By Michael Orbach Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 Over sixty years later, the Jews saved by Raoul Wallenberg during World War II are still looking for their savior. Wallenberg, a … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 With all the discussion about healthcare in this country, we can make the argument that Jews have valued human life more than anyone … more

Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 Pointing fingers To the Editor: If the Orthodox Jewish community in general, and the Syrian Jewish community in particular, ever wanted greater … more

Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 Engagements Engagement of Sholom Ber Shuchat (Caracas, Venezuela) & Chaya Mushka Orenstein (Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY) — August 2, 2009 … more

New urgent care clinic for kids in Lynbrook will cut down trips to ER By Michael Orbach Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 When Dr. Robert van Amerongen decided to open an own urgent … more

Philly to West Hempstead: Pre-Bar Mitzvah charity bike ride By Michael Orbach Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 Noam Katz found a novel way to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah: riding his … more

Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 Were I to survey readers and ask them to identify Benjamin Harrison, I’m certain many would not be able to offer a correct … more

Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 Great Neck - Young Israel of Great Neck is proud to host Rabbi Natan Slifkin, the noted "Zoo Rabbi," at the Young Israel as a Distinguished Scholar in … more

First kosher program tailored for frum women By Tova Ross Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 In a reflection of the rising rate of eating disorders in the Jewish community, … more

Aish builds ‘Beis Hamikdash’ in Old City of Jerusalem By Michael Orbach Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 Waiting for the Third Temple? It isn’t here yet, but thanks to … more