Just the name, the Netziv, HaRav Naftali Tzvi Yehudah Berlin zt”l, should give a shiver of awe and inspiration to any knowledgeable Jew. His life’s story, as reflected in “My Uncle The … more

By Michael Orbach Oy, I’m getting ferklempt just thinking about “Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg,” a documentary by Aviva Kempner. For those of us not familiar with the heyday of radio and the … more

Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 Dear That’s Life, Scene: A family meal 35 minutes before the beginning of Yom Kippur. A niece who shall not be named is asked by her mother to … more

By Ari Lieberman In the course of doing research on the Second Lebanon War, I came across a Wikipedia article called “2006 Lebanon War.” Instinct told me to ignore the article and move along … more

By Micah D. Halpern Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 I am a member of a small select group. I am one of few people who believe that the United Nations serves an important purpose. … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 Rosh Hashana, I’m too scared to eat. Yom Kippur, I’m not allowed to eat. Sukkos, I can eat … more

By Judy Lash Balint By Judy Lash Balint Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 1. The clang of metal poles and the sounds of hammering are practically constant as Jerusalem’s … more

In my view By Anya Sedletcaia Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 There was a song that my grandmother used to sing to my sister and me whenever we visited her. I never knew all the … more

New kosher cookbook for the iPhone By Etta Chinskey Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 By Etta Chinskey Some iPhone users may swear their phone does everything but the dishes. … more

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