Antisemitic vandalism struck Long Island over the weekend, with Jew-hatred expressed in spray-painted graffiti along a heavily trafficked road that connects Bellmore and Merrick to East Meadow. … more

A few years after publishing “Ten Times Chai: 180 Orthodox Synagogues of New York City,” featuring 613 photos of the interiors of existing Orthodox synagogues in the five boroughs, … more

Israelis who experienced the Oct. 7 attacks joined members of several Nassau synagogues at Congregation Ohav Shalom, discussing their experiences and how American Jews can help communities in Israel. … more

The Republican congressmember representing the Five Towns has introduced a resolution expressing Congress’ sense “that Israel must be in full support of any negotiation or agreement … more

The words that come to me as I absorb with great sadness the sudden passing of Joseph Lieberman, of blessed memory, are from the verses describing his namesake, Joseph in ancient Egypt: How all who … more

Amit and Tomer Ades decorated their home in the beginning of October to celebrate their son’s fifth birthday. What they didn’t prepare for was celebrating his birthday in a safe room … more

A group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. The Empire State Local News Coalition — a statewide advocacy group … more

At the Great Neck Synagogue, Dr. Paul Brody and Russel Mendelson each chanted the Megillah. Brody, who taught Mendelson to chant as a North Shore Hebrew Academy student in 2007, holds a … more

With Purim approaching, we thought it might be helpful to consider the importance of speaking with your children about drinking. It’s an unpleasant topic, one that we parents might want to … more

Twenty inspired women from Great Neck recently partnered to create a moving bat mitzvah party in Jerusalem for 22 girls, all victims of terror. The story began with survivors of the Oct. 7 Nova … more