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Mostly Cloudy MODESTY: Mayim Bialik’s suggestion inflames the internet
The internet exploded over the weekend after Mayim Bialik, in a New York Times op-ed titled “Being a Feminist in Harvey Weinstein’s World,” said — as she’s said before, …
awards
Amit salutes 6 Long Islanders
Six distinguished Long Islanders will be honored for their longtime service to AMIT and its 34,000 children at this year’s Greater Long Island Gala, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 6:30 pm at the …
history alive
‘Balfour 100’ tour opens at Rambam
The commemoration of the centennial of the Balfour Declaration begins on Long Island this Thursday, Oct. 19, when author Edwin Black launches a national “Balfour 100” lecture tour at …
israel
Israel green lights new construction in Hebron
JERUSALEM — An Israeli planning committee has approved the construction of an apartment complex in a Jewish neighborhood of Hebron, a mostly Palestinian city in Judea that’s been a …
fun
Woodmere kids size up fire station
It was show-and-tell at the Woodmere firehouse on Sunday. Among Five Towners taking part: Meyer Gins- berg, 11, tires on an authentic firefighter hat, and Ora Mandelbaum, 3, finds plenty of free …
judaism
Orthodox women ordination: It’s easier in Israel
Ever since Rabbi Avi Weiss began training female clergy and appointing them to leadership positions, he’s been mired in controversy. Graduates of his women’s seminary in Riverdale have …
schools
In Jewish Houston, Touro delivers its women power
It was still dark at 5 am, but eleven students from Touro’s Lander College for Women (LCW)—the Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School—were bright-eyed as they boarded a plane for Houston …
schools
SKA explores outer and inner self; open house this Sunday
We, juniors at the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls, recently had a fascinating experience connecting our learning …
strictly personal
Weinstein case shows how perps pose as victims
In an interview with The Daily Beast, George Clooney described Harvey Weinstein as a very powerful man with a tendency to hit on young beautiful women over whom he had power. Despite the …
racism in america
Jewish-heavy Florida U braces for Spencer
The University of Florida, home to the largest Jewish student body in the country, was for an on-campus speech on Thursday afternoon by white supremacist leader Richard Spencer …
fighting bds
Adelson-Backed Israel advocates change their sales pitch on campus
WASHINGTON — A group of student leaders from a major American university meets in eastern Jerusalem with Palestinian students on the campus of Al-Quds University …
view from central park
Save the etrog! Keep the joy of Sukkot alive!
You know the scene from the movie “Back To The Future” where the lady is holding a can with a rattling coin, calling: “Save the clock tower! Save the clock tower!” Well, I …
europe
Romanian actors cleverly save Yiddish theater
BUCHAREST, Romania — When the roof of the ornate Jewish State Theater collapsed during a 2014 snowstorm, after which flooding destroyed its wiring, its director reluctantly knew it was finally …
schools
Talented HANCsters sign-up for extra-curricular activitie
At HANC High School, students are offered extra-curricular opportunities through a wide array of clubs, committees, and teams. After Rosh Hashana, the Student Life Department hosted its annual …
schools
At Midreshet Shalhevet, new friends
One of the first trips that Midreshet Shalhevet High School students went on this year was the annual Big Sister-Little Sister trip, a wonderful program which pairs seniors …
Viewpoint
Weinstein disgrace nets another nasty caricature
Walking through central London last week, and with a spare half hour on my hands, I decided to pay a quick visit to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Inside, I spent most of my time intently …
israel in america
Israeli-Americans galvanized as a ‘living bridge’
“Today no one talks about Israel in synagogue, because the Jewish leadership doesn’t want to approach a point of conflict,” Shoham Nicolet, CEO of the Israeli-American Council …
israel
Israel’s star is rising in space and satellite tech
Adding to Israel’s existing reputation as the “start-up nation” and a major hub of innova-tion, the Jewish state is a rising star in space and satellite technology. Several key …
kosher bookworm
When Lindsay’s run derailed, he built a sukkah
During the New York City mayoral election of 1969, the incumbent mayor, John V. Lindsay, found himself in an electoral jam for re-election. Having just lost …
kosher kitchen
Appetizers are the key to self-catered simchas
This week in Torah
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Why, exactly, do G-d’s waters belong to Noach?
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There’s more to Terah than we might have thought
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To build a better world, focus on each individual
Contrary to popular myth, there is no better or worse way to lose someone close to you, but there is definitely a worst way to find out about it. It had been a long day, and I was finally taking a …
Kosher Bookworm
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Genesis: ‘From The Heart of a Lion’
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Kol Nidre: Velvel Pasternak’s legacy
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Entering the gates of teshuva
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The scholarship of Rabbi David Fuchs
When Lindsay’s run derailed, he built a sukkah
During the New York City mayoral election of 1969, the incumbent mayor, John V. Lindsay, found himself in an electoral jam for re-election. Having just lost …
Who's in the Kitchen
Kosher Kitchen
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When our ‘appetizers’ made a dinner deluxe
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Stuffing our dishes for holiday season’s climax
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Sukkot brings a joyous feast of earth’s bounty
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For easy fast, eat well as Yom Kippur nears
Appetizers are the key to self-catered simchas
After catering several events surrounding my daughter’s wedding, from her shower to her rehearsal dinner for 125, I decided I would self-cater parts of any simcha I would be blessed to host. …
View from Central Park
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For a joyous Sukkot, fragrance, charm, and dignity
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Challah-baking’s no escape from Unetaneh Tokef
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9/11 merges into Rosh Hashanah
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Elul and Rav Kook: ‘Human, rise above, rise’
Save the etrog! Keep the joy of Sukkot alive!
You know the scene from the movie “Back To The Future” where the lady is holding a can with a rattling coin, calling: “Save the clock tower! Save the clock tower!” Well, I …
Viewpoint
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President Trump betrays Kurdistan
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On becoming an American
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Talking to, is not blessing, Qatar
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In Argentinia murders, Timerman’s guilt unveiled
Weinstein disgrace nets another nasty caricature
Walking through central London last week, and with a spare half hour on my hands, I decided to pay a quick visit to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Inside, I spent most of my time intently …
Politics to Go
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Why President Trump will decertify the Iran deal
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Palestinian killer loses US citizenship, is deported
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Should America ditch the Iran deal?
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Israel haters tell young Jews: Israel's not your birthright
Lost in reports on Iran speech: It’s Obama’s fault
President Trump announced last Friday that he would not certify the Iran nuclear deal. But instead of asking Congress to reimpose sanctions on the rogue nation, he asked Congress to revise …
united and divided
What does it mean to be Modern Orthodox?
While the vast majority of Modern Orthodox Jews believe in G-d, send their kids to Jewish day schools, and make incomes well above the national average, they are less than unanimous in their views on whether women should be rabbis or synagogue presidents,