By Dov Winston Issue of August 8, 2008 A new program called BAYIT (Building a Year in Israel Together) will pair students studying in Israel with families who have made aliyah from North … more

By Daniella Adler Issue of August 8, 2008 In the event of a national catastrophe, Israel will have access to a backup American blood supply, thanks to a contingency agreement between … more

By Rachel Blady Issue of August 8, 2008 A West Hempstead man, Moshe Hill, was honored Tuesday as a hero by Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray for saving a woman’s life. Hill, 22, was … more

“...With All Your Heart...” A Torah tribute to a true hero on Tisha B’Av Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 8, 2008 Grenade! Grenade! The very mention of this … more

Proceeds of a song to benefit children in China By Michael Orbach Issue of August 8, 2008 David Gurwitz, a New York-based Jewish pianist, is donating a portion of the proceeds from the … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 8, 2008 Parents of Shulamith's Brooklyn school won a small court victory at a hearing July 30, after a judge ordered the institution's 1937 bylaws to be … more

Issue of August 8, 2008 Lawrence - Rabbi Natan Slifkin, the “Zoo Rabbi,” will be speaking in Congregation Beth Sholom on Shabbat Chazon, August 9. At 10:45 a.m, he will speak about … more

Prices in local housing market contradict national downturn, Realtors say By Malka Eisenberg Issue of August 1, 2008 Though a recent report on Bloomberg.com described falling real … more

By Chananya Weissman ISSUE OF AUGUST 1, 2008 Rachel used to enjoy learning Torah. Her report cards could be rubber-stamped with A’s and her teachers crowed about her intelligence, … more

Court asked to void Inwood purchase and Five Towns rental agreements By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 1, 2008 Affidavits by a former chairman of the board and two former presidents of … more