By Meira Davidowitz Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 All is not as it seems at Plum, an upscale resale boutique that opened in May at 85 Eldred Lane, just off Central Avenue in … more

by Elana Dure Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 On his way to shul in Bayswater last Shabbos afternoon, Aug 29, Rabbi Yitzy Bald was focused on making the 1:37 p.m. minyan for Mincha. … more

By Malka Eisenberg Science fiction is now fact on Long Island. The world’s smallest pacemaker, uniquely able to respond to emotional stress and remotely alert the patient’s doctor to any … more

Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 Dear Aviva, My husband and I had plans to move to Israel since we starting dating in med school.  His family lives here but my family lives in Israel. … more

In good health Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 By Rabbi Avi Billet The gabbai has just called up two men. One will lift the Torah (hagbah) while the other will roll it, wrap it and … more

The Kosher Bookworm Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 The classical rabbinic writings of teshuvah, repentance, are found in great number on the shelves of Jewish libraries worldwide. … more

Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 Q & A with Martin Lemelman, author of "Two Cents Plain: My Brooklyn Boyhood." Michael Orbach: Why did you write "Two Cents Plain: My Brooklyn … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 Almost everyone with an interest in the Middle East has an opinion on the opening of Busher, the Iranian nuclear power … more

Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 There's a certain swagger, maybe confidence, or perhaps even arrogance that goes along with telling someone you're from New York. With that strut comes a … more

Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 This Saturday night, the Ashkenazic communities begin to say Selichot in preparation for Rosh Hashana. … more