By Mayer Fertig Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 Many books guide parents through the medical pitfalls of childrearing. This is the first we’ve seen that does so through the prism of … more

Leib Tropper has “passion for character development” by Michael Orbach Issue of January 18, 2010/ 29 Tevet 5770 It's been several weeks since Leib Tropper's recorded voice was made … more

By Sergey Kadinsky Issue of April 23, 2010/ 9 Iyar, 5770 Their efforts keep the community running, save lives, and enhance the observance of Shabbat. But with their funds dwindling, two local … more

Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770 By Alan Jay Gerber In his classic study, “The Religious Thought of Hasidism” (Yeshiva University Press/Ktav Publishing House, 1999), Rabbi Norman Lamm … more

The storefront yeshiva needed space. Its reputation attracted college-age and married kollel students from far and wide. Three blocks away, a rundown corner property offered an ideal possibility to expand. On May 22, hundreds gathered in Woodmere to break ground on the Yeshiva Gedolah’s future home, as prominent rabbinic leaders and elected officials spoke of its potential. more

Dr. Neustein provides us with a fascinating insight in her editorial [Training rabbis to identify abuse, Aug. 26] on dealing with sexual abuses in the Jewish community. As meritorious as it may be to seek counsel from a local rabbi about potential sexual abuses, this may still fall short of solving specific problems, and may even turn out to be unintentionally counterproductive. more

When Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Isaac Herzog, visited the White House after Israel’s independence was declared, he told Truman, “G-d put you in your mother’s womb so that you would be the instrument to bring the rebirth of Israel after 2000 years.” more

With Chanukah as a backdrop, the timing was extremely apropos of the event, as HAFTR was illuminated with excitement on Tuesday night for the ribbon cutting of the brand new state of the art Neil Steuer gym, dedicated by Sherry and Joel Weiner. more

The storm-battered Long Beach Medical Center, which was slated to reopen its doors this week, is now eyeing a mid- to late-April opening. The 162-bed hospital has remained closed as it undergoes repairs, after 10 feet of water damaged the facility’s basement area, which housed not only its electrical, heating and mechanical systems but also its pharmacy, central supply and purchasing departments as well as a family care center. more