Our parasha, Chayei Sarah, begins with one of the greatest human tragedies, the death of one’s spouse. Avraham’s beloved wife, confidant and inspiration, was no more. In the midst … more

At about 2:30 pm on Saturday, 18-year-old Payton Gendron of Conklin, NY (near Binghamton), arrived at the parking lot of Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo. Wearing a tactical helmet, body armor and a … more

A new complaint last week to the US Department of Education is accusing the City University of New York of becoming a “pervasively hostile environment for Jewish students” over the last … more

This is one of the most absurd fronts in an ongoing Arab/Palestinian war on Israel’s legitimacy: Israelis are accused of food imperialism (appropriating Palestinian foods), with … more

There are many high quality commentaries and translations on the Book of Exodus. Here are two that deserve your attention. “Redeeming Relevance In The Book Of Exodus” (Urim … more

Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive condition that gradually destroys one’s memory, communication, … more

This is the way. The St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Way. Far Rockaway’s hospital was celebrated last Wednesday as Brookhaven Avenue at Beach 20th Street was named St. John’s … more

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Not being ‘cross’ By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Chapter 22 has a unique list of seemingly random commandments: You may not forego returning a lost object you come … more

Local students, Chabad to bury time capsules after Bircat HaChama By Yaffi Spodek Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Chabad of Mineola is preparing to celebrate the mitzvah of Bircat … more