HAFTR Administrators participated in the 2014 iJED (Innovation in Jewish Education) Conference at the Marriott in Uniondale to learn more about the best and latest practices in teaching and learning. more

They are three boys — our sons, our brothers. They give back to their communities, work with kids, are good students, enjoy music and sports. They were heading home for Shabbat from school, two of them left school earlier to study for tests. They were going home, but instead they were kidnapped. And now — where are they? What is happening to them? Who could steal three innocent young kids? more

In the wake of 15 reported possible anti-Semitic hate crimes this year in Nassau County, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island has partnered with county officials and Roslyn resident … more

Instead of girls’ night out, try girls’ week out in Israel in March. more

Next Wednesday, March 18, the Village of Cedarhurst will hold its elections for its three at-large board positions — two trustees and mayor — from 9 am to 9 pm at Village Hall, 200 … more

Most of us get excited at the prospect of travel to new places, imagining unforetold adventures and magical moments that lie ahead. After a long period of studying in Israel, on a beautiful Sunday … more

Tradition dictates a glass of champagne on the secular New Year. But what can give you a nice buzz to celebrate the Jewish New Year? These Rosh Hashanah drinks from “Queen of Kosher” … more

Israeli pilots and flight attendants will join Five Towners this Sunday in an entertaining evening of Chanukah festivities, refreshments and menorah lighting. El Al staff, who do speaking … more

This past week commemorated the sheloshim, one month, since the passing of Rabbi Yisroel Belsky, zt”l. Much has been written in tribute to his legacy. This week’s essay will note some of … more

On a visit to the synagogue of the Maharal of Prague (Rav Meir Leibush Lowe, known as the Altneu Shul), you will immediately notice its most distinctive feature: with the exception of some Hebrew … more