As you are all well aware, Israel is now in the midst of a critical war in Gaza. Even as we have the opportunity to study Torah in the comfort of our homes, our fellow Jews are enduring harrowing conditions and mortal danger. The civilian residents of the ever-expanding Gaza periphery experience the fright of rocket attacks on a daily basis, and the young soldiers, youger than most of our participants, are called on to bravely risk their lives in combat.

Pictures from the Melava Malka in Washington Heights.

We will resume December 28; Please use the week for chazara.