War between Russia and its former republic creates turmoil for families in Gori By Dov Winston Issue of August 15, 2008 At least 1,000 Jews fled the former Soviet republic of Georgia … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 15, 2008 The Beth Din of America set a Friday deadline for Shulamith School for Girls to respond to a second hazmana to a din torah. A group of parents … more

Issue of August 15, 2008 We must be missing something. Federal and state law enforcement is investigating the Rubashkin plant in Postville, Iowa a half dozen different ways, with the most … more

Campers integrate chesed into a fun-filled summer By Yaffi Spodek Issue of August 15, 2008 Camp Morasha held a bake sale last Friday, raising $228 for the Zev Wolff Fund, which is a … more

By Chananya Weissman Issue of August 15, 2008 This year, Shabbos Nachamu coincides with Tu B'Av, which is interesting when you consider how the two events have evolved. Shabbos Nachamu is … more

Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936 by Dr. David Clay Large Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 15, 2008 The Olympic Games in Communist-ruled China are nearly half over. Much has … more

Construction nears completion for Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere by Yaffi Spodek Issue of August 15, 2008 The Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere will move into a newly renovated … more

Advice worth following By David Seidemann Issue of August 15, 2008 I'm not sure which is worse - giving advice when you're not asked to or failing to ask advice when one could really … more

How to keep kosher in a healthy way By Chana Billet Issue of August 15, 2008 Shabbat dinner at the home of Chana Rubin is a mouth-watering event. But, instead of carbohydrate-rich … more

Camp or dorm poses increased risk for deadly disease By Malka Eisenberg Issue of August 15, 2008 About 10 out of every 100 victims of bacterial meningitis will not survive the … more