From here to the end of the book of Exodus the Torah describes, in painstaking detail and great length, the construction of the Mishkan, the first collective house of worship of the Jewish people. … more

Let the good times roll! In New Orleans, that would be Mardi Gras, a citywide carnival celebration that spans three riotous months beginning on Jan. 6 and culminates with Mardi Gras (or “Fat … more

The question of whether it is immoral to treat terrorists in Israeli hospitals stirs strong emotions and deep ethical debates. It has been an intense discussion in Israeli society over the … more

It was a spring-like day on Sunday as Rep. Ritchie Torres, along with local elected officials and community leaders, gathered at the Riverdale Y to dedicate a fully funded ambulance to ship to Israel … more

The Oscars ceremony at the annual Academy Awards in Hollywood has offered some drama of its own these past few years. There was Will Smith, who slapped the show’s host — fellow actor and … more

The “last thing” pro-Israel conservative stalwart Bari Weiss wanted to have to reckon with “is the extent of profound anti-American and anti-Jewish sentiment on large parts of the … more

What kind of a liberation movement purposely, with malice aforethought, murders a 9-month-old infant, a 4-year-old toddler and their terrorized mother? What kind of world … more

It was an emotional week for a longtime Riverdale resident who vowed not to shave until two Israeli children hostages kidnapped by Hamas were released. Instead … more

Representatives of the American Middle East Press Association discussed efforts to facilitate access by reporters and news media leaders to stories and key players in the region, at … more

As we celebrated Presidents’ Day this week, I thought back on presidents I’ve had the opportunity to meet over the years. Except for my first meeting with Richard Nixon in 1967, before … more