Weekly services, Torah studies, aliyot to the Torah, sitting shiva, and even trips to Israel. These are experiences shared by many Jewish Americans affiliated with synagogues and Jewish communal organizations. But for Liz Weintraub and her husband, Philip, full inclusion in life events such as these wasn’t always a foregone conclusion. That is, until they became members of B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville, Md. more

There are a number of mitzvot associated with the Korban Pesach — the Paschal Lamb sacrifice that was first commanded in Egypt and eaten the night before the Exodus — that apply anytime the Korban Pesach is offered and eaten. One concerns how it is to be prepared: “Do not eat it raw or [very] cooked in water, but only roasted over fire; its head (on) its legs and (on) its internal organs” (Shmot, Bo, 12:9). more

Walk into any Jewish home and ask yourself: What distinguishes it as a Jewish home? There is actually no ritual, biblical obligation concerning the Jewish home, save one: the mezuzah. One would expect to find this symbol, therefore, in the center of our homes, the living room or dining room. Yet we place our mezuzah in the doorway at the entrance to the home, a place we only pass through, never really stopping to focus on much of anything. more

Several weeks after Bedouin and global anti-Israel elements celebrated the apparent cancelation of a plan to resettle tens of thousands of Bedouin in Israel’s southern Negev region, the fate of the plan remains unknown. more

Upsurges in Palestinian terrorism have often accompanied progress—and eventual breakdowns—in Israeli-Palestinian conflict negotiations over the past 20 years. The latest round of talks, brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, is proving to be no different. more

Fifth Graders at HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School in West Hempstead, are learning about and baking their way through the original 13 Colonies. more

Three-hundred-thirteen teens from all over North America (313 this time), including Levana Massihesraelian of West Hempstead and Maytal Babajanian of Roslyn, traveled to Stamford, CT during their winter public school vacations to participate in NCSY’s Torah study program, Yarchei Kallah. more

HAFTR High School hosted Alumni Day for all of its High School students on Dec. 23. This unique program provided an opportunity for HAFTR alumni to return to their alma mater and offer insights on what students might expect from the world once they leave HAFTR’s halls. more

In what has become a two decade old tradition, Rambam graduates and their Rosh Mesivta, Rabbi Zev Meir Friedman, joined together for an amazing and inspiring Shabbaton in Israel. more

With the advance of technology, use of the Internet is at an all time high. People of all ages are using the Internet for business, school, and personal use. However, the Internet possesses many dangers as well. Midreshet Shalhevet hosted Police Officer Galvin, who works in the Community Affairs department, who spoke with the students about the dangers of the Internet and how to protect themselves. more