click-here-for-the-print-edition-for-may-8-2009 more

By Michael Orbach Issue of May 1, 2009 / 7 Iyar 5769 Agudath Israel of America acknowledged a possible conflict of interest but will oppose legislation to allow victims of child sexual abuse … more

Still in Mitzrayim By Mitch Krevat Issue of May 1, 2009 / 7 Iyar 5769 The weekend before Pesach, as Jews scurried around the Five Towns preparing for their annual Passover exodus to … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of May 1, 2009 / 7 Iyar 5769 In a few hours, the Boeing 767-200 would touch down at JFK as I eagerly awaited my level bed and … more

In My View By Dr. Rafael Medoff Issue of May 1, 2009 / 7Iyar 5769 His neighbors don’t know it, but on the quiet, palm tree-lined streets of Port Saint Lucie, the Mets spring training … more

By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of May 1, 2009 / 7 Iyar 5769 There is almost never a day when the State of  Israel does not draw some attention somewhere in the world. This has become the norm. … more

Distinctly sanctifying His name By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of May 1, 2009/ 7 Iyar 5769 Over the course of one week, Jews around the world commemorate the destruction that was the … more

Issue of May 1, 2009 / 7 Iyar 5769 Defending the Vaad To the Editor: I must say I disagree with your editorial re: the Vaad ( Change needed at Vaad HaKashrus; April 24, 2009 ). Rabbi … more

May 1, 2009 / 7 Iyar 5769 Dear That’s Life, Night and Day: A recent article in the New York Times Magazine recounted the abuse one Washington Post columnist consistently takes on the … more

Issue of May 1, 2009 / 7 Iyar 5769 Engagements Engagement of Shulim Leifer (Brooklyn, NY) & Chayala Solomon (Brooklyn, NY) — April 22, 2009 Engagement of Nechi Kleinbart … more