America’s three leading Orthodox organizations issued statements regarding President Trump’s executive order on immigration.
Agudath Israel issued this statement:
“The immense …
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2/1/17
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In the weeks after it became clear that the coronavirus pandemic would spark a lasting economic crisis, the Jewish world’s leading funder group put together a memo with some …
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Backgrounder by Ben Sales, JTA
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4/22/20
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Long Island supporters of UJA-Federation’s good work flocked to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury last week for the 24th annual Summerfest Concert.
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8/20/14
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Thousands who gathered in Manhattan on Oct. 10 for a “New York Stands with Israel” rally heard a mother’s plea for the release of her son.
“We last spoke with him on …
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By Alan Zeitlin, JNS
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10/18/23
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When Rabbi Jay Lyons prepares a body for burial, it feels like he’s in synagogue on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
Lyons, along with other Jews charged with …
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By Ben Sales, JTA
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5/15/19
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The recession has had a profound affect on individuals and families and the Five Towns community is no exception. Since the meltdown in 2008 many area residents have found themselves without a job, or working for less than what they had been earning. Many find it hard to make ends meet, or find a job.
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1/5/12
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8/19/15
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Back to school season can be an exciting time for young students. For some, however, financial constraints and expenses can put a damper on the experience.
To lessen the burden on struggling …
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By Daniel Maron
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8/2/17
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As day school advocates ramp up their push to win more state funding, a panel on the tuition crisis agreed on motzei Shabbat that yeshiva parents need to empower those advocates — by …
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By Ed Weintrob
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11/22/17
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By Mayor Eric Adams
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10/19/23
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