The American Heart Association website notes that “anyone can learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and everyone should!” Rabbi Elozer Kanner, coordinator of Chevrah Hatzalah of the Rockaways and Nassau County concurs. more

About 310,000 Americans die every year from cardiac arrest at home or in a public place. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of a series of steps recommended by the American Heart Association in the “chain of survival” that when followed give a victim the greatest chance of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest. more

If the word tofu reminds you of “flower child” of the 60s and tasteless health food, you are not alone—but you are missing out on one of the most versatile, healthy-for-you ingredients. more

When Jay Feinberg was diagnosed with leukemia in the early 90s, he was told that a needed bone marrow transplant would save his life. more

As Jay Feinberg, founder of Gift of Life, looks ahead to the upcoming twelfth annual Partners for Life Gala to be held on May 17, he concisely describes the vision of his organization — one that has touched so many lives in the Five Towns. more

April has been a bittersweet month with each bitter taste accompanied by a sweet dessert. more

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner, who brought the legislation awarding Swedish Diplomat Raoul Wallenberg with a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the centennial of his birth to the floor of the House of Representatives was thanked by the Board of Governors of the Wallenberg Centennial Commission. more

DRS is partnering with the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education to offer students a course that integrates science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for next year. more

Fun is in the forecast for Lag B’Omer with Chabad’s annual festivities in the Andrew J. Parise Park (formerly Cedarhurst Park). On Thursday May 10, from 5:30-8:00 pm, celebrate the break from Omer restrictions as a community. more

Yashar, the attorney’s and judges’ chapter of Hadassah has selected Deborah E. Kaminetzky, Esq. as its “Woman of The Year,” an award which will be presented at the Nassau Region of Hadassah Convention. more