By Nicole Brackman Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 The juxtaposition of the massacre in Mumbai and the debacle last week in Chevron is particularly jarring. Whatever unity was found … more

by Ben Hirsch Issue of April 23, 2010/ 5 Iyar 5770 Last week, the Flatbush Shomrim issued an alert - a warning - to sex offenders that they would be arrested and prosecuted. The alert also … more

Ask Aviva By Aviva Rizel Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 Dear Aviva, Recently I went out with a guy and we really hit it off. On the third date, I found out that he is dating … more

At 14 years old, while most boys were into sports, I was working at a part time job at an antique store on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. It was 1980 and silver prices were insanely high. Every little old Jewish lady was bringing in their family’s antique Kiddush cup, menorah, spice box, etc to sell for the melt value of silver. The owner of the antique store was not Jewish, but understood that the melting down of these historic treasures was just plain wrong. more

The last of the Pesach dishes, pots, pans, etc. have been stored away. The chametz dishes have been put back in place. The toaster oven, Kitchen Aid mixer and blender are back in their rightful spots on my counter and the cabinets that have been hiding forbidden chametz ingredients are opened. more

To the Editor: The Community Coalition of the Five Towns wishes to thank all residents of the community for their support in defeating the March 20 public referendum to sell the Number Six School to Simone Healthcare. more

As a column devoted to the review of the finest in Jewish books, it came as a pleasant surprise to read a series of teachings by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky dealing with how one should show respect for our … more

George Soros, the Hungarian-American billionaire, has all the makings of a character in a Hasidic fable.  Here is a man distrusted by many of his fellow Jews, and despised by quite a few of … more

  Challah is so important to Shabbos that, if a family cannot afford both wine and challah, the challah is considered the more important item. There are many commandments and customs … more

As we approached Shabbat Shuva, teshuva, loosely translated as repentance but literally meaning return, was on my mind. I have long been intrigued by teshuva personalities. In Tanach, even … more