The latest shocking development in the scandal over a horrific anti-Semitic murder in France not only trains a harsh light on that country’s attitude to Jew-hatred. It also illuminates a … more

My interest in the relationship between a person and his or her clothing goes back to my early days in graduate school. I was taking a course on human personality, under the tutelage of a … more

There was a time when I would only go out of my way to listen to speakers who were older and more experienced than I. Recently, however, I changed my preferences and began to seek out speakers, … more

International reaction to the recent surge in Palestinian terrorism and last week’s Israeli operation in Jenin has been as predictable as it is depressing. Though the Biden … more

What will happen if Hamas is allowed to win this war? If Hamas is permitted to accomplish what it intended by its mass murders, kidnappings and rapes? If the victims … more

Opinion: From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 If the following happened, it would be a true story: Window or aisle Sir? Window … more

Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of June 26, 2009 / 4 Tammuz 5769 Let me start by saying that this is a very informal, somewhat irreverent book –– zany at times about subjects that are … more

by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of January 8 2010/ 22 Tevet 5770 The first major attempt to stem the tide of Israelite growth consisted of Paroh ordering midwives to kill male babies at birth. … more

By Elizabeth Berney Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 “Are you Americans?” An aged thin man in tattered clothing asked us. My husband and I were standing in a narrow … more

A heavy sigh of relief could be heard across New York State as the Jets defeated the Patriots on Sunday night. Of course, that sigh was quickly followed by the uproarious chant of … more