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Overcast Miracle on Pennsylvania Avenue: For Palestinians, a dose of reality
Sitting in the East Room of the White House last week, I experienced an emotion as close to euphoria as I have ever experienced. I was beginning to witness the moment in history when some rather …
deal of the century
Miracle on Pennsylvania Avenue: This plan is different from all previous plans
After three years, the “Deal of The Century” has finally been revealed, generating some support from a number of Israel’s Muslim neighbors and opposition from some in the …
health mind and body
Coronavirus: Advice from Touro's medical school
The Touro College and University System’s medical school is offering advice on how to confront the spreading Coronavirus. The Center for Disaster Medicine at New York Medical College …
europe
Frum community grows in a bastion of Brexit
CANVEY ISLAND — This scruffy-looking town on the mouth of the Thames River is known for its oysters, sea breeze and the nativism of its residents. It’s also home to one of …
shoah
News of Shoah was buried, Rambam is told
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, Rambam Mestiva HS in Lawrence hosted Jewish studies scholar Dr. Rafael Medoff. The talk by Medoff, whose …
deal of the century
Kushner: Deal is Palestinians’ last chance for state
“I do believe you’re going to start seeing a lot of normalization between Israel and Arab countries, and that’s a great thing,” senior White House adviser Jared Kushner told …
deal of the century
Israelis, Palestinians eye Jordan Valley annexation
Ahead of the March 2 Israeli elections, officials of both the Likud and Blue and White parties have repeatedly spoken in favor of annexing the Jordan Valley. The Trump …
europe
Frum community grows in a bastion of Brexit
CANVEY ISLAND — This scruffy-looking town on the mouth of the Thames River is known for its oysters, sea breeze and the nativism of its residents. It’s also home to one of …
DRS alumni gather in Eretz Yisroel
DRS is proud of its alumni who spend a year following high school learning in yeshivot in Eretz Yisroel. Every year, the menahel, Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky, together with Director of Israel …
travel
AMIT sets 95th anniversary mission to Poland, Israel
On the occasion of its 95th anniversary, AMIT is planning a mission to Poland and Israel in May. The trip will showcase AMIT’s many accomplishments and offer an opportunity to meet Israeli …
Daf Yomi
At 17, I finished studying Talmud’s 2,711 pages
I didn’t start learning the Talmud to take a stand or voice an opinion. When I started learning a page of Talmud per day (Daf Yomi) at age 10, I didn’t realize that …
'deal of the century'
Peace to Prosperity: The Trump Mideast Peace Plan
Here are links to the full 180-page report … and a point-by-point analysis by the ZOA.
2020
Trump’s frum friends: Poll says it’s complicated
Last year, one of the largest Orthodox synagogue associations in the United States held a gala dinner replete with bright red baseball caps emblazoned with the words “Build Israel Great …
deal of the century
It’s game over for the blood libel of Oslo
From 1994 through 1996, as a captain in the Israel Defense Forces, I served as a member of Israel’s negotiating team with the PLO. Those years were the heyday of the so-called peace …
five towns
3 nites of JEP/Negeela ‘Harmony’ in 5 Towns
Over three nights next week, thousands of women and girls in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway communities will participate in Harmony XIII, song and dance performances by the kiruv organization JEP …
schools
Bridge building at Darchei
Fifth grade talmidim in Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway built a bridge, illustrating the Talmudic principle of Hekesh. Earlier in the school year, the talmidim celebrated the beginning of their …
aliyah
Nefesh B'Nefesh guides seniors to retirement in Israel
For some number Diaspora Jews, turning retirement dreams into reality also means realizing a lifelong dream of living in Israel. More than 6,000 Jews from North America …
Daf Yomi
Opening teenage eyes with one dose of Shas
I have never been to a football game. But last Wednesday, I entered MetLife Stadium, home of the NFL’s New York Jets and Giants, with over 350 teenagers. …
shoah
‘Laden with guilt’: German president’s speech
At the International Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem last Thursday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier lamented his country’s role in the atrocities of World War II and condemned the …
This week in Torah
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Crossing the sea: There’s no looking back
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Singing the greatness of Kriyat Yam Suf
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Physician or healer: An ounce of prevention
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Pharaoh hardened his own heart
Questions shroud the great chase
Nothing in parshat B’shalach touches capture our attention as much as the events surrounding the splitting of the sea. The stubbornness of Pharaoh and his army is a tragic tale of greed, …
Kosher Bookworm
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Worthwhile commentary on the Book of Exodus
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Bari Weiss: ‘How To Fight Anti-Semitism’
Yes, our headline is indeed the title of a new and important d book on a subject that has haunted the Jewish people through the ages. The author, Bari Weiss, is a writer and opinion editor for …
Who's in the Kitchen
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Talking about ‘illegals’: Jerry’s Shoah survivors
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Time to let go! Cleaning house, baking frittata
Sorry for being MIA recently. Aside from having the flu and bronchitis, I had lots going on. My son, daughter-in-law, adorable 2-year-old granddaughter and their English cocker spaniel are moving …
Kosher Kitchen
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Celebrating our fruitful trees on Tu B’Shevat
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When celebrities cook, here’s what they create
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Tasty, healthy dried fruits in winter (Who knew?)
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Muffins in winter: Recipes for seasonal warmth
As Maimonides knew, food nurtures our health
The idea of using food as medicine is nothing new. Maimonides believed in using food to prevent and treat illness and to maintain health. But what if your health is already in the throes of a …
View from Central Park
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What we owe to protesters in Iran
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Move over halva, enjoy ma’amoulim
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Pending peace, no bloodshed
More than an effort to reach an immediate agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, President Trump’s peace plan, “Peace to Prosperity: A Vision To Improve The Lives of The …
Viewpoint
What Putin didn’t talk about in Jerusalem
Predictably, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech to last week’s World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem raised hackles among the responsible guardians of Holocaust memory. The …
Politics to Go
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Dem hopefuls wrong on JCPOA deal
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Miracle on Pennsylvania Avenue: This plan is different from all previous plans
After three years, the “Deal of The Century” has finally been revealed, generating some support from a number of Israel’s Muslim neighbors and opposition from some in the …
torah
Life and death are in the power of speech
What is the Jewish stance on cursing and curse words? Researchers have found that about 0.7 percent of a typical American’s speech is made up of swear words. …
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Beyond final encore: What culture brings to Jerusalem
Established in 1961 as a classical music festival in Caesarea, the Israel Festival, now in its 58th year and which runs this year from May 30 to June 15, was “relocated” to Jerusalem in …