By Felisa Billet Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 What can be better than a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day?  A mug of hot chocolate.  And make that the haute kind. Not … more

By Judah S. Harris Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 If you’re searching for authentic shwarma and other Israeli and Middle Eastern grilled meats and salads, a quick trip to nearby … more

The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 The beginning of the 19th century witnessed many historical events that were to foreshadow much of the next … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 The Village of Lawrence is investigating how a former village administrator managed to earn close to $200,000 in the last year, much … more

By Naomi Nachman Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 Even though I may sound Australian with my heavy “Aussie” accent, I am definitely American in my heart. My favorite time of … more

Cartoonists’ response to Kristallnacht by Dr. Rafael Medoff “I could scarcely believe that such a thing could occur in a twentieth century civilization,” President Franklin Roosevelt … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 By announcing that he will not run for re-election in the election that he himself called, Palestinian … more

Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 A counter-intelligence sting last month brought to the fore simmering complaints that the CIA and FBI single out Jews as likely security risks on account … more

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers "Kids Corner," a program for special needs children, on Sundays, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  A light lunch is provided.  For further … more

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