By Michael Orbach Issue of April 24, 2009 / 30 Nissan 5769 The Borders bookstore on Central Ave. survived two wars, three financial crises, and five U.S. presidents, but after 31 years it is … more

Dear That's Life, You can take the girl out of the Five Towns... As we sat at the beautiful Dead Sea over Chol HaMoed my daughter sighed and proclaimed, "I really miss Dave's Pizza." Debbie … more

Issue of April 24, 2009 / 30 Nissan 5769 Wedding Wedding of Jessica Brody (East Brunswick, NJ) & Meir Olcha (Warren, NJ) - March 29, 2009 Engagements … more

Issue of April 24, 2009 / 30 Nissan 5769 It would be a big problem if a portion of an observant Jewish community were to lose faith in, say, kosher food supervision and became less careful about … more

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From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of April 10, 2009 / 16 Nissan 5769 I’m standing in line at my third favorite supermarket and a fellow approaches … more

By Yaffi Spodek Issue of April 10, 2009 / 16 Nissan 5769 The auto industry’s economic woes are well known but local car dealers and leasing outfits are also feeling the pain, reporting … more

By Joshua Davidson Issue of April 10, 2009 / 16 Nissan 5769 When my grandfather arrived at Ellis Island, Davidovich became Davidson on the spot, Chatche became Harry, and Grandpa became an … more

By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of April 10, 2009 / 16 Nissan 5769 With the Pesach holiday now in full swing, the classical Jewish “bridge of time,” the Omer season, is upon us. Rabbi Paul … more

In My View An excerpt of a message to the administrators and parent body of the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County from the boys' varsity basketball coach after the  team's recent championship … more