Discussing a topic like alcoholism is not something many people would bring up in conversation. If bringing it up, one would need to be sensitive. I would like to thank Jane Lee for words of … more

To get into the Purim spirit, Chai Lifeline of the Five Towns staged a magic show, a holiday-themed arts and crafts event, and set up a Purim-themed photo booth on Sunday. Children came dressed … more

As we wait with bated breath for the next set of hostages to be released, what’s been unfolding is incomprehensible. We braced ourselves to receive the bodies of 10-month-old Kfir Bibas … more

A US Air Force chaplain who lives in Hewlett introduced his new book, “Jokes, Quotes, and More,” to a Woodmere audience last week. The book is a compilation of Rabbi Levi … more

For Woodmere native Jonah Adelsberg, bicycling is more than a hobby. He had participated in the NYC 2021 marathon on Team Lifeline for Chai Lifeline, raising money for children fighting cancer … more

As we celebrated Simchat Torah this year, how could we not think about the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 and the days that followed. During hakafot in the Young Israel of Woodmere, I noticed … more

Once again, I had the privilege of writing and producing a newsletter for Camp Simcha Special. Now I can share some information about what this camp is … more

As the summer drew to a close, Chai Lifeline of the Five Towns Girls had an End of Summer Carnival on Sunday, hosted at Spring Gymnastics in Lawrence. Games included a ring toss and basketball; … more

As we prepare for the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, I can’t help but think that we are at another holiday without our brothers and sisters home. The hostages remain in my thoughts each and every … more

Since the news broke that Hamas infiltrated Israel, people across America have been inquiring about how they can help support Israel. Every Jewish person knows someone directly or indirectly affected … more