A Tisha B'Av exploration By Judah S. Harris Issue of August 8, 2008 Tisha B’Av all over the world is observed through fasting, expressions of mourning, the reading of Megillat Eicha … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of August 8, 2008 This optimistic/pessimistic outlook is an embodiment of what Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik would call a “dialectic.” Tisha B’Av is the … more

A happy family shares the true story of a spontaneous decision By Michael Orbach Issue of August 8, 2008 Back in 2005, looking to make some extra money while I finished my great American … more

Turbulence in our lives By David Seidemann My flight back from points South last week was uneventful, if you don’t count the first 30 seconds or so. Immediately upon takeoff, we … more

“...With All Your Heart...” A Torah tribute to a true hero on Tisha B’Av Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 8, 2008 Grenade! Grenade! The very mention of this … more

By Chananya Weissman ISSUE OF AUGUST 1, 2008 Rachel used to enjoy learning Torah. Her report cards could be rubber-stamped with A’s and her teachers crowed about her intelligence, … more

Issue of August 1, 2008 It was on a quick trip home to New York from a yeshiva in Israel that a post-high school student noticed something odd: he felt reluctant, scared even, about descending … more

“Nine Out of Ten” by Moshe Katz The heroic story of a family’s determination to outlive and survive the Nazis Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 1, 2008 Of one thing … more

Tzlafchad’s daughters In memory of Aharon Hakohen, who loved everyone and pursued peace between people, whose yahrzeit is this Shabbos, the first day of Av. By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue … more

Issue of August 1, 2008 Missing the point To the Editor: Rivi Schiffer wrote an interesting letter to the editor ( On being machmir; July 25, 2008 ) in response to an In My View article … more