The sunset appears to be reversing for Peninsula Hospital Center, the financially strapped hospital and nursing home. On Sept. 2, the Brooklyn-based Revival Home Care announced its intention to manage the 173-bed facility, one of only two hospitals on the Rockaway peninsula. more

Ten years is a long time in the life of any human being. For a book reviewer this daunting subject is a challenge in that this is a topic that deserves more than just cursory treatment. Thus, I … more

As we approach Rosh Hashana the operative word is “judgment.” From the unique foods we eat, to the customs we maintain, our prayers, our thoughts all embody the idea that a court case of sorts is playing out in cosmic proportions. more

With this summer’s unusual earthquake and a hurricane now safely behind us, our minds and reading habits are shifting towards the high holidays and new school year. more

Dear Aviva, My close friend just told me that his father is nearing the end. I have been very close with him ever since his father was diagnosed with cancer several years ago, and I can’t stop thinking about him now. How can I be supportive of my friend while allowing him to undergo his personal grieving process? What should I be doing? -Feeling Friend more

It is a plus that so many kosher restaurants have stellar menus. But that makes it difficult to choose just a few items to try. That is why I love the growth of multiple course tasting menus that allow you to try a smaller quantity of a number of items. These menus succeed in providing a snapshot of a restaurant’s culinary style. One of the first kosher dining establishments to integrate a tasting selection on their menu was Mike’s Bistro on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. more

Calendar for the week of Sept. 2, 2011 more

On Sept. 7, Priority-1 and Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh, which are based in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway, will hold their 24th anniversary dinner. Founded in 1987 in Cedarhurst, Priority-1 addresses “at-risk” teenagers, those who feel alienated by the Jewish educational system, and more susceptible towards reckless behavior. more

Two words; two chilling words, that have haunted a generation of Israelis, Jews, and innocents around the world, were heard yet again, piercing the peaceful quiet of the Negev desert this past week, as all too suddenly, a quiet peaceful afternoon suddenly filled with the screams of the dying and the wounded as Arab Hamas-sponsored terrorists once again targeted the innocent in a horrific series of attacks. more

On an unassuming suburban block in Rockville Center, Dr. Herbert Ausubel’s home has a lawn matching the neatness of his neighbors, but inside is a mixture of medical knowledge, world music, and fine art. more