The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals last Thursday ruled that New York’s Kosher Law Protection Act was constitutional. more

There are always interesting studies coming out of some well known research centers that are worth reading and understanding. Often they are fascinating because of the impact the reported results may have on day-to-day life. more

Local leaders’ often deliver emotional pitches for donations to Tomchei Shabbos, the Five Towns Food Bank and Hatzalah. They say that although there are abundant worthy causes worldwide, it’s our obligation first to provide for our own neighbors. more

Matt Schneeweiss found himself facing a crossroads at the beginning of his sophomore year in high school and chose the path of Torah. more

It was our first Masah, our first forced march. We were barely two weeks in the army, and Itzik, a sadistic little first sergeant who had made it his mission to make us, or rather, break us into soldiers, owned us for the night. more

May 14 A Special Post Mother’s Day Author Event At The Levi Yitzchak Library Even after enjoying the special Mother’s Day treats, the worries continue. “Are Shayna’s friends good for her?” “Is Leah losing too much weight?”, “Why are Malka’s grades going down?”No one ever said motherhood was easy but raising Jewish girls presents its own special challenges. On Monday, May 14, 8:00 p.m., The Levi Yitzchak Library is pleased to present as part of its Meet The Author series a supportive and informative evening with Dr. Miriam Grossman, author of “The Wonder Of Becoming You.” more

Singer Yehuda Green sits on a stool in a Judaica shop in Cedarhurst. He leans on the counter, his graying curly hair combed back under his kipa, his beard, his essence, channeling Rav Shlomo Carlebach, z”l, his mentor, his rebbe, his inspiration. more

Last week I was privileged to teach a class about Mikveh to a group of non-Orthodox Jews. The first ten minutes of the class focused on the concepts of "tumah" and "taharah" and how every single-word or two-word "translation" of each word does not do justice to the discussion. more

While a guest at Rabbi Berel Wein and Rebbetzin Jackie Wein, A”H for Shavuot in 1985, I had the pleasure of enjoying the most delicious homemade challah. more