This past week’s Parasha, Kedoshim, contained a restatement of the essence of the Ten Commandments. This reading, coming halfway between Pesach and Shavuot, helps us better prepare ourselves … more

A pause to remember those who fell for Midinat Yisroel morphed at sunset Wednesday into a day of celebration as Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) gave way to Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day). The … more

JERUSALEM —A void that can never really be filled; a loss that is much more than personal, it is generational. We have lost the greatest of us, and now we are, truly,  an orphaned … more

Jewish organizations and leaders have been racking their brains trying to address the issue of skyrocketing anti-Semitism on college campuses. But at least one prominent pro-Israel activist is … more

Seventy people from the Five Towns attended a breakfast on Sunday to learn more about the support being given by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) to Special in Uniform, an initiative that integrates … more

Five Towners will play a big role at the spring luncheon of Emunah, on Sunday, May 19 at Manhattan’s Prince George Ballroom. Miriam Wallach of Woodmere, general manager of the Nachum Segal … more

After a devastating earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit the impoverished mountainous country of Nepal over the weekend, killing more than 4,000 people, Israeli and Jewish humanitarian … more

Looking to woo New York’s Orthodox Jewish community, Republican presidential contender Rand Paul faced tough questions Monday about his support for Israel and his approach to foreign policy in … more

Yosef Mendelevich, a modern Jewish hero, will be the Scholar in Residence at the Young Israel of Woodmere this Shabbat, May 2. His morning drasha will consider “The Candle and The Wall: … more

The Orthodox shuls in Lido Beach and Long Beach were the two Long Island towns that joined 46 communities from 22 states on Sunday in bidding to attract frum Jews looking for greener — or at … more