Where do we go from here? By Azriel Ganz Issue of Feb. 6, 2009 / 12 Shevat 5769 In my previous essay, I suggested that in order for Jewish charities to survive the current economic … more

In my view By Azriel Ganz Issue of Jan. 30, 2009 / 5 Shevat 5769 It is clear to everyone associated with Jewish charities that revenues are already significantly down. Fewer people are … more

Two organizations help pregnant women through a difficult time By Malka Eisenberg Issue of Jan. 30, 2009 / 5 Shevat 5769 Rachel and her husband had already decided to end her pregnancy; … more

Lipa, Pirchei choir tribute planned for March concert By Michael Orbach Issue of Jan. 30, 2009 / 5 Shevat 5769 The Big Event is back, albeit without its leading adjective. “I’ll … more

Here are five different ways you can support the IDF from your home base. By Judah S. Harris Issue of Jan. 23, 2009 / 27 Tevet 5769 Write to the soldiers The outreach organization … more

Local volunteers help out in Israel By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Jan. 23, 2009 / 27 Teves 5769 Chana Chadida won’t listen to music anymore, fearing that she’ll miss the blaring, yet … more

Darchei Torah vocational program expands to train adult men and women in new careers By Michael Orbach Issue of Jan. 23, 2009 / Teves 27 5769 A local institution hopes to pick up … more

Voluntary gifts on business invoices, group health insurance among initiatives By Mayer Fertig Issue of Jan. 16, 2009 / 20 Teves 5769 Jewish business owners around the United States will … more

Young people visit Woodmere Rehab By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 Residents of the Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center enjoyed daily visits by volunteers … more

By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 On Dec. 28, the seventh day of Chanukah, Jessica Willner of West Hempstead donated 11 inches of her hair to Zichron Menachem, an Israeli … more