As a parent, grandparent, and psychologist, I am often considered to be something of an expert on parenting and child-rearing. In that capacity, I have frequently been asked to review or give an … more

A 73-year-old grandmother, her 43-year-old son and barely 10-month granddaughter. Three generations of one Israeli family brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 were laid to rest Sunday side … more

The majesty of afternoon tea. No need to shell out megabucks in a fancy hotel for this refined pastime. Tea time is one of the simplest ways to entertain. It can be casual or swanky, and the guest … more

Whenever I speak to Israelis, whether from the left or right, I hear the same refrain: Israel’s war in Gaza is against a vicious terror army that represents an existential threat; a terror army … more

Healthy after-school snacks By Eileen Goltz Issue of  Sept. 19, 2008 With childhood obesity a major health concern across the nation, hearing “I’m hungry. What can I have to eat?” … more

In My View By Azriel Ganz Issue of Dec. 26, 2008 / 29 Kislev 5769 The devastating impact of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme on Jewish charities is hard to even fathom. Hundreds of … more

Students gain insight on the legislative process By Yaffi Spodek Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 It was 10:30 a.m. and the first item on the agenda was a bill to advance government … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of July 17, 2009 / 25 Tammuz 5769 Yeshiva Ner Yaakov, a popular post-high school yeshiva in Israel for boys from modern Orthodox homes, will not reopen in September, The … more

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is the most feared of all the authoritative arms within the Iranian regime; it is Iran’s elite fighting force. So when a suicide bomber successfully targets and kills … more

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