by Bruce Ticker Issue of January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 It was a pleasure to watch NBC Nightly News feature the efforts of an Israeli medical team treating survivors of Haiti’s … more

By Tova Ross Issue of January 29 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 Rabbi Eytan Feiner has signed on for another two years as the rabbi of the White Shul, Congregation Kneseth Israel. Nesanel Feller, … more

Dinner and high praise for mentors By Daniella Adler Issue of January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 Mentors at the TOVA organization, college age individuals who regularly volunteer their time to … more

By Michelle Bortnik Issue of January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 Seconds count when responding to a fire but when extra assistance is needed sometimes even a response from far away is warranted … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of January 29 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 A bill passed by the Nassau County Legislature on Monday that gave legislative leaders significant raises has the Republican majority … more

Slice of life By Eileen Goltz Issue of January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 In the movie version of my life, when asked which way I prefer my pepper served, my James Bond-ish kind of answer … more

Issue of January 29/ 14 Shvat 5770 A Fine Romance: Jewish songwriters, American songs By David Lehmen Lehman, a critically acclaimed author and poet, examines why so many of the great … more

Parshat Beshalach by Rabbi Avi Billet January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 The first mishnah in Rosh Hashanah says there are four “Rosh Hashanahs” in the year for different calendar events. … more

Issue of January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 Raising cain over raise To the Editor: Outraged! That’s the only reasonable response. The FIRST vote cast by Howard Kopel, our new County … more

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