Queens Jewish Center, Forest Hills

06/05/2026

Here’s a quick look 👀 of what is going on this Shabbos at the QJC.

Join us after Main Shul Shacharis as we welcome Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi who will speak as part of Civic Engagement Shabbat. This is in conjunction with JCRC and UJA.

This will then be followed by Salad Kiddush 🥗 🍷

Also, join us Shabbos afternoon for a variety of learning opportunities, including Rabbi Kerbel’s Pirkei Avos shiur 45-minutes before Mincha.

06/05/2026

Dear QJC Family,

This Shabbat, in conjunction with UJA-Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, we are hosting Civic Engagement Shabbat.

On Shabbos morning, at the end of davening, we will have the privilege of hearing remarks from Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi.

I urge everyone who is able to attend to come to demonstrate our presence and engagement with our elected officials.

Civic Engagement Shabbat is an initiative designed to build vital bridges between New York’s Jewish communities and our local leaders. Synagogues are invited to host elected officials for a Shabbat of hospitality, underscoring our significant presence in the civic fabric of the city.

By opening our doors to elected officials, we foster the relationships necessary to advocate for our needs while demonstrating the vibrancy of Jewish life in New York. We also educate our communities on the importance of primary voting and other civic activities.

To be very clear, while the assemblyman is running for office in the June primaries, this is not a campaign speech; we are engaging with him as our current elected official.

I apologize for the late notice, as the details of this were being ironed out until this morning.

Please join me tomorrow as we welcome Assemblyman Hevesi!

Shabbat Shalom,

Judah Kerbel
Rabbi, Queens Jewish Center

05/29/2026

Here’s a quick look 👀 of what is going on this Shabbos at the QJC.

Also, join us Shabbos afternoon for a variety of learning opportunities, including Rabbi Kerbel’s Pirkei Avos shiur 45-minutes before Mincha.

05/21/2026

Here’s a quick look 👀 of what is going on this Shavuos at the QJC.

Please see full schedule of all Shiurim and events. Specifically, Siyum and hot dairy Kiddush the first day, Kids Ice Cream Social at the play date Friday afternoon and the Commujity Kinus Torah on Shabbos afternoon starting at 5PM. (Click on the images below to enlarge)

05/15/2026

Here’s a quick look 👀 of what is going on this Shabbos at the QJC.

Also, join us Shabbos afternoon for a variety of learning opportunities, including Rabbi Kerbel’s Rambam Sefer Hamitzvos shiur 45-minutes before Mincha. Special Yom Yerushalayim Seudah Shlishis following Mincha.

05/08/2026

Here’s a quick look 👀 of what is going on this Shabbos at the QJC.

Also, join us Shabbos afternoon for a variety of learning opportunities.

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

Here’s a quick look 👀 of what is going on this Shabbos at the QJC.

Everyone is invited to the 2026 Honey Berger Memorial Oneg Shabbat Series. This week’s speaker is Rachel Epstein.

Also, join us Shabbos afternoon for a variety of learning opportunities.

04/24/2026

Here’s a quick look 👀 of what is going on this Shabbos at the QJC.

Join us for a Hot Kiddush followed by the popular board game afternoon in shul.

Also, join us Shabbos afternoon for a variety of learning opportunities, including Rabbi Kerbel’s Rambam Sefer Hamitzvos shiur 45-minutes before Mincha.