This time of year compresses so much of Jewish emotion and history. Beginning with Yom HaShoah Ve-Hagvura (Holocaust Day) and continuing into the feeling of a “yoma arichta” (extended … more

The holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States of America is classically observed as a celebration of G-d’s bounty. It is for the same reason, according to Ramban, that the Torah tells us to … more

New statistics show that the Israeli-Jewish fertility rate this year has surpassed that of the Israeli-Arab population for the first time, defying analysts who have made … more

The Middle Division of Shulamith School for Girls in Cedarhurst recently hosted a father-daughter minyan. Why is this news? In an all-girls school, students usually pray together with lots of singing … more

Branch Manager Daniel Clayton (center left) cut the ribbon at Investors Bank’s branch at 675 Hempstead Tpke. near West Hempstead. With each new account that’s opened through April 11, … more

Our parasha, Naso, is the source of Birkat Kohanim, one of the most stirring acts in our prayer experience. Nearly anyone who has witnessed this tefilah senses its drama and … more

After Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shocked the political world by defeating longtime Queens-Bronx Rep. Joseph Crowley in a Democratic primary last month, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez … more

Two weeks ago, United Hatzalah “Ten Kavod” volunteers from Kfar Saba set out on a mission to dramatically improve an elderly water-sports enthusiast’s quality of life by helping him … more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision not to extend the mandate of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH) observers is likely to be denounced as yet another … more

These students from the Stella K. Abraham HS for Girls of the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach in Hewlett Bay Park were among thousands of high school and college students, including many from Long … more