From Moscow to Washington, we are told that the principle enemy in the Middle East is the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organization. At the same time, the outside powers that have intervened in … more

Is it a coincidence that the two people most intimately involved in creating the Hebrew Music Museum are both Levis, descendants of the tribe dedicated to providing music in the Temple?  For … more

The terrazzo floors are being cleaned, walls for the classrooms are going up, windows are being installed and the color-coded wires are being bundled. The former Number Six School in Woodmere is … more

This past weekend, my husband and I had the privilege of dog-sitting for my granddog Murphy. This time, Murphy’s parents (my daughter and son-in-law) weren’t here; they were off to a … more

The indelible legacy that the late Rabbi Maran HaGaon HaRav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv, zt”l, has left on his community is still felt today. It is felt broadly through his halachic rulings on … more

Two Democrats will face-off on Tuesday in a primary election for the seat vacated by Todd Kaminsky’s elevation to the state Senate. The primary winner — Long Beach City Councilman … more

The four Orthodox synagogues in Long Beach and Lido Beach have joined together as the United Kehilla. The Kehilla celebrated its first event on Sunday during Labor Day weekend — a barbecue … more

An excellent scholarly essay by Rabbi Norman Strickman, professor of Jewish Studies at Touro College, peaked my interest in the legacy of Judah Ha-Levi the famed rabbi and leader of 1,000 years ago … more