The Kosher Bookworm by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of July 30, 2010/ 19 Av 5770 Beginning with Shabbos Chazon and until the Shabbos before Rosh Hashana every single haftorah comes from the … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of July 30, 2010/ 19 Av 5770 What do the upcoming Clinton nuptials and the passing of George Steinbrenner have in common? … more

Issue of July 30, 2010/ 19 Av 5770 Dear That's Life, The funny thing about visiting day in sleep-away camp is that while you wouldn't miss it for the world, by the end of the experience, … more

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Issue of July 23, 2010/ 12 Av 5770 Why do we always seem to be apologizing? Always apologizing, and always on the defensive. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, we note that not only did the 2,000 Year Old … more

Two campaigns this summer By Michael Orbach Issue of July 23, 2010/ 12 Av 5770 The book looks like an inspirational bestseller. The cover claims that over a million copies are in … more

By Michael Orbach Rabbi Shlomo Riskin is the Chief Rabbi of Efrat and the founding rabbi of the Lincoln Square Synagogue. He will speak at Cong. Beth Sholom in Lawrence this Shabbos. Michael … more

Issue of July 23, 2010/ 12 Av 5770 By Michael Orbach It isn't easy to become Jewish. Or it wasn't easy to become Jewish, but it will become easier to become Jewish. Or it's easy to become … more

Parshat Va'Etchanan by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of July 23, 2010/ 12 Av 5770 There is a story told of a Jew who bought a car from a very yeshivish mechanic. As he was about to drive away, … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of July 23, 2010/ 12 Av 5770 By the time you read this, Tisha B'Av will be behind us. Wine and meat will once again adorn our … more