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Rory Lancman Receives Oskim B’Tzibur Award at Torah Center of Hillcrest Former Assemblyman Rory Lancman was the recipient of the Oskim B’Tzibur award from the Torah Center of Hillcrest at their annual banquet this past Shabbos. Lancman was honored for his service to the Jewish community during his six years as a member of the New York State Assembly, where he championed issues critical to the Jewish community. “Rory Lancman has fought hard to keep the Jewish community safe from terrorism and to ensure that religious schools receive equal treatment,” said Howard Kohn, President of the Torah Center of Hillcrest. “Rory’s unwavering support for Israel and his commitment to serving the Jewish community made him an easy choice for this year’s Oskim B’Tzibur award.” “The Torah Center of Hillcrest is a very important part of the Jewish community here in Queens, and I am humbled to receive this honor,” said Lancman. “It is so important for the Jewish
Community HANC’s Mishmar Dinner: Learning Torah out of Love
Congratulations to all the third-sixth graders at HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School in West Hempstead who participated in optional after-school mishmar learning!
community to have a seat at the table of Over 80 students celebrated their learngovernment, because there’s an old po- ing achievements at the annual HANC litical saying, ‘If you’re not at the table, Mishmar Dinner. you’re on the menu.’” The Mishmar Dinner included mish-
mar-related games lead by Rabbi Merrill and Rabbi Boim, divrei Torah from the students and inspiring words from Rabbi Sadigh, Principal, about the importance of learning Torah out of love. The celebration continued with a yummy BBQ generously sponsored by the PTA. A tremendous yasher koach to the Mishmar teachers, Rabbi Merrill, Rabbi Boim, Rabbi Hoffman, Mrs. Tawil and Morah Teitelbaum for their efforts throughout the year to ensure that Mishmar was an engaging and educational experience. A big “thank you” to all the parents who helped with the dinner.
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