By Mayer Fertig Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 A candidate for the still-warm New York City Council seat vacated on Monday by Simcha Felder has had an embarrassing setback. Joe … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 World leaders and diplomats always have one plan on the table, one plan in the drawer and one plan on the shelf. The … more

Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 Feb. 6 Casino Night The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, located at 207 Grove Ave. in Cedarhurst, has scheduled “Casino Night,” beginning at 8 … more

In my view by Miriam Bradman Abrahams Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 We were looking forward to a typical Caribbean getaway: palm trees, blue skies, hot sunny days, and relaxing on … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 What’s worse than being lost in the Poconos with four family members — all sick, tired and … more

Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 Feel free to disagree, of course, but the prospect of Iran finally obtaining nuclear weapons worries us a great deal more than the ever-present threat of … more

Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 I had always assumed that learning long and hard was a virtue, and that looking for the short and easy way out was a … more

Finding Zion Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 Charles London is the author of “Far from Zion: In Search of a Global Jewish Community” [Harper 2009]. Prior to beginning the book, … more

In good health By Michael J. Salamon Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 Depression can be a debilitating disorder for many people and it comes in several different forms, some more … more

by Rabbi Eliyahu Safran Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 Judaism teaches that we are to enjoy the beauty, benefits, and bounty of creation. However, when it comes to overeating, Judaism … more