By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 In the laws of Rosh Hashana (Shulchan Arukh 581:1), the Rema says the leader of the services, the chazzan (cantor) must be 30 years old … more

By Rabbi Avi Shafran Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 I don’t often ride the New York subways, but not long ago I found myself leaving a train deep beneath Brooklyn, at the … more

Chateau Le Crock 2001 By Adam Neustadter Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 Never does a week pass without someone asking me to recommend a wine. Don’t get me wrong, I love to do … more

Great Neck, Woodmere homes singled out as big sellers Staff Report Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 The Forbes Luxury Housing Index lists Great Neck and Woodmere among the top five … more

By Yaffi Spodek Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 A Yom Iyun at Yeshiva University on April 26 drew 500 men and women eager to learn different perspectives on "Exile and Redemption in … more

Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering two Yoga classes. The evening class is held on Mondays, beginning May 11 from 8-9 p.m. The fee for … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 As a rule of thumb, Lawrence school board elections are never pretty, at least not recently. They’re not even homely. And following … more

Leaving Woodmere for sunny Beverly Hills By Yaffi Spodek Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 Rabbi Kalman Topp of the Young Israel of Woodmere will leave the community this summer to … more