Arriving for the first day of classes on Tuesday, Devorah Schreier, Talia Wein and Shoshana Lunzer (above), of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls of the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach in … more

As menorahs are lit in private homes, shuls and public places throughout Long Island, Elnaton Chasser enjoys a public menorah lighting — and sufganiot — in Oceanside. more

For most of my 29 years, I’ve been spoiled rotten when it comes to kosher food.  I was raised not only in New York City, but in the borough of Brooklyn, the kosher capital of the world … more

A ribbon-cutting reception for the new First National Bank of Long Island, at 1301 Broadway in Hewlett, was held last Thursday. From left: Assistant Manager Cassandra Whittle-Simmons, Jeannie … more

Our parasha this week, Re’eh, contains two seemingly contradictory pasukim. Initially we are taught, “However, there will be no needy (evyon) among you, for the L-rd will surely bless you … more

With Yom Hazikaron, the Jewish Day of spiritual remembrance, approaching, I dedicate this week’s essay review to the sacred memory of a dear friend, Rabbi Gershon Burd, of blessed memory, … more

Gov. Mike Huckabee headlined an Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce symposium at the Knesset in Jerusalem on Tuesday. A dozen MKs attended the special Knesset session on the first day of a … more

HAFTR’s Chagigat Siddur took place on Sunday. First graders, who received Koren Youth siddurim with their Hebrew names printed on the cover, captivated more than 600 people who filled the HAFTR … more

DRS Juniors Aaron Singer and Uri Ash have placed first and fifth, respectively, in the National Jerusalem Science Contest, a competitive and prestigious contest sponsored by the Jerusalem College of … more

Every year, when May rolls around, it brings back memories of Memorial Day weekend at Grossinger’s, a big singles event that was followed by July 4th, Shabbat Nachamu, and Labor Day weekend. … more