While the WikiLeaks revelations are unequivocally horrible for American and world interests, there is some validation in what we’ve seen so far. There is no Jewish conspiracy trying to push America … more

The sight of 81 candles shining from our dining room window out to the cold winter night of Columbus, Ohio was indeed a sight to be seen. And so every year on the eighth night of Chanukah after my … more

By Malka Eisenberg Issue of October 22, 2010/ 14 Cheshvan 5771 A group of Orthodox female artists have banded together to provide a creative outlet for others religious women. The weekend of … more

Issue of October 22, 2010/ 24 Cheshvan 5770 Rodger Kamenetz is the author of “Burnt Books: Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav and Franz Kafka.” Michael Orbach: What are the similarities between … more

Issue of October 22, 2010/14 Cheshvan 5771 By Malka Eisenberg A new web-based program promises to eliminate the hassles of planning guest lists for simchas. Subscribers to Smartsimcha.com can … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of October 22, 2010/ 14 Cheshvan 5771 Steven Mayer’s funeral began moments late. Among his many qualities, Mayer was described as a “yekke,” a noun used to … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of October 15, 2010/ 14 Cheshvan It’s only a wish, I know, but my wish is that Arab leaders would be more rigorous and intellectually honest when they … more

The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of October 22/ 14 Cheshvan 5771 Once more we come to that time of year when our minds and hearts are drawn back to an era when evil came forth … more

Race for the 4th By Michael Orbach Issue of October 22, 2010/ 14 Cheshvan 5771 J osh Wanderer, a tax lawyer who is running for the 4th New York Assembly seat, says Albany must make a … more

All in the same boat By Sergey Kadinsky Issue of October 22, 2010/ 14 Cheshvan 5771 The new Jewish year has passed, but the trend towards floating political rallies continues as the … more