Thirty years have passed since Dani Moshitz, David (Didi) Cohen and Baruch Stern fell in Lebanon in 1985, and we came together with their families to let them know we had not forgotten. Dani and Didi … more

There’s a strange phrase that repeats itself several times in this week’s parsha, Vayikra. “If a person sins … and does one of the commandments of G-d that one is … more

My baby is moving to the city. In my day we lived home until we got married. My friends all attended colleges in Brooklyn or Manhattan, most in Brooklyn. Those who attended the Manhattan … more

In various cultures, a particular month, day or time is associated with a certain annual activity. For example, here in the United States, November is election time. In Israel, May brings the … more

The Five Towns Jewish community is pleased to welcome Rabbi Jonathan Sacks this coming Shabbat Hachodesh. He will deliver a drasha following the 9 am minyan at the Young Israel of Lawrence … more

When we read the parshas surrounding the building of the Mishkan, we are reminded of the fealty we, the Jewish people, are to have to Shabbat. The laws of Shabbat are derived from the proximity of … more

According to the latest passive/aggressive tome by Washington Post Columnist Eugene Robinson entitled “Netanyahu goes beyond bluster on Iran,” the prime minister’s speech … more

After January’s Islamist terrorist attacks in Paris, the Obama administration pledged to assist the French authorities in every way possible. Now it has a chance to make good on that … more

A potentially ugly row is brewing in the United Kingdom over an academic conference, due to be held at the University of Southampton in April, which carries the title, “International Law and … more

With the onset of Pesach, I find the study of the historical and philosophical side of our religious tradition to be of great inspiration in getting myself into the “holiday mood.” Thus, … more