Nakba Day (May 15) is the “day of the catastrophe” on which Palestinians “mourn” the creation of Israel. In truth the day became a catastrophe for the Palestinian Arabs thanks … more

Despite leaving the world an unsafer place than when he found it, President Barack Obama isn’t shying away from busting those foreign policy taboos. The president who brought us a nuclear … more

On Sunday we showered my daughter Jordana with good wishes at her bridal shower. Let me just say, “Boy, have times changed.” When I first married 33 years ago my friends hosted a … more

Pictured at KULANU’s recent scholarship dinner, held in the Sephardic Temple, are Jeffrey Schoenfeld, president of the board of KULANU; Melodie Scharf, KULANU dinner chair; Beth Raskin, … more

A ribbon-cutting reception for the new First National Bank of Long Island, at 1301 Broadway in Hewlett, was held last Thursday. From left: Assistant Manager Cassandra Whittle-Simmons, Jeannie … more

During their joyous celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut last week, the day’s flavor was blue and white (which tasted mighty fine!). Children at the lower division of the Shulamith School for … more

Sydney Rabinovich, a 93-year-old veteran of World War II and a fighter in Israel’s War of Independence, was the keynote speaker at Rambam Mesivta’s annual Yom Ha’atzmaut … more

On a visit to the synagogue of the Maharal of Prague (Rav Meir Leibush Lowe, known as the Altneu Shul), you will immediately notice its most distinctive feature: with the exception of some Hebrew … more

Last week’s essay on Israel Starck’s Holocaust memoir, “A Boy Named 68818,” gave voice to his daughter’s take on the purpose and goals that she intended for this gifted … more

Nefesh B’Nefesh video celebrates Israel's 68th Independence Day, showcasing the country's human mosaic. more