That “No man is an island” and “It takes a village” are just two of the clichés used to convey the realization that people cannot “go at it alone.” But … more

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 … more

When Tom Suozzi was asked what he’d tell young Americans marching in support of Hamas, he responded: “Get educated.” Suozzi spoke on Friday to Jewish-media reporters, via Zoom … more

Sigmund Freud always took a somewhat jaundiced view of the human psyche, but in the wake of the horrors of World War I, it turned even darker. Confronted with mankind’s capacity to destroy … more

Speaking from the heart  By David Seidemann Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 I was watching at 6:47 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27 when history was made. I remember watching JFK’s funeral on … more

Dual role as YU treasurer and money manager raising questions (UPDATED) By Michael Orbach and Mayer Fertig Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 Let the lawsuits begin. A law … more

Pillow party at Woodmere Rehab DRS-HALB student gets creative with Ketchup Art more

Issue of July 3 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 Summer in Long Beach The Young Israel of Long Beach has organized several programs to service the large influx of families during the summer. Beginning … more

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Issue of January 15, 2010/ 29 Tevet 5770 Dear That’s Life, There’s something surreal about being able to pick up a birth certificate and a death certificate at the same office at the Town … more