(Hint: it's not hard to understand why they're so unpopular) By Michael Orbach Special to the web — Sept. 25, 2009 / 7 Tishrei 5770 Noah Phelps, 10, of the Westboro Baptist Church … more

Rambam, HAFTR, Shalhavet lead cheers By Michael Orbach Special for the web on September 25, 2009/ 7 Tishrei 5770 Several thousand protesters, including students from a number of local … more

Relative stuck in the hospital for Shabbos? The Winthrop Sabbath House, located adjacent to the Winthrop-University Hospital campus in Mineola, offers accommodations for up to five families at one … more

“New” trend in psychology really an old mussar concept By Michael J. Salamon Issue of September 25, 2009/ 7 Tishrei 5770 The New Year has begun. We are involved in prayer and good … more

Issue of September 25, 2009/ 7 Tishrei 5770 It is beyond discussion that David Paterson's term as governor is a monumental disappointment. Few if any serious people suggest bright prospects for … more

He really thought that? To the Editor: Shmuly Yanklowitz is being either disingenuous or exceedingly naive when he professes to have thought that President Obama’s healthcare plan was … more

With Rosh Hashanah behind us, we now look to the upcoming solemn observance of Yom Kippur and the joyous commemorations of Sukkos. As with any Jewish observance, literature keyed to the themes … more

The Eliezer Project and Tova Mentoring Program appoint new directors By Michael Orbach Two Jewish organizations in the Five Towns are beginning 5770 with new leaders. Andrea Borah, the … more

Issue of September 25, 2009/ 7 Tishrei 5770 Whether you are one to not wear white after Labor Day or insist on wearing a felt hat to shul on Rosh Hashanah regardless of the temperature, … more

Issue of September 25, 2009/ 7 Tishrei 5770 Engagement n Engagement of Tzemach Klar (New York, NY) & Dafna Segev (New York, NY) — Sept. 13, 2009 n Engagement of Lauren Paige … more