As a Kehilla, we have endured overwhelming tragedy over these many months. Again a tragedy of unbelievable scope, a young wife and mother plucked from her family. Bashie Rand was just 37 years old and in good health just two weeks ago. With no warning or ability to plan she leaves behind a husband and three children. Please open your hearts and help the Rand Family The family only recently moved to the East Coast from Henderson, NV. While they accomplished so much in Henderson and were pillars of the community, they left the community they loved out of pure mesiras nefesh in seeking out a high school for their oldest child and yeshivos for the other two children. Bashie, a true aishes chayil, was her husband’s greatest fan, standing by him in all his endeavors. The quintessential mother to her children they were the apple of her eye. In addition, as was recounted many times throughout the levaya, Bashie was a speech therapist by profession. Through this role she was able to help hundreds of children struggling with their speech, however, with her passing, it leaves not only a loss for the community at large and all the many children’s lives she has impacted through her work but also a significant loss of income for the family. Somehow, Bashie’s husband and children will need to begin the process of picking up the broken pieces. They cannot do this alone. Mi K’amcha Yisrael! At a time of need is when we as a kahal are at our finest. With three young children to raise, no income, and a home to maintain we ask that you open your hearts and contribute. Help to carry them through this most difficult time, help to give them what they need. No longer do they have their mother but they have us, Klal Yisrael! ​ Please open your hearts and help the Rand Family This charitable endeavor has been personally endorsed by: ​ Harav Dovid Tzvi Schustal, Rosh HaYeshiva Beth Medrash Govoha of Lakewood NJ ​ Harav Mordechai Wolmark, Rosh HaYeshiva Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Monsey NY ​ Harav Shmuel Tendler, Rav Kehillas Bnei Yisroel of Lakewood NJ ​ Rabbi Yehoshua Fromowitz, founding Rav of Ahavas Torah Center and Rosh Yeshiva Foxman Torah Institute of Cherry Hill and Greater Philadelphia ​ Rabbi Moshe Rotberg, Rav Khal Zichron Yechezkel of Toms River NJ ​ Please donate generously. Checks can be made out to: Khal Zichron Yechezkel 1779 Kathleen Ct Toms River, NJ 08755 Tax ID 82-1530789 Make sure to put “Rand Family Fund” in memo. All contributions are Tax-deductible 501(c)(3)

As a Kehilla, we have endured overwhelming tragedy over these many months. Again a tragedy of unbelievable scope, a young wife and mother plucked from her family. Bashie Rand was just 37 years old and in good health just two weeks ago. With no warning or ability to plan she leaves behind a husband and three children. Please open your hearts and help the Rand Family The family only recently moved to the East Coast from Henderson, NV. While they accomplished so much in Henderson and were pillars of the community, they left the community they loved out of pure mesiras nefesh in seeking out a high school for their oldest child and yeshivos for the other two children. Bashie, a true aishes chayil, was her husband’s greatest fan, standing by him in all his endeavors. The quintessential mother to her children they were the apple of her eye. In addition, as was recounted many times throughout the levaya, Bashie was a speech therapist by profession. Through this role she was able to help hundreds of children struggling with their speech, however, with her passing, it leaves not only a loss for the community at large and all the many children’s lives she has impacted through her work but also a significant loss of income for the family. Somehow, Bashie’s husband and children will need to begin the process of picking up the broken pieces. They cannot do this alone. Mi K’amcha Yisrael! At a time of need is when we as a kahal are at our finest. With three young children to raise, no income, and a home to maintain we ask that you open your hearts and contribute. Help to carry them through this most difficult time, help to give them what they need. No longer do they have their mother but they have us, Klal Yisrael! ​ Please open your hearts and help the Rand Family This charitable endeavor has been personally endorsed by: ​ Harav Dovid Tzvi Schustal, Rosh HaYeshiva Beth Medrash Govoha of Lakewood NJ ​ Harav Mordechai Wolmark, Rosh HaYeshiva Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Monsey NY ​ Harav Shmuel Tendler, Rav Kehillas Bnei Yisroel of Lakewood NJ ​ Rabbi Yehoshua Fromowitz, founding Rav of Ahavas Torah Center and Rosh Yeshiva Foxman Torah Institute of Cherry Hill and Greater Philadelphia ​ Rabbi Moshe Rotberg, Rav Khal Zichron Yechezkel of Toms River NJ ​ Please donate generously. Checks can be made out to: Khal Zichron Yechezkel 1779 Kathleen Ct Toms River, NJ 08755 Tax ID 82-1530789 Make sure to put “Rand Family Fund” in memo. All contributions are Tax-deductible 501(c)(3)

As a Kehilla, we have endured overwhelming tragedy over these many months. Again a tragedy of unbelievable scope, a young wife and mother plucked from her family. Bashie Rand was just 37 years old and in good health just two weeks ago. With no warning or ability to plan she leaves behind a husband and three children. Please open your hearts and help the Rand Family The family only recently moved to the East Coast from Henderson, NV. While they accomplished so much in Henderson and were pillars of the community, they left the community they loved out of pure mesiras nefesh in seeking out a high school for their oldest child and yeshivos for the other two children. Bashie, a true aishes chayil, was her husband’s greatest fan, standing by him in all his endeavors. The quintessential mother to her children they were the apple of her eye. In addition, as was recounted many times throughout the levaya, Bashie was a speech therapist by profession. Through this role she was able to help hundreds of children struggling with their speech, however, with her passing, it leaves not only a loss for the community at large and all the many children’s lives she has impacted through her work but also a significant loss of income for the family. Somehow, Bashie’s husband and children will need to begin the process of picking up the broken pieces. They cannot do this alone. Mi K’amcha Yisrael! At a time of need is when we as a kahal are at our finest. With three young children to raise, no income, and a home to maintain we ask that you open your hearts and contribute. Help to carry them through this most difficult time, help to give them what they need. No longer do they have their mother but they have us, Klal Yisrael! ​ Please open your hearts and help the Rand Family This charitable endeavor has been personally endorsed by: ​ Harav Dovid Tzvi Schustal, Rosh HaYeshiva Beth Medrash Govoha of Lakewood NJ ​ Harav Mordechai Wolmark, Rosh HaYeshiva Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Monsey NY ​ Harav Shmuel Tendler, Rav Kehillas Bnei Yisroel of Lakewood NJ ​ Rabbi Yehoshua Fromowitz, founding Rav of Ahavas Torah Center and Rosh Yeshiva Foxman Torah Institute of Cherry Hill and Greater Philadelphia ​ Rabbi Moshe Rotberg, Rav Khal Zichron Yechezkel of Toms River NJ ​ Please donate generously. Checks can be made out to: Khal Zichron Yechezkel 1779 Kathleen Ct Toms River, NJ 08755 Tax ID 82-1530789 Make sure to put “Rand Family Fund” in memo. All contributions are Tax-deductible 501(c)(3)

Dear Friends around the Globe, This Elul, merit the unshakable Bracha of the venerable Tzadik of Jerusalem, Harav Hagaon Rav Gamliel Rabinowitz Shlita, who personally visited R’ Dovid and said: “Whoever will donate generously to Rav Dovid Frid (Father of 8 with ALS) in this merit will never be sick, not them or their families for all generations.” Click to donate! As the world has been “turned upside down” in 2020, there are so many NEW “normals”, but one thing hasn’t changed. My husband, Rav Dovid Frid, has been living with ALS for nearly ten years, fighting to live as a quadriplegic, on life support, only communicating with his eyes. It’s a tall order, but with G-d’s help, your support, and our family’s love, he has the strength to carry on! Please Tip the Scales this Elul and show Hashem how much we all need each other!! Looking back, it is unbelievable that so many years have passed. In the beginning, being able to give R’ Dovid quality care at home seemed like an impossible dream, but thanks to your support that dream has come true. R’ Dovid wishes to thank the Ribono Shel Olam and all of Am Yisroel for giving him life. Without you, the miracle would never have happened. Click to donate! In the merit of your support, may you and yours be Zocheh to the powerful Bracha of the venerable Tzadik of Jerusalem, HaRav HaGaon Rav Gamliel Rabinowitz, Shlita who personally visited R’ Dovid: “Donate generously and in this merit you will never be sick, not you or your families for all generations!” Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe) or High Holy Days are a powerful time of the year for prayer. Please pray for the Refuah Shlaima of Dovid Yehoshua Ben Leba Malka and all those who are struggling with illness. Click to donate! Endorsed by: HaMekubal HaRav Gamliel Rabinowitz Shlita, Jerusalem, HaRav Aryeh Shulman Shlita, Mara D’Asra Telz Stone, HaRav Michoel Sorotzkin Shlita, Rosh Kollel HaDeah V’Hadibur, Telz Stone, HaRav Yisroel Neuman Shlita, Rosh Yeshivas Bais Medrash Govoha, Lakewood, HaRav Yaakov Hopfer Shlita, Kehillat Shearith Israel, Baltimore, HaRav Yaacov Haber Shlita, Kehillas Shivtei Yeshurun, RBS. View recommendations: click here: For a tax-deductible receipt, please press the following link for Kupat Hair – קופת העיר. Payment via Bank Transfer in Israel (Shekalim): Fund no. 2605, Rabbi David Frid, Bank Poalei Agudat Yisroel, Branch 188, Account no. 621498. A tax-deductible receipt can be obtained from the accounts department of Kupat Hair, Bnei Brak – Tel no. 03-6716929. Payment by check to Kupat Hair. In order for the donation to be deposited in our fund, please write a note on the check that the contribution is for fund #2605 – Rabbi David Frid. Mail your check to American Friends of Kupat Hair, 4415 14th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11219. Payment by check in Israel: In order for the donation to be deposited in our fund, please write a note on the check that the contribution is for fund #2605 – Rabbi David Frid. Mail your check to Kupat Hair, P.O.Box 49, Bnei Brak 51100, Israel. Payment by phone: Call 1888-587 2842 twenty four hours a day. Please specify that the donation is for fund #2605, Rabbi David Frid. We are truly grateful for your support. קופת העיר

The newest episode of Inside ArtScroll features a full-length interview with Rabbi Yaakov Feitman, author of the new book “Blueprints” and ravof Kehillas Bais Yehuda Tzvi in Cedarhurst, NY. As one of the most prominent students of Rav Yitzchak Hutner zt”l, Rabbi Feitman shares fascinating stories about his interactions with the rosh yeshivah, as well as sage advice and insights gleaned from over four decades in the rabbinate.

Dear friends, Purim and Thanksgiving – what’s the connection? As you know, my husband, Rabbi David Frid, has been struggling with ALS for the last ten years. Purim is a special time of Simcha, but for our family it is also a day of Thanksgiving. On Purim day six years ago R’ Dovid came home from Hadassah hospital after an emergency tracheotomy and a month long stay. Thanks to dedicated doctors and the Tefillot of Am Yisroel, R’ Dovid passed through that trial safely and returned home, albeit surrounded by life support and other machines, but still smiling. Even though Purim is a crazy, busy day, we’d be so grateful if you could give us a few minutes of your time. We’ve made the Mitzvah of Matanos L’Evyonim fast and easy. Please click the DONATE BUTTON on this page to give your lifesaving donation or for a tax-deductible receipt, press the following link to Kupat Hair – קופת העיר. By pressing on the SHARE button on your right, you’ll be doubling and tripling your Mitzvah! Looking back, it is unbelievable that six years have passed. In the beginning, being able to give R’ Dovid quality care at home seemed like an impossible dream, but thanks to your support that dream has come true. R’ Dovid wishes to thank the Ribono Shel Olam and all of Am Yisroel for giving him life. Without you, the miracle would never have happened. In the Zechus of your support, may you and yours be Zocheh to the powerful Bracha of the venerable Tzadik of Jerusalem, HaRav HaGaon Rav Gamliel Rabinowitz, Shlita who personally visited R’ Dovid: “Donate generously and in this merit you will never be sick, not you or your families for all generations!” Since Purim is a powerful time for prayer, please Daven for the Refuah Shlaima of Dovid Yehoshua Ben Leba Malka and all Cholim. Verified by: HaMekubal HaRav Gamliel Rabinowitz Shlita, Jerusalem, HaRav Aryeh Shulman Shlita, Mara D’Asra Telz Stone, HaRav Michoel Sorotzkin Shlita, Rosh Kollel HaDeah V’Hadibur, Telz Stone, HaRav Yisroel Neuman Shlita, Rosh Yeshivas Bais Medrash Govoha, Lakewood, HaRav Yaakov Hopfer Shlita, Kehillat Shearith Israel, Baltimore, HaRav Yaacov Haber Shlita, Kehillas Shivtei Yeshurun, RBS. View recommendations: click here: For a tax-deductible receipt, please press the following link for Kupat Hair – קופת העיר. Payment by check to Kupat Hair. In order for the donation to be deposited in our fund, please write a note on the check that the contribution is for fund #2605 – Rabbi David Frid. Mail your check to American Friends of Kupat Hair, 4415 14th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11219. Payment by phone: Call 1888-587 2842 twenty four hours a day. Please specify that the donation is for fund #2605, Rabbi David Frid. We are truly grateful for your support.  CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Flatbush Shabbos Project Unites 1,000+ Jews! By: Menachem Segal Can one describe over 700 people chanting and harmonizing Kabbalas Shabbos together? Can one describe the miracle of almost 150 young Jewish men and women from secular homes singing Shalom Aleichem and observing Shabbos? Or the many Flatbush families who joined the dinner with a less affiliated colleague or neighbor? Can one describe an exhilarating musical Havdalah of 500 Jews swaying shoulder to shoulder in complete unity? Can one describe a 90-year-old Auschwitz survivor triumphantly singing “Am Yisroel Chai” at the Challah bake and relating her story of faith and endurance? Chaya Lew, a BJX family member masterfully coordinated the beautiful Challah Bake.  Certain scenes defy description. Certain events are indescribable. Certain images can’t be conveyed in words. To capture the essence of the past BJX Flatbush Shabbos Project in words is impossible. You had to witness it firsthand to feel the electrifying energy and to tap into the tremendous spirituality. The inspiration was palpable; the love was tangible.  People’s hearts melted. People’s souls were ignited. Frum or non-frum, everyone felt that this past Shabbos was transformative.  Rabbi Yitzchok Fingerer, Mora d’Asra of BJX, opened his Friday night address, “A Jew cannot be apathetic or indifferent. A Jew must be aflame and on fire to make a difference and to grow. If one isn’t ascending, one is descending. If one isn’t climbing, one is falling. If one isn’t swimming, one is drowning. This Shabbos is about becoming greater and sharing the love of Yiddishkeit with each other and our fellow Jews.”  People called the BJX office pleading to host guests and introduce them to the beauty of Shabbos. Numerous families opened their homes. Rabbi Moshe Fingerer, Director of BJX, and his devoted team, planned an epic Flatbush Shabbos Project that impacted more than a thousand people and spanned 5 different locations.  Programs and shiurim took place at Rabbi Bergman’s shul, Kingsway Jewish Center, Rabbi Cynamon’s shul, BJX Beis Medrash and the Agudah of Avenue L.  BJX partnered with Kingsway Jewish Center under the leadership of Rabbi Etan Tokayer and co-presidents Jeff Grodko and Yitz Elman who graciously opened their doors for the Flatbush Shabbos Project. Every nook and cranny of the massive Kingsway shul was full of eager people excited to participate in the special Shabbos. Kabbalas Shabbos with Yehuda Green was incredible.  Flatbush families joined the gala dinner with their unaffiliated guests. “My husband’s co-worker wants to now join us again for Shabbos dinner and is now seriously looking to get married and start a Jewish family,” shared Chanah Kayman. Rabbi Duvi Bensoussan riveted the crowd with a story of how the power of Shabbos impacted a global business conference. Through with and humor he eloquently illustrated that Shabbos is irreplaceable and non-negotiable. He quoted Bill Gates, “it’s something money cannot buy.” Dr. Jack Engelberg and his wife Gila also invited colleagues for the dinner. “It was an amazing opportunity to host a Yid for their first ever Shabbos meal”, he said. Renowned speaker and author, Rav Daniel Glatstein, Morah d’Asra of Kehillas Ahavas Yisroel in Cedarhurst, was the scholar in residence for Shabbos. Rabbi Glatstein said, “I came thinking I would give Chizuk to others but I made a mistake. Instead, I received Chizuk and inspiration from BJX. To witness young men and women keeping Shabbos

Dear Friends, This is the time of the year when we look back and forward, with hopes and dreams for the New Year. It is also a time to express our gratitude to our supporters, who have been our “lifeboat” since my husband was stricken with ALS nine years ago. You may not realize, but you have a tremendous merit, not only in keeping R’ David alive, but also in enabling my family and myself to function! As most of you already know, this debilitating disease has left him completely paralyzed and dependent on life support. The cost of around-the-clock caregivers, equipment, medicine and a myriad of other expenses as well as the general upkeep of the household are unending. CLICK HERE TO DONATE Your generous donation for the New Year will enable us to continue meeting expenses and keep R’ David alive!! This year’s goal is $100,000. Please share this campaign with your friends to help us reach our goal. FOR A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPT USE THIS LINK: http://bit.ly/KupatHair Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy and sweet New Year full of blessings,Rochel Frid in the name of R’ Dovid and the family Verified by: HaMekubal HaRav Gamliel Rabinowitz Shlita, Jerusalem, HaRav Aryeh Shulman Shlita, Mara D’Asra Telz Stone, HaRav Michoel Sorotzkin Shlita, Rosh Kollel HaDeah V’Hadibur, Telz Stone, HaRav Yisroel Neuman Shlita, Rosh Yeshivas Bais Medrash Govoha, Lakewood, HaRav Yaakov Hopfer Shlita, Kehillat Shearith Israel, Baltimore, HaRav Yaacov Haber Shlita, Kehillas Shivtei Yeshurun, RBS. View recommendations: click here: For a tax-deductible receipt, please press the following link for Kupat Hair – קופת העיר. Payment by check to Kupat Hair. In order for the donation to be deposited in our fund, please write a note on the check that the contribution is for fund #2605 – Rabbi David Frid. Mail your check to American Friends of Kupat Hair, 4415 14th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11219. CLICK HERE TO DONATE Payment by phone: Call 1866-221-9352 twenty four hours a day. Please specify that the donation is for fund # 2605, Rabbi David Frid. Please take time to pray for Dovid Yehoshua ben Leba Malka and all ALS patients or do a good deed to increase their merits. We are truly grateful for your support. CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Five Million for Belz: How it will happen iy”h In an historic move, on Monday, January 14th at 10am EST, Merkaz Mosdos Belz will beging to raise at least $5,000,000 in 30 hours to help keep the Mosdos afloat. We spoke to Rav Pinches Lerner, Director of the US Branch of Mosdos Belz who is spearheading this campaign. Q:$5,000,000! That’s a lot of money to raise in a little more than a day A: Yes, it’s the highest goal ever set in a one day campaign. There are no matchers; it’s truly historic in many ways. Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you got involved with Belz? A: My official title is Director of the American Office of Merkaz Mosdos Belz based in Eretz Yisrael. Merkaz Mosdos Belz in Eretz Yisrael is the umbrella title for all Belzer Mosdos in Eretz Yisrael. I used to work in the food business. Around twenty years ago there was a dinner for Belz in America in which over 3,000 people attended and I helped arrange the entire dinner. Afterwards, the Rebbe asked me to come and work for Belz. He said it would be good for Belz and good for me. The former Director here was Rav Chaim Duvid Halberstam who was retiring at 85 after having served faithfully for many years. I sold my food business and took over here. Q: Why the need to raise five million dollars now? A: Besides for general donations, Belz relied on several individuals who used to give big money every year to the tune of several million dollars. For various personal reasons, they weren’t in the position to continue with their large donations. While we tried to find people to fill the gap, we were unsuccessful and we realized we need to rely on the tzibbur at large to help out the Mosdos. Q: How did you come up with this method of a campaign, “Levavaini Eilav”, where Belzer Chassidim will try to raise money from family and friends this coming Tuesday? A: We turned to the company Charidy who helped provide us with statistics that helped us plan this campaign. We learned that everyone who wants to help, has a circle of around 40 people they reach out and of those 40, around 15 people end up helping. We have around 8,000 Belzer Chassidim worldwide, outside of Eretz Yisrael. If less than half of the chassidim can raise around $1,500 in total from their inner circle of 15 people, then we can reach our goal of five million quite easily. Of course if more join in, it will be even more successful. People can visit www.WorldOfBelz.org for more information. The annual budget is tens of millions of dollars, but we remain with a deficit of ten million dollars which we need to fundraise annually. With the issue this year with large donors falling out, we need to fill the gap desperately. (CONTINUED AFTER IMAGE) Q: What is the Belzer Rebbe’s involvement in this campaign? A: The Mosdos opened in 1952 under the auspices of the Ruv zt”l, Reb Aron of Belz. The Ruv zt”l had over 70 family members killed during the war and he often said that “The bochurim in the yeshiva are my children; giving to the yeshiva it

Four years ago, Rabbi Senter , Rav of  of Kehillas Yesharim of Wesley Hills in Rockland County galvanized a group of his fellow chesed-minded cyclists with a novel idea and started a new tradition that has taken Rockland County and its environs by storm – a spring bike marathon for tzedakah. “At the time, I was taking up bicycle riding for health purposes and I found it to be an invigorating and enjoyable activity,” Rabbi Senter said. “There are a lot of great bike riders in my shul who were very enthusiastic about launching an initiative that would use bicycle riding as a means of raising much needed funds to benefit those in need. This is why The 100 Ride was created. “The Ride is called the 100 Ride since 100% of all money raised by the riders goes directly to tzedakah. Every cent of the money goes to benefit two established local tzedakos, Tomchei Shabbos and Kupath Ezra, both of Rockland County. Boruch Hashem, this year marks our fourth Ride, and due to demand from other communities, we have opened up the Ride to riders from all communities to participate as teams and even raise money to benefit the tzedakah of their choice, if they so choose.” Riders perform the purest form of chesed, raising funds to benefit their designated charity at the highest level of giving, devoid of expectations of receiving anything in return. Uri Kirschner has ridden in several tzedakah bike marathons and was excited by the challenge of raising enough money from sponsors to cover the costs. All aspects of The Ride are meticulously planned to perfection by Uri, and his group of volunteers work on the logistics for several months prior to each Ride. From its inception, they wanted to encourage less experienced bikers to participate in the event. So the ride offers a choice of a 25, 50 and 75 mile ride. In the true spirit of camaraderie fostered by The Ride, many of the more experienced bikers offered to accompany groups of less experienced ones to ensure their safety, making sure they paced themselves and hydrated themselves properly. There are also several father/son teams. Each route has many volunteers manning support shacks with water, energy bars, and energy drinks. In order to participate, each rider has to raise a minimum of $1000. “The support of our sponsors is amazing,” says Mr. Kirschner. “Not only do the corporate sponsors cover all our expenses – of the jerseys, equipment, medical, advertising, and the barbeque – but all additional sponsorship funds raised goes directly to tzedakah. “    Proud corporate sponsors of The 100 Ride include Kof-K Kosher Supervision, FM Home Loans,  Bubba’s Bagels, Evergreen Kosher Market, and Emstar Medical Services, Riverside Abstract among many others. The 100 Ride begins with a delicious “breakfast of champions,” graciously catered by Bubba’s Bagels. Infused with energy, the riders embark upon their scenic route, through Harriman Park, Bear Mountain, savoring nature’s beauty on an early summer day. Reaching their destination, our champions receive a hero’s welcome, and are feted with a gala sumptuous barbeque and musical celebration, a most fitting tribute for a chesed mission selflessly performed. Since The Ride’s inception three years ago, it has evolved from a group of 60 riders to its present and ever expanding number

Dearest Friend, This letter is a first. And in writing it, I feel privileged, grateful, hopeful.  It’s been only three years since the first few Belz families moved from overcrowded Brooklyn to Lakewood – and already, we, as a community, are inviting you to share and celebrate our tremendous growth and achievement B’chasdei Hashem! As we lay the roots of what has been only a dear hope, we are ourselves overwhelmed. We’ve grown to welcome close to 200 families. Our Mosdos Hachinuch educate more than 350 children, kein yirbuh. What a breathtaking z’chus! What an awesome responsibility!  Certainly, a goldmine of potential. Will you help us tap into it? Will you empower us with the ability to invest in our generations? Will you contribute to our work of establishing all aspects of our fledgling kehillah? Will you support our efforts to bring more beauty, more joy – in unity – to Am Yisroel? Please, check out the link below and join our Harchivi Campaign today. More life, more space. More money, more merits. Because your contribution means more than you can even know. And whatever you hope for – we wish you even more. Gratefully, The Belz Community of Lakewood             About The Belz Community of Lakewood   Few thought it possible. Most deemed it unrealistic. ‘Everyone’ was wrong. The Belz Community of Lakewood is thriving. And all are awed. Indeed, we marvel with curious wonder at this unprecedented achievement.   Its establishment, its success, its growth – the making of this community has begun and continues, with the blessings, support and guidance of the Belzer Rebbe, Shlita. It’s a community of building – with hands and heads and hearts. And ultimately, it’s a community of growth – as individuals, as families, as a community.   Humble Beginnings They set out with just a vision and their age-old values in the rucksack on their shoulders. They were just a few families taking brave, pioneering steps. They were following only a pencil-sketched image of what might become – and the word of their Rebbe. They uprooted their families from an overcrowded Brooklyn. And created the Belz Community of Lakewood. The first of its kind. Incredibly, in just 3 years – the first few families have grown to 200!  The number of school-aged children have increased to more than 350! Kein yirbuh, so may it continue to increase. And the markings of all these milestones are reflected in the efforts and achievement of the Mosdos Hachinuch.   Mosdos Belz of Lakewood The community members had moved to these larger, Lakewood apartments – for their children; they established this community – for their children. And so of course, their very first undertaking was to build a Talmud Torah and Bais Malkah – for their children. Because our dearest possessions require our greatest efforts. In October of 2015, tens of children gathered in small basement rooms – some with their rebbe, some with their teacher.  A cheder. A school. The establishment of Mosdos Hachinuch in Lakewood began in this bubble of purity and eagerness and love. One year later, the rooms were full of light and learning and laughter – and too many children to be contained. With the involvement of experts, lots of figuring and financing, a new