Tag: queens-jewish-community-council

Human rights organization honors 9 Holocaust survivors at the Hillcrest Jewish Center

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Jan. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson A human rights organization hosted a commemoration event at the Hillcrest Jewish Center in Flushing on Sunday Jan. 28 to honor nine Holocaust survivors for the 79th anniversary of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The anniversary, which fell on Jan. 27, marked the day of liberation from the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. The event, which was attended by the nine survivors, was organized by Arts4All Foundation and co-sponsored by Assemblymembers David I. Weprin and Sam T. Berger, Council Member James F. Gennaro and the Queens Jewish Community Council. Dozens of people including local religious…
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Electeds show solidarity with Israel at annual QJCC Gala in Elmhurst

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Oct. 19, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Following the unprecedented attack on Israel almost two weeks ago, the 54th Queens Jewish Community Council Gala almost didn’t happen this year.  The annual fundraising event helps fund various social services that QJCC carries out in Queens, including a food pantry and assistance acquiring affordable health insurance. As an…
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‘We’re just getting started’: Queens BP Richards highlights administration’s investments and initiatives during 2023 State of the Borough address

Apr. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivered his 2023 State of the Borough address Friday, April 28, at the Claire Shulman Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, during which he highlighted the borough’s accomplishments over the last year while also providing details into what he would like to see done…
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