In the wake of the latest Israel-Hamas conflict, both sides are invoking violations of international law. The United Nations, in late July, had already announced an investigation into alleged Israeli “war crimes” in Gaza, and in mid-August the international body named the members of a three-person panel that will conduct the probe. more

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the days in between them mark the season of “teshuva”—which in Hebrew literally means “to return,” but in the context of the High Holidays refers to repentance. A unique case of those seeking to return and repent, or “do teshuva,” are Jews who become less observant but later decide to return to their roots. more

Sergeant Major Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel of the IDF’s Givati brigade drew a standing room only audience after Shacharit last Shabbat when he spoke of his unit’s action in Gaza and of his perspective on Jewish history, religious Zionism, and clarity of vision in combat. He drew returning crowds two more times during the afternoon at the Young Israel of Woodmere. more

As children and parents gear up for a new school year, it is important to refocus on healthy nutritional habits that may have been lost or curbed during the Summer break. more

A pair of Woodmere cousins more than a decade apart had simultaneous haircuts this month to donate their long growing locks to an Israeli charity. more

More than 30 vendors from Israel’s hard hit southern communities will be showcasing their wares at HAFTR’s middle school in Lawrence on Sunday, Sept. 14, in an effort to help these businesses get back on their feet. more

The Israeli New York Flight club flew 10 single engine Cessna and Piper planes emblazoned with the blue and white Israeli flag across Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey on Aug. 24 to show support for Israel in its fight against terrorism. more

In this first-grade class photo supplied by Temple Beth Am, Steven Sotloff is second from right in the top row, and Danielle Berrin is at far right in the front row. more

On July 25, Brett Stevens (not to be confused with Bret Stephens) wrote on amerika.org that the Israel-Hamas conflict shows the true nature of liberalism. more

With the increasing concern over worldwide violence against Jews, and of the political defense of such behavior, much debate has focused upon the origins of such conduct as well as to numerous strategies aimed at quelling it. This week’s column will survey the historical and theologically-based origins that are behind these actions. more