Dear Aviva, After a few years of numerous unsuccessful shidduch dates, I believe that my bashert has finally arrived. We’ve been together for two months so far. When we date, our conversations are deep, we share plenty of laughs, a common background and outlook on life. But when we’re on the phone, I’m still unsure how to talk to her, and how to avoid making a date feel like an interview, when to introduce her to my folks, and when to pop the question. I love her, but I have never gone this far before. How should I proceed from here? -Cautious Companion more

This past Motzei Shabbat, DRS held their annual Parent-Son Melava Malka. The night began with a beautiful kumzitz in the DRS Beit Medrash. DRS Menahel Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky strummed his guitar, accompanied by other talented DRS rabbeim, as the students and their parents sang beautiful songs of praise to Hashem. more

The attacks on 9/11 were traced back directly to Afghanistan. It was there that Osama Bin Ladin and Al Qaida had set up training and operations camps and facilities under the protection of the Taliban government. As a result, the U.S. began military operations against the Taliban and Al Qaida in October of 2001. more

As an ultimate expression of Kibud Av V’aim, Judy and Robbie Schoenfeld established the Ossie Schonfeld Memorial Toy Fund nine years ago to bring joys and smiles to children with serious illnesses throughout Israel. In memory of Ossie’s Fish Store founder Ossie Schoenfeld, originally based in Borough Park, the toy fund visits and distributes toys to many locations such as the Tel Hashomer Medical Center, Migdal Ohr Youth Center, Sanz Laniado Hospital, Hadassah Hospital and Ichilov Children’s Hospital. more

When he first began talking about his 9-9-9 plan, immediately the thought of kishke and hot dogs came to mind. Here was a man who built his career on, and amassed his wealth in the food industry. more

It was not until the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of blessed memory, that the importance of Rashi’s commentary in Chabad theology became apparent to the outside world. more

Last Wednesday, prominent philanthropist and AJCongress chair Jack Rosen feted President Barack Obama at his home, where Obama spoke on Israel. “I try not to pat myself too much on the back, but this administration has done more for the security of the state of Israel than any previous administration,” Obama said. “We don’t compromise when it comes to Israel’s security ... and that will continue.” To which Rosen added, “America has never been as supportive of the state of Israel as President Obama and his administration.” Is Rosen serious? more

Its name carries an international cachet: Worldwide Sephardic Association of Torah Guardians, emerging as a party within the Jerusalem municipal election in 1983. Today, Shas is the fourth largest party in the Knesset, representing the Sephardic sector of Israeli society. more

The resting place of Patriarchs and the birthplace of religious Zionist broadcasting were honored this past weekend, with separate dinners for The Hebron Fund and American Friends of Bet El. “I’ve driven to Bet El, it’s an easy drive from Jerusalem,” said Woodsburgh resident David Friedman, who is President of American Friends of Bet El. more

At age 50, I am happily reinventing myself. When my first child was born I left computer programming to be a full time mom. For the last 24 years I filled my life raising three kids, managing our home and with fulfilling volunteer work and writing. I have no regrets but was worrying a lot about what to do next, about finding work. About 15 years ago I began to take yoga. more