What is the connection between mufletot; the traditional blessing: “tirbechu vetis`adu”; and politicians? If you answered “maimuna”, you must be North African ... this traditional holiday, which begins immediately the night Pesach ends, and includes much feasting (especially eating “mufletot”) and politicians making appearances, has become a very Israeli holiday - bringing Jews of all sorts together. more

I can still remember the feeling of the weight seeming to lift from my shoulders. It was the summer of ‘86, and I had just returned my gear after four-and-a-half years in the Israeli army. I will never forget the incredible high that lifted my spirits as I realized that for the first time in years, I could do whatever I wanted, without that nagging worry deep inside that I might get a call in the middle of the night. No more patrols or forced marches, guard duty or inspections, no missions to coordinate or briefings to prepare, and no tanks to service and make ready, nor men to cover or train. After four long years I could finally get back to just being me. more

For 11 fifth and sixth graders at HANC Plainview, election day was personal. more

After years of training in various forms of self defense, Eilon Even-Esh found his calling two years ago when he targeted the needs of students who had been bullied. He deconstructed the incidents, giving them emotional and tactical tools and answers to their abuse. more

More than 80 posters were on display at the Touro College 3rd Annual Research Day, an event that showcases original research by faculty and students while celebrating the contributions Touro has made in basic sciences, clinical practice, social work, law, economics, mathematics, and public health. more

While Israel has been engaged in a seemingly endless summer war with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, pro-Israel students are about to re-enter an increasingly hostile environment for Jews on their college campuses. more

Nov. 9 and 10 marked the 76th anniversary of “The Night of Broken Glass.”  Since its inception over two decades ago, Rambam has commemorated this day of infamy … more

Hundreds of local dignitaries, residents, friends and relatives participated in memorial services on Friday for Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew J. Parise, who died on Feb. 8 at 90.   A funeral … more

I once met a fellow who was born in Germany, but managed to get out in 1938, in the nick of time. Some people don’t think of such a person as a survivor in the same way as someone who survived … more

Following a barrage of criticism, organizers of an international reggae festival in Spain backtracked on Wednesday and apologized for cancelling a concert by Jewish-American singer Matisyahu because … more