From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 If each book of the five books of Moses was a movie in and of itself, and if Hollywood movie … 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

Fashion week comes to Lawrence NSCY’s Project Frumway featured stylish, modest clothing Project Frumway, a fashion show at Congregation Beth Sholom in Lawrence on March 16, featured 54 … more

Issue of March 27, 2009 / 2 Nissan 5769 No mercy on molesting To the Editor: I read “ Seeking second shot at predator clergy ” by Michael Orbach and your editorial “ Yes on victim … more

Opinion: From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of March 20, 2009 / 24 Adar 5769 The faithful come in four types, in my experience. There are those who carry on … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 Levi Zahn a”h, a husband and father of three daughters and a son, passed away Sunday morning after a fall down a flight of stairs in … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 My father, a theology professor turned software developer, a man who is generally inured to the trappings of wealth, has a favorite … more

By Baruch Spier Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 A new Bnei Akiva Shabbos afternoon program began Feb. 21 at the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst, combining recreational activities … more

Reviewed by Miriam Abraham Issue of Feb. 20, 2009 / 26 Shevat 5769 Following up on his unique and fascinating 2005 biblical fiction book, Murderer in the Mikdash, Rabbi Gidon Rothstein … more

Issue of Feb. 20, 2009 / 26 Shevat 5769 Back and forth on infection control at a bris To the Editor: By calling for different standards in the way brisim are performed (Raising bar on … more