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It is not unusual for a book’s title to include a year. 1776 and 1912 are among my favorites. They resonate deep meaning and so does the year 1492. “1492,” subtitled … more

When Jacob Cytryn, executive director of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, was asked to share a story of the camp’s strong connections to Israel with the hundreds of delegates at the Foundation for … more

By Chananya Weissman Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 I choose my topics carefully. After all, there is no need to present an exhaustive catalogue of the madness that one encounters or breathlessly … more

The President-elect once bought a home whose deed prohibited its resale or rental to Jews. He had associations with a number of … more

Issue of March 27, 2009 / 4 Nissan 5769 Rabbi Fred Ackerman, known affectionately as “the Rabbi” of Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, passed away on March 5. “Rabbi Fred … more

By Malka Eisenberg Issue of July 10, 2009 / 18 Tammuz 5769 You won’t find the cheapest kosher meat in the Five Towns at a kosher supermarket. It’s actually at Costco on Rockaway Turnpike, … more

I'm thinking By Micah D. Halpern Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770 How far would you go to save your child? What rules would you break? What deals would you make with the … more

By Daniella Adler Issue of January 22, 2010/ 7 Shvat 5770 Miriam Shapiro, a high school senior from Great Neck who attends Yeshiva University High School for Girls, was recently chosen to be … more

Parshat Behar-Bechukoti by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar 5770 “The Living Torah” is the late Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan’s translation of the Chumash. In addition to the … more