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By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of July 10, 2009 / 18 Tammuz 5769 A movie truism says that if you’re introduced to a character in the beginning of a film, even if the storyline does not seem to … more

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by Michael J. Salamon Issue of January 22, 2010/ 7 Shvat 5770 The Jewish people have been referred to as the people of the Book not just because of their dedication to Torah study but for other … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 I hold no affinity for the feline or canine species. Accordingly, the incessant requests from my kids … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 Chaya Batya Neugroschl has joined Central, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls, as head of school. Neugroschl, whose … more

It could be a joke: a rabbi and an imam walk into Yeshiva University. But on Jan. 27, Imam Khalid Latif and Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, both of New York University, spoke together at the flagship … more

President Obama’s recent Middle East speech created much controversy surrounding his call for the 1949 armistice lines (commonly called the pre-June 1967 borders) to be the starting point of any territorial negotiations. more

A sister’s battle with a serious disease and the emphasis on kindness ahead of Rosh Hashana has inspired a Queens resident to design pottery, aimed at raising awareness and funding. “I met a lot of amazing vendors and crafters,” said artist Abbey Wolin, who grew up in Long Beach. “I wanted to put together something amazing, something for Etta.” more

The three of us represented a standard cross-section of Israeli society: Kachlon, a bank-teller, Rami, an electrician, and me. It has always been my custom to say the special prayer for the journey (Tefillat Ha’Derech) before every patrol, and this one was no exception. Though both Rami and Kachlon did not describe themselves as religious, both instinctively covered their heads with their hands as I intoned the traditional prayer. more