By Yaffi Spodek Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 Like many other charity organizations, Tomchei Shabbos –– which provides weekly food packages to needy local families –– is … more

Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 President Obama rode into office on a wave of concern about America’s economic future. He promised change and so far Americans seem to like what … more

Lev Leytzan honors local volunteers who clown around for a good cause By Yaffi Spodek Issue of March 6, 2009 / 10 Adar 5769 Who needs stodgy old awards like Guest of Honor and Parent of … more

High school girls’ choirs compete for tzedaka By Malka Eisenberg Issue of March 6, 2009 / 10 Adar 5769 Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) may have won first place in … more

Fund raising planned for West Hempstead and Oceanside By Yaffi Spodek Issue of March 6, 2009 / 10 Adar 5769 With the recession deepening and a seemingly ever-increasing number of jobs … more

Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 Almost more than anything else, she looked like she needed a hug. But myriad other considerations aside, that wouldn’t happen because it might have drawn … more

Mayer Fertig Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 So your best friend and her husband are receiving a well-deserved honor from the shul, school or organization to which they devote so much time … more

50,000 pounds to Met Council from Empire Kosher By Mayer Fertig Issue of Feb. 13, 2009 / 19 Shevat 5769 A kosher food pantry in Far Rockaway is expected to be among those sharing … more

Issue of Feb. 13, 2009 / 19 Shevat 5769 The Senate and the House of Representatives are hammering out a compromise version of the economic stimulus package. The apparent goal is a vote and … more

Rabbi Steven Moskowitz organizes ski trips, coaches basketball, makes a mean cholent, and teaches his students that doing chesed is not a one shot deal, but a lifelong commitment By Lisa … more