JEWISH WORLD

JEWISH WORLD • OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2023 11 general of Israel Tsach Saar and Rabbi Mayer Waxman, executive director of the Queens Jewish Community Council, all expressed their heartfelt concern for Israel during its current wartime crisis, they stressed the importance of the Queens Jewish Community Coun- cil as a unifying force, supporting and representing the Jews in the community in this time of need as well as happier times. Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, execu- tive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis, told the crowd that in Israel they use the euphe- mism “ain milim” (“There are no By JUDITHFRIEDMANROSEN T he recent Queens Jewish Community Council (QJCC) 54th Anniversary Gala held at DA Mikele Illagio, a sumptuous event space in Queens, honored Queens Jewish Community Council President Michael Nussbaum for his lifetime commitment to the Jewish community, and was an important milestone for the county of Queens and the City of New York. The gathering, with close to 250 attendees, was chaired by Karen Koslowitz and Barry Grodenchik, ANALYSIS both retired NewYork City Council members and former Queens depu- ty borough presidents. It felt initial- ly like a political rally with mem- bers of the New York State Assembly, New York City Council, Queens County District Attorney’s Office, Borough President Dono- van Richards, Mayor Eric Adams and videos of national elected rep- resentatives lovingly extolling the virtues and accomplishments of Nussbaum, co-publisher of the Queens Daily Eagl e and former publisher of the Queens Tribune and Press of Southeast Queens . But it was much more. As the politicians, acting consul In his acceptance speech, Nussbaum noted, “the QJCC is the advocate for the Jewish Community Council.” QJCC President and dinner honoree Michael Nussbaum. Time Of Joy At Time Of Sorrow QJCC President Michael Nussbaum feted for Jewish communal work continued on page 28 BONKERS IN THE BOROUGHS JOY BEHAR FIVE SHORT PLAYS BY PRESENTED BY THE AND ARTS CENTER TICKETS @ NYCOMEDYFESTIVAL.COM MANHATTAN MOVEMENT 248 W 60 St, NYC NOVEMBER 3 @ 7PM NOVEMBER 4 @ 2PM & 7PM NOVEMBER 5 @ 3PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K BEH-LIJewishWorld-20231005.pdf 1 10/5/23 8:29 PM Board member Judy Rosen launching the campaign for dedication contributions for the new QJCC headquarters.