The Gemara in Masechet Shabbat (51) discusses the issue of crushing ice or snow on Shabbat. It emerges from the Gemara, as the Shulchan Aruch rules, that it is forbidden to crush ice or snow on Shabbat, as it resembles Sehita (squeezing). The Torah forbids squeezing grapes, for example, to produce
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A Sense Of Wonder And Gratitude As Emet Women Reunite
Emet and Events. The two words have been synonymous for over 16 years, since Emet Outreach is known for hosting multiple events and Shabbatons each
Alliance Of Bukharian Americans (ABA) & Local Restaurants Continue To Support Healthcare Heroes
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, the Alliance of Bukharian Americans' Health Committee made breakfast and lunch deliveries to North Shore University
Stop The Fireworks!
Boom, pow, bang – these are just a few of the sounds that residents of New York City have come to terms with over the past month. Many in “The City
Agudath Israel Hails Supreme Court Ruling That Religious Schools May Not Be Barred from Scholarship Program
The United States Supreme Court today issued a landmark ruling saying that states may not discriminate against religious schools in state aid
Chazaq Keeps Our Kids Busy Virtually
On Sunday afternoon June 28, the Chazaq Organization teamed up with Council Member Rory Lancman, Queens Jewish Community Council, New York City
YCQ Says Goodbye to Virtual School Year 2019-2020
This has been an exciting final week of what has been the most fascinating, innovative, exhilarating, and often challenging school year for YCQ in
