The latest in high-tech therapy combines with soft human touches to produce superior results for rehabilitation patients at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, ranked by U.S. News and World Report as among the top twenty percent of hospitals in New York State. more

To be in the company of Peri Finklestein, of West Hempstead, is a delight. To have the pleasure of meeting her on her birthday made it even more special. The West Hempstead resident, a Chai Lifeline Camp Simcha Special camper who celebrated her 13th birthday on December 31, is participating in the upcoming ING marathon in Miami on Sunday, January 27, 2013, along with her family, who collectively make up TEAM FINKELSTEIN. more

Apr 26 NYS Senator Dean Skelos’ Career Fair Rockville Centre Recreation Center 111 N. Oceanside Road, 9 AM –1 PM For more information call: 516 766-8383 more

A single dose of a popular ADHD drug commonly used in children was found to increase balance while walking in a study of 30 healthy elderly, reducing their risk of falling. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that balance and concentration were improved after administering 10 mg of methylphenidate (MPH), the generic name of Ritalin, in a study of 30 elderly adults. more

After watching a video featuring a lone Israeli pilot being surrounded by 11 Egyptian MIG fighter planes and successfully shooting them all down, Rabbi Zev Meir Friedman, Rosh Mesivta of Rambam, pointed out that it highlighted the theme of Chanukah as one pilot took on an entire team of enemy pilots and emerged victorious. more

A new hour-long documentary, “The J Street Challenge,” is a powerful, must-see film for anyone with even a casual interest in Israel. It was produced and released by Americans for Peace and Tolerance, a multi-ethnic organization promoting tolerance in communities across the nation. more

Shuls from the Five Towns and Far Rockaway called on members to pray and adopt additional good deeds in a spiritual effort to help find and free three Israeli boys kidnapped by terrorists last week. more

Students at the North Woodmere school kicked off the new year with an orientation trip to Adventure Park in Farmingdale, where new students bonded with their senior class “big sisters,” swinging from ladder to ladder and walking across thin ropes. more

A growing number of European countries have expressed frustration with the status quo and began sidestepping the diplomatic process between Israelis and Palestinians by recognizing Palestinian … more

I was disappointed with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference this year. I felt that it was bland, packed with … more