In My View (Opinion) By Stephen M. Flatow Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 There is no denying that anti-Semitism has been making a comeback in the past few years. But it’s not … more

In My View By Bracha Goetz Issue of July 17, 2009 / 25 Tammuz 5769 We got on board because we were striving for truth, and guess what? We’re still striving! So please, make sure your … more

Issue of October 30 2009/ 12 Cheshvan 5770 Just in time to discuss Parshat Vayera at the Shabbat table next week, these ceramic salt and pepper shakers by Woodmere-based The Kosher Cook, depict … more

I'm thinking By Micah D. Halpern Issue of January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 Israel thought it was sending a rescue team of two hundred and thirty workers to Haiti. What Israel really sent … more

Parshat Bamidbar by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of May 15, 2010/ 1 Sivan 5770 When one looks at synagogue décor, one often notices odes to the 12 tribes. The specific images on the stained … more

by Elana Dure Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 On his way to shul in Bayswater last Shabbos afternoon, Aug 29, Rabbi Yitzy Bald was focused on making the 1:37 p.m. minyan for Mincha. … more

Every time we consider a conversation between G-d and Moshe, the absurdity of the concept of Moshe "teaching" G-d something, becomes apparent. more

The exact origins of Kol Nidrei are lost in the sands of time. One of the earliest sources regarding our present practice is found in a responsum of Rav Natronai Gaon. It is quoted in the commentary of Rabbeinu Asher ben Yechiel, known as the “Rosh,” to Talmud Bavli, Yoma, 8:28: more

Dear Mr. Greenstein,  I recently read your online article about your expertise in evaluating antique Judaica. more

It was our first Masah, our first forced march. We were barely two weeks in the army, and Itzik, a sadistic little first sergeant who had made it his mission to make us, or rather, break us into soldiers, owned us for the night. more