks
07/18/2019 01:01:01 AM
Jul18
Dear QJC Family, This weekend, we begin to mark the period known as “The Three Weeks” during which we mourn the destruction of the Beit Ha-Mikdash and our ongoing state of exile...Read more...
Welcome Message
07/01/2019 01:01:01 AM
Jul1
Dear QJC Family, It is a great bracha for me to begin as the rabbi of Queens Jewish Center today. I am really excited to work together to bring this magnificent community to new heights...Read more...
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