Former Israel Ambassador Danny Ayalon told Five Towners over the weekend that they must step up their defense of Israel. “The challenges are political warfare,” he said. “We won the military and economic wars.” more

On the eve of next Monday’s referendum on its proposed purchase of the No. 6 school in Woodmere, the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach sought this week to allay concerns about the deal, mostly relating to traffic and parking. more

HANC High School is known as a yeshiva that emphasizes achdut and community. Chodesh Adar has been full of celebration. more

The cheerful spirit of Purim was palpable at Davis Renov Stahler (DRS) Yeshiva High School’s annual party on March 15, as students and families celebrated the holiday. more

Sixth graders from HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School, in West Hempstead, had a fantastic trip to the Living Torah Museum. more

While the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, Jews in Crimea have been caught in the middle. “The main action in Crimea was taking place right across the street from our synagogue,” said Rabbi Yitzchok Meyer Lipszyc, who has been a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in Simferopol, the capital of Crimea, for more than two decades. more

SAT NITE AND SUNDAY MARCH 22-23 HAFTR HIGH SCHOOL PLAY. ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,’ HAFTR H.S. Auditorium, 635 Central Ave., Cedarhurst. March 22, Motzei Shabbat 9 pm, Sunday March 23 5:30 pm. Tkts in advance $15, at door $20. For more info: 347-580-3807, or call Leslie Gang 516-569-3370 x110. more