Cantor’s Corner

Cantor Zim – Save the Dates

Posted on November 25, 2014

    As our TRIBUTE TO ISRAEL CONCERT kicked off my Jubilee year at HHJC, now let’s get ready to have more fun…to laugh till we cry…to enjoy a full stage of Cantors all singing together. SAVE THE DATES! MARCH 15, 2015 (Sunday) CANTOR SOL ZIM AND FRIENDS IN CONCERT Many of my friends and Continue Reading »

A Year of Celebration Begins…

Posted on October 30, 2014

As I sit at my desk writing this article, I am reflecting on the beautiful High Holidays and Yamim Tovim we just shared together at HHJC, filled with such warmth and enthusiasm. It was a very special experience for me to walk with the Torah and to see so many smiling faces as you kissed Continue Reading »

Shana Tova – Gala Concert A Special Tribute to Israel

Posted on September 30, 2014

As you may know, this year is a very special year for me. It is my 50th Anniversary at HHJC. WOW!! How time does fly! It feels like just yesterday when I first stood on the pulpit in our sanctuary and saw so many warm and loving faces with welcoming smiles. I can still feel Continue Reading »

Thank You! Chai: A Salute to Israel

Posted on August 28, 2014

My brother Ralph would have been elated to know how my HHJC family was truly there for me during my time of SHIVA. Your warmth, love & affection truly helped me get through this extremely difficult time. I am immensely grateful for the loving support you gave me. Thank you for the gracious and generous Continue Reading »

Moments To Remember

Posted on June 26, 2014

Summer is now upon us and treacherous weather is now a thing of the past, at least for a few months. In my book, the change of season means no more hot chocolate….now it’s fat free/sugar free frozen yogurt. The past couple of months have been exciting and memorable for me…To begin with, our HHJC Continue Reading »

Celebrating Israel’s 66th Anniversary

Posted on May 29, 2014

We recently celebrated YOM HA’ATZMAUT, Israel’s 66th Anniversary of Independence, and the SALUTE TO ISRAEL PARADE is coming up soon, on June 1st. The celebration of our Jewish Homeland is glorious! For me, it brings tears to my eyes and astonishment to my mind. With all the dangers Israel faces with her surrounding enemies, with Continue Reading »

Yom Hashoah Commemoration – We Shall Never Forget

Posted on April 30, 2014

As we remember and pay honor to the six million Martyrs (precious men, women & children) on Yom Hashoah 5774, I recall an article I recently read in the New York Times, and subsequently heard about on many News stations including JLTV, about how the Vienna Philharmonic is finally returning a painting back to its Continue Reading »

Spirituality & Celebration at HHJC

Posted on March 26, 2014

I have been getting so many phone calls from those who attended our recent Shabbat Across America event. It was a very special, beautiful, informative & spiritual Friday Night that was very well attended. It was a musical evening as we paid tribute to the many Jewish composers of Broadway. We began with Mincha & Continue Reading »

A Night to Remember

Posted on March 4, 2013

We did it!! Our Temple presented a magnificent and memorable concert to the Jewish community of Queens, like no other. We are leaders…pioneers…heralders…and most importantly, we are a Congregation, a family…bonded together by our steadfast dedication to our people, to our heritage and to ensuring that our Jewish culture lives on for generations to come. Continue Reading »

Salute to Israel Concert – A Night to Remember

Posted on December 27, 2012

It’s just around the corner!This year’s “SALUTE TO ISRAEL CONCERT” will beA NIGHT TO REMEMBER….A spectacular evening filled with Elegance & Sophistication. This will be an event you will never forget!  SAVE THE DATE…SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the LEFRAK CONCERT HALL at QUEENS COLLEGE. You will hear so many different flavors Continue Reading »