The Oporto Jewish Community on Monday again accused the Portuguese state of conducting an “ongoing anti-Semitic campaign,” after police raided … more

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman is distraught. Nothing could be worse, he appears to think, than Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent reelection as Israel’s prime minister. … more

One of the highlights of the Pesach seder is the presentation of the Ten Plagues. Precisely because they are so well-known, however, there is a danger that some among us may lose sight of their … more

Beloved by his entire generation and revered for his incredible knowledge of Torah, he was given the chance to get out of 1939 Poland; safe passage to America had been secured and a new life was … more

One of the most charismatic young rabbis in education today is Rabbi Aryeh Cohen, the Mashgiach Ruchani at the DRS High School in Woodmere. Rabbi Cohen has assembled in book form (“From The … more

As the number of soldiers injured in the Gaza war mounts, the call to action was an urgent one. And Friends of Israeli Disabled Veterans (FIDV), which supports the Beit Halochem rehabilitation … more

In an appearance this week on MSNBC, veteran Democratic political strategist James Carville made a stunning statement. Speaking of the uncommitted vote in Michigan, Carville said that it will be … more

Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 Workers poured concrete for the footings of the foundation of Yeshiva Darchei Torah’s new facility last week. Rabbi Yaakov Bender, Rosh HaYeshiva, Mr. Norman … more

By Miriam L. Wallach Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 I've been meaning to write about Willie for a while. But there isn’t much to say. My relationship with Willie was a … more

Issue of March 20, 2009 / 20 Adar 5769 Marriages Wedding of Doris Davis (Oceanside, NY) & Yona Hershkowitz (Brooklyn, NY) — March 15, 2009 Wedding of Jonathan Weissman … more