Big day of Torah learning at Citi Field

Pete Alonzo did not hit another home run, but the Orthodox Union’s third annual Torah New York Day of Learning at the home of the Mets on Sept. 22 attracted roughly 2,500 people to listen to of 29 internationally renowned scholars on 31 topics. “It is so exciting to observe the eagerness of our community to connect to Torah study and to a deeper understanding of their relationship to God,” said Orthodox Union President and Lawrence resident Moishe Bane said in a news release. “In these days immediately before the High Holidays, I cannot imagine a more profound message to God of our eagerness to connect.”

Among the scholars was Rabbi Eytan Feiner of Congregation Kneseth Israel, the White Shul in Far Rockaway, and Rabbi Ya’akov Trump of Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst. “The comprehensiveness of Torah New York, the range of classes and the breath of scholarship that reaches young children, teenagers and adults makes this such an important event for the Jewish community,” said Orthodox Union Executive Vice President and Woodmere resident Allen Fagin. “It is so heartwarming to see us transform Citi Field into a real field of dreams, and how Torah learning can raise and inspire our community.”